"Rich People Use It": Man Spots Luxury Car Inside Car Capsule at Melrose Arch, Sa Fascinated

• A TikToker stumbled upon a luxury car fully sealed inside a branded Carcoon Veloce protective tent in a Melrose underground parking garage
• The video sparked debate online as viewers tried to identify the hidden car, with guesses ranging from a BMW 2002 to an E30
• Car enthusiasts noted that the sealed storage system protects high-value vehicles from humidity, mould, and corrosion

A TikToker walking through an underground parking garage near Melrose got more than he bargained for on 26 September 2026. @thulasindi came across a car completely enclosed inside a branded Carcoon Veloce protective storage tent, with the words "Patented active airflow" and "Carcoon Veloce" clearly printed across the fabric.

Visibly baffled, he circled the sealed vehicle and filmed the whole thing in a walking-tour style, speaking directly to the camera. He asked:

"Does anybody know why this car is like sealed in this."

What Is a Carcoon Veloce?

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The Carcoon Veloce in the video by @thulasindi is a specialised car storage bubble designed to protect vehicles during long periods of inactivity. According to Carcoon, it uses an active airflow system to regulate temperature and humidity inside the tent, preventing the build-up of moisture that causes mould, corrosion, and interior damage. The product is typically used by collectors who park rare or high-value cars for extended periods.

Car enthusiasts in the comments were quick to identify why someone would go to such lengths, and some even tried to name the car hidden inside. Watch the mystery unfold in the Melrose parking garage below:

SA guesses what's inside car capsule

South Africans in the comments had plenty to say:

@Design_Tiyani wrote:

"Rich people use climate-controlled bags like those to preserve and maintain high-value cars. Temperature and humidity control, especially if the car stays parked for a very long time. If I were to guess the car, I'd say it's a BMW 3.0 CSL"

@BUTTERFLY said:

"People take pics in front of his car okgathetse [they are embarrassing him]! I don't blame him."

@Krakatoa_6c said:

"I've seen it, it's a BMW 2002"

The garage itself seemed to hold more surprises than just the bagged car, with one viewer, @Damie.4, noting:

"That whole garage has crazy cars."

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Source: Briefly News