Sorry if I got the impression it was on flats and a non-runner. I understand your hesitation but I was just saying it is possible you could have it all arranged and delivered upon your return from your trip. While all shipping brokers are not bad, enough people have had bad experiences that it really isn't worth the few bucks you save if the car gets damaged or lost. Because you are asking to move over a "main route", Ca to NJ, it is heavily traveled by most shippers at least once a week. That will get you good service and a lot of choices. Horseless Carriage is based in NJ too so IMHO they are a good choice. Get some prices and compare. Try to have your own insurance on it too before it gets shipped.