Who has the best Garage on Pistonheads?
Discussion
Jonny TVR said:
RichB .. I've noticed that you have a pre-war car. I've started to get interested in pre-war low slung riley specials. It seems such a confusing area. Joining the Riley register and going for a test drive in one to see if I like them. Any advise?
Wow, well that's taking the thread off at a tangent but I'll have a go... 
Firstly get into pre-war cars because it's something that interests you, not for the investment or some other wrong reason, they a taxing and require maintenance, stuff that's 80 years old breaks! Also they are not fast, no matter what you get but they are great fun. Think about which mark you want to get involved with, why, what is it about it that appeals and is there a good, active club? For me I already had n Aston and so Lagonda was the obvious mark because they are cousins! There's also a really active club and strong spares section. You mention Riley and from what I know that true of them. Get some books on Riley and research the various models before choosing the one for you. Obviously cost comes into it but it may take a long time to find the right car. Have you ever driven a pre-war car, worthwhile to make sure it's for you! Incidentally does the Riley have the modern pedal layout or like many pre-war cars with a centre throttle? That focuses the mind. Worthwhile joining the car club and getting on their chat forum to spread the word that you are looking for a car. To give you an idea, for me, I knew how much I wanted to spend so that ruled out the 3.5 and 4.5 Lagondas so I researched the smaller engine cars. I decided I wanted a 6 cyl rather than the supercharged 4. So that's how I was led to the 16/80. Then I decided I liked the swept wings rather than the cycle wings etc. and so it went on.
I was considering a car in Germany when the one I bought turned up through a contact in the Lagonda Club. Happy to chat off line if you have questions... Oh, p.s. what are you thinking of?
Seconded get down to a Riley meet show interest can’t speak for there club all the other vintage meets I have been to though are very welcoming. I imagine lots of good advice on models, engines etc. Probably get a ride out as well. That is how my Dad got involved in vintage Bentleys.
Once you have decided what car you want we found best way is to let a garage know what you are looking for. They will probably know who might be thinking of selling. Lots of these types of cars are sold without coming on to the market.
Not quite the same thing but this has been our experience of our car so far.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=16...
Sorry to derail the thread back to the amazing garages!!!
Once you have decided what car you want we found best way is to let a garage know what you are looking for. They will probably know who might be thinking of selling. Lots of these types of cars are sold without coming on to the market.
Not quite the same thing but this has been our experience of our car so far.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=16...
Sorry to derail the thread back to the amazing garages!!!
Am I allowed a relisting please? I originally submitted pics of my garage early in 2011, back on page 55 of this thread (on the view I use at least). It was generally well received at the time, evening meriting a comment from Streetrod 
I got a bit of criticism that it looked a bit too "showroom", as though I wouldn't do actual work on cars in there. I've since used it to build two Caterhams, a Westfield, and I've done a chassis-up restoration on an historic single seater so I think I'm probably OK on that score.
Whilst my garage is significantly more cluttered than it was 8 years ago, I have made some changes. I've changed the sectional doors to roller doors, which has allowed me to fit the second lift for more storage space. I still have headroom issues but all the cars that live in the garage are low so can sit one on top of the other.
My most recent change, and the reason I hope I can justify an update to this thread, is my "galley workshop" extension. My original thread references a compressor shed. I've basically filled in the area where that shed was, which was generally dead space along the side of the house to create a long thin workshop to give me more room for machines & tools, additional storage, and to try to move stuff out of the main garage area so it's easier to work on the cars. I'd like it to be deeper, but it goes right up to the boundary so it's as big as it can be.
I originally submitted pics of my garage early in 2011, back on page 55 of this thread (on the view I use at least). It was generally well received at the time, evening meriting a comment from Streetrod I got a bit of criticism that it looked a bit too "showroom", as though I wouldn't do actual work on cars in there. I've since used it to build two Caterhams, a Westfield, and I've done a chassis-up restoration on an historic single seater so I think I'm probably OK on that score.
Whilst my garage is significantly more cluttered than it was 8 years ago, I have made some changes. I've changed the sectional doors to roller doors, which has allowed me to fit the second lift for more storage space. I still have headroom issues but all the cars that live in the garage are low so can sit one on top of the other.
My most recent change, and the reason I hope I can justify an update to this thread, is my "galley workshop" extension. My original thread references a compressor shed. I've basically filled in the area where that shed was, which was generally dead space along the side of the house to create a long thin workshop to give me more room for machines & tools, additional storage, and to try to move stuff out of the main garage area so it's easier to work on the cars. I'd like it to be deeper, but it goes right up to the boundary so it's as big as it can be.
What an earth do you lot do for a living! Is there a secret PH millionaires fund that you unlock after years of membership!
That sir, is a fantastic garage, really spot on. And lovely to hear it gets used in anger!
Do you have any pics of any of the cars mid build, with parts strewn everywhere and tools on the floor?
