Classic Ferrari Storage: Preserving the Prancing Horse
How Birch Gatwick’s Climate-Monitored Facility Keeps Icons at Their Best
Classic Ferraris are more than collector’s items. They’re cultural landmarks, mechanical art pieces, and for many, the cornerstone of a lifelong passion. From the elegance of a 250 GT Lusso to the muscle of a 512 BB or the finesse of an early 308 GTB, these machines demand a level of care far beyond typical storage. At Birch, we specialise in preserving these icons with precision and discretion — ensuring they’re ready for the road, the concours lawn, or the next custodian.
Why Classic Ferraris Need Specialist Storage
A classic Ferrari isn’t just old — it’s rare, delicate, and valuable. Materials age, tolerances shift, and originality is everything. Poor storage isn’t just a short-term risk; it can cause irreversible damage that undermines both the car’s mechanical integrity and its value.
That’s why serious collectors turn to us for:
- Climate-monitored conditions – Our modern building naturally maintains the ideal environment for classic vehicles, with temperature and humidity levels constantly tracked for stability
- Battery conditioning using intelligent chargers to preserve life and avoid overcharging
- Tyre and suspension protection, including pressure management and repositioning
- Routine inspections to detect issues before they escalate
- Security, privacy, and professionalism with full surveillance and discreet access
Whether you own a 250 GTO replica, a rare 365 GTB/4 Daytona, or a carburetted 308, Birch Gatwick offers the kind of environment that actively protects history.
A Modern Building Designed Around Preservation
Unlike many converted barns or industrial units, Birch Gatwick’s purpose-built facility in Bolney, Sussex, offers a stable, climate-monitored environment by design. The combination of insulation, ventilation, and building orientation helps maintain conditions that are ideal for classic metal, leather, paint, and electrics.
Humidity is consistently within a range that prevents rust and interior mildew, while ambient temperatures never swing sharply — vital for older adhesives, wiring looms, and original finishes.
Our Proven Process
Every car that enters our care follows a tailored checklist. Key steps can include:
- Gentle, PH-neutral hand wash on arrival to remove transport dust or salt
- Application of leather preservatives and interior care products, where appropriate
- Tyre cushions and repositioning schedules to prevent flat-spotting or spring sag
- Smart battery charging using premium devices like the CTEK CS One smart charger or your preferred solution
- Optional start-up and mechanical checks at regular intervals, by client request
We’re not a museum or a car dealer and we take pride in this — our aim is always to keep your car ready to drive. When you're preparing for a spring rally or showing at Salon Privé, you can request your car with 8 hours’ notice, and we’ll have it ready for you prepared and pristine.
Not Just Ferraris
While our team has a particular expertise with classic Ferraris, our facility is also trusted to store other marques of significance — including classic Aston Martins, pre-2000 Porsches, lightweight Jaguars, and ultra-low-mileage Lamborghinis.
If your car is rare, revered, or simply irreplaceable, it belongs in a facility built to protect it.
To find out more or to arrange a private consultation, contact Birch Gatwick today. Storage for classic and collector vehicles is available year-round, with tailored packages to suit your needs.
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