Protecting Your Irreplaceable Classic Auto

Whether you own a '57 Chevy, a '64 Barracuda, or a '68 Mustang, your classic vehicle is your very own treasure, and deserves to be pampered and protected. This is especially true in northern climates, where winters can be very severe, or in southern areas where the hot sun can roast your beauty.

Although weather protection and storage can be expensive, it is all part and parcel of the total investment you are making by owning a vintage automobile. Why waste all the restorative hours you have spent on your baby without giving due consideration to its long term preservation.

Even if you use your classic for many months of the year, or bring it out only for special rallies and parades, you need a storage method for those in between times. After all, a car that's been around for forty or fifty years, and may very well be the same age as you are, deserves to be pampered.

A vehicle warehouse can offer great service. Although this is shared space, your treasure will be assigned a specific spot with ample breathing room. As other cars are moved in and out, and doors are opened and closed, the risk of scratches or scrapes will be virtually zero. Sometimes you can purchase an upgraded package which might include a season-end oil change, or periodic engine-starts. Yes, all this, and climate control too.

Then there are self-store rental complexes, much like the ones where people tuck excess furniture storage or seasonal items. Here you will enjoy unrestricted visiting hours with your own key to your own unit. There will be no climate control, but that may not be critical depending on where you live. A bonus with this choice is the 24-hour security it affords.

In some areas you may find underground storage a possibility. Not only will your vehicle be completely out of sight, but the storage facility is out of sight too. Just be aware that in some parts of the country that flooding could be a risk.

Joining a classic car club can offer some great benefits, such as sharing the expense of off-season storage. The savings can be considerable if everyone can pool their buying power.

You've may have already ruled out the obvious choice of using your own garage. Even if you have the space, a protective cover can prevent accidental scrapes as you move gardening implements and tools in and out. If you can keep your beauty at home you'll have the pleasure of seeing her anytime.

If you would like to keep your wheels at home but don't have room in the garage, why not build a dedicated storage shed in your yard. There all risks of inadvertent bumps will be eliminated and you can still be your own security guard.

If you are lucky enough to be building a new house, or if a home makeover is on the horizon, check out the availability of a car lift. These impressive units can double the storage capability of your garage by stacking your vehicles. Some can be installed like bunk beds, complete with hydraulic lifts or ramps. Some can be installed below ground level. Either way, your neighbors will surely be impressed.

While you're splurging, go ahead and order a set of curb ramps for the end of your driveway. Often made out of recycled materials such as tires, they will cushion your low-slung vehicle when you take it out for a cruise and then arrive home again. It's the red carpet treatment for your car.

Seed Newsvine

Bookmark this article in your preferred program

Comments

Add Comment

Popular Articles in this cathegory

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.