About Coats Classic Cars

Full-Time Professionals. Quietly Exceptional.

We’re not a weekend side-gig — we are a full-time, professional classic car hire service devoted to gracious hospitality and mechanical excellence. With 26 years of experience, a full in-house restoration & maintenance team, and commercial insurance for your protection, we deliver something hobbyists can’t: calm reliability, elegant presentation, and the confidence that every detail will be just right.  And while most vintage cars aren’t air conditioned, most of ours are — so you arrive comfortable and composed in every season.

Everything was absolutely perfect!! The car was stunningly beautiful and the driver was amazing!! We can not thank you enough for making the finale to this special day so wonderful. Thank you!! —Kelly, mother-of-the-bride from The Ledges in Huntsville

The Experience

Your day deserves more than transportation — it deserves composure. Every Coats Classic Cars experience begins with an expert chauffeur who understands timing, etiquette, and the art of creating a gracious pause between moments. From the first door opened to the final wave goodnight, every detail is planned with quiet precision.

Because this is our full-time craft, we staff appropriately, scout logistics, coordinate with planners and photographers, and arrive early — so your moments unfold naturally. We plan romantic detours when time allows and work in rhythm with your photographer, ensuring every image — and every memory — feels unhurried.

What you’ll remember most isn’t the schedule, but the calm: that peaceful, in-between space where everything slows for just a minute — and you can take it all in.

"When my photographer asked me about going around downtown to take some nighttime romance shots, they were very happy to work with us so we could do that. James, our driver, was so nice and wanted to make sure our ride was enjoyable. He didn't just hop on the interstate, he went through some back roads so we could get a full ride out of the car." —via The Knot

Craftsmanship in Motion

Our passion is using history to create memories for today — and our difference starts in the shop. We restore and expertly maintain our fleet in-house, investing dozens of hours per event into readiness and reliability. Meticulous checklists and road testing mean fewer surprises, smoother rides, and cars that photograph like heirlooms because they’re cared for like heirlooms.

Before each event, we service your car for safety and reliability and prepare it like a set piece for your photographs: paint and chrome polished, glass crystal-clear, and interiors staged with care. Many of our classics are air conditioned for comfort, and each carries full commercial insurance for your protection and peace of mind.

...The driver was so nice, we felt so safe in the car with him, and truly enjoyed getting to speak with him on the commute to our final destination. Coats Classic Cars takes such great care of their vehicles that it was a very enjoyable ride and experience. We would definitely use them again and couldn't say enough about how wonderful our experience was.” —Tatum & Rob, married at SpringHouse at Lake Martin, Alabama

Trusted for a Reason

Over 26 years, clients across weddings, venues, production companies, and civic organizations have trusted Coats Classic Cars when it has to be right. From ambassadors and broadcast crews to beloved local planners and venues, we’re chosen for our polish, preparedness, and the way we make people feel.

  • Alabama Public Television
  • Antiques Roadshow
  • The Alabama Theatre
  • Books-A-Million, Inc.
  • BridgeStreet Gallery & Loft
  • His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Chinese Ambassador to the U.S.
  • Carole Crabbe Wedding Consulting
  • Chef Bob Catering
  • The Country Club of Birmingham
  • EWTN Television
  • GoPro Event Solutions
  • Main Street Productions
  • Mathews Manor
  • The Sterling Castle — Shelby, Alabama
  • WWE
  • …and many others
"You have to have a great conclusion and this was a perfect ending! Arranged as a surprise for the bride and groom, it went perfectly and they really enjoyed the luxury ride back to the hotel. And the pictures...that car and the gorgeous bride and groom are some of our favorite photographs." -Megan and Adam, married at Vulcan Park and Museum

OUR SERVICES

Your departure is the last memory you’ll leave for your guests — let’s make it unforgettable.

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What do you have in mind? Every service is custom-tailored to your occasion.

COLLECTIONS

From vintage to sporty to elegant, there’s a classic in our fleet for you.