At Classic Beginnings we are a small, independent, family business, committed to ensuring that travel in either our beautiful 1962 Austin Cambridge (Winnie) or our iconic 1979 T2 Bay Window VW Campervan (Gwendoline) will make your wedding day, romantic dinner, birthday treat, or special occasion run smoothly.

Classic car hire is incredibly popular for every occasion, and our experienced chauffeurs have decades of experience giving you the advantage when it comes to getting you where you want to be in style and on time.

We are proud to introduce Winnie, our vintage style chauffeur driven 4 seated, 4 door saloon car which is ideal for every type of event. “Winnie”, a perfect illustration of  innovation and style of an English luxury classic car, beautiful condition, inside and out, has been restored to her original former glory, is reliable, chauffeur driven, and she must be seen to truly appreciate the true beauty of a bygone era. She always turns heads and would complement any occasion to make your day that bit more special. Winne signified the start of our business, and will always be treasured.

And now we are very excited to introduce a recent addition to our business, Gwendoline, our 1979 T2 Bay Window VW Campervan which is now available on her own or at a discounted price with Winnie.

Services

Just some of the services we can offer with our beautiful classic cars

Our high-end, professionally trained chauffeurs will pick you up on time, every single time. Sit back and relax as we drive you to your destination in our fully restored classics which can be booked for:

Weddings/Civil Ceremonies

Every couple wants the perfect day – to arrive on time and in style.  Our vehicles will be professionally valeted and prepared, chauffeur driven, and we will arrive 30 minutes before your selected time, allowing plenty of photo opportunities.  We won’t rush you; we only have one wedding per day.

Additionally, the route and weather will be checked before we set off so we can adjust our times if necessary.

We all know that living in England means it rains a lot!  We hope not on your special day, but we are equipped with umbrellas to keep you dry.

Please speak to us about any little extras and finishing touches you require – we can decorate with ribbons to match your theme. Enjoy a chilled glass of complimentary bubbly on us as you drive to your reception as a married couple, but we also have a supply of bottled water if preferred, along with tissues and mints.  Please let us know your requirements at the time of booking.

Winnie is a beautiful car inside and out, comfortable seats you can sink into, spacious with luxurious interior and plenty of leg room and would complement any wedding. 

Gwendoline, our 1979 TW Bay Window VW Campervan, is fully restored, can seat 4/5 passengers and is ready to transport you to the most important day of your life and help create those lifelong memories. Let her be your something old and blue!

Quirky, iconic and very popular she will give you a great photo backdrop to capture some of your special day. Very roomy inside and eye catching in beautiful blue/white she will ensure you arrive in cool showstopping style!

We will do our very best to accommodate any of your wishes and are dedicated to delivering our best service for your special day.

We would be delighted to show you Winnie and Gwendoline in person, helping you make a decision to create the atmosphere of your momentous occasion. It really is hard to capture how stunning both are in a photo.  Our team of classic car enthusiasts are here to help you.

Chauffeured transport for a special occasion

There’s nothing quite like the smell of a vintage classic car and the feeling of nostalgia of past travels and adventures.  Treat that special person in your life and make a decadent entrance to that special birthday, anniversary restaurant or afternoon tea venue by being chauffeur driven to the event in our stunning 1962 Austin Cambridge.

Winnie is a classic chauffeur driven car waiting to take you away for an unforgettable evening.  Take a trip down memory lane with this vintage model from the 60’s. Relax on the back benches while bathing in comfort with every retro ride.   With its elegant classic design and comfortable interior, that benefits from new safety regulations, this model appeals to all tastes.  This is one classic that will never get old!

You deserve to spend time together in comfort and style and Classic Beginnings is the perfect choice for this occasion.

Photoshoot/TV/Film Events

Our beautiful classics, Winnie and Gwendoline make a wonderful backdrop to your photoshoots and can be driven to a location of your choice.  A classic car can take you back in time and create a distinguished look. Also available to hire for TV/film events. 

Gender Reveal

Planning a gender reveal?  Being pregnant means every day is another day closer to meeting the new love of your life! If you fancy something a little bit different, we can decorate our beautiful car with ribbons, balloons, and signage to make it personal to you and drive to your desired location for a unique gender reveal. 

Gather your friends and family together to celebrate discovering the gender of your baby and leave the rest up to us.  We will arrive on time, do our best to accommodate any requests and provide many photo opportunities to capture the excitement and surprise that mark the beginning of this memorable time.

We take our vehicles all across Surrey and Sussex, providing our services to clients all over the counties.