Posted on 12/19/2025
Putting a classic car away for the winter is more than parking it and throwing a cover over the top. Older vehicles often have more delicate finishes, less rust protection, and mechanical parts that do not tolerate long periods of sitting very well. A little planning before cold weather settles in can prevent hard starts, leaks, flat spots, and cosmetic damage when it is time to bring the car back out in the spring. Why Classic Cars Need Special Winter Storage Modern daily drivers are built to live outside, start in all weather, and tolerate some neglect. Classic cars, especially those with original paint, chrome, and older gaskets, are much less forgiving. They are more sensitive to moisture, temperature swings, and stale fluids, and they tend to show the effects of poor storage quickly. When a classic sits for months without preparation, fuel can go bad, seals can dry out, and rust can creep into places you cannot see. Treating winter storage like a maintenance j ... read more