The best classic and vintage wedding cars in Texas are Rolls-Royce Silver Clouds for the bride’s arrival, a Rolls-Royce Corniche or a 1968 Cadillac DeVille convertible for the top-down getaway, and American icons like a 1955 Thunderbird, a 1966 Mustang and a 1971 Bronco for photos with real Texas character. Every one is a car you can book, for weddings in Austin, the Hill Country, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and West Texas.
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Texas does weddings big, and the car is part of the story. Dripping Springs, in the Hill Country just west of Austin, is the official Wedding Capital of Texas, named by the Texas Legislature, and the whole state is full of barns, ranches, stone chapels and grand hotel ballrooms that look even better with a classic car parked out front. A black Rolls-Royce under the live oaks, a Thunderbird at the chapel door, a white Cadillac convertible rolling off into the sunset: these are the photos couples keep forever. We’ve become the most popular company in Texas for classic, vintage and convertible car bookings, so we know these cars and these days inside out. Here are our favorites, every one a real car you can book through our classic and vintage car rental, for weddings from Austin and Dallas to Houston, San Antonio and Marfa.
The cars at a glance
| Car | Seats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I, black | Up to 3 passengers | A black-tie arrival |
| 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, bronze and silver | Up to 3 passengers | Fall and barn weddings |
| 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III, silver | Up to 4 passengers | The bride and her party |
| 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible, navy | Up to 3 passengers | A top-down Rolls-Royce getaway |
| 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible, silver and charcoal | Up to 3 passengers | West Texas weddings |
| Rolls-Royce Dawn, silver | Up to 4 passengers | A modern Rolls with the roof down |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible, white | 1 passenger | Photos and a solo arrival |
| 1964 Chevrolet Corvair convertible, white | Up to 3 passengers | Garden and retro weddings |
| 1965 Ford Thunderbird convertible, black | Up to 3 passengers | An evening getaway |
| 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible, charcoal | Up to 4 passengers | The groom and his groomsmen |
| 1966 Ford Mustang convertible, teal | Up to 3 passengers | The classic American getaway |
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille convertible, pearl white | Up to 4 passengers | A white wedding, top down |
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible, sky blue | Up to 3 passengers | Something blue |
| 1971 Ford Bronco, gunmetal | Up to 3 passengers | Ranch and Hill Country weddings |
| 1969 Ford LTD coupe, white | Up to 6 passengers | Marfa and the desert |
| Ferrari 488 Spider, white | Two-seater | A supercar getaway |
| Lamborghini Huracán Spyder, white | Two-seater | Drama for the exit |
| Ferrari California T, red | 2+2 | A Ferrari with a little room |
| Chevrolet Corvette convertible, red | Two-seater | An all-American send-off |
Rolls-Royce: the grand Texas arrival
For the bride’s arrival, nothing says “wedding” like a Rolls-Royce. The Silver Cloud, built from 1955 to 1966, is the shape everyone pictures: long, sweeping fenders, a tall chrome grille and the Spirit of Ecstasy leading the way. These are the Rolls-Royces you can book in Texas, from the 1950s to today. For more, see our top 10 classic Rolls-Royce wedding cars and our Rolls-Royce wedding cars, or browse every Rolls-Royce rental.
1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I: black tie
A black Silver Cloud I on bright whitewall tires is the most formal car on this list. The first Silver Cloud has a smooth six-cylinder engine and a hand-finished cabin of leather and walnut, and its back seat is a quiet place to sit with your father on the way to the ceremony. It seats up to three passengers.
Best for: black-tie weddings, church arrivals and hotel ballrooms in Austin and Dallas.
1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II: bronze and silver
The Silver Cloud II looks almost the same as the first, but under the hood Rolls-Royce swapped the six for a V8. This one wears a rich bronze body under a silver roof, a two-tone that glows at golden hour and suits a fall wedding, a barn reception or a rustic Hill Country venue. It seats up to three passengers.
Best for: fall weddings, barn venues and couples who want something warmer than white.
