Fitted car cover? Where to buy?

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MykeNytemare
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Fitted car cover? Where to buy?

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Looking for one and all I keep coming across is one's for the new 2017+ Spiders.

Any advice on one to keep the dust out (top will stay down in the garage) and fits right that may even accommodate a Pininfarina hardtop (though that is not a deal breaker).

Just want a nice form fitting cover that doesn't look like a one-size-fits-all.
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If you (or someone you know) is handy with a sewing machine, you can make your own cover splicing two fitted king sheets. Mine's a little loose; I'm sure you could do better.

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LT Sport SN#100000000764-313 For FIAT 124 All Weather Waterproof Full Protection PEVA Car Cover

from amazon. it fits well. elastic around front and back, even has straps to go under and hold down tight if needed.
mine has held up and has been outside; fair amount of rain past 2 years here in Ca (what a surprise).

would buy again.

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Autoricambi has a fitted cover for the car, but I didn't want to spend the $200. I bought a cheap one off Amazon that fits snug and looks good enough to me in the garage.
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TheBender wrote:Autoricambi has a fitted cover for the car, but I didn't want to spend the $200. I bought a cheap one off Amazon that fits snug and looks good enough to me in the garage.
I should have specified CHEAP lol...I can't see spending $200 for the AR one when its going to be in a garage, bu I want to keep dust off and have it not look like an ugly oversized cover. Thanks for the suggestions!
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geospider wrote:LT Sport SN#100000000764-313 For FIAT 124 All Weather Waterproof Full Protection PEVA Car Cover

from amazon. it fits well. elastic around front and back, even has straps to go under and hold down tight if needed.
mine has held up and has been outside; fair amount of rain past 2 years here in Ca (what a surprise).

would buy again.

Geo
Thats likely the one I will get, happy it specifies the vintage 124 and that you have firsthand knowledge of it holding up outdoors, which I don't even require at the moment! Thanks.
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MykeNytemare wrote:
TheBender wrote:Autoricambi has a fitted cover for the car, but I didn't want to spend the $200. I bought a cheap one off Amazon that fits snug and looks good enough to me in the garage.
I should have specified CHEAP lol...I can't see spending $200 for the AR one when its going to be in a garage, bu I want to keep dust off and have it not look like an ugly oversized cover. Thanks for the suggestions!

Haha agreed. Here is the $33 one I bought on Amazon. Is a good snug fit. I can grab a picture of it if you want.

Leader Accessories Mid Grade Car Cover 100% Dustproof UV Protection Outdoor Full Sedan Cover Up To 157'' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J0C8AEC/re ... OCbEJVJMFW
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I have a California Carcover that I bought over 10 years ago, fits well and shows no wear.
Can't remember what I paid for it.
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