About Us

James Coats with 1963 Rolls-Royce "Claude"
Courtesy Unplugged Photography

In December of 1998, as private collectors of classic cars, we began driving weddings and special events purely as a hobby. At that time, we owned many of the cars you see here today on our website, as a personal collection. We began driving special events for family, friends, and friends of friends, and only by word of mouth referral.

We quickly discovered that the market for our services was much larger than expected, and incidentally began working with the top wedding professionals in the Birmingham area. Several years ago, this became our full-time business. We are now the only full-time, fully-professional vintage limousine service in Alabama. We also carry commercial limousine insurance on our fleet, just like a modern, stretch-limousine provider. Serving you is our job now, but it is never work. We still thoroughly enjoy every special event that we drive.

Our cars still exist as a personal collection, and as such, we take pride in them. We believe you will find them to be substantially nicer than any others available. It is our pleasure to share them with others; to let folks sit in the car, ask questions, and take photos. When we're not driving weddings and special events, you can often see our cars driving the streets of Birmingham on a pretty day, or at a car show.

We strive to be friendly, professional, and at your service. We've even studied the bygone methods of chauffeur etiquette to make sure we provide a classy, authentic experience! Our cars provide an excellent canvas for photographers -- and we enjoy working with them to make sure you get the best possible shots. As the years go by, a classic car will always be in style in your wedding photos!

Professionals in the wedding, event, and entertainment industries know the best, and choose the best -- and have proven our reputation by choosing us for their own weddings and special events. We have been privileged to serve these organizations, or their owners, family, and/or staff members:

The Alabama Theatre
Carraway-Davie House
Carole Crabbe Wedding Consulting
Country Club of Birmingham
Def Jam Records
Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005
EWTN Television
Feel The Beat Entertainment
Kathy G. & Company
M. Elizabeth Events
Main Street Productions
Rucker Place
Rosewood - Pinson, Alabama
The Sterling Castle - Shelby, Alabama
WWE Wrestling
...and many others

We would be honored to help you Begin your future -- with the Class of the Past.



Charities & Affiliations

Proud Sponsor of the
Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Working to Find a Cure
www.bcrfcure.org
National MS Society - Alabama Chapter
Hands On Birmingham Inc.
UAB Liver Center
Glenwood - Autism & Behavioral Health
Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts


Proud Member
Alabama Wedding & Event Professionals
Antique Automobile Club of America
Hudson - Essex - Terraplane Club
Rolls-Royce Owners' Club
International Show Car Association

"...Thank you for everything. The car was wonderful. Chris and I really wanted something nicer than a stretch limo, and you exceeded our expectations. We'll be calling you on our anniversary!..." -Kimberly R., Birmingham

"....Your [Hudson] sedan is just plain gorgeous! I want to tell you how really nice the black/green combination looks-- the way the green frames the windows, the broad beltline stripe. If I recall right '29 was a record year for Hudson, wasn't it? It's no wonder when I look at yours!" -James S., via E-Mail

"....Thank you for making this so easy!" -Kim G., Birmingham

"...Before our reception was even over, all my friends started coming up to me and asking where we found the car, and that it was so neat! My maiden-of-honor will be calling you to book her wedding this summer. Thanks for the great ride!" -Monica P., Birmingham
Add the Class of the Past to Your Special Day
(205) 413-0480
E-Mail sales@CoatsCars.com
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Celebrating 12 Years of Beautiful Cars and Exceptional Service
December 1998 - December 2010

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