Secret Car-Guy Hangout

[Administrator]

Guys,

I've been thinking of a cool business idea, but I'd like your input.

The basic idea would be a secret car guys hangout.

Imagine this:

What appears to be a nondescript warehouse in an out of the way suburban industrial park, actually houses 6-8 classic cars with room for a lift, detailing area, and a couple of tool chests. There would also be a lounge/loft with a big screen TV, bar area/fridge, microwave, comfy leather sofas, internet access and full bathroom.

Extras would include a couple of old arcade-style games, a CD jukebox and a pool table.

Decorations would include car posters, old street signs, maybe a restored gas pump or two and of course a Snap-on Tool calendar.

There would need to be a security system with keypad access and webcam surveilance.

This would be strictly members-only and would be set up in a fractional ownership model. The low budget version would include a rented space. The high-end version would include ownership of the building/land.

What would be a reasonable amount to buy, let's say a 1/8th share of this setup? I imagine there would be an initial fee and a monthly fee on top of that.

Let me know what you think.

[autoist]

Good idea - the Porsche guys around here have just that type place...& they BBQ on Saturdays...you'd never know the place was full of Porsche's unless you were invited.

[Garagefan]

Good idea - the Porsche guys around here have just that type place...& they BBQ on Saturdays...you'd never know the place was full of Porsche's unless you were invited.


Is it a Porsche club or is it a couple of individuals?

And, do you know if they own the place or did they purchase it?

I remember reading a couple of years ago about some guys who bought an old barn and turned it into an informal restoration shop where each of the owners could work on his own car projects. They used to have BBQs on the weekends and invite a bunch of car guys over.

Perhaps this is the same place?

[autoist]

This is a metal building in the city - & when I was there, there were several Porsche's inside & a couple outside.

[Administrator]

This is a metal building in the city - & when I was there, there were several Porsche's inside & a couple outside.

Any chance of getting a couple of pictures next time you're in the neighborhood?

[gliot1]

I have had this idea for years, except I wanted to do an out building with a fake back end in it. Up front all the standard garage/shop stuff. In the back end I would build a fake wall and behind it have the guy room. Big screen, pool table, kegger, pot belly stove, etc. The theory was that if the ladies started looking for us they couldn't find us hanging out in the backend! Of course there would be a hidin panel door with code entry and plenty of soudn deadening!