Guest BJM Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I am looking at a fairly rare and interesting car for sale north of Anchorage Alaska. Does anyone have any experience purchasing then transporting the car to the lower 48? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 well,you'll have to do the border crossing twice unless it goes by ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) And don't forget the need now for a passport to get back in from Canada. A friend of ours just got one for herself and one for each of her young kids. The price has gone up, I think she told me July 17th was the day the price went up. Also they told her that folks should count on the full six weeks now to get a passport. I think there have been some changes since she first applied. Edited August 3, 2010 by Shop Rat Fix a type-o. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I believe that the passports cost $75 and you can get explideted service (5 days) for an additional cost of $60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thanks. I was thinking more of getting it transported. Has anybody used a transporter? Probably 99.9% sure the answer is no. I wonder if they even have an old car culture up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I just found this on the AACA homepage for you. You might try contacting them.ALASKAAntique Auto Mushers Of Alaska RegionPresident - Donn Reese710 High View DrAnchorage AK 99515 Vernon L Nash AAC Of Fairbanks RegionPresident - Rick KarrickPO Box 80892Fairbanks AK 99708A.A.C.M.E. RegionPresident - Karen Rodgers2901 N 80th LnPhoenix AZ 85033-4807 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thank you Susan. Let's see, maybe somebody is coming to Hershey, which you go right by Iowa. and can bring my basket case to me. Ha. For a substantial fee of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) How about the new increased fees for passports. Starting at $165.00 for adults 16 & overAdult First Time Applicants (Age 16 Years and Older) What Are You Applying For? Application Fee Payment Instructions Execution Fee Payment Instructions Use FormAdult Passport Book & Card$140+$25 DS-11Adult Passport Book$110+$25 DS-11Adult Passport Card If you do NOT currently hold a valid Passport Book or Card$30+$25 DS-11All first time applicants must apply in person at a Passport Agency, Acceptance Facility, U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Edited August 3, 2010 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Jake,Call "Ice Road truckers"This was mrearl`s suggestion, not mine.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thank you Susan. Let's see, maybe somebody is coming to Hershey, which you go right by Iowa. and can bring my basket case to me. Ha. For a substantial fee of course.I was kind of thinkin' that someone in one of those clubs might have used a transport that they would recommend, or tell you to stay away from.But Mr. Earl's idea of contacting Ice Road Truckers would be interesting to say the least. You just hope they whole thing doesn't sink in the lake. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Maine Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Speaking of passports, wife and I finally got our pictures taken. Got the applications on line, completed them, took them, our birth certificates and driver's licenses to the local probate court. Signed the applications in front of the clerk and wrote a check for $200. That was on Thursday, June 3 and the passports arrived on Monday, June 21. We did not pay for expedited delivery, either. Passports were $75 apiece and $25 each went to the probate court for "processing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nancy DeWitt Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Hey, we have a surprisingly active "old car culture" way up here in Alaska! Our museum has transported over 60 cars here from (and a few to) the lesser 48, most of them through Canada with Bats Motorsports. A number of folks in the Fairbanks car club have trailered cars to Alaska as well. Willy Vinton, our museum manager, would be happy to answer your questions: museum@fdifairbanks.comAnd, we'll be at Hershey, but we're taking a plane... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 What's this about "lesser"? bad enough you think we're lower. Anyway, when it comes to Hershey I bet you wish you were in the "Lower" and "east"er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks very much Nancy. I will initiate contact with the seller and see what he says then call your man and other contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 You could just drive it home?If Ben and Nancy can do it in a Model T......web site A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Ice Road Truckers... nice Brian, That would be a fun trip but alas, the car I am interested in does not look like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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