Parking Collector cars with Daily Drivers

[Zedder]

Thanks for all of the replies guys. I agree wholeheartedly that bigger is definitely better when it comes to garages, however we live in the city so land is very expensive. A standard 72 ft by 135 ft lot is $160,000 add another $150/sq ft or more for the house and you can see that this becomes a very expensive project. Also, this is a somewhat exclusive street so having a huge garage just isn't going to fit in. When the kids are older we plan on moving further into the burbs or buying an old home on a nice lot in the city and tearing the house down. For now, I need to live with a 3-4 car garage. Thanks again,

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

You are getting some great ideas.I think you will be able to come up with a good solution from all the ideas.I am fortunate to have had plenty of space due to the fact I live slightly in the country.I had a 22X42 detached garage but it is pretty old and not what I needed to keep the finished cars in.so my GREAT Son in law that he is built me a really nice 24X40 all metal fully insulated building next to the garage.Now I wish I had designed it even larger than I originaly did.He also added a 24X24 carport on the front which is great to park the everyday drivers under.Now I just use the old garage for working on the as the wife calls it "JUNK CAR'S".She has not grasped the concept of CLASSIC CAR'S YET!But like most women, she will one day come around to my way of thinking hopefully!In all honesty I have one of the sweetest and most understanding Women in the world as my Wife and Partner.If not for her there is no telling where I would be.Probably living under a bridge or maybe a tent somewhere.I have always believed the saying it takes a Wonderful Woman to bring out the best in a Man.Keep getting ideas on the design of the garage and you and the wife pick the one that best fit's your needs but keep the need to expand in the future in mind.

Bobby Dodson

[Supergas990]

Zedder,

The timing for this discussion couldn't be better for me. When my wife and I bought our current home 6 years ago I thought that moving from a 1 car detached to a 3 1/2 attached would be all I ever needed.

Then we started accumulating lawn tractors, snowblowers, tillers, etc... Now my garage floor looks more like a collection point for leaves, grass and dirt than a quality garage/workshop.

This morning the excavator showed up and started digging for our new 30'x40.5' workshop. The new deal will give my wife and kids the current garage for everything that collects dirt and the new facility for the collectibles. Yes, Listening to alot of you guys has inspired us to build it with 10' inside walls so we can accommodate a lift.

We live in one of those "deed restricted" (anal retentive) subdivisions, so the planning,lobbying and approvals have taken about 8 months to get wrapped up. But, I'm sure it will all be worth while in the end.

Build it is large as you can tastefully can and you will be in good shape. Adding hydronic heat in the floor may also be a plus since you're blessed with fine northern weather like myself.

Good luck!

Blair