So what about this one
ducks and runs 
So what about this one
ducks and runs
racinginc215 wrote: no it's simple Javelin has imported thousands of cars on his own.
Wow, have to muck up multiple threads? Over 25 = dead simple. Ask Kieth. Under 25 and on the list = go through Registered Importer.
aussiesmg wrote: So what about this oneducks and runs
STUPID easy. It's over 25 years old. 1-page form and you're done.
Lugnut wrote: This year is the 25th for first-year Volvo 480s.Or do I have to stick to a specific line item? Yeah, I didn't read the title. Ok I would like a euro E38 740i with a manual trans.
Always wanted one! Incredibly slick little cars. Love the rear. If you ever wondered how the C30 came about, here you go.
My buddy's dad is a UK national working for NATO (read: CHEAP overseas freight) and I'm starting to think I might look for my next project overseas...
djsilver wrote: I'm not an expert on this subject but the part I copied below sounds like this is a list of cars under 25 years old that may be imported IF they're brought into compliance with FMVSS standards in force for the year they were manufactured, by a registered importer or his agent;
Exactly. Javelin posted the list of cars under 25 that are legal if they are modified by a registered importer. This should be pretty clear by now I'd hope, it's been posted a bunch of times over and over in this thread 
Oddly enough, the one that interests me the most is the 1990-93 Miata. Or more accurately, a very particular 1990 Miata. A Canadian 1990 Miata produced before Sept 1989 comes into the US quite easily using the specific Canadian-market rules. But a Canadian 1990 Miata produced after Sept 1989 isn't welcome as it doesn't have airbags - Sept 1989 is a cutoff for active restraints. Well, my original Miata is a Canadian 1990 with a production date of April 1990. I met a stone wall when I originally tried to import it into the US thanks to that stupid airbag rule. But it's on the list of potential imports. I think I might have to contact an RI and see just what has to be done, as it looks like my original car is coming back into my possession anyhow.
Second choice would be a Holden Commodore Sportwagon SS, which is not on the list.
Does anyone have a list, or a link to a list, of Registered Importers?
racinginc215 wrote: No I'm asking you the expert that has imported thousands of cars with missing and incomplete paperwork that were already brought into the country illegally. I'm looking for your expertise in the matter. no deferring to Keith. You stepped up as the guy to ask about this so tell us. How do you import a car with missing paperwork that's already here illegally and over 25 years old? Or have you never actually done this before but just read how?
Go be a shiny happy person elsewhere.
I can honestly say that i've already started an ST205 Celica GT4 fund for when it becomes legal.
First year of production was 1994, though. I've got awhile. 
racinginc215 wrote:Javelin wrote:No I'm asking you the expert that has imported thousands of cars with missing and incomplete paperwork that were already brought into the country illegally. I'm looking for your expertise in the matter. no deferring to Keith. You stepped up as the guy to ask about this so tell us. How do you import a car with missing paperwork that's already here illegally and over 25 years old? Or have you never actually done this before but just read how?racinginc215 wrote: no it's simple Javelin has imported thousands of cars on his own.Wow, have to muck up multiple threads? Over 25 = dead simple. Ask Kieth. Under 25 and on the list = go through Registered Importer.
The XB is not here illegally. It was sent here for restoration, and now that work has been canceled. Customs will simply treat it as a "new" arrival. Print out the 1-page paper I have already linked you to, twice, and fill it out checking box one. Bring that, your eBay auction results, and a Bill of Sale to your nearest Customs point of entry (might be an office or an airport, don't know where you are, I actually crossed the border with my car). They will inspect the car to ensure the VIN matches the Bill of Sale and isn't reported stolen. Once confirmed they stamp your paper and hand you a receipt. You take all of that to your local DMV/DOL and they will issue you a new Title in your state. I brought an over 25 car in from Canada and did all of this at the Blaine Border Crossing, it was very easy.
Now please stop being a jerk. I said that I had imported TWO cars, not thousands. There's absolutely no excuse for your behavior.
