Hi guys,

As some of you know I am in the process of constructing a new garage as well as a new home. I'm busy planning the garage with the architects and would like some ideas if any of you know or have seen some nice large garages. Please post them up here.

I'm going for a barn type design. Inside will be totally modern, but on the outside it will look low profile. I was just wondering how to keep the dust from coming in to a minimum as some of these cars will be standing longer than others. They go for long intervals without washing (to keep maintenance to a minimum).

Another problem is perhaps the carbon monoxide build up when starting the cars in an area with minimal openings (to keep dust out). Ventillation ideas are welcome. Also keep in mind cost, this facility will be large enough to house around eighty cars.

Thanks in advance!

 

exhaust fans in the roof of the car area, assuming you will have living/office A/C only space.

i have seen one that was a basketball court on both ends and the cars could be moved to the sides or outside for a game. this car garage had a projector screen that came out of the center beam and went straight down. there was a living area build inside with a bar atmosphere built above the living area and it was high enough so that you can watch a game or play a game or movie, etc... it was exactly eye-level of the large screen. good luck with yours! post pics of progress, as you know...

 

I don't want anything extravagent. It is purely to just house the cars. I don't plan on entertaining here at all.

 

Eighty cars?!

Sweet!

 

I had to reread that sentence about 5 times.

 

Well, I'm already a quarter way there

 

so Mike, what do you consider extravagant?

I have nothing of value to add, but I definitely am looking forward to seeing pics of the finished product!

 

You have probably thought of all of this, but I thought I would throw some ideas out there anyway

I would imagine that as a part of this facility you were planning to have a fairly complete workshop including a lift, dyno and all of the other necessary tools to maintain and even improve such a mighty fleet. Taking it a step further, you could think about having some fabrication tools on site as well as welding and machining tools. Imagine having your mechanic come to you and do everything on site. I could even envision a built in fueling station with several octane levels to suit the requirements of your fleet. You might want to think about an office/sitting room for memorabilia, watching videos and keeping records on all of your fleet.

I am really looking forward to seeing this project as it takes shape and comes to life.

 

BigE - you should be my project manager! Yes it will have indoor washbays so one can still wash in winter or even at night! There will be a small workshop around the corner with a lift or two for the old cars I want to restore and for general maintenace. You took it a step further with the dyno and fuel pumps! I doubt I will do those, but I can always investigate the idea.

 

Mike, it sounds like the nigerian emails are working well for you! Congrats! j/k

I have trouble coming up with ideas for a 5 car garage, definitely keep us posted on your ideas and progress!