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III: the grand exit
The Silver Cloud III is the last and most refined of the line, easy to spot by its twin headlights. In silver it matches a silver-and-white palette, and it seats up to four passengers, so the bride can bring her maid of honor along. It’s a star of the grand exit too: picture it rolling away between fountains of sparks at the end of the night.
Best for: the bride and her party, silver weddings and a sparkling send-off. See our silver wedding cars for more.
1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible: top down
The Corniche was the convertible Rolls-Royce from 1971 into the 1990s, and it’s our favorite way to leave a Texas wedding with the top down. This one is navy blue with a cream top and cream leather, more understated than white and beautiful in photos. It seats up to three passengers.
Best for: the getaway, portraits for two and evening receptions. More drop tops in our top 10 convertible wedding cars.
1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible: West Texas glamour
Out in Far West Texas, this two-tone Corniche, silver over charcoal with red leather inside, brings old Hollywood to the high desert. It’s the car for a wedding in Marfa, Alpine or Fort Davis, where the light, the open sky and the mountains do the rest. It seats up to three passengers.
Best for: weddings in Marfa, Alpine and Fort Davis.
Rolls-Royce Dawn: a modern Rolls, roof down
If you love the Spirit of Ecstasy but want today’s comfort, the Dawn is Rolls-Royce’s four-seat convertible, built from 2015 to 2023. Its soft top folds away almost silently, the cabin stays cool on a hot afternoon, and it seats up to four passengers. In silver, it suits Houston’s hotel and garden weddings.
Best for: summer weddings and couples who want air conditioning with their Rolls-Royce.
American convertibles and soft tops
Texas loves an American classic. These are the convertibles and open tops that turn a getaway into a parade: top down, cans tied to the bumper and every guest cheering. Our 1950s, 1960s and 1970s car guides tell the stories behind them.
1955 Ford Thunderbird: where the T-bird began
The 1955 Thunderbird was Ford’s very first, a two-seat “personal luxury car” with chrome, wire wheels and the first hint of tail fins. This one is white on whitewalls, the purest 1950s look there is. As a two-seater, it has room for one passenger beside the driver, so it shines in photos and for a bride’s solo arrival.
Best for: engagement photos, a bride’s arrival and 1950s-themed weddings.
1964 Chevrolet Corvair convertible: retro and rare
The Corvair was Chevrolet’s bold experiment, with an air-cooled engine in the back, and few classics look as clean from the side. This white convertible hides a turquoise interior that pops in every photo, and it seats up to three passengers. It’s a charming pick for a garden or courthouse wedding.
Best for: garden, courthouse and retro weddings.
1965 Ford Thunderbird convertible: the evening getaway
By 1965 the Thunderbird had grown into a long, low four-seater, and that year it added sequential turn signals that ripple across its tail lights. In black with the top down, this one is sleek and a little mysterious, perfect for leaving an evening reception. It seats up to three passengers.
Best for: evening receptions and black-and-white weddings. See our black wedding cars.
1965 Pontiac GTO convertible: for the groom
The GTO is often called the car that started the muscle-car era, and any groom who grew up with car posters will know it on sight. This charcoal convertible has the stacked headlights and the rumble to match, and with room for up to four passengers, the groomsmen can ride along.
Best for: the groom’s arrival, the groomsmen and a loud, happy send-off.
1966 Ford Mustang convertible: the classic getaway
Ford launched the Mustang in April 1964, and the early convertibles are still the getaway car most couples picture. This 1966 is a light teal with a cream soft top, a color that looks wonderful against Texas wildflowers and big blue skies. It seats up to three passengers.
Best for: the getaway and spring weddings among the bluebonnets. More ideas in our wedding getaway car guide.
1968 Cadillac DeVille convertible: pure Texas style
Few cars say “Texas” like a big white Cadillac convertible. The 1968 DeVille is long, wide and generous, with chrome, whitewalls and room for up to four passengers, so a full gown fits with room to spare. With the top down, it’s a rolling stage for the newlyweds.
Best for: all-white weddings, big gowns and the top-down getaway. See our white wedding cars.
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible: something blue
The Cutlass was on its way to becoming America’s best-selling car, a title it took in 1976, and the 1972 Cutlass Supreme convertible is one of the best-looking of the line. In sky blue, it’s your “something blue” on four wheels, and it seats up to three passengers.
