Desert Classics...Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where are the cars located?
A: Most of our cars are located in the dry desert states of the western USA..Most of our classics are located in Idaho and Montana. Some are located in Nevada, California, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. All of our cars come from the high dry desert of the west where cars don't rust.

Q. Who owns DesertClassics.com?
A. The company is owned by classic car professional Steve Murphy, who has 40 years experience in the industry. See "About Us"

Q: Where is DesertClassics.com located?
A: The company's internet vehicle information office is located in Butte, Montana, with sales processing office in Grandview, Idaho.

Q: Where do the vehicles come from?
A: Many of our vehicles are located in fields, storage units and back yards. We also display vehicles from associates who have classic car salvage yards, private collections or are classic car dealers or brokers.

Q: Can I get pictures and descriptions of vehicles e-mailed to me?
A: Yes. We have pictures and descriptions of most of the cars, trucks and farm tractors displayed on the website. Please fill out the Request Information Form . Make sure to include all of your contact details or information will not be sent.

Q. How much does it cost to ship a vehicle?
A. Shipping a vehicle is about $.70 per mile for USA ground transportation. The vehicles are mostly located in Montana, Idaho and Nevada.
Typical USA shipping costs per vehicle:
ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, No.NY and So.Florida: $1700-$1800 USD
NY, PA, NJ, DE, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA: $1400-$1600 USD
OH, KY, TN, MS, AL, LA: $1100-$1300 USD
MI, IN, IL MO, AR, TX: $900-$1100 USD
WI, MN, IA, NE, KS, OK, No. Texas, NM: $800-$900 USD
ND, SD, NE, CO, AZ, So. CA: $700-$800 USD
No.CO, UT, NV, No.CA, OR, WA: $500-$700 USD
MT, ID, WY, Western Canada Border: $300-$500 USD
International Container Shipping (per vehicle, shared 40 ft. container):
Example recent prices from Long Beach, California

Sydney, Australia $1,850 USD.
Perth, Australia $2,600 USD
Durban, South Africa $3,500 USD
Southampton, UK full 40 ft. container $3,500
Rotterdam, Netherlands $1,600 USD
New Zealand $2,300 USD
Oslo, Norway $1,900 USD
Kuwait 3 vehicles 40 ft. container $3,800 USD
Buenos Aires 3 vehicles 40 ft. container $5,000 USD


Q: What type of payments are accepted?
A: For USA orders, we only accept wire transfers and checks. If you pay by personal or business check, we wait 10 days for the check to clear before shipping. For international orders, only wire transfers are accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS

Q: Can you find a classic or vintage vehicle for me if it is not in your current inventory?
A: Yes, please fill our our Vehicle Locator Form by clicking here. We will check with our vehicle sources and also place your request on our Vehicles Wanted  page. If we locate the vehicle you are looking for, we will contact you.

Q: Can I list my car for sale on your website?
A: No, we only sell vehicles from our own sources.

Q: Do you ever auction vehicles from your website on eBay?
A: Yes, click here to go to our current eBay auctions.

Q: Are your pricies negotiable?
A: No, all our prices are set at our bottom selling price.

Q: Do you ever have discounted sales?
A: Yes, to view our current sales, click here!

 
 
 
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Our high-and-dry project vehicles come from places like these (click on photos)
Montana ranchs and farms
Farms and ranches on Montana's eastern plains
Nevada farms and ranches
Idaho ranches and farms
Cabins, barns and pastures in the Rocky Mountain high country