Getting a car across the country

[jff]

It's possible I may be moving from California to Alabama this summer. Currently looking at taking a U-Haul with my girlfriend's car towed behind. Assuming I don't decide to sell the Lark, can you guys recommend a way to get it across the country? It's not a show queen or anything, I'd be fine with an un-covered shipping service... or paying gas for any fellow Studebaker driver who happens to be hauling a trailer in that direction

[8E45E]

DRIVE it!! Since it will be in summer, check out the Events section in Turning Wheels and attend a meet or two along the way!

Craig

[jff]

Extremely tempting... I'm just a little tentative about driving over 2000 miles in a 52 year old car. I've never gone further than about 40 miles. I'll be working remotely for the same company, so I should be able to leave the car here when I move, then come back at some point for work and drive it to AL.

I'm just not sure what I'd do if my transmission blows up in Arizona

[t walgamuth]

Why not tow it and drive the GF car?

[jimmijim8]

Tow it behind the U haul on a trailer rented from same. Safest most economical way. cheers jimmijim

[nels]

Rent the largest uhaul and put the smallest car inside and tow the other.

[swvalcon]

If it runs good is in good shape and has never given you any troubles I also vote for drive it. Take a week off get a couple buddies and have a fun road trip.

[Pat Dilling]

Why not tow it and drive the GF car?

Most practical solution. Stude behind the Uhaul, you drive the truck, she drives her car. Not as much fun as driving the Stude though.

PS Congrats on getting away from California!

[COMMANDERPINK1]

If you decide to drive the Stude Im sure you could find help from fellow Stude owners along the way if needed.

[Bob Andrews]

Extremely tempting... I'm just a little tentative about driving over 2000 miles in a 52 year old car. I've never gone further than about 40 miles. I'll be working remotely for the same company, so I should be able to leave the car here when I move, then come back at some point for work and drive it to AL.

I'm just not sure what I'd do if my transmission blows up in Arizona

[swvalcon]

Man I can sure tell most of us on this site are sure getting older. I bet if most of us where looking at this 30-40 years ago we would all be going drive it.

[sweetolbob]

I believe forum member (tomnoller) moved from Washington to Iowa towing his Avanti on a trailer behind a U-haul. You might PM him and see what he might recommend.

Bob

[Alan]

I am 70 and would still drive it.

[8E45E]

We just read about someone last week who had no problem DRIVING his new Hawk home: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...awk-R1-4-Speed

Craig

[Pat Dilling]

Another option if you decide not to drive it, would be to check with Peg Trucking. I understand their rates are reasonable, and if you are flexible on timing you might even negotiate a better rate.