92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: I can honestly say that i've already started an ST205 Celica GT4 fund for when it becomes legal. First year of production was 1994, though. I've got awhile.
On the bright side, you might have enough to buy one by the time it is legal! 
madeatdark wrote: Does anyone have a list, or a link to a list, of Registered Importers?
If you root around the NHSTA website I think they have a list of them with contact #'s. Some are pretty small-time (single employee) that will only deal with certain cars, others will import anything on the list and will also apply for new exemptions.
Javelin wrote:92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: I can honestly say that i've already started an ST205 Celica GT4 fund for when it becomes legal. First year of production was 1994, though. I've got awhile.On the bright side, you might have enough to buy one by the time it is legal!
They're cheap over there, it'll be no problem. I'll take mine in black, and in 100% mint shape, please!
92CelicaHalfTrac wrote:Javelin wrote:They're cheap over there, it'll be no problem. I'll take mine in black, and in 100% mint shape, please!92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: I can honestly say that i've already started an ST205 Celica GT4 fund for when it becomes legal. First year of production was 1994, though. I've got awhile.On the bright side, you might have enough to buy one by the time it is legal!
I am right there with you. But I will probably waste my money on a Delta Integrale first.
I haven't been following the Falcon thread (sounds like a good thing), but the import process doesn't have to begin at the border. In the case of both cars I imported, the cars were already in the US when I started.
Here's the link with all the info: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/. If you lose that link, just google "nhtsa import". Works every time. You'll note there's a link there to the list of registered importers.
Ok, I'd like a Mercedes 300gd. They moved these cars upscale when imported into the US and I think an honest I5 diesel sounds like the engine to have in an gelandewagon or overland vehicle. Why would you want to use a V8 that probably need premium gas doesn't make a damn bit of sense if you were to use the car for its intended purpose.
California scares me though, my car was imported but "improperly" federalized. Cost mucho dinero to make the smog man happy that I had to install all the parts for smog even though the parts don't do anything other than clutter the engine bay and add failure potential to the engine.
I think I might start saving now for an Autozam AZ-1 in 2017.
Javelin wrote:madeatdark wrote: Does anyone have a list, or a link to a list, of Registered Importers?If you root around the NHSTA website I think they have a list of them with contact #'s. Some are pretty small-time (single employee) that will only deal with certain cars, others will import anything on the list and will also apply for new exemptions.
Keith wrote: I haven't been following the Falcon thread (sounds like a good thing), but the import process doesn't have to begin at the border. In the case of both cars I imported, the cars were already in the US when I started. Here's the link with all the info: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/. If you lose that link, just google "nhtsa import". Works every time. You'll note there's a link there to the list of registered importers.
Excellent, thank you both! Now to find a GT-R
benzbaron wrote: Ok, I'd like a Mercedes 300gd. They moved these cars upscale when imported into the US and I think an honest I5 diesel sounds like the engine to have in an gelandewagon or overland vehicle. Why would you want to use a V8 that probably need premium gas doesn't make a damn bit of sense if you were to use the car for its intended purpose.
The G-Wagen, primarily due to sheer size, was relatively easy to Federalize and Europa did a number of of them (few 300gd's though... no idea why) before actually attaining manufacturer status (more intensive than the Federalization process) for a few $150k G500's.
Having owned a Europa G500 and having driven the TD model, I have to say that I genuinely enjoyed the "inappropriate" engine... which suprisingly did not get that much worse mileage than the diesels. It would also easily launch on dry pavement spinning 3 or 4 wheels... making the G500 much more sporting to drive than you'd ever suspect.
I do much prefer the Europa G500 to the Mercedes version, even though they were similarly equipped. But the Europa G's were designed prior to the "magic" 1994 downfall date (except for the G500 drivetrain itself... guess where the electrical issues were concentrated) and the Mercedes G500's got the full force of Mercedes' "epic fail" period...
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