Best for: blue-themed weddings and laid-back getaways. More in our blue wedding cars.
1971 Ford Bronco: open air, ranch ready
The first-generation Bronco, built from 1966 to 1977, is Texas ranch country on wheels. This gunmetal one runs open, with a roll bar and big tires, so a gravel ranch road is no trouble, and it seats up to three passengers. It’s the car for a ranch wedding, a Fredericksburg vineyard or a getaway down a dirt road.
Best for: ranch, barn and vineyard weddings, and engagement photos with a Texas twist.
Modern drop tops for the getaway
Want speed with your send-off? These modern convertibles, ready for Houston weddings, turn the exit into a moment. They’re made for the couple’s getaway and photos rather than the bridal party. See more in our exotic car rental.
Ferrari 488 Spider: a white supercar exit
The 488 Spider puts a twin-turbo V8 behind your seats and a folding hard top over your heads, and in white it matches the dress. It’s a two-seater made for one thing: a getaway nobody will forget.
Best for: the getaway and a car-loving couple.
Lamborghini Huracán Spyder: drama for the exit
The Huracán Spyder has a fabric roof that folds away in seconds and a V10 you’ll hear from the dance floor. White, sharp and low, it’s the car for couples who want their exit to make the video.
Best for: the grand exit and the wedding video.
Ferrari California T: a Ferrari with a little room
The California T is the grand tourer of the group: a front-engine Ferrari with a folding hard top and two small rear seats, more relaxed than a supercar and just as red. It’s a lovely choice for a couple heading off on their honeymoon.
Best for: a honeymoon getaway and a red color scheme. See our red wedding cars.
Chevrolet Corvette convertible: an all-American send-off
The newest Corvette moved its engine behind the seats for the first time, and the convertible’s hard top folds away at the touch of a button. In red, it’s an all-American send-off with every modern comfort.
Best for: the getaway and couples who love American cars.
Classic wedding cars across Texas, city by city
Most couples don’t search for “Texas”: they search for their own town. Here’s where to book a classic, vintage or convertible wedding car near you, and the spots photographers love.
- Austin. Book classic car rental in Austin or wedding car rental in Austin for photos at the pink-granite State Capitol, on Mount Bonnell above Lake Austin or by the Pennybacker Bridge. North of the city, we cover Round Rock, Georgetown and Cedar Park.
- Dripping Springs and the Hill Country. The Wedding Capital of Texas is barn and ranch country, made for a Silver Cloud or a Bronco. Book classic cars in Dripping Springs, wedding cars in Wimberley, Spicewood and Fredericksburg, where the wineries along U.S. 290 call for a convertible.
- San Marcos, Kyle, New Braunfels and Boerne. Between Austin and San Antonio: San Marcos, Kyle, New Braunfels, home of the old dance-hall town of Gruene, and Boerne.
- Dallas. For classic car rental in Dallas and vintage wedding car rental in Dallas, think of the Dallas Arboretum on White Rock Lake, the tree-lined streets of Highland Park and the white arch of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge at sunset. Our Dallas and DFW guide has more.
- Fort Worth and the Metroplex. The Stockyards’ brick streets are made for a Thunderbird or a Cadillac. Book classic cars in Fort Worth, and across DFW in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Arlington, Irving, Grapevine, Southlake and Denton.
- Houston. Book classic car rental in Houston or a convertible wedding car in Houston for portraits in Hermann Park’s gardens or among the bungalows of the Heights, plus Sugar Land and Katy.
- Galveston. Victorian mansions, the Strand and the seawall make classic cars in Galveston a beach-wedding favorite.
- San Antonio. Book classic car rental in San Antonio or wedding cars in San Antonio for the River Walk and the city’s Spanish missions, Texas’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The rest of Texas. We also cover El Paso, Waco, College Station, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, Amarillo and Tyler.
