a compact , modular , portable vehicle lifting and holding apparatus comprising either an individual lifting tower assembled from independent components , or one or more pairs of independent lifting tower assemblies interconnected by torsionally stiff support crossmembers , thereby forming a complete apparatus . each lifting tower assembly is provided with redundant lifting carriage locking features , lifting means comprising a cable pulling device of conventional type , and further provided with ground traversing means whereby said complete apparatus is capable of ambulatory motion while supporting a load . said apparatus includes means to engage and elevate a vehicle body independent of its frame , or elevate an entire vehicle or part thereof in a horizontal position relative to the level surface supporting said apparatus , thereby facilitating restoration , repair , and customization processes . said complete apparatus has dimensions allowing operation within the confines of a conventional one - car residential garage , and disassembles completely for compact storage or transport .