[DeTomaso] 2014 Fun Rally Enclosed Car Shipping...UPDATE

[John Taphorn]

Michael

Thanks for doing this exercise with the car carriers.  We have often 
considered this option.  However, we have never actually explored the 
cost. Very helpful to see the numbers

On another note, Space City is considering a bid for the 2015 Fun Rally 
as well.  We are thinking about hosting it during the Houston Rodeo and 
taking advantage of local attractions like NASA and a Texas BBQ at a 
Pantera owner's Ranch.  It would need to be in the March timeframe. We 
have several local tracks and are optimistic we could coordinate a track 
event. I only bring this up so that no feels submarined at a later date 
should we toss our hat into the ring.

Our hope was that centrally located we may draw some folks from the East 
as well.

Cordially
JT


On 7/26/2013 7:03 PM, michael at michaelshortt.com wrote:
> NEW lower bids came in for two of the gateway cities.......
>
> So I sorta ran with my idea and requested quotes all morning
> from enclosed car carriers.
>
> I set up four Gateway cities with cheap airfare to San Diego,
> way cheaper if you book months in advance.
>
> They are, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA.
>
> Each truck holds six cars,  To be delivered at a starting point in
> each city of our choice to the hotel parking lot in San Diego.
> with zero stops in between.  They can even load at the airport
> area if you all wanted to coordinate your flights together as well.
>
> You could either leave when your car leaves or wait a few days
> and arrive when you car arrives.
>
> At the conclusion of the event, the enclosed truck driver will leave
> the hotel parking lot and return to the original loading point and unload
> your car. The prices included the cost of the truck driver hanging out
> during the event, your car will go back on the same truck that brought it.
>
> Here are reasons NOT to consider this.
> 1. Money
> 2. You enjoy driving your car thousands of miles
> 3. You enjoy towing your car thousands of miles
>
> Here are reasons TO consider this
> 1. If you leave when your car leaves, you have several days of
>      non POCA time to enjoy San Diego before your car arrives.
> 2. If you leave later and arrive the day that your car arrives,
>       then you can work more at your job.
> 3. The same thing as 1 and 2 backwards, stay longer and enjoy
>      SD or go home and meet your car later.
> 4. Considerably less wear and tear on your car
> 5. No gas expense
> 6. No hotel expense
> 7. No road meals.
> 8. No road rash
> 9. You will not exceed your collector car insurance annual mileage
>       restriction if you have one.
> 10. No broken cars in route
> 11. If your car breaks during the event, you have a way home for it.
> 12. No chance that some idiot will hit your car in BF Egypt while looking
>        at it on the road.
> 13. You fly in comfort and arrived refreshed to enjoy the POCA Fun Rally.
> 14. Piece of mind and preservation of your marriage or friendship.
> 15. You will arrive on time and not miss anything.
> 16. math issues.
>
>
> I requested quotes from
> Reliable, Horseless Carriage, Intercity, Passport and Autobahn.
>
> These quote are are ROUND TRIP prices
>
> Each quote assumes a full truck load of cars (6)
>
> A deposit of 50% is due by Feb 28th, the balance by April 28th
>
> I am not making any money on this, in my own sick way
> I enjoy planning, thus my job.
>
> Newark, NJ
> Transporter  @  $3,301 per car
> OR
> 2,750 / 5,500 miles R/T  ( @15 mpg at 4.00 = $1,466)
> plus 8 hotel nights ( $640.00) 48 road meals ( $576 )
> Total to Drive $2,682
> Premium for Transport = $619 + 8 days of your life back, ea.
> Plus two Airline tix
>
> Chicago, IL
> $2,600 per car Transporter
> OR
> 2,079 / 4,158 miles R/T ( @15 mpg at 4.00 = $1,108 )
> plus 6 hotel nights ($480.00), 36 road meals ( $432 )
> Total to drive  $2,020
> Premium for Transport = $580 + 6 days of your life back ea.
> Plus two Airline Tix
>
> Atlanta, GA
> Transporter @ $2,775 per car
> OR
> 2,141 / 4,282 miles R/T  (@ 15 mpg at 4.00 = $1,141)
> plus 6 hotel nights ($480.00), 36 road meals ( $432 )
> Total to drive  $2,053
> Premium for Transport = $722 + 6 days of your life back ea.
> Plus two Airline Tix
>
> Dallas, TX
> $2,000 per car Transporter
> OR
> 1,360 / 2,720 miles R/T ( @15 mpg at 4.00 = $726 )
> plus 4 hotel nights ($320.00), 24 road meals ( $288 )
> Total to drive  $ 1,334
> Premium for Transport = $666 + 4 days of your life back ea.
> Plus two Airline Tix
>
>
> If you divide the premium to Transport by the mileage, you'll discover
> that the cost is around .25 per mile or slightly less, I don't know about
> you, but my cost of operation is far greater than .25 per mile in wear
> and tear on the car, not to mention depreciation for those concerned
> about maintaining a low mileage car.
> If you maintain a 2,500 - 3,000 mile oil change, you'll want to change
> it before you head back.
>
>
> Just for your information and my amusement,
>
> If 5 others will join me, I'll commit to attending and loading in Atlanta.
>
> Michael Shortt
>
> If y'all can find six per city, let me know and I'll hook you up.
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