Extinct species of tow truck?

[bcp]

Any idea about this? Looks like a tow truck. Is this a way to lower the hook? Looks like there is a winch.

Bruce

 

[California]

I think he was unaware the spring hanger bolts fell out - until he was carrying something on the hook and hit a bump.

 

[dusty3030]

No ese' that picture is from old school East LA.
That homie is the first low rider.

 

[RobertBrown]

Would not tow very much, very well, like that. And you could not see where you were going very well.

 

[SupplyPartsLLC]

Looks very nice