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

Sat Jul 27 00:20:22 EDT 2013



I looked into transport for the first year the Fun Rally was in Phoenix, transporting from Reno/Norcal and if I recall correctly it was $1500 per car round trip cost, based upon 6 cars. I could not get any interest from any more than 2 cars. I subsequently got my own ex NASCAR hauler and transported 5 Pantera's to this year's event. When it is all said and done those guys earn their money. My rig gets 5-6 mpg empty or full, and what most forget (or ignore) is the cost of running a full semi over the road, licensing, maintenance, FMCSA compliance etc. all rapidly add up.
Houston sounds like a great destination in Spring.
Julian
> Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:16:32 -0500
> From: jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com
> To: michael at michaelshortt.com
> CC: detomaso at poca.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] 2014 Fun Rally Enclosed Car Shipping...UPDATE
> 
> 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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