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Finding and Shipping Agents

Needing to purchase and/or ship a car from the US to NZ ? Have a bunch of heavy and /or bulky parts to move and don't want to have them air freighted? Or want some parts in hurry and need a good air freight deal?
The following companies are those with which I have had some dealings. They are split into

1. NZ based shipping agents
2. US Based Finding/Shipping agents
3. US Transport Companies

(More nominations welcome).

Note: The LTSA website contains good information on NZ requirements for importing a car.

1. New Zealand Shipping Agents

 

Famous Pacific Shipping

Location: Auckland.

Famous Pacific Shipping have been around since about 1997 and are 100% NZ owned.  www.famous.co.nz

We import and export. We can also source vehicles in USA, arrange inspections and our agent in L.A can provide an Escrow service where your funds are put into their trust account and a cashiers check handed over to the seller when we pick up the vehicle and title. 
www.famousautosusa.co.nz

Paul Stichbury
Famous Pacific Shipping
5-7 Amelia Earhart Ave
Airport Oaks
Auckland
paul@famous.co.nz 
Phone: 09 275 6878
Fax: 09 275 2288
 

Gateway Cargo Systems (S.I) Ltd

Location: Christchurch

"We specialise in Import Air + Sea-Freight. In fact our largest market is the good ol' U.S of A. Whether it's a gasket from Georgia or a car from California we can handle it."

PAUL GILBERT
565 Wairakei Road
Christchurch
Phone; (03) 3587-580
pdg@gateway.nzl.com
www.gatewaychristchurch.co.nz 

 

Jas Jenners

Location: Auckland. 

This NZ company can arrange a complete import service for cars into NZ as well as back out to the US or elsewhere. 

Phil Gibbs/Freight Manager
Jas Jenners Worldwide Ltd.
47 Richard Pearse Drive,
Airport Oaks, Mangere
Auckland, New Zealand
Phone 275-1103
Fax: 275-7681
phil@jasjenners.co.nz

(I used Phil to assist me with exporting a Boss 429 from Wellington to Sydney, and he went out of his way to deliver a container to my door and take it away when I had finished loading up the car and parts into the container. A very easy and straightforward process. Wal)

 

McCullough

Location: Auckland.

General Manager Joe Steel comments: "Our company specializes in shipping vehicles all over the world. We ship a large amount of American vehicles to NZ. We do all sorts of special jobs for example we are currently sourcing and arranging shipping for 4 new GT500 Shelby Mustangs, and are arranging the super snake kits in Las Vegas for the client. We bring in American vehicles for movie sets. This is the sort of thing we are able to do. We can pickup any where in the USA and ship to NZ. Like you I have a passion for these vehicles so please call me if you need any assistance" .

Check out their web site at  www.mmnz.biz for more information.   

McCullough Ltd, 8 Farnham Street, Parnell, Auckland
Postal Address: PO Box 37-104, Parnell, Auckland.
Phone: (64 9) 303 0075, Fax: (64 9) 303 0072 ,
Email (Joe Steel)  – joe@mmnz.biz

 

2. USA Based Finding/Shipping Agents

Kiwi Shipping   

Location: Los Angeles. 

Comments: Kiwi shipping is managed by Steve Curle,  a New Zealander living in Los Angeles.  Steve has considerable experience with sourcing, purchasing and moving cars around in the USA, and arranging the shipping of any cars purchased back to NZ at very competitive rates. He can also source a wide range of other parts, and ship them back to NZ as cheaply as anyone. 
Contact Steve on USA (001) 818-718 2247 or cell (001) 818-3241767 , email: steve@kiwishipping.co.nz 

Kiwi Shipping has an excellent website with quality information about the issues with finding, inspecting and importing a vehicle from USA.  http://www.kiwishipping.co.nz Well worth a look.

Postal enquires should be addressed to: Kiwi Shipping,  16905 Cherie PL,  CARSON CA 90746 USA

"Steve came highly recommended by several of my friends, and my personal experiences of his help in shipping my Boss to NZ in 2003 were excellent. Wal Marshall"

"Imported a 64 coupe ex Los Angeles in December 05 thru Steve Curle. Excellent communicator and good straight guy to deal with. Had the added bonus to meet Steve in Wellington as my car was being unloaded. Car was delivered in good condition at a very good price.US$1600.Highly recommend you use this importer if you are thinking of importing a classic. He handles inspections packing and delivery to NZ and only cost me $US300 for all this service....helluva deal. Perry Cole"

 

Foytt Shipping & Auto

Location: Based in Los Angele's and run by Pete Tate. (Kiwi)

Comments: Foytt shipping and auto offer a wide range of services to anyone considering buying a vehicle State side, from the initial pre purchase inspection through to settlement and transport back to NZ. We also deal direct with key US Ford dealers and are able to acquire limited number Mustangs including Super Snake Shelby's,Rousch and Saleen. For more info contact Pete on 001 310 683 9141 or pete@foytt.com  Check out our website for up to date deals www.foytt.com 

Pete Tate came highly recommended, and I now know why; his local knowledge (USA) made the importation of our Shelby GT350 a hassle free experience, from dealing with the seller, local transportation and transit back to NZ. It was comforting to have a friendly Kiwi working on our behalf on the other side of the world. No hesitation in using Pete again – Thanks, Paul & Sue Hildebrand"

 

Classic Mustang   

Location: Oregon. 

Comments:  We are a licensed, bonded, and insured Oregon car dealer (Oregon is the State immediately North of California).  We have focused our efforts on locating, inspecting, appraising, and shipping '65-'73 Mustangs, Shelbys, and Cobras around the world.  As an example, I recently shipped a Shelby GT350H to Australia.  Surface freight was only $1,884 NZ ($1,270 US) from the Port of Los Angeles to Sydney, and early model Mustangs qualify for significantly reduced customs and duties.  Shipping to NZ should be comparable.  Anyone who wishes to find or import a classic Mustang should contact us.  A list of Referees is available on request.

Mark Logan, President, ClassicMustang.com of Oregon, LLC
P. O. Box 661, West Linn, OR 97068.
Phone: 503.699.0297, Fax: 503:296-5701
e-mail: Mark@ClassicMustang.com    URL:  http://www.classicmustang.com/locating_service.htm

We are also selling brand new, 1965 authentic Shelby Cobras.  Click here for info:  http://www.classicmustang.com/includes/Cobra_Questionnaire.htm

(Note: Their Mustang purchase unseen horror story makes sobering reading!)
 

3. USA Transport Companies

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