SupraAyf Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Guys, It's likely that I'll need to transport my Supra to one of the UK's outer islands as the missus and I are thinking of moving. This means that I'll need to take it via a ferry service. The bodykit is 50mm and 100mm wider (front and back) and its fairly low too albeit I can adjust the suspension by a bit. Has anyone ever transported a Supra and if so can you give me an indicative quote or recommendations for movers etc. I also have ten motorbikes to move so any help or advice would be much appreciated as I've been so busy looking at house options that the transportation of my toys has been forgotten about. Cheers All, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Cant you drive it? Be quite a road trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 not sure he ever drives it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) I think the biggest factor is the journey as to the cost and who to use seeing as they all charge by the mile so someone in your locality should be the cheapest option I know a guy near me who is good and been doing it for years with an open flat bed but based south B'ham Edited January 10, 2022 by Dnk (see edit history) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Cheers guys. @Scooter is correct. It doesn't get driven on the roads. @Swampy442 We travelled on one of the ferries the other day and I realised then that if I took the Supra via the ferry then I would cause a few £'000 of damage to the gear. @Dnk Cheers Dunk mate, this is going to be a right PITA to resolve. If I can move the Supra in one of those protective travel trailers then that would be a bonus. Not sure how I'm going to move the bikes though. Cheers All, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 5:19 PM, SupraAyf said: Guys, It's likely that I'll need to transport my Supra to one of the UK's outer islands as the missus and I are thinking of moving. This means that I'll need to take it via a ferry service. The bodykit is 50mm and 100mm wider (front and back) and its fairly low too albeit I can adjust the suspension by a bit. Has anyone ever transported a Supra and if so can you give me an indicative quote or recommendations for movers etc. I also have ten motorbikes to move so any help or advice would be much appreciated as I've been so busy looking at house options that the transportation of my toys has been forgotten about. Cheers All, Andrew I would of thought there is a specialist transportation company with a covered lorry that could move the supra and all the motorbikes in one go? I have no idea where you live and the distance these need transporting but in my experience it’s not cheap as when Toyota GB borrowed my car for display at thruxton for the mkv test drives days they paid approximately £600 each way for a 200 mile journey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 18 minutes ago, blythmrk said: I would of thought there is a specialist transportation company with a covered lorry that could move the supra and all the motorbikes in one go? I have no idea where you live and the distance these need transporting but in my experience it’s not cheap as when Toyota GB borrowed my car for display at thruxton for the mkv test drives days they paid approximately £600 each way for a 200 mile journey. Thanks mate, I appreciate the post-up. I'm looking at 300-miles and a ferry trip from the NE region so I don't suspect this will be a cheap job, lol. Perhaps I should swap the Supra for a Toyota Aygo and just drive there!! Only joking. All the best, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I don't understand why you can't just drive the Supra there? Is it a non runner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Burna said: I don't understand why you can't just drive the Supra there? Is it a non runner? Yep, I totally understand where you are coming from but I've cherished this thing from the day I got it and the last thing I want to do is incur damage. If it were to get damaged then it means asking Top Secret Japan for special orders of paint and body parts with all of the hassle of finding someone to repair and take it back to tip-top condition. I think I'll give Jurgen a call as I'm sure he transports specialist gear from time to time. Cheers, Andrew Edited January 11, 2022 by SupraAyf (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 19 minutes ago, SupraAyf said: Yep, I totally understand where you are coming from but I've cherished this thing from the day I got it and the last thing I want to do is incur damage. If it were to get damaged then it means asking Top Secret Japan for special orders of paint and body parts with all of the hassle of finding someone to repair and take it back to tip-top condition. I think I'll give Jurgen a call as I'm sure he transports specialist gear from time to time. Cheers, Andrew You're not going to damage it by driving it!? It's just a car lol And what it's designed and built to do. A longer trip isn't going to hurt it, it's just the same as you would normally drive it around mate. Try these https://www.ontime-auto.com/ it's who RAC European breakdown cover used to repatriate mine and Zach's Supra back to the UK from Belgium many years ago. Fully covered trailer with space for a few cars, so could easily fit all your bikes in too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I had a company bring down a car from the Isle of Lewis to Southampton. All for a grand total of £280. I found them on shiply.com and the service was fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 @Burna @Big Supes Cheers guys, I really appreciate the help. Things will unfold over the next few months with the whole house-thing but I'll give them a bell in the meantime. All the best, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I get your concerns Andrew. I travelled out to Jersey for Christmas by car ferry and we were packed in like sardines. I suspect the ramps and vehicle proximity on any similar trip would be a big concern for me too. A car trailer seems like a sensible idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/11/2022 at 11:38 PM, mwilkinson said: I get your concerns Andrew. I travelled out to Jersey for Christmas by car ferry and we were packed in like sardines. I suspect the ramps and vehicle proximity on any similar trip would be a big concern for me too. A car trailer seems like a sensible idea. Exactly that! The trailer option is the best option sir. I have enough problems getting it off my storage ramp so could you imagine trying to get this thing on some of the dodgy RORO ferries 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Well hello Andrew nice to see you are still around. If your still living down the road I can happily come and collect the car and look after it for you It would be nice to drive a Supra again as mine has been sat in the garage 5 years or so on stands now haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Hey mate I used dancarlogistics twice last year. I was impressed. I will use them again in April to get my Supra to SRD. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 On 1/14/2022 at 1:28 PM, MattP said: Well hello Andrew nice to see you are still around. If your still living down the road I can happily come and collect the car and look after it for you It would be nice to drive a Supra again as mine has been sat in the garage 5 years or so on stands now haha. Hi Matt, great to hear from you and by the sounds of it your Supra gets as much use as mine. We've left that house but we're still in the area for now. That said, you may have to look after it for me so get some space cleared in your garage, lol. I've not see any Supes around our way for years so I thought you had gone too. Hope all is well Matt, Chat soon, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 5:31 PM, Luxluc said: Hey mate I used dancarlogistics twice last year. I was impressed. I will use them again in April to get my Supra to SRD. That's fantastic advice, many thanks indeed. I'm also thinking of taking the Supra to SRD but that very much depends on how this year unfolds. Thanks again, you're a star Andrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, SupraAyf said: That's fantastic advice, many thanks indeed. I'm also thinking of taking the Supra to SRD but that very much depends on how this year unfolds. Thanks again, you're a star Andrew You're welcome mate. The guys are really super professionnal. Looks at all those supercars they transport (instagram) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, Luxluc said: You're welcome mate. The guys are really super professionnal. Looks at all those supercars they transport (instagram) Yes, the picture gives me lots of confidence as I'm a bit precious about my Supra - I bought it back in 2009 and I would be gutted if I damaged it. Thanks again for your help, All the best Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Same for me. I bought mine in 1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Good luck Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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