Classic · B66 · B67
Classic transport covering Smethwick
Classic car transport that treats the underbody like the fragile thing it is - soft ramps, winch not push.
Classic cars in Smethwick need a recovery driver who knows the difference between a chassis hook and an outrigger. Our flatbed carries wide soft ramps and we winch every classic on rather than push - because rot and body panels do not forgive shortcuts.
Smethwick — what we see on the ground
Smethwick's industrial layout means a classic job here could be anywhere from Cape Hill to a residential turning near the Birmingham Canal. Our drivers know which routes take a long-deck truck and which do not — that is the difference between a 40-minute recovery and a two-hour re-route.
Common classic callouts we see in Smethwick
- 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 Smethwick
Can you transport a car straight from a Smethwick 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 Smethwick 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 Smethwick?
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 Smethwick?
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
Need a classic car moving in Smethwick?
Live dispatcher on the phone, driver on the same rota that covers Smethwick tonight. No IVR, no membership lookup, no callback service.