I am shipping my 1966 Cooper S to New Jersey & driving the 3,000 miles back to Los Angeles. Any other classic owners want to team up with me or am I just crazy?

 

Sounds crazy ... which makes it right up my alley.

I wish I had the time.

 

Unfortunately I am going in the opposite direction, picking up my Mini in L.A. and trecking east to D.C.

 

Just curious and if you decide not to reply I understand

but is this something you are thinking of doing or something you have 'contracted' already

I shipped a car coast to coast and that was a considerable expense

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driving a 'classic' 3000 miles is not only brave from the break down perpective but no a/c, limited speed, complete lack of creature comforts

you are very very brave if you have already dropped serious money on this and I wish you luck.

Me, I'd have taken that money and spent a(nother) weekend in Tahoe driving exotics like Ferrari, Lambo, Mclaren, & Bentley in the mountains http://www.worldclassdriving.com/?_k...FQUEnQodyG99Xw

 

I should let you know that all of my friends think I am crazy anyway...

It’s already a done deal, using Horseless Carriage Carriers Auto Transport to get the 66 Cooper S to the East Coast. Have a rebuilt & up-graded 1275cc A+ performance engine, extra cooling capacity with a full aluminum radiator, auxiliary electric radiator fan, oil cooler, 15 gallons total fuel in dual tanks & electronic ignition among other upgrades.

Your right, average speed is going to limited to 60 MPH that turns the engine at 4300 RPM. A valve adjustment will be done ½ way of the trip along with a filter & oil change. Four new tyers each speed balanced and nitrogen filled. We have sliding 2-60 A/C for comfort with the best arctic cool spring cushions.

Most important; a Premium Triple A Membership and Capitan Chaos as a copilot. I will be setting up a Facebook page to journal the trip with YouTube videos, pictures & other updates along the way.

When I get back to Los Angeles I will drive my Audi 8A home… Just kidding
Gotta get back to prepping the Cooper now... Just one last important message... Zero dark thirty right now, & the situation is stymied. Tango's everywhere, lookin for direct engagement at this time. Good luck to all you Cannonballers out there !!

 

Be sure to post the Facebook page here! I am going to try to make it to the starting point as it is just over an hour from me. Hope to see you there!

 

I have been trying to decide what to do about MTTS 2012. I do not really want to drive from LA to New Jersey and back again but driving one way would be fine. Instead I have been thinking about just doing the last leg or two into LA but I know I will miss out on much fun. I had thought about shipping the car to New Jersey and was figuring about $1200 to ship the car plus one-way air fair for me. What is the car shipment costing?

 

Will do that within the next couple of weeks...

 

Best to call a few carriers to get the deal you feel good with. Might be a good price difference between open and enclosed trailers also. Better to do it sooner than later because airfares my cost you more the closer you get to your flight date

 

Wow. I'd like to track the progress on the trip. I plan on going to the Des Moines leg of the trip. I can only get one day off work :(

 

Brilliant plan! Will watch for your updates, and will look for you in Philly and DC.