Classic Car Hire

What Classic Car Hire does

Courtyard Classic Cars is Ireland's only dedicated self-drive classic car hire company, founded in 2012 and based at the Classic Car Hub in South Dublin (Hibernian Industrial Estate, Greenhills Road). The company operates a curated fleet of approximately 10 vintage and classic vehicles spanning 1960 to 1996, including MGA Roadster, MGB Roadster, Morgan Plus 4, Morgan 4/4, Mercedes 220SEB Coupe, Mercedes 350SL, Mercedes 300SL, Mercedes 230S Fintail, and Bentley Mulsanne models. Daily rental rates range from $460 to $693 per vehicle depending on marque and model. The business is operated by a single proprietor (Bernard) and serves both Irish domestic customers and international tourists, with operational restrictions limiting vehicle use to Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Revenue is generated across five streams: daily/multi-day self-drive classic car hire, wedding car solutions (with three flexible delivery/collection options), pre-packaged classic car tours on curated Irish routes (Wild Atlantic Way, Ancient East Trail, Garden of Ireland Tour at €495 per pair), media/film work rental, and gift vouchers (€200-€2,500). The go-to-market combines self-serve e-commerce booking through a Shopify-powered website with multi-currency support (EUR, USD, CAD, AUD, GBP, JPY) and direct phone/email sales for personalized bookings. Marketing channels include the website, Instagram, email newsletter, and extensive customer testimonials. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional investment.

Name

Classic Car Hire

Legal name

Courtyard Classic Cars Limited

Website

https://courtyardclassiccars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Courtyard Classic Cars is Ireland's only dedicated self-drive classic car hire company, founded in 2012 and based in Dublin. It rents a curated fleet of vintage British and German automobiles to tourists, wedding customers, and special-occasion renters across Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classic Car Rental Services

NAICS

Passenger Car Rental (532111), Passenger Car Rental and Leasing (53211)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Exotic Classic & Vintage Car Rentals (THADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Convertible & Roadster Luxury Rentals (THADAMAE), Luxury Self-Drive Touring Packages (THADAMAI)

Keywords

• Classic car rental
• Self-drive car hire
• Vintage car rental
• Wedding car hire
• Classic car tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Classic Car Daily/Multi-Day Hire: Core revenue stream from renting classic cars on a per-day basis. Single day hire runs from 09:00-20:00, multiple day hire from 09:00-20:00 on the last day. Maximum rental period of 28 days.
2. Wedding Car Solution: Self-drive wedding car hire with three service options: customer pickup/return, pickup with company collection from reception, or nationwide delivery/collection by the company.
3. Classic Car Tours: Pre-packaged classic car tour experiences with set dates and pricing for two people (€495.00).
4. Media/Film Work: Classic cars provided for film, video, photography, and promotional work.
5. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold at various price points (€200, €325, €350, €395, €445, €475, €660, €750, €795, €1000, €2500).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Courtyard Classic Cars rents out a curated fleet of 12 vintage and classic vehicles (1960-1996) for self-drive hire in Ireland, with daily rentals starting at $460. Beyond standard self-drive hire, the company offers a self-drive wedding car solution with flexible delivery/collection, pre-packaged classic car tours of Irish scenic routes, classic cars for media/film/photography work, and gift vouchers at multiple denominations. All rentals include fully comprehensive insurance, roadside assistance, and unlimited mileage within Ireland.

