Shipping Two Classic Chevrolet Corvettes from Washington to Colorado

Some cars age while others get into the annals of automotive history. The Chevrolet Corvette has made heads turn for decades, and the 1959 and 1963 models are some of the many manifestations of the evolution that this particular car underwent in its early days.

For this shipment, a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette and a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette made their way from Moses Lake, Washington, to Gunnison, Colorado. The vehicles were both in working order and were moved in an enclosed truck.

Moving two cars of such a kind entails much more planning than moving just one typical car. Each of the two vehicles has specific requirements that must be considered during transport.

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The Route

Moses Lake, WA, 98837 to Gunnison, CO, 81230

The consignment originated from Moses Lake, WA 98837 and terminated in Gunnison, CO 81230. The route started from the interior of Washington and terminated in a mountain town in the interior of Colorado.

Gunnison is a mountainous town and thus pre-planning before delivering the cars to the consignee is recommended because of the nature of roads that exist there and how turning radius of the transport truck is determined by the delivery location.

In light of having two Corvettes on the way, the transporter should take into consideration the space occupied by the two Corvettes, capacity of the trailer, and an efficient method of loading and unloading.

Both cars had running engines and therefore they were capable of being loaded and unloaded. Nonetheless, just because the car has a running engine does not necessarily mean that it is easy to load.

Two Corvettes from Different Eras

Two Corvettes that are worthy of mentioning are the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette and the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.

The 1959 Chevrolet Corvette reminds us of the roadster roots of the Corvette, while the 1963 version represents the time when the second generation of the Corvette was introduced. It was the first year when the Corvette featured the split rear window on the coupe.

Loading two of those historic vehicles means loading part of auto history into a single truck. Loading requires treating each car separately since it cannot be assumed that the same loading technique would work for both.

Classics could be old tires, could need additional attention paid to the trim, body, finish, or could have low clearance. It is worth considering the above characteristics before loading each Corvette separately.

Enclosed Transport

Enclosed transport was utilized in this particular transport operation. In contrast to open transport, which is an open vehicle without roof and sides, an enclosed trailer has sides and roof and thus serves as a protective element from rain, dust, dirt, etc.

Additional protection is often desirable in case of classic cars that could have been painted, have their original parts or other parts that cannot be easily replaced. Additionally, enclosed trailers provide additional privacy in case of transporting vehicles.

Open transport is popular and can be a good choice for many cars. At the same time, people owning classic or collector cars might want to use enclosed transportation due to better protection from various weather conditions.

There is no universal way to choose one of these methods in all cases. It should be decided depending on condition of the car, preferences of the owner, and other factors.

Enclosed transport was used in case of transporting these two Corvettes from Washington to Colorado.

Planning a Shipment for Two Classic Cars

When transporting two classic automobiles at once, one needs to take into account a number of important details. Some advance preparation will make things easier for the owner and the transporter.

Share details about both cars. Provide each vehicle’s year, model, running condition, and any known loading concerns.

Document their condition. Take clear photos of the bodywork, bumpers, wheels, glass, and any existing marks before pickup.

Discuss ground clearance. Older sports cars may need an appropriate ramp angle or specialized loading equipment.

Confirm trailer capacity. Both vehicles must fit within the carrier’s available space and weight limits.

Check pickup and delivery access. Make sure the truck can reach suitable loading and unloading locations.

Review the condition reports. Check that each car’s existing condition is recorded separately before transport begins.

Transporting several automobiles together may be very convenient, however, what will be possible in the end depends on many factors. One needs to get a quote for the transportation based on the details of both automobiles.