Real Estate Options For Car Collectors
Posted on: 10 October 2017
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If you are a car collector, you may find it difficult to find a place for all of your cars, since they take up a large amount of space. Purchasing a home can become more complicated since you likely need either a very large garage or a lot of outdoor space where you can store your cars. However, it is possible to come up with a solution to this dilemma. Read on to find out how you can enjoy your cars and make this hobby work for your situation.
The Perfect Garage
The best homes for car collectors have massive garages that are tens of thousands of square feet and climate-controlled. If you are collecting cars that were made in the 1950s, you may want to design your garage in a manner that causes it to resemble the 50s. If you are collecting futuristic concept cars, you may wish to have a garage that has a futuristic look.
While you may not have a lot of space on your property, look for ways to take advantage of vertical space. For instance, hydraulic presses can be used to lift your car. Build your garage with a high ceiling so that multiple cars can be stored in a small space. Then, the car you need to maintain or wish to drive can simply be lowered at will. The perfect home for a car collector is one that incorporates the collector's passion into his or her home. This can include pictures of races and other items that remind the collector of the things he or she loves.
Using A Warehouse
Another option is to have your cars stored in a warehouse. Then, you can have your cars maintained automatically. You will not have to worry about your real estate accommodating your cars. However, if part of the fun of owning so many cars is having them cleaned, you may not like this option. Also, if you will be frequently driving some of your cars, it may be impractical to routinely drive to the warehouse to remove a car. Whether or not you should store your car in a warehouse is driven by how much time you have to devote to your own maintenance.
The best way to find the right real estate for a car enthusiast is to work with a reputable real estate company. Such a company will be aware of properties that can meet your criteria or that may be modified so that your cars will fit.