Product overview

Courtyard Classic Cars is Ireland's only dedicated self-drive classic car hire company, established in 2012 and based at the Classic Car Hub in Dublin. The company offers a portfolio of 12 vintage and classic vehicles for self-drive rental, including MGA Roadster, MGB Roadster, Morgan Plus 4, Morgan 4/4, Mercedes 220SEB Coupe, Mercedes 350SL Cabriolet, Mercedes 300SL Cabriolet, Mercedes 230S Fintail, and Bentley Mulsanne models ranging from 1960 to 1996. The core offering includes daily car rentals (from $460/day), classic car tours with curated Irish driving routes (Wild Atlantic Way, Ancient East Trail), self-drive wedding car solutions with flexible pickup/delivery options, media work car rentals for film and photography, and gift vouchers. All rentals include fully comprehensive insurance with roadside assistance, airport pickup service, and unlimited mileage within Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MGA Roadster - Red 1960 British sports car with red exterior and tan leather interior; 2-seater roadster with 1800cc straight-4 engine, 5-speed manual gearbox, and tan soft top. Available for self-drive hire from $460/day.
• MGA Roadster - British Racing Green 1961 British sports car in British Racing Green with tan leather interior; 2-seater with 4-speed manual gearbox and 1500cc straight-4 engine. Original Dublin car assembled by Booth Poole. Available from $460/day.
• MGB Roadster (British Racing Green) 1972 British sports car in British Racing Green with tan interior; roadster/convertible with Minilite wheels, manual transmission. Known as 'Kermit'. Available from $460/day.
• MGB Roadster (Red) 1974 British sports car in Fire Brigade Red with black soft top and black interior; roadster convertible known as 'Betsie'. Available from $460/day.
• Morgan Plus 4 (Red) 4-Seater 1996 Morgan sports car in red with tan soft top and tan interior; 4-seater with classic wire wheels, 2000cc engine, and 5-speed manual transmission. Known as 'Yeti'. Available from $518/day.
• Morgan 4/4 (Connaught Green) 2-Seater 1988 Morgan sports car in Connaught Green with black soft top and black interior; 2-seater with Minilite wheels, 1600cc engine, and 5-speed manual transmission. Popular for weddings. Available from $518/day.
• Mercedes 220SEB Coupe 1965 Mercedes coupe in silver with brown MB interior; 2200cc straight-six engine, automatic transmission, factory-fitted sunroof. Popular for weddings. Available from $518/day.
• Mercedes 350SL Cabriolet 1977 Mercedes convertible in silver with navy blue soft top and blue MB interior; 3500cc V8 engine with automatic transmission. Known as the 'Silver Arrow'. Available from $460/day.
• Mercedes 300SL Cabriolet (Red) 1989 Mercedes convertible in red with black soft top and tan leather MB interior; 3000cc straight-six engine with automatic transmission. Known as the 'Red Angel'. Available from $460/day.
• Mercedes 230S Fintail 1965 Mercedes saloon known as 'Finnie'; 2300cc straight-six engine with manual transmission. White and chrome exterior with red interior. Available from $518/day.
• Bentley Mulsanne 1988 Bentley saloon in blue with tan leather interior; 5-seater with automatic transmission and Bentley V8 6750cc engine. 4-door saloon ideal for Irish weather and weddings. Available from $693/day.
• Classic Car Tours Guided classic car tour experiences in Ireland featuring pre-planned routes such as the Wild Atlantic Way, Ancient East Trail, and Garden of Ireland Tour. Price for two from €495 ($576 per tour), limited spaces, booking required.
• Self-Drive Wedding Car Solution Self-drive wedding car rental service allowing couples to drive themselves to and from their wedding. Three service options: customer pickup/return, pickup with company collection from reception, or nationwide delivery/collection by the company. No chauffeur required.
• Media Work Car Rental Classic car rental service for film, video production, photography, and promotional work. Cars available for commercial and editorial media projects.
• Gift Voucher Gift vouchers sold at multiple denominations (€200, €325, €350, €395, €445, €475, €660, €750, €795, €1000, €2500) allowing recipients to choose a classic car driving experience. Priced from $233.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hertz Dream Cars: Major rental incumbent offering premium and exotic car tiers through its 'Dream Cars' collection. Competes for the same luxury experiential customer with deeper fleet and brand reach, though not classic/vintage focused.
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Largest rental operator globally with extensive Ireland presence. Competes for general car rental demand that this operator serves at the luxury/experiential tier; not a like-for-like classic car peer but a relevant industry incumbent.
• Sixt Rent a Car: Global premium rental brand with luxury/premium vehicle tiers across European cities including Ireland. Overlaps with classic car rental on high-end leisure customer and Irish pickup locations but lacks a curated classic car specialization.
• DriveNow / BMW Group Premium Mobility: Premium OEM-backed mobility services offering luxury vehicle access programs. Represents the broader trend of premium automotive brands moving into experiential self-drive access — a strategic threat to niche classic operators.

Direct peers

• Vintage Self Drive: Specialist classic and vintage car rental operator offering self-drive hire of collector vehicles. Comparable on self-drive model, classic car focus, and experiential/tourism positioning.
• Classic Car Hire (UK): UK-based classic car rental company offering self-drive hire of vintage and classic British and European vehicles. Closest direct comparable by business model (self-drive classic rental, no chauffeur), customer segment (experiential/leisure), and fleet composition.

Emerging players

• Auto Classix: Specialist UK classic car hire and experiences provider offering curated classic driving experiences. Comparable on experiential self-drive classic rental focus and target tourist/leisure customer.

Regional players

• Oldtimer Mieten: German classic car rental marketplace aggregating classic car hire operators across Germany. Comparable product category and self-drive classic rental model, but serves a Continental European rather than Irish/UK customer base.
• Campervan Ireland / Irish Vintage Camper Hire: Ireland-focused experiential self-drive vehicle rental (vintage campervans). Comparable business model (self-drive, Dublin-based, tourism-driven, multi-currency e-commerce) but serves the campervan rather than classic car segment.
• Wedding Cars Hire Ireland: Irish wedding car hire specialist offering both classic and modern wedding vehicles with chauffeur services. Adjacent competitor for the company's self-drive wedding car vertical, with a more traditional chauffeur-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/courtyardclassiccars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/classic-car-hire

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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