Car storage

[Steveshead]

I’m sure this has been discussed several times, I’ve got 6 classics ranging from a 1966 Tr4 to a 2001 911/996
When it comes to winter storage I’ m never sure whether it’s ok to have these cars out in the elements or not - but am I wrong. I mean these cars were designed to be outside. Or should I cover them over or find storage for maybe the older less waterproof cars?
I seem to over worry about this every year ??

[livinginasia]

Personally I wouldn’t leave them out in the elements, I would rent lockups or use one of the car storage places.

[swisstoni]

As you’ve been doing it for some years, how’s it going?

Most problems will have made themselves known by now I would have thought?

Personally not happy about leaving convertibles outside all year, but a half-cover will sort that out.

Apart from that, you are really only looking at UV damage to trim.
Again a cheap half cover would deal with that.

[DonkeyApple]

Steveshead said:

I’m sure this has been discussed several times, I’ve got 6 classics ranging from a 1966 Tr4 to a 2001 911/996
When it comes to winter storage I’ m never sure whether it’s ok to have these cars out in the elements or not - but am I wrong. I mean these cars were designed to be outside. Or should I cover them over or find storage for maybe the older less waterproof cars?
I seem to over worry about this every year ??

Leaving them outside is not ideal, however, put them all up on a ramp over summer and hose the undersides clean then spray with oil/waxoyl mix and then when the damp of autumn comes out 1kg silica bags in them to keep the cabins dry.