What Is Classic Car Towing?
Classic car towing is moving an older car without harming parts that are hard or costly to replace. Vintage cars often have chrome bumpers, thin sheet metal, old wiring and drum brakes. Some do not run or roll well after sitting for years.
We use a flatbed so no wheels turn on the road. We tie the car at the wheels or axles with soft straps and keep chains away from chrome and paint.
Signs You Need a Classic Car Tow
- The car has not run in months or years
- Brakes are weak or seized
- The car is going to a restoration shop, show or auction
- You bought a project car and need it brought home
- The car has no current registration or plates
- You do not want to put miles on original parts
Classic Car Towing Options
Every classic rides on Flatbed Towing. For cars going to a show or restorer in another city, see Long Distance Towing. High-value modern collector cars are covered on Exotic Towing. Vintage motorcycles go through Motorcycle Towing. If a project car sat in a field and sank into soft ground, we may need a Winch Out first.
Classic Cars Around North Texas
North Texas has an active car culture, with weekend cars and coffee meets in many suburbs and large shows through the year. Many owners keep classics in home garages in Garland and Mesquite, in older neighborhoods of Dallas or on acreage near Princeton.
Heat and storms shape how we work. We avoid loading a car on scorching pavement when we can, and we watch the forecast for hail. If a storm is coming, call us to move your car into covered storage.
What to Expect When We Arrive
- The driver walks around the car with you and takes photos.
- We check whether it rolls, steers and brakes.
- We plan where to attach the winch strap without touching trim.
- We winch slowly onto the flatbed and center the car.
- We tie down at the wheels or axles with soft straps.
- We drive to your shop, show or storage and unload with the same care.
How to Get Your Classic Ready
- Tell us if the brakes, steering or tires are not working.
- Pump up flat tires if you can. It makes loading easier.
- Remove loose parts, trim or items in the cabin.
- Tell us about any fluid leaks.
- Clear a path in the garage or driveway.
Classic Car Towing Cost
The price depends on distance, the car's condition and how much work it takes to load. A car with flat tires and seized brakes takes more time than one that rolls. Call dispatch for a quote.
Who Uses Classic Car Towing
Collectors taking cars to shows. Owners sending cars to restoration and upholstery shops. Buyers bringing home a project car. Families moving a car out of a relative's garage. Estate sales that need cars moved to a new owner.
Why Owners Choose Towvana for Classics
We take our time on every classic. We use soft straps, flatbeds only and photos at both ends. With locations in Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Irving, Garland and Princeton, we can schedule pickups across North Texas.