Where/how do I store a good engine out of a car?

Posted by Blu_yello_husky@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 72 comments

One of my cars is really starting to show its age, I fear it wont be long before I dont have a choice and have to get a replacement. Thing is, the motor in this car is one of, if not the best engine ive ever had in any car. This engine has gone on several cross country trips with no issues, ive put over 50,000 miles on it doing nothing but oil changes. I would be tremendously regretful if I sold this car to the scrapyard and did not keep the engine for the next one ill own in the future. Thing is, Im not in a living situation where I have the space or capability to store a whole engine by itself anywhere. I am living with my parents and saving for my own place, and do not have permission to use thier garage to store a motor for an unknown period of time. I have a storage unit, but thats for the car I am restoring and isn't big enough to fit the car and an engine. Does anyone know of any options for cheap storage that would allow me enough space to store something like that until I get my own place? Where do y'all store your spare engines at?