[TR] Portable garage

[David Friedlander]

http://shop.carcoonamerica.com/store/p10/Outdoor_Carcoon.html

Dave

On Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM Don Hiscock <don.hiscock at gmail.com> wrote:

> A number of folks I know in the UK TR community would echo Jonmac's
> recommendation of a carcoon.  I haven't seen Carcoons here in the US,
> although they or something equivalent is almost certainly available.
>
> On Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 8:07 AM John Macartney <johnbmacartney at gmx.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi, Bill,
>>
>> I understand your dilemma. Years ago before I retired from the BMIHT
>> Museum, the curator was having a similar difficulty keeping the many
>> prototype cars in the reserve collection free from rust and damp. When not
>> on display they were locked in a nearby barn. He solved the problem by
>> buying things called CarCoons and I’m sure similar examples must surely
>> exist in the US. The carcoon is an inflatable plastic tent into which you
>> drive the car and seal it in. The shelter is waterproof and has a small,
>> low voltage dehumidifier to ensure damp and moisture are not admitted. I
>> think BMIHT bought about 12 examples and added to that number when the
>> Jaguar Daimler collection arrived and before a new facility was built to
>> house them. Have a look at www.carcoon.com These things aren’t expensive
>> and certainly far less than a body shop would charge to get rid of rust
>> damage.
>>
>> Jonmac
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