dpb wrote:
Tony Hwang wrote:
dpb wrote:
Bob M. wrote:
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Cars last longer in unheated garages, or at least cars that are
daily drivers do. ...


Why would that be so? In that case, it seems museums shouldn't worry
so much about climate control...

I agree excessive moisture could be problematical and I also would
presume there are sites for auto enthusiasts which have specific
recommendations for storage conditions.

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Hmmm,
Cars in the museum is not driven daily in all weather conditions.

Nor is OP's collector convertible, it is to be presumed...

That notwithstanding, I fail to see why even a routinely driven
automobile would fare better in a non-climate-controlled storage space
than not...

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Mainly true in snow-salt country. Car has snow and salt on it, and
storing in a heated garage allows the snow and salt more chances to melt
and run into crevices, allowing more chance for rot to develop. Rust
slows down in cold weather. All in all, it is better to keep the car as
cold as you can all winter, then wash the heck out of it on the day the
weather changes, to minimize the exposure of the various parts to a
constant salt bath. Rule of thumb- if it is wet, rust is taking place.
Same reason car covers are advertised as 'breathable', so condensation
won't build up with humidity and temp swings.

If you wanna pass it down to your kids, you store it in a dry sealed
container. You only drive it on warm sunny days. Rust is inevitable- at
best you can slow it down for a few years.

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aem sends....