Classic Car Recovery
Original paint, chrome and trim deserve more than a generic tow. Our classic-car recovery service treats your car like a museum piece.
CARDOWN ASSIST
Classic Car Recovery
FOR CARS YOU CHERISH
Classic car recovery with low-loaders and soft straps
Classic Car Recovery means low approach angles, wheel-only soft straps and operators who know not to touch the bodywork. We move barn-finds, concours show cars and partially restored projects — across the road or across the country.
A classic deserves more than a generic tow. Cardown Assist's classic car recovery service uses low-angle hydraulic beds and soft webbing straps that grip the wheels rather than the chassis or axles — so there's no risk of scratching chrome, denting valances or stressing original panels. We've moved everything from Series Land Rovers to E-Types and air-cooled 911s.
STANDARD ON CLASSIC JOBS
- Wheel-only soft straps — never chassis or axles
- Low approach angle to clear splitters & deep front lips
- Optional enclosed trailer for concours-condition cars
- Climate-aware transit for older interiors
- Insurance-rated for high-value classics
- Owner-club recommended across the North West
EMERGENCY AVAILABILITY
Pre-bookable any day; emergency response available if your classic stops mid-rally or mid-journey.
HOW IT WORKS
Classic Car Recovery — step by step
Pre-collection survey
We discuss ground clearance, ramps, and any special handling notes.
Right equipment dispatched
Low-loader, enclosed trailer or specialist flatbed as required.
Soft-loading
Webbing straps over tyres, wheel chocks fore and aft, no chains.
Owner-grade delivery
Unloaded at walking pace and handed over with a condition check.
CLASSIC SCENARIOS
Vintage moves we handle weekly
Barn-finds, show transport, restoration shop transfers — here is the classic work our trucks specialise in.
Barn-find extractions
Seized, flat-tyred and decade-dormant cars winched out gently with rolling skates.
Show & concours transport
Door-to-door enclosed transit between events and storage with white-glove handover.
Restoration shop transfers
Bare shells, rolling chassis and part-built projects moved without panel flex.
Pre-war & coachbuilt cars
Specialist handling for cars where modern strap points simply don't exist.
CLASSIC-GRADE EQUIPMENT
Gear chosen to protect original metal
No chains, no hooks on chassis rails. Just wheel nets, low ramps and soft pads — kit chosen specifically for older vehicles.
Speak to dispatchFAQs
Classic Car Recovery — owners ask
Will the car be exposed to weather?+
Open flatbeds are standard but we offer enclosed trailers on request for show cars and pre-1970s classics.
My classic is very low. Will it ground out?+
Our low-loader has one of the shallowest approach angles in the region — we can also use timber ramps to extend the angle further if needed.
Do you handle non-running barn-finds?+
Yes. We winch slowly with soft straps and protect the contact points with rubber pads.
Need your classic moved?
Whether it's a one-off show transport or a barn-find extraction, call to discuss handling and pricing.
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