Marfa and Far West Texas. Out west, the big skies and empty roads around Marfa, Alpine and Fort Davis are a photographer’s dream, from the Prada Marfa art installation outside Valentine to the Davis Mountains. Pair the Corniche with a white 1969 Ford LTD, a long hardtop with hidden headlights and room for up to six passengers, so the whole bridal party rides in style.
Not just for weddings
The same cars star in plenty of other big Texas days:
- Prom and homecoming. A Mustang or a Thunderbird beats any limo line at the curb. See our classic cars for prom, our prom limo rental and, for Texas-sized mums, what homecoming is all about.
- Quinceañeras. A white Cadillac or a Silver Cloud turns a fifteenth-birthday entrance into a fairy tale.
- Engagement photos and anniversaries. Bluebonnets, a vintage convertible and golden hour make the classic Texas engagement shoot, and a silver Silver Cloud III suits a 25th, silver, anniversary.
- Music videos, films and commercials. A GTO or a Bronco gives a shoot instant period character, from Austin to Marfa.
- Business openings and brand launches. Park a polished Rolls-Royce or a pearl-white Cadillac at the door of a new restaurant, boutique or showroom, and the photos take care of themselves.
- Graduations, birthdays and surprise proposals. A classic car turns a big day into the story everyone tells for years.
How to choose your classic wedding car in Texas
- Arrival or getaway? A closed Rolls-Royce keeps the hair and the dress perfect on the way in; a convertible is for the way out. Many couples book one of each: our his and hers wedding cars has pairing ideas.
- Count the passengers, and the dress. A ball gown with a long train needs the back seat of a Silver Cloud III or a DeVille, which seat up to four. Two-seaters are for photos and getaways.
- Plan for the Texas heat. Many vintage cars have little or no air conditioning, so in summer use the classic for the arrival and the photos, keep the drives short and save the top-down moments for golden hour. The Rolls-Royce Dawn and the modern convertibles stay cool on a hot day.
- Have a rain plan. Spring storms roll in fast in Texas. A convertible’s top goes back up in minutes, and a Silver Cloud never minds the weather.
- Book early for spring and fall. They’re the peak wedding seasons in Texas, and every classic car can only be at one wedding at a time.
- Leave time for photos. Book enough hours for a portrait stop on the way; our guide to minimum hours explains how bookings work.
- Decorate gently. Ribbons and flowers are lovely; tape and suction cups on old paint are not. Ask us before you decorate.
Why Texas couples book with RentX
We’re now the most popular company in Texas for classic, vintage and convertible car bookings, because we care about the details as much as you do: the right car for the dress, the right time for golden hour, the photo stop on the way. In one place, you can compare real cars from across the state, see their real photos and get a quote for your date. Start with our wedding car rental, and when you find the one, tell us your date.
Keep exploring: our top 10 classic and vintage wedding cars, the celebrity wedding cars and our wedding car cost guide.
Questions people ask
Which classic car is best for the bride’s arrival?
A Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Its long fenders, tall grille and roomy back seat make it the classic bride’s car, and in Texas you can choose a black Silver Cloud I, a bronze and silver Silver Cloud II or a silver Silver Cloud III.
Can I rent a convertible wedding car in Dallas, Houston or Austin?
Yes. Classic and modern convertibles can be booked for weddings in Dallas, Houston, Austin and across Texas. Each town’s page shows the cars that cover it.
How many people fit in a vintage Rolls-Royce?
The Silver Cloud I and Silver Cloud II above seat up to three passengers, and the Silver Cloud III up to four, so the bride can bring her father or her maid of honor. Every car’s page lists its seats.
Do vintage cars have air conditioning?
Many have little or none, so in a Texas summer keep the drives short and save the top-down moments for the cooler evening. For a cool ride, choose a modern car like the Rolls-Royce Dawn.
Can we book a classic car just for the getaway?
Yes. Many couples book a Rolls-Royce for the arrival and a convertible like the Corniche, the Mustang or the DeVille for the getaway.
Can I book a classic car for photos, a prom or a business opening?
Yes. The same cars are booked for engagement shoots, proms, quinceañeras, music videos and grand openings across Texas.
How far ahead should we book?
For spring and fall weddings, book as early as you can: every classic car can only be at one wedding at a time, and the favorites go first.
