Sunroom or Amazing Tiny Garage?

"Spoon II" (Spoon_II)
04/02/2014 at 18:03 • Filed to: Baja Bug

I was somewhat recently shown a house that was owned by two kindly old ladies. They had kept the lawn and interior in immaculate condition. However, being a ridiculous individual, the excellent upkeep wasn't what really caught my attention. This house had a bizarre carport-turned-sunroom, encased in what appeared to be glass from a strip mall.

Naturally, I asked "Does that glass open?"

The realtor replied "Yep, it slides open. The front is a giant door."

I then proclaimed "I will put a car in this!"

And I did, and it's awesome.

The End.

DISCUSSION (43)

Your boy, BJR > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:07

That's fucking amazing. Bravo.

ddavidn > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:08

Awesome. I have always dreamed of something like this. Ever since Bueller.

awe46m3zcp > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:09

I would of done the same!

For Sweden > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:10

These kindly old ladies have a Baja Bug, and you haven't had them adopt you yet?

The Dummy Gummy > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:10

Your car is awesome. I don't like to envy, but I'm envious.

$kaycog > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:11

Awesome! I love it!

CPT Speedbump > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:16

Awesome..and whats the thoughts behind the choice of rear to front tire size ratio on the Beetle? Also..I need a roof rack on mine -.-

The Dummy Gummy > ddavidn
04/02/2014 at 18:17

Bueller?

hethoughtofcars > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:17

Kinja'd!!!

That's sweet! Keep that Corolla away from your Tiny Garage/Museum piece, though.

ddavidn > The Dummy Gummy
04/02/2014 at 18:21

ly2v8-Brian > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:22

I DON'T CARE I NEED IT!!!!

jkm7680 > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:24

Both! And I want one.

jkm7680 > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:24

CAR_IS_MI > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:37

It is awesome but whats with the mixed styles? Baja look to the rear, but has a roof rack and chrome dishes up front. Not dissing it just wondering.

The Dummy Gummy > ddavidn
04/02/2014 at 18:44

Wasn't sure if my poor joke would stick haha

GreenN_Gold > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 18:46

Does the entrance close? Or is it just like a super enclosed carport now?

Merkin Muffley > CAR_IS_MI
04/02/2014 at 18:46

It is the rare Type I Mullet edition- business in the front, party in the rear.

ddavidn > The Dummy Gummy
04/02/2014 at 18:47

For a second, I was unsure of whether to explain Bueller, or laugh at your joke. Glad I had faith in you. But really, that garage was (is) the best.

CAR_IS_MI > Merkin Muffley
04/02/2014 at 19:03

Very Well Then (Also I Dont Know Why I Capitalized Every Word...)

Spoon II > ly2v8-Brian
04/02/2014 at 19:33

Haha, those were my thoughts exactly!

Spoon II > awe46m3zcp
04/02/2014 at 19:33

It's now been joined by a motorcycle shaped friend!

Spoon II > $kaycog
04/02/2014 at 19:34

Thanks!

Spoon II > Your boy, BJR
04/02/2014 at 19:34

Thanks, it's my precious

Spoon II > The Dummy Gummy
04/02/2014 at 19:36

Haha, thanks! I've got big plans for that tiny car.

Spoon II > hethoughtofcars
04/02/2014 at 19:37

Does it help if the Corolla's a standard? That being said, it's forever banished to the unprotected driveway

Blondude > CAR_IS_MI
04/02/2014 at 19:39

Who says Baja Bugs can't be practical?

Spoon II > For Sweden
04/02/2014 at 19:39

We talked it over, and decided it's much easier if I just adopt their house. Something about me being an adult or similar nonsense. If they saw how much I love Legos maybe they would've changed their minds...

Spoon II > GreenN_Gold
04/02/2014 at 19:41

It does! Good thing too. It gets pretty cold here in the winter, and all the glass helps keep it at a tolerable temperature most of the time,

Spoon II > CPT Speedbump
04/02/2014 at 19:44

Actually, the wheel sizes are the same as when I bought it. I guess the previous owner was going for a drag car kind of look, but I have grown fond of the cartoonish look of the whole thing. However, my big dream is to set it up to race in Targa Newfoundland at some point. Those roof racks are, if I may use a technical term, off the hook. Definitely should hunt one down if you can

Spoon II > CAR_IS_MI
04/02/2014 at 19:45

I'm Okay With This, It Really Draws You In. Like Everything Is Important.

CAR_IS_MI > Blondude
04/02/2014 at 19:46

I never even hinted to that. I would totally DD a baja.. I even might.

Spoon II > CAR_IS_MI
04/02/2014 at 19:48

Haha, it's true, kind of a frankenbeetle. The wheels and roof rack are unchanged from how the previous owner had it. I kind of enjoyed the overall look, so I kept them for now.

Spoon II > ddavidn
04/02/2014 at 20:01

Haha, yes! Thankfully the glass portions aren't overlooking any steep inclines, so if I do something stupid only the glass is shattered instead of my dreams

hethoughtofcars > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 20:28

Well, it helps that you call it a "standard" and not a "no - cost option" :)

Spoon II > hethoughtofcars
04/02/2014 at 20:33

Haha, the roll up windows, now those are a no cost option!

CPT Speedbump > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 20:36

Odd, lol, and nice :) I might have too, but I've got a friend offering to build me a custom one for the price of materials, mainly wanting one as a means to transport my bicycle longer distances than I am willing to ride

Spoon II > CPT Speedbump
04/02/2014 at 21:02

Nice, that's a pretty sweet deal! Definitely take them up on that. Haha, yep, that's a legitimate use. Hopefully this summer I can finally get a bicycle and start doing the same thing.

CPT Speedbump > Spoon II
04/02/2014 at 21:19

I just got mine a few days ago :) It's got a retro ish paint job, should look awesome on the roof of my Beetle :D..wrong colors but oh well! lol, the Beetle is red, the bike is..white, blue, green and chrome, haha

Spoon II > CPT Speedbump
04/02/2014 at 21:29

Haha, maybe the color clash will just add to the overall awesomeness. It'll be a retro explosion. I think you'll totally pull it off.

Mattbob > Spoon II
04/03/2014 at 07:32

Its like a more attainable version of the Garage in Ferris Buellers Day Off.

Spoon II > Mattbob
04/03/2014 at 14:25

I need to enroll in something with classes, and then skip them, steal my car, and go on a random adventure so I get the true experience.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Spoon II
04/24/2014 at 12:20

that's freaking awesome, no wonder you don't want my house!

Spoon II > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
04/24/2014 at 12:32

Haha, thanks! The house and car are basically my precious. Totally lucked into finding both.