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I use an outdoor carcoon on my '88 and cannot fault it. It has survived two winters with snow, wind rain etc., and not a drop has passed through. It even dries the car when put away wet and keeps the cover away from the paint. Another major benefit is that the windows can be left open a touch to aid ventilation for the interior. It would even resist the huffing and puffing of the first two big bad wolves and maybe even the third because it is so flexible. BTW I've no connection with the company other than as a satisfied customer.

link here but I bought mine from the UK agent. You will need a power supply to run the fans.

Carcoon USA - Car, Truck, Motorcycle, RV Airflow Protection Bubble

cant check this link to photos in work so hope it works

Picasa Web Albums - noel - Carcoon

Oh and it keeps your battery trickle charged
I have a Carcoon that I use for winter storage but I wouldn't recommend it for someone using their car quite often, too long to set up and too long to extricate. My (outdoor double walled version) I've had some teething pains with. When snowed upon, it flattens and when the rain comes (or melting occurs) it lets water in through the joint between the lower and upper halves causing water pools inside the bubble. In winter weather around here, there is no hope that quick evaporation will occur (if at all). Unfortunately the first year I had it was the snowiest year I can remember. I solved this problem by housing the Carcoon in a vinyl building ( more $)and that seems to have done the trick, no standing water this year. Cheers
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