And can we see inside some of the cupboards?
That sir, is a fantastic garage, really spot on. And lovely to hear it gets used in anger!
Do you have any pics of any of the cars mid build, with parts strewn everywhere and tools on the floor?
And can we see inside some of the cupboards?
Swampy1982 said:
What an earth do you lot do for a living! Is there a secret PH millionaires fund that you unlock after years of membership!
That sir, is a fantastic garage, really spot on. And lovely to hear it gets used in anger!
Do you have any pics of any of the cars mid build, with parts strewn everywhere and tools on the floor?
And can we see inside some of the cupboards?
I genuinely can't find any pics where the garage is a mess, but I'm genuinely the world's messiest worker! It gets to the point where I can't take it any more and can't find anything then have to have a tidy-up. And I'm clearly too embarrassed to take photos when it's a mess. That sir, is a fantastic garage, really spot on. And lovely to hear it gets used in anger!
Do you have any pics of any of the cars mid build, with parts strewn everywhere and tools on the floor?
And can we see inside some of the cupboards?
I did a Caterham build thread on here back around 2012, but I bet the photos always show a tidy garage!
I've uploaded a couple of cupboard interior pics which I'll take down before too long.
Mikebentley said:
That garage is stunning, what cabinets are they?
The cabinets are made by Dura. https://www.duragarages.com/They're quite expensive but properly heavy duty and will outlast me.
Thanks for indulging the "what's in the cupboard" curiosity, remarkably organised and logical.
When I finally save enough for a Caterham in a box, I'll see if i can rent a ramp off you to build it on!
Thanks for sharing your garage, it looks like a lot of thought went into it and yielded great results.
BTW, there's a great picture of Jason Plato on the Dura cabinet website!
When I finally save enough for a Caterham in a box, I'll see if i can rent a ramp off you to build it on!
Thanks for sharing your garage, it looks like a lot of thought went into it and yielded great results.
BTW, there's a great picture of Jason Plato on the Dura cabinet website!
Edited by Swampy1982 on Monday 21st January 21:08
Swampy1982 said:
Thanks for indulging the "what's in the cupboard" curiosity, remarkably organised and logical.
When I finally save enough for a Caterham in a box, I'll see if i can rent a ramp off you to build it on!
Thanks for sharing your garage, it looks like a lot of thought went into it and yielded great results.
Thanks Swampy When I finally save enough for a Caterham in a box, I'll see if i can rent a ramp off you to build it on!
Thanks for sharing your garage, it looks like a lot of thought went into it and yielded great results.
Redmax said:
Am I allowed a relisting please? I originally submitted pics of my garage early in 2011, back on page 55 of this thread (on the view I use at least). It was generally well received at the time, evening meriting a comment from Streetrod
I got a bit of criticism that it looked a bit too "showroom", as though I wouldn't do actual work on cars in there. I've since used it to build two Caterhams, a Westfield, and I've done a chassis-up restoration on an historic single seater so I think I'm probably OK on that score.
Whilst my garage is significantly more cluttered than it was 8 years ago, I have made some changes. I've changed the sectional doors to roller doors, which has allowed me to fit the second lift for more storage space. I still have headroom issues but all the cars that live in the garage are low so can sit one on top of the other.
My most recent change, and the reason I hope I can justify an update to this thread, is my "galley workshop" extension. My original thread references a compressor shed. I've basically filled in the area where that shed was, which was generally dead space along the side of the house to create a long thin workshop to give me more room for machines & tools, additional storage, and to try to move stuff out of the main garage area so it's easier to work on the cars. I'd like it to be deeper, but it goes right up to the boundary so it's as big as it can be.
I will not apologise for reposting what I think is the best garage I have seen so far on this thread. I originally submitted pics of my garage early in 2011, back on page 55 of this thread (on the view I use at least). It was generally well received at the time, evening meriting a comment from Streetrod I got a bit of criticism that it looked a bit too "showroom", as though I wouldn't do actual work on cars in there. I've since used it to build two Caterhams, a Westfield, and I've done a chassis-up restoration on an historic single seater so I think I'm probably OK on that score.
Whilst my garage is significantly more cluttered than it was 8 years ago, I have made some changes. I've changed the sectional doors to roller doors, which has allowed me to fit the second lift for more storage space. I still have headroom issues but all the cars that live in the garage are low so can sit one on top of the other.
My most recent change, and the reason I hope I can justify an update to this thread, is my "galley workshop" extension. My original thread references a compressor shed. I've basically filled in the area where that shed was, which was generally dead space along the side of the house to create a long thin workshop to give me more room for machines & tools, additional storage, and to try to move stuff out of the main garage area so it's easier to work on the cars. I'd like it to be deeper, but it goes right up to the boundary so it's as big as it can be.
Organised, tidy, well lit and thought out.
Maybe not a ‘garage’ but a fab workshop.
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