Man stored his antique VW in a shipping container and when he opened it six months later he had concerns
- Content creator stored antique VW bus in shipping container
- They were there for six months over the colder months of winter
- He was concerned about water damage as spring arrived
Published on Jan 09, 2025 at 5:01 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Storing vintage cars inside a shipping container is a risky move, but that’s exactly what this mechanic did with his antique VW.
He bought a 40-foot shipping container to store his old VW buses.
The antique VW was tucked inside for six months over the colder months of winter.
Half a year later, he opened it to assess any damage.
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Cracking the shipping container open
Automotive enthusiast and content creator, Mustie1, is no stranger to ‘rusty junk’ but was hoping that wasn’t what he’d find inside.
He explained that he had been ‘concerned about moisture building up inside’ as snow and ice melted and spring began.
Fluctuating temperatures as the seasons change are known to cause the potential for condensation.
In an attempt to sidestep issues, a rubber roofing piece was placed on the roof to monitor moisture management.
What’s more, the windows were initially left open for four months and then closed two months before filming.
We’ve previously seen supercar owners attempt to protect their valuable assets from extreme water damage during floods.
However, on the other end of the spectrum, extreme high temperatures can also cause issues.
The condition of the antique VW
Thankfully after spending six months inside the container, the vintage bus seemed to have weathered the proverbial storm.
Despite conditions outside it remained dry with zero signs of moisture, mold, or drip marks on the vehicles stored inside – especially the fiberglass.
White-painted body sections were thankfully unstained, too.
One small wet spot was identified, this was possibly due to water running down one section.
Thankfully it didn’t appear to have caused any significant issues.
While the mechanic will continue to monitor the antique VW and other vehicles inside – he will ‘keep an eye out’ for issues.
Looking at this AC Cobra kit car in a separate incident, it seems like a shipping container could be the way to go for storing iconic classic cars.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
