Now that my '73 MGB is just about "finished", I find myself in need of
a new project. I'm considering buying another LBC (maybe an MGA or an
early B) and doing a restoration. Here in New England, though, most
of the project cars are very rusted, and I would like to start on
something without much rust. By broadening my search to far-off
states (like NY ;^)), I'll probably not only have a better selection,
but also be more likely to find a car with little rust.
But there are some problems. First, how do I find the car? I have no
problem taking a day trip (a couple hundred miles) to see a car, but I
don't want to have to take a week's vacation to travel to see a car I
may not want anyways. I've talked to sellers who have told me "no
rust", only to find that the floor is gone and I could put a
screwdriver through the frame.
Importantly, (and here's where I would really appreciate some advice),
how do I get the car back home? I assume that many of the cars I'd
consider purchasing aren't able to move under their own power, and
probably none would be candidates for a cross-country trip. Do I rent
a flatbed? Or a box truck? and load it in the back. Could I rent a
trailer and pull it home (I'd borrow my sister's big Ford Crown Vic)?
I imagine there are services that will transport cars, but are they
expensive?
Of course it depends on what I bought, but the car probably wouldn't
cost much. I don't think it makes sense to spend as much again as the
car costs to bring it home.
Does anyone have any helpful ideas? Thanks,
Josh Kablotsky
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