In our most recent shipment, we transported a 1933 Ford Roadster from Dayton, MN to Hays, KS by means of enclosed truck transportation services. This shipment covered a distance of 725 miles at a cost of $1,380.00, or $1.90 per mile.
The roadster was shipped operational, meaning that it started, ran, and drove on its own power when loaded. Such an old vehicle, dating back almost 100 years, brings with it certain factors when being loaded. An additional reason why the roadster should have been enclosed was due to its open-topped design.
The Route
The 725 miles of the route from Dayton to Hays travels from the Minneapolis area south and west to reach central Kansas. The carriers typically begin their journey from Dayton, which is situated on the north side of the Twin Cities area, and travel southwards via Interstate 35.
The route further travels south towards the Kansas City area and then heads to Interstate 70 westward, passing through Salina before reaching Hays.
Why a 1933 Roadster Needs Extra Care at Loading
The tires of these vehicles are generally narrower and taller than those produced in the last few decades. The tires may no longer be rated for the same load and speed as the newer radial tires, making it crucial for carriers to examine them thoroughly prior to loading. This is because old bias-ply or specialty tires may develop cracks or other issues while being driven onto the trailer due to their age.
The chassis and suspension of the Roadster also vary greatly from the chassis and suspension found in current cars. The Roadster features solid axles with leaf springs as opposed to the current use of a unibody and independent suspensions. This affects the point where the strap can be secured, due to the fact that the chassis will not have as many anchor points as modern day vehicles.
Enclosed Transport
The body style of a Roadster entails lack of a permanent roof and weather protection relative to a coupe or sedan of the same period. This translates to an already rare and unique vintage automobile being at an increased risk of getting damaged by rain, dust, and dirt should it be transported on a flatbed carrier because there is no cabin that can protect it from the effects of weather, unlike a closed body type.
Chrome, windows, and upholstery, among other components, will be extremely difficult to find for a car of this age relative to those of a more recent model because this line of Fords has not been in production for nearly a century. It is critical that the vehicle be enclosed for its transport because of the 725 miles that the journey spans.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Dayton, MN 55327
- Destination: Hays, KS 67601
- Distance: 725 miles
- Service cost: $1,380.00
- Cost per mile: $1.90
- Vehicle: 1933 Ford Roadster
- Condition: Operable
- Trailer type: Enclosed
- Route: I-35 south through Des Moines and Kansas City, then I-70 west through Salina into Hays
