Esprit Tansport. Bedfordshire to Suffolk.

[JR]

Don't know if anyone can help - but this forum has always been fab in answering my daft questions.

We are in the process of moving from Bedfordshre to Suffolk. My Esprit is being picked up from Storage and getting its C service and MOT at the end of June. I then need it to be (safely) transported from Beds to Suffolk. Does anyone know peeps (who know what they are doing) who are good at this sort of service? I cast my net out on the internet to some "classic car transportation" folk - one has (so far) responded with a quote of £435. That seems a little steep to me (will gladly take it on the chin if forum users say that's the going rate). Anyway - thought I'd ask...

[Rambo]

I'll drive it from Beds. to Suffolk at that price. And include the petrol 😲

That seems expensive to me.

[JR]

LOL

[Rambo]

Can I suggest something? If your car is being picked up and taken to a garage for its C service (is it Allon White?) why not ask them to transport your car to its onward destination in Suffolk. Or at least ask them for a quote.

[JR]

Yes - am going to ask them too!

[Bibs]

I think the rule of thumb is about £1/mile but you need to factor in the chap has to get home too. You could look on Shiply but the actual person who turns up can be a bit pot luck. That said, I've moved Esprit's twice with them and been lucky both times (or it's just a decent service as it happens!). 

 

[JR]

Thanks for that!

[LotuStuart]

On 19/03/2023 at 14:41, Bibs said:

I think the rule of thumb is about £1/mile but you need to factor in the chap has to get home too. You could look on Shiply but the actual person who turns up can be a bit pot luck. That said, I've moved Esprit's twice with them and been lucky both times (or it's just a decent service as it happens!). 

 

I've used Shiply, and will do again, but its just luck if you get a canute or not!

For moving an Esprit, I'd want someone established and not take chances.

[JR]

Thanks everyone. This issue now sorted. Yet again, this forum a lifesaver.

[Paul Coleman]

I live in Bedford and always use a bloke called Rob on 07447 277277

[Escape]

11 hours ago, JR said:

Thanks everyone. This issue now sorted. Yet again, this forum a lifesaver.

Do share your experiences after the move. Of have you decided to drive it after all?

[Rambo]

Well, it's not me 😕

On 19/03/2023 at 11:01, Rambo said:

I'll drive it from Beds. to Suffolk at that price. And include the petrol 😲

That seems expensive to me.

 

[JR]

1 hour ago, Escape said:

Do share your experiences after the move. Of have you decided to drive it after all?

Got a bunch of quotes ranging from 250 to 400. Took the least expensive. The people doing the gig came with great refs from the peeps doing the service. I will keep the forum posted after the event!

[NeilP]

Shaun at Road to Race (Wilden, Bedford) has a covered trailer. It’s not his main business to transport cars but might quote you.

[JR]

1 hour ago, NeilP said:

Shaun at Road to Race (Wilden, Bedford) has a covered trailer. It’s not his main business to transport cars but might quote you.

Thanks - but this now sorted!

[JR]

Some time back I asked on the forum for any steers of relocating my X180 from Bedfordshire (old address) to Suffolk. Someone asked me to update everyone with how everything went.

https://autoclassicastorage.co.uk/ have had the car over the winter (the go-to place for car storage) and Nick arranged for https://allonwhite.co.uk/ to pick it up for C service, MOT and new seats. Allon White discovered some issues:

Carried out MOT Replaced front springs and dampers Replaced rear suspension arm bushes Replaced rear wishbone bushes Replaced non-working windscreen washer pump Replaced corroded coolant header tank Freed up nearside front brake which was binding Replaced rear tyres that had age related cracking Replaced worn engine mounts Replaced fuel pipes under car that had deteriorated Investigated misfire and replaced leads Investigated cutting out whilst hot - replaced coil Remove/refitted engine from car to facilitate the following works: Replace rear main oil seal Reseal cam carriers which have oil leaks Replace driveshaft oil seals Replace gearbox selector oil seal Replace clutch which was unevenly worn Replace flywheel which had been damaged due to uneven clutch wear Additional time was needed for the cam carriers as one of the securing bolts was seized and needed to be drilled out. Also the bearings in the gear translator assembly were difficult to remove and replace A total of 46 hours was worked but we have only charged for 37 hours.

So, with a lot of work carried out, my pride and joy was ferried to our new home last night. Transport arranged by Allon White (half the cost of other quotes).

To say I am thrilled to have the car back is an understatement. Yes, got a big bill but that comes with the territory.

Some images of the new seats attached. Got to say a MASSIVE thank you to all parties for everything. I am now broke and my wife is going to get her revenge at the garden centre - have you seen the prices of large pots?

[Rambo]

You can get a helluva lot of pots for £X000 🤣

PS I'm glad I save you a few hundred quid by suggesting AW to transport your pride and joy though.

[JR]

LOL.