Inspecting/Shipping car Boston-to-Toronto

[Denis]

An old friend of mine in Toronto is considering a 1979 Camaro located in Melrose MA (i.e. appears to be 8-10mi north of Boston). I found the car on their local craigslist.

She's leery of buying the car sight unseen and the online car shipping quote she got was just shy of $2K, which is 1/3 of the car's asking price.

I'm willing to throw a few bucks someone's way to inspect the car and we're open to suggestions as to how to get the car shipped in a cost-effective way.

Any ideas/volunteers?

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Seller description:

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1979 Camaro Berlinetter (sic). Auto. Black. - $6000

Very strong running car. Great on highway, very smooth.
New engine had very low miles: 20,000 miles.
New 350 4bl with new manifold.
New Holley 4bl 650 cfm Double Pumper carb.
Rebuilt 350 turbo transmission. (automatic)
Car has never seen snow and is garaged in winter.
Starts every time.
Dual exhaust, flow teck headers to flowmaster exhaust.
Interior is mint. Saddle color, bucket seats are restored. Rest is mint.
New headliner and rug.
Everything works but the cigarette lighter and clock.
Lots of money put into this car.
New Dunlop tires with new American racing rims. (I have originals)
Brakes are good, all lights work.
Body is in good shape - no dents, paint is good.
New bushing underride.
New leaf spring supports and shocks.
New shifter and posi rear end.

I have all papaerwork for this car.

Phone. 781.706.0952
$6000 or best offer


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[CamarosRus]

Many 2nd Gen Boston area Camaro enthusiasts on www.nastyz28.com
Suggest you place notice in B.S. or Camaro questions section for "Boston help"

[Hylton]

Ask her to get a quote from Oakwood Transport in Ingelsoll. They will probably closer to 1K. 519-485-4851

[Denis]

Thanks guys. Great ideas. I think I'll suggest to her that she ask the seller to take the car to a professional mechanic for a buyer's inspection on her behalf.

[Xplantdad]

Denis..you are a good guy!

Wow, you found a car quick!

[ASTROJET]

Hey Denis,are you still going to Quebec? Have you heard of Granby,the biggest swap meet in the Province?

[Denis]

Hylton, Ingersoll quoted $750 CDN. Woo hoo. Thanks for the tip.

I found a mechanic in the seller's neighbourhood who offered to do a buyer's inspection for a more than reasonable fee. We're all set there too.

Hi Mark. We'll be at my sister's near St-Sauveur the weekend of August 18 and bumming around Montreal for a week or so afterwards. When's the swap meet?

[ASTROJET]

Last weekend in July,during Quebec shutdown.