Hi all,

I am just moving to a new house with a single garage which has been commandeered for storage, so my pristine 1986 Supersport Targa has to stay outside in an open carport. I am saving for a glass roof but that will be a long time, anyone got tips on things to watch out for in the winter months?

(My cat has a tendency to sleep on the bonnet and then slide down the arches with claws outstretched, but that's not really a technical problem!)

Richie

 

well i just wouldn't do it plain and simple . Especially the rain and humidity in a UK climate. Too bad really..

 

Can you rent a storage site?

 

I'd look into a car cover or maybe look into a nearby empty garage for rent? Maybe an elderly person with no car that could use some cash?

 

yes get a garage to rent, as a car cover would be your next bet but not ideal. A storage facility also might work well

 

I know they make a bag/tent for motorcycles. Look around I am sure someone makes one for cars too. Storage is the way to go if your car is pristine.

 

I have to store my Cabriolet outside as well. The weather and my cats are my biggest issues. I found that a full car cover traps a lot of moisture and as none are completely waterproof, some water always leaked in and froze in the winter. This resulted in a chunk of ice frozen to the car and the cover frozen to it. Quite a mess and not easily dealt with should you need to remove the cover.

I opted to cover the top only and leave the rest of the car exposed so it would naturally dry. Yet the vulnerable soft top was protected. Performance Products sells the Cabriolet cover. As the curvature of the Targa top and window are very similar, I imagine it would fit. You might have to slightly modify the straps.

It has worked very well for me.

It does protect the top from the cat's claws and hair... but if they decide to slide down with claws out... well you're gonna have scratches like I do

Not all of us are rich enough to build garages or have access to them. I have rented storage units but the $60-70monthly fee can be an obstacle.

Congratulations on the new house.

 

whats a supersport?

 

Bill

It's a wide body 911, Turbo Look, technically its a 911 3.2 Carrera with the option code M491.

Rich

 

ah okay. No storage outside permitted. Rent a garage or sell.

 

Ditch the cats too.

 

I think its called a rock and a hard place!

 

I stored my 86 outside for a season, Get a high end car cover and you will be fine.

 

My car was stored under a car cover for a few seasons and it has really taken a toll on the paint. As mentioned above, it trapped moisture in. This really damaged the paint. I like a car-cover and would suggest one, but remove it often and allow it to breath as much as you can. It may seem a moot point, but I would get a good coat of quality polish and wax on it with the idea that you could reapply the wax and let it breat thru out the season as weather permits. I honestly don't think it is bad to store it outdoors, but you should be commited to periodic maintenance.

 

Keep in mInd Marc you live in NJ . not on an island in the midle of the North Atlantic .. mind you considering the harsh enviroments of both places.. not much in it really