want to save a 1964 barracuda near tahoe/reno. need to get it home

Rentals from California are expensive right now. Don’t know how optioned the car is but plan on a labor of love if it is not a “scuff and buff”car.
My man Kyle who came and tried to drive his sweptline home got a quote of like 2700 bucks to rent a hauler OUT OF CALIFORNIA to TN. Seems CA is a little short on U-hauls as everyone is LEAVING! He got it transported cross country for about $700.