Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Chance Classics serve?
Chance Classics is based in Benton. We work mostly in Northwest Louisiana and go as far as New Orleans, Longview, Jackson, and Hot Springs. A pickup 30 miles or less from Benton has no mileage charge. Farther than that, the car is trailered and the charge is $3 per mile for the whole distance, from mile one. Service area and mileage.
How many classic cars does Chance Classics have?
The fleet on this site is 10 vintage cars. Each rental includes a chauffeur.
What occasions do you provide cars for?
Weddings, photo shoots, parades, and other special occasions. Homecoming is booked as a parade. Weddings are most of the bookings, usually for the ceremony exit or the reception getaway. Photo-only time is available too.
How much does it cost to rent a classic car?
Published starting prices are on each car. The first 2 hours are that starting price. Each additional hour is $100. A $250 deposit is due when you book, and the balance is billed separately. Mileage is separate when the pickup is more than 30 miles from Benton.
How far in advance should I book?
Reservations have to be made at least 7 days ahead.
Does the rental include a driver?
Yes. Every rental includes a chauffeur. You don’t drive the car.
What happens if it rains on my event day?
We still show up in the rain and do our best.
Can I use the car just for photos, not transportation?
Yes. Photo-only bookings are available.
How do I book a car with Chance Classics?
Book online at chanceclassics.com/book-online, or call (318) 344-5001.
Are decorations allowed?
Decorations are allowed. The client brings them. Suction cups and magnets are fine. Tape or anything sticky is not.
How many passengers can ride in each car?
These counts are passengers besides the chauffeur. Patsy 6. Bonnie 6. Phyllis, Black Betty, Elsa, Veronica, Brenda, Sylvia, and Carmen 3 each. Rosie 1.
How does mileage work?
A pickup 30 miles or less from Benton has no mileage charge. Farther than 30 miles, the car is trailered and the charge is $3 per mile for the whole distance, from mile one.
- 25 miles is $0.
- 45 miles is 45 × $3 = $135.
- 100 miles is 100 × $3 = $300.
What cars can do a parade?
Parades use convertibles: Phyllis, Black Betty, Elsa, Rosie, Brenda, and Carmen. Homecoming is booked as a parade. The same 7-day minimum applies.
Can we put signs or magnets on the car for a parade?
Suction cups and magnets are fine. Tape or anything sticky is not.
Why is the rental chauffeur-only?
Customers never drive these cars. A chauffeur is part of every rental.
How do the deposit and the balance work?
A $250 non-refundable deposit is due when you book. The balance is billed separately. Time after the first 2 hours is $100 an hour.
Why book with Chance Classics
- A chauffeur is included. You never drive.
- The cars are maintained in our own shop, 2nd Chance Speed Shop.
- We keep a 2-hour buffer before and after each booking, so your car is not coming straight from another event.
- Family owned and operated by Tim Chance, Carl Chance, and Eric Edwards.
- Starting prices are published, and you can book online.
- If the car you booked isn't available, we'll provide a comparable backup.