Classic & Luxury Car Transport

American Car Transporters moves classic, exotic, and luxury vehicles nationwide, door to door, with a licensed, bonded, and insured carrier network and a strong recommendation for enclosed transport. From vintage muscle cars and collector convertibles to high-end sports cars and show vehicles, we match your car to a carrier equipped to handle it with care. Tell us the year, make, model, and whether it runs, and we will get you a quote. Start with our quote calculator.

Why is enclosed transport recommended for classic and luxury cars?

Enclosed transport fully encloses your vehicle in a covered trailer, shielding it from road debris, weather, and prying eyes. For a car with real value, whether financial or sentimental, that protection is usually worth it. Open transport is safe and common for everyday vehicles, but collectors, exotics, and low-mileage luxury cars almost always go enclosed. We offer both and will help you decide.

How do you protect a high-value vehicle in transit?

Enclosed carriers often use soft straps rather than chains, lift gates instead of steep ramps for low-clearance cars, and top-load positioning so nothing can drip from above. The driver completes a detailed condition report with you at pickup and delivery, noting the vehicle’s exact state. You sign the Bill of Lading at both ends so everything is documented.

Can you ship a low-clearance or modified classic?

Yes. Low-clearance sports cars and modified vehicles need the right equipment, such as a liftgate or low-angle ramps, so tell us about ride height, any body kits, and whether the car runs when you request a quote. That way we match you with a carrier set up for it and avoid loading problems on pickup day.

What should I do to prepare a classic or luxury car for transport?

Document the car’s condition with photos, note existing marks, and make sure it is clean so any inspection is accurate. Leave only about a quarter tank of fuel, disable or note the alarm, and secure or remove loose parts and custom accessories. If the car has quirks like a specific starting procedure or a battery cutoff, tell the driver. We will walk you through anything specific to your vehicle.

Do you ship non-running classics and project cars?

Yes, as long as we know upfront. A non-running classic needs a carrier with a winch and the right equipment, so tell us whether it rolls, steers, and brakes. Many restoration and auction purchases are inoperable, and we handle them regularly. See our inoperable vehicle transport page for details.

Frequently asked questions

Should I ship my classic car open or enclosed?

Enclosed is the usual recommendation for classics, exotics, and luxury vehicles because it fully protects the car from weather and road debris. Open transport is safe and works for everyday vehicles, but for a car with collector or sentimental value, most owners choose enclosed. We offer both and will help you weigh it.

Can you transport a car that does not run?

Yes, with advance notice. A non-running vehicle needs a carrier with a winch, so tell us whether it rolls, steers, and brakes when you request a quote. We move project cars and restorations regularly.

Is my classic car insured during transport?

Yes. Your vehicle is covered by the carrier’s insurance while it is in transit. We confirm the carrier is properly licensed and insured before they haul your car, and the condition report plus Bill of Lading document its exact state at pickup and delivery.

How do I prepare a low-clearance car for pickup?

Tell us about ride height and any body kits so we assign a carrier with a liftgate or low-angle ramps. Keep the fuel low, note any starting quirks, and have the car clean so the inspection is accurate.

Ready to ship your classic or luxury car?

Tell us the year, make, and model, whether it runs, and your pickup and delivery locations, and we will match it to the right enclosed carrier. Start with our quote calculator, request auto transport quotes, or contact us.