Track Car Towing Options - Page 3

**RossoGTV4Me** · #31 (**permalink**) 10-25-2006, 05:57 PM

1950 Alfa Romeo 500 Race Car Transporter, used to take a AR F1 Alfetta 159 to and from the track in 1950-1951

**Wil Painter** · #32 (**permalink**) 10-25-2006, 06:19 PM

Wouldn't that be a stylish way to show up at a vintage race

George J · #33 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 09:27 AM

Then again there is the no trailer approach. In thirty to forty events I have never trailored to one. With the Alfa I can carry my suitcase for the weekend, helmet bag, driving suit and gear, tools, cleaning supplies, a couple folding chairs, EZ-Up, car cover, half a case of wine, and the driver. The Alfa has been pretty reliable, you would not want to do this with an English car. Cheers, George

George J · #34 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by genericwood

Most 105 race cars are around 1800-2200 pounds. A relatively stock GTV would be more like 2400. I personally prefer a trailer to flat towing. Depending on what you are towing with, a single-axle car trailer can be used. But with most single-axle trailers, you won't have trailer brakes. You want to make sure you have great brakes on your tow rig and you still need to be very careful. Don't even think about going into the mountains! You should be able to find a good single-axle car trailer for less than $1000.

1 STAR - flat towing
2 STARS - single-axle open trailer
3 STARS - two-axle open trailer behind a pickup or big SUV
4 STARS - two-axle enclosed trailer behind a diesel
5 STARS - RV cab semi with 2 level enclosed trailer (Toter-Home)

I currently have a 3.5, a two-axle open trailer behind a crew cab diesel pickup. But I'm hoping for a 4 in the not-too-distant future! Sadly, the 5 will probably always be in my dreams.

Erik

**italcarguy** · #35 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by George J

Then again there is the no trailer approach. In thirty to forty events I have never trailored to one. With the Alfa I can carry my suitcase for the weekend, helmet bag, driving suit and gear, tools, cleaning supplies, a couple folding chairs, EZ-Up, car cover, half a case of wine, and the driver. The Alfa has been pretty reliable, you would not want to do this with an English car. Cheers, George

George J · #36 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by italcarguy

George,

I would love to see a picture of your SZ loaded up with all that stuff!

**Wil Painter** · #37 (**permalink**) 11-15-2006, 11:50 AM

Dan:
Here's a small trailer in SoCal (on the VARA website) that you might be able to make work, looks like a motivated seller as well

Good Luck
Wil

http://p087.ezboard.com/fvintageauto...picID=61.topic

**George Willet** · #38 (**permalink**) 11-15-2006, 03:32 PM

Check the FS threads for the description of the Winnebago and the Haulmark trailer. Or email me at alfaman@fidalgo.net and I'll send descriptions and additional photos.

Thanks, George 360-293-5475