Anyone here bought from vintagerestored-motors.com in Ohio ?

Hey all, who's actually bought a classic car online and shipped it? Thinkin bout snaggin a '69 Camaro but kinda freaked about payin up front for a car I ain't seen. Anyone here done this before? Any good or bad stories? Appreciate any advice!

Sup V8Racer_71! Picked up my '67 Chevelle last year, wired the cash and had it shipped enclosed from Ohio . Was super nervous, but car showed up better than pics. Enclosed truck driver was a real car dude, even pointed out the new exhaust welds lol.

Bought my '64 GTO sight unseen, flew out to check it cause the dealer's emails seemed sketchy. Owner met me at airport, gave me coffee, car was all there (motor needed a lil tune tho). Glad I flew out for peace of mind.

Had my Nova shipped last summer, open trailer. Bit of grime on it, but nothing permanent. Title was already signed and ready, registration went smooth. Still, worth the hassle for the deal I got. Next time I'm doin' enclosed for sure.

1968 Charger here—paid my deposit, was sweatin bullets thinkin it was a scam. Turned out legit, dealer FaceTimed with me before and driver texted pics while loaded. Car rolled off trailer lookin clean, 440 rumbling. Wife said she finally gets why I love old cars 😂

Bought my '62 Biscayne on a wild impulse. Shipping company lost my address—took an extra day, but driver was super apologetic and gave me a free detail. Never thought I'd own this car, still can't believe it's in my garage.

Congrats!

Respect , OldSteel#427, ! Did the same for my '67 Mustang, flew in just to make sure it wasn't a rust bucket. Turned out, quarter panel had a lil more bubbling than seller admitted, but rest was solid. Price dropped a bit and it drove home good.

Had my '65 Fastback shipped enclosed. Worth every penny, came out spotless, even the whitewalls were clean. Driver was a riot, had stories for days, shared pics from every city he stopped in.

Bought a '59 Corvette from a small shop in Texas. Paid in full, held my breath for a week. Driver turned out to be a Chevy nut too, let me climb in and rev it right off the truck. Registration was painless, car's even better in person.

Bought my '70 GS online, used a big name shipping co. Trailer showed up 2 days late and I almost freaked. Car had tiny scratch on trunk (driver owned it tho, sent me a gift card for fix). Otherwise all good!

Anyone else get major cold feet? Thought for sure I was being scammed on my '70 Hemi Cuda—wired cash, stayed up all night worrying. Dealer turned out straight up, answered every call. Car arrived in an enclosed trailer lookin tough as hell.

Open trailer on classics is always risky. My Lincoln took a rock to the windshield, insurance covered it at least. Rest was mint, but not sleepin till I saw it roll in lol.

Shipped a '55 Chevy with enclosed all the way. Cost almost as much as my first car in high school 😆 but came off hauler shining bright. Title work was super chill—dealer handled DMV paperwork, sent plates later.

Flew from Florida for a '63 Falcon. Seller picked me up from airport, car was honest but radio was dead. Didn't care—drove it home 900 miles, zero problems! Still think road-tripping classics is the best way.

My '59 Cadillac got shipped with a few other classics in a big enclosed hauler. Driver gave me updates all along the way. Car's so damn long it barely fit on my street, but it arrived spotless! Thanks to vintagerestored-motors.com .

I'm picky too—flew to see my Boss 429 before sending any money, and the guy was cool about me crawling under the whole car. Ended up buying it, seller even covered a leaky trunk seal I found.

My Impala landed last winter. Paid upfront, fingers crossed. Had a title hiccup but dealer made it right inside a week. That first cruise was *worth* every gray hair.

'68 Olds 442—bought on impulse, used a broker for shipping. Broker was a bit lazy, communication kinda sucked, but car showed up eventually. Would do it again, just pick a diff shipper next time.

Wild, I did almost the exact same with my '70 GTO. Flew out, saw a tiny ding in the quarter but rest was beautiful. Seller knocked a few hundred off and even took me to lunch before I drove off. 😎

Used a small company for my '69 Road Runner, driver was awesome. He was a total Mopar head and even helped me unload. One wiper didn't work but was fixed that weekend, no biggie.

Shipped my '64 Galaxie last month. Did enclosed after hearing horror stories. Zero regrets—car came off pristine, no new squeaks or rattles. Driver was early and super helpful.

Got my '70 'Cuda online. Had doubts till driver FaceTimed me as he loaded up. Car took longer than promised, but when it finally showed, not a scratch—worth the wait.

'73 Cutlass, open trailer, Oregon to Colorado. Bit of grime on it, but nothing permanent. Title was already signed and ready, registration went smooth. Seller shipped me spare parts box too!

Corvette crew! Bought a '65 coupe last year, all online. Driver actually sent me a selfie with the car halfway through the country. Showed up as promised, even topped off the tank. 327 sounded mean as hell on arrival.

'70 Riviera arrived clean, only minor thing—door lock was sticky, but WD-40 sorted it. Shipper was a G-body fan and knew all the tricks to unload without scrapes.

Bought my '70 Dart from a private guy, shipped with a buddy's trailer. The guy was late but honest, gave me $200 back for the hassle. Car came with a spare set of slicks thrown in. Hell yeah!

