[dameeks]

Thanks for all of the info. I'm currently having second thoughts regarding Dependable Auto Shippers. They were supposed to call the seller today and arrange for the time that they could pick up the car tomorrow, but they never called. I've been trying to get through to their customer service all day, but there are always 16 callers ahead of me in the queue. That makes me worry, especially since I can't get customer service involved BEFORE I ship my car. What happens if something happens when it's shipped and I need to contact them quickly to resolve an issue? Also, their web site says that all shipments departing from the west coast are currently running 4 - 7 days behind schedule. They had already told me it would take 2 weeks to get the car to me. I don't really feel like waiting another week. I think I'll start looking around for another company that can get it here a little quicker.

I know the inspection/registration/insurance issues can quickly become a rat hole. Here's what I've done:

* set up insurance through Northeast Classic Auto. They are insuring as a 1965 Shelby Cobra. If it ends up being registered as a 2001, I'm supposed to contact them to update the insurance. This should help get me through the first year's inspection. Insurance is dirt cheap. If registered as a 1965, it's only $206/year, with no deductible. They allow 2500 miles per year. If registered as a 2001, the rate goes up to $506/year, with a $500 deductible.
* I called the tax assessor's office, and they assured me it has to be registered as a 2001 assembled car.
* I still need to hunt down the thread that lists some good inspection stations to go to.

xlr8or :
Good idea on the gas, but the shippers all require that it have between 1/8 and 1/4 tank of gas.

Thanks again for all the input,
Darren