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Where and How to Store Your Antique Car

Most antique car owners persistently ask themselves whether to store their loved antique cars themselves or to find a storage facility. This is because some antique car possessors find it quite difficult to part with their favorite cars. Therefore, a storage facility does not work for them, to a certain extent. Consequently, if they have some private storage space set aside, they utilize this space to store their beloved antique cars.

On the other hand, others may be facing the problem where they lack private space to keep their antique cars. They must be completely satisfied with finding and then storing their antique cars in a storage facility. It is also imperative to note that a few antique car owners might own some storage space that they can use to store their antique cars, but as they lack the obligatory facilities necessary to shield the car from corroding factors caused by the ever changing climate and other associated factors, they are not capable of storing their cars properly. Thus, they are enforced to locate storage facilities with the essential amenities to store their antique cars.

One major problem that you could face is mice making homes in your car. You need to be very careful with this issue. You will not want these annoying creatures anywhere near your car. These creatures can chew certain areas of the car or create scratches, which could ultimately ruin your car. They might also leave waste -- definitely not great for your car. Always make it a point to find a facility that has not encountered mice problems.

Your car needs to be taken care of regularly, even if you are not driving it. There could be dust and dirt that could accumulate that could easily ruin your car. You should always take care to clear your car from the outside to the inside – this is very important. The dirt might settle down on the paint and can harm it so remember important to clean it regularly.

You should always apply wax before putting it in storage -- that will go a long way. A good wax coating can prevent paint damage. This is one of the best ways to protect the paint on your car. This must be done, and if it is possible hire a professional.

If you as the proud car owner do not have the basic safeguarding amenities requisite for storing your classic car and you want to ensure you hang on to its value, then its preeminent that you consider finding a reputable storage amenity for it. For new antique car owners, it is imperative that you learn as many details as possible to ensure the longevity of your precious possession. The Internet is a great place to share information with experts in this field. Check out some blogs and forums.

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How much is my classic Porsche worth?

I was wondering what my 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera is worth?

It has a 3.2 liter, 6 cyl engine. 60k miles. "Good" condition (paint, interior & mechanics). The car is primarily driven on the weekends (kept covered inside a garage in Virginia).

I'm just not sure whether I want to keep it long-term or not. Its nearly paid off, but insurance, maintenance and parking costs have me weighing my options.

Also, should I expect the value to escalate once it becomes an antique (25 yrs old)? Should I get antique plates and antque insurance in that case?

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by the way...I truly love this car. not many people get to buy their dream car at age 23...but eventually I'm sure I will have more important things to spend my money on...like a house.
thanks for the input.

The 3.2L Carreras are good cars, and alot of fun as well. The DME fuel management was an improvement from the 911SC. The 1985 Carrera had a few minor improvements from the 1984 Model Year (when it was introduced), but lacked the AC redesign that came in 1986, and the change to the G50 Transmission in 1987. As a generalization, the 1987-89 models are considered the most desirable (though perosnally, I quite like the earlier 915 transmission; which is also quite a bit lighter).

In terms of value, these cars can run from a low of $15k, upto the mid-upper $20k range. Coupes tend to be the most desirable. If the engine performs well in compression and leak down tests, there is no visable rust, and things are in generally good condition, you should be in the upper half of that range.

In terms of color, Guards Red is not especially desirable (as far as I know few people that actively seek it out as their favorite color)... but it is also not a color that most find objectionable (may not top the list, but it is a liked color). If the paint is in good condition (and original), this will probably help the overall value.

The milage is probably a plus for someone that wants to use this as a show car. However, for a car that is to be driven, the low milage would be more of a warning sign. The older 911s were made to be driven, and simply sitting that much likely means there are many parts that have not been properly lubricated by running, and will be prone to failure once they come under regular use. Overall though, people less familar with older Porsches will look at the milage as a plus, and it should only affect the value in a positive way.

As for future value? The 3.2 Carrera is the last of the impact bumper era, and in many ways the last of the "classic" 911 (with the 964 bringing in things like power steering, coil overs replacing the torsion bars, etc); as such there has been an increasing interest in these cars. They represent some of the best qualities of the 911 to that time, and some of the best performance for a basic street version of a 911. However, as the 1980s was a period of high sales for Porsche, there are ALOT of these cars still out there. As such, it's unlikely they will ever be highly sought after by collectors (rarer items like the Club Sport option excepted).

Further, the fact that the newer model Porches (986 and 996 in particular) have seen such rapid devaluation compared to the earlier cars, will probably keep cars like a mid-80s 911 from appreciating much, if at all. On the plus side, as some of these newer cars have already started to sell for less than the older cars, the older cars can be considered at, or at least close to the bottom of their devaluation.

If you love the car, keep it an enjoy it! They are fun cars (and most that sell them spend many years after wishing they hadn't). But if you are looking at it as an investment, you would be better off looking at a much older 911.

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