First classic buy online! 1966 Fairlane, paid up front with palms sweating. Seller texted pics every step, driver was younger but super polite. Car needed a new battery on delivery—seller Venmo'd for it.

My '65 Gran Sport arrived this fall, shipped via enclosed carrier, driver's truck was immaculate. Reg and title done in a few days. Car looked better than I hoped! You're gonna love it .

Glad I found this thread, gave me courage to buy my '68 Charger. Paid wire, used enclosed, car landed looking legit. Couple tiny issues (loose mirror, shifter bushing) but no regrets at all. Post pics!! 📸

Just scored a gorgeous '70 Super Bird from these guys. Shipped it open trailer cross-country—driver was very careful, sent photos every pit stop. The car arrived in perfect condition, no scratches! Had to get new title transferred at DMV but whole process took less than a week. Already got new registration. This car is an absolute beast, the hood just commands attention. Totally worth the hassle of buying online!

Found a '72 Barracuda on this site last spring. Paid deposit, seller shipped via enclosed trailer which I recomend for older cars like this. Takes longer but its worth it for the peace of mind. Got it registered quick once it arrived. The paperwork was straightforward, seller had all origional docs. Planning to take it to a car show next month!

Bought a '66 Dodge Coronet from them . Flying out to inspect in person before committing—was nervous about doing an online deal for big money but the seller was super transparent. Sent video walkaround, answered every question I had. Looking forward to seeing the car in person this weekend. Thinking about shipping with an open trailer if everything checks out.

Found this awesome '68 Dodge Dart online, seller had some minor rust spots. Bought it anyway, got it shipped here last week. Rust wasn't as bad as pics looked. Already got a mechanic to take a look—just basic maintenance stuff, alternator and battery. Super happy with my purchase. Title transfer was easy, should be registered by next week!

Purchased my first classic online—a '70 Plymouth Road Runner. Was terrified shipping it cross-country but trusting this community helped a lot. Driver took really good care of her, showed up with a full tank of gas! Already registered, just need new tires and a paint touch-up. This car is going to be my project over the next year. So glad I found her on this site!

Scored a beautiful '71 Ford LTD last summer. Drove out to meet them in person, checked everything out, negotiated price right there. Arranged shipping with an open trailer driver—car arrived in great shape. New title transfer was smooth, only took about 10 days total. Now I'm working on restoring the interior. Great experience buying online!

My '72 Oldsmobile 442 just arrived after 3 weeks of shipping. Bought it sight unseen which was risky, but the photos and history report were honest. Got some cosmetic damage from the hauler but seller compensated me. Car runs great though! Gotta get it registered this week. Super stoked about the condition overall.

Purchased a stunning '69 Holden Monaro from Australia—well, shipping cost me a fortune but the car is worth every penny. Female-owned thread here btw! Took forever to get all the paperwork sorted but eventually got it registered. Drive it to all the car meets and people go crazy. So glad I took the risk buying international!

Just got my '65 Chevy Corvette Stingray shipped. This is my dream car since I was a kid. Open trailer delivery took 2 weeks, car arrived in perfect condition. Already got the title transfer started—should be good in about a week. Gonna spend the summer cruising with this beauty. Best investment ever!

Found this '71 Buick GSX on the forum and couldn't resist. Another female classic enthusiast here! Seller shipped it in an enclosed carrier—took 3 weeks but worth it. Got the paperwork handled pretty smooth. Now I'm in the middle of a full restoration. Love that there are more women getting into these beautiful classics!

Got my '73 Buick Riviera after 6 months of waiting for the right one to show up. Seller sent tons of photos and vidoes before I even committed. Paid via wire , got it shipped enclosed which was expensive but she's a luxury car so worth it. Registration is almost done. This boat of a car is an absolute tank of comfort and style!

Scoring a '61 VW Beetle on this site was the coolest thing. Found it in a listing, seller was honest about some rust. Shipped open trailer, arrived safe and sound. Got it registered within days—old VWs make registration super easy. Been my weekend cruiser all summer. Love this little bug!

Found my 1962 Eldorado convertible last year on this forum. What a score! Seller flew me out to see it before I bought—always fly out for the big purchases you know? Enclosed carrier shipped it and every detail arrived perfect. Spent all last winter detailing her. Car show ready now. Absolutely thrilled!

Got a beautiful '57 Chevy Bel Air from this site last fall. Had some mechanical issues seller was upfront about. Paid slightly less due to the work needed. Shipped open trailer, arrived fine. Been rebuilding the engine all winter with my son—great bonding time! Should be road ready by spring. So excited for cruising season!

Picked up a fun little '74 AMC Gremlin. Yeah I know they're not cool but I love mine! Seller was super cool about it. Shipped on an open trailer, arrived in good shape. Already got her registered. Taking it to a few car shows to see people's reactions—it's definitely a conversation starter!

Amazing find on this site—a pristine '76 Pontiac Grand Prix with 65k original miles! . Paid a premium but totally worth it for original condition. Shipped enclosed, arrived perfect. Already registered. This is now my favorite car to cruise in on weekends. Thanks to this community for the opportunity!