A new private automotive club has quietly opened its doors in Apopka, pairing climate-controlled vehicle storage with a members-only lounge built for car enthusiasts who want more than just a place to park their ride. Auto Vault Orlando describes itself as a private automotive club and climate-controlled vehicle storage facility, and it now occupies a 53,000-square-foot facility somewhere within the city, though the operator is keeping the exact address under wraps.
According to The Apopka Voice, the facility followed an investment of more than $10 million and was created by the team behind Chin Track Days and Orlando Cars and Coffee. The outlet reports the operation combines secure vehicle storage with a private members' lounge, giving customers flexibility in how they engage with the club.
Per the same report, Auto Vault Orlando offers storage capacity for more than 160 cars before vehicle lifts are even added, with around-the-clock monitored security built into the storage side of the operation. The lounge itself occupies 8,000 square feet across two stories, according to the report, and that aligns with the club's own description on autovaultorlando.com, which touts “over 8,000 square feet of member amenities.”
A Lounge Built Around More Than Just Cars
Inside, members have access to five professional racing simulator rigs, the article notes, along with a golf simulator, pool table, pinball and darts. The club's own website echoes that lineup, describing “five professional rigs” as part of the amenity package, and frames the lounge as a social hub where membership stands on its own, separate from any decision to store a vehicle there.
Vehicles that are stored at the facility are kept privately in individual spaces rather than displayed alongside other members' cars, according to autovaultorlando.com. The site also notes that battery-maintenance support is available for stored vehicles, and that the facility's approach to security includes controlled access along with monitoring and surveillance measures.
Membership and Storage Sold Separately
Customers can purchase lounge membership without storing a car, storage without joining the lounge, or both together, per the Apopka Voice report. Membership begins at $99 per month, while storage pricing starts at $500 per month, according to the club's own FAQ page. Founder memberships, limited to 30 spots, run $395 per month with a $5,500 one-time initiation fee, the website states, and those who enrolled by October 15 could lock in that monthly rate for the life of a continuously active membership.
Vincent Howard, managing partner of Auto Vault Orlando, said the club is intended to bring car enthusiasts together to enjoy vehicles, build friendships and share their passion, according to the Apopka Voice. Howard also said privacy is part of the experience, explaining that the address is not publicly disclosed in order to protect members and their vehicles. The club shares its address privately with lounge members and storage clients rather than listing it publicly.
Part of a Broader Storage Trend
Auto Vault Orlando isn't the only operation in the region catering to collectors looking for secure, climate-controlled space. P1 Garage markets itself as Orlando's premier facility for luxury, classic and exotic car storage in a similarly climate-controlled setting, reflecting a growing appetite among car owners for dedicated storage paired with community amenities rather than a simple parking garage.
