Classic Towing Devices

Silvera

I worked in the motor trade for many years and used various different devices for moving cars - tow dollys, tow boys, car ambulances, car transporters..

In recent months I've added two vintage/classic towing devices to my collection. A 1930's-era Car Ambulance and a 1950's-era Harvey Frost Mk1 Tow Boy (see attached pics).

Anybody else recall using these towing devices in years gone by?

(Incidentially I'm seeking a few parts for the Tow Boy if anybody knows of one scrapped anywhere..)

manta mad

haven't seen any of them in a while !
might be one of them tow boys down behind pratts garage in Carlow on the hackestown road

TigerTim

Wow, I'd forgotten those. Many years since I saw either "in the flesh".

T.

corktina

good idea to collect them...not at all anoraky :-)

Silvera

Hey..we all have our 'anorayks' to bear in this life!:D

They are part of my automobilia collection. I plan on giving them a lick of paint someday and displaying them behind a period landrover (or similar) 'tow-car' at vintage shows. Something a bit different from the usual capris, cortinas etc

@ manta mad: Thanks for the info about Pratts. I'm rarely over that way these days though. If you're passing there someday perhaps you could have a look (get a pic?) for me..

corktina

Not anoraky I said....but if the Parka fits...... :-)

101sean

There's a few ex garage Series Land Rovers with Harvey Frost recovery cranes been restored in the UK, need one of them for your collection!

Silvera

Thanks for the pic 101sean..I've seen that one before online.
Maybe I'll get one ...someday!:D