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Classic transport covering Dudley
Classic car transport that treats the underbody like the fragile thing it is - soft ramps, winch not push.
From Oldbury (4 miles from Dudley) our classic-friendly rig covers most West Midlands show routes, restoration shops and auction pick-ups. Points ignition, choke set open, gentle winch angle. Simple things done properly.
Dudley — what we see on the ground
Around the Black Country Museum the classic cars we recover in Dudley tend to be on hillside estates — narrow approach, parked-both-sides, and the odd height barrier over a service road. We plan the truck route before it leaves the yard.
Common classic callouts we see in Dudley
- Non-start after long lay-up (fuel/varnish/battery)
- Points or condenser failure on 60s/70s cars
- Fuel pump seized on carburettor cars
- Brake fluid boil after a spirited run
- Post-restoration transport to and from bodyshops
- MOT and show-day transport for SORNed cars
Loading a classic properly
Flatbed with soft ramps, no aggressive winch angles. Weight band: 0.8-1.6 tonnes.
- Wide soft ramps and shallow winch angle to protect original underbodies
- Bumper and sill contact points padded
- We do not push a classic uphill onto a deck - winch only
Key handling & tow mode
Original key, points/electronic ignition off, choke set open.
Strapping & tie-down
Soft axle straps or wheel baskets - never chassis hooks on rot-prone underbodies.
What moves the price
- Enclosed vs open transport
- Show-day return trips priced as a round trip
- Multi-car collections from an auction or restoration shop
- Distance and any low-bridge routing
Everything is quoted flat over the phone — no hidden call-out fees.
Paperwork on collection
- V5 or dating certificate verified before loading
- Photograph front, rear, both flanks, engine bay and interior
- Signed condition sheet with any pre-existing corrosion or paint issues noted
FAQs — Classic recovery in Dudley
Can you transport a car straight from a Dudley show back to storage?
Yes - book both legs on the same call for a round-trip rate.
Auction collection for a classic bought in the Dudley area?
Yes - see our auction collection page for the full process. We handle payment slip and gate pass at pick-up.
Do you cover pre-purchase transport in Dudley?
Yes - collect from vendor, deliver to your inspector or workshop, then either onward to you or back to vendor if the deal falls through.
Will you push a classic onto the deck in Dudley?
Never. Every classic we load is winched on gently, in gear or neutral as appropriate, with soft ramps to protect the underbody.
Nearby classic recovery
Classic car recovery in Dudley — ring the dispatch line
Direct line to the operations desk covering Dudley. If the phone rings, someone is coming.