Looking for info on sizing or what everybody else is using to tow their 57 around. I'm looking for a basic flatbed open car hauler maybe 16 feet ?
A rough measurement a 57 custom is around 16' 4 ".
How often are you going to use it I got rid of my car trailer it sat more than I used it every time I need it had to go throw brakes replace tire or two just not worth having one I just rent one when needed from u-hall they can keep it in shape and I don't have it setting around my last one was a 18 foot wood hall most cars even my 1957 lincoln
you can use a 16 footer, but when I had my 16, the back tires of the 57 were on the dovetail to get the tongue weight right. I bought a 20 footer and I love it.
Not sure I can use a dovetail as my parking area is kind of sloped and might drag a bit.
The 57 is the largest vehicle I would be towing along with an 70 mustang and 66 Bronco.
If I used it 10 times a year for 2 years it would pay for itself in uhaul rentals, at least thats the
way I'm trying to justify buying one.
10 times a year, ya gonna start racing now Randy? I have not owned an open trailer, as I went from a ramp truck to an enclosed trailer, but years ago I did use a few open trailers. A few considerations, with a 16 foot trailer, I imagine that the back of the 57 would likely stick out past the end of the trailer, could get ugly in a rear end collision. Also with a short trailer, positioning the car to obtain proper tongue weight may be a challange. A short trailer could also make it a bit tougher to tie the car down securely, if there is not adequate room to run the chains or straps fairly straight. Personally, if you have enough room, I would lean towards a 18 footer. A beavertail is nice, in that the ramps can be shorter (and lighter!), and makes the loading easier if the car has low clearance concerns.
And around here, car trailers hold there value pretty well, so resale value is generally good.