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Brian James Race Box vs Fautras Provan

The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars. The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Box
Brian James Race Box - image: Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK
Provan
Fautras Provan

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race BoxFautras Provan
Gross weight3000kg1,300-2,000kg (PTAC)
Payloadup to 1885kg-
Internal width1.95m-
Internal length4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m-
AxlesTwin-
External length-4.27m
External width-2.20m
External height-2.69m
Unladen weight-890-990kg
Flooring-Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee

Sources: Brian James Race Box, Fautras Provan. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Race Box if...

Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.

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Buy or hire the Provan if...

A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Box and the Fautras Provan?

The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Box or the Fautras Provan on a car licence?

Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.

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