After an extended length of long term storage, I'm just finishing a full engine rebuild on my '68 911L and should be getting it back towards the end of the month. So now I'm in the market for a good car cover as I'll pop it into winter storage by October to survive our rather challenging Chicago winters. Any suggestions for a good quality car cover? It will be stored indoors and on a trickle charger, so TIA for your suggestions on best cover choices!
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Early 911S Reg #3096
"Chester" - 1968 911 L, Fully Restored, Numbers Matching, Tangerine Orange on the original 5 1/2 x 15 Fuchs wheels
"The Beast" - 2010 911 4S Cab, Triple Black, 6 Speed MT, SSK, PSE with Fabspeed Sport Headers and 200-Cell Cats
"The Truck" - 2019 Cayenne Turbo, Jet Black, Sport Chrono, PSE, Rear Axle Steering & PSCB Brakes (for haulin' stuff... fast)
”Blue” - 2023 911 Turbo S Cab, Gentian Blue over Deviated Black Leather with PSE & PCCB’s
There are many, many companies that offer car covers....but virtually all are made by the same firm in Oklahoma and sold under different brands with somewhat differing names for the various types of materials. For your intended use, I would recommend the NOAH fabric...has some cushion to it which is good for indoor garage use should something inadvertently bump up against it. NOAH fabric is marketed for some outdoor use as well, but anything more than a very fine and brief misting of rain, it will soak through and be a PIA to dry. The 'storm guard' fabrics with breath and be virtually water proof at the same time, but its lightweight design will not absorb the 'bump' like the NOAH. Benn using NOAH covers for years...think it is the best all around cover for indoor use and outdoor for sun, tree sap protection, etc.
If you're a Costco member, they sell the Covercraft brand. Lowest prices I've seen. Bought one for my '68. You get the choice of single or dual mirror pockets. Mine stays outside (Ca.) and has held up quite well.
Tony
'68 912 SWT White
'74 911 Targa Lime Green
'03 Boxster S
‘13 Cayenne GTS
There are actually two car cover manufacturers: Covercraft in Oklahoma and Coverking in Anaheim, California.
Pelican Parts sells Coverking. I've had both and I don't have a real preference but I will note that they've somehow managed to make their security cables difficult to interchange and I do prefer Covercraft's cable. You definitely need a security cable to prevent pilfering and also prevent the cover blowing off in high winds.
It seems like they mostly offer the same fabrics but often with different names. There are some fabrics that come in two weights. The heavy fabric should offer a little ding protection (like from a 1 mm larger hailstone) but the lighter fabrics are much easier to pack if you take your Porsche on a trip.
Ultraviolet will eventually kill all car covers and the thread holding the cover together tends to go first.
Jim Alton
Torrance, CA
Early 911S Registry # 237
1965 Porsche 911 coupe
1958 Porsche 356A cabriolet
I suggest any good quality indoor car cover and one of those zip closed non air inflatable storage bags to keep rodents out.
Joe Annicelli
Early 911S Registry #751
Polo Red/Black 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe "Walter"
Black/Red 1967 Alfa GTJr. Coupe "Nero"
Italian Red 1994 Ducati 900SS/SP looks fast standing still
Italian Red 1957 Gilera 150 Sport
Ahhhh the sixties... I envision myself one early Saturday morning wearing plaid shorts, black shoes with white socks smoking a cigarette heading to the hardware store to buy a bag of nails.
SWB cars are an acquired taste however once acquired theirs no turning back.
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