TrevS Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about importing cars from the USA? With the pound so strong against the dollar now might be a good time to look into buying some american muscle. What I need to know is: - how much would it cost to ship a car across - What regulations, tests, paperwork, certificates etc would the car have to meet to get it registered Also if anyone knows of any guides on importing cars or contacts that would be great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'm pretty sure that Jurgen has imported some from the States. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I would be interested in this as well, if you find anything out What you looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Not too sure really. Theres some real bargains to be had in the states at the moment as the pound is so strong. I'd be very tempted by a corvette c6 or mustang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Just found this guide which seems very useful http://www.import-car.info/times2.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Just found this guide which seems very useful http://www.import-car.info/times2.shtml nice find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 nice find... What sort of car would you be interested in importing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 ford mustand - eleanor replica... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 ford mustand - eleanor replica... This is what you need then: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-SHELBY-MUSTANG-GT-500-FREE-WORLD-WIDE-SHIPPING_W0QQitemZ330205843817QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330205843817 free worldwide shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 This is what you need then: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-SHELBY-MUSTANG-GT-500-FREE-WORLD-WIDE-SHIPPING_W0QQitemZ330205843817QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330205843817 free worldwide shipping a little pricey, seen for quite a bit cheaper... I dont want a performance version. I want a little performance but more looks... show car looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 I have just done a bit of price calculating based on the importing guide that I found and have put together a list of a few US cars. The list comprises of the US price, which is the cost of the cheapest US car I could find including shipping, taxes etc. The list also has the UK price which is the price of cheapest equivilent listed on autotrader.co.uk and how much you would save when importing yourself. -------------------------- 05 Mustang GT (v8 version) -------------------------- US Price: £12223.25 UK Price: £17500 Saving: £5276.75 -------------------------- 05 Corvette C6 -------------------------- US Price: £21917 UK Price: £27000 Saving: £5083 -------------------------- 07 Shelby GT500 Mustang -------------------------- US Price: £28379.50 UK Price: £40000 Saving: £11620.50 -------------------------- 04 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible -------------------------- US Price: £28961.13 UK Price: £35000 Saving: £6038.87 -------------------------- Corvette Z06 -------------------------- US Price: £38719.50 UK Price: £51000 Saving: £12280.50 -------------------------- 06 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe -------------------------- US Price: £43824.87 No UK price for comparison So there you go, clearly some great savings to be made if your thinking about getting an american car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 do a google mate. I was looking at vipers a few months back (still am). Its around 2k for the shipping cost, 4% duty + 17.5% VAT and then SVA tests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Haggas Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 do a google mate. I was looking at vipers a few months back (still am). Its around 2k for the shipping cost, 4% duty + 17.5% VAT and then SVA tests Check out the Vipers at Atlantic sportscars.Was considering one before I got the Prowler. They look so tacky inside,really puts me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Check out the Vipers at Atlantic sportscars.Was considering one before I got the Prowler. They look so tacky inside,really puts me off. What year vipers are you refering to. The new srt-10's or the older models like the GTS and the rt-10. I am not a massive fan of the older vipers but an srt-10 coupe in blue with white stripes would be my ideal car http://photos2.ebizautos.com/43/2469972_45.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Was looking at the the gen II RT/10. You can strip the interior out and make it a lot more modern. I am thinking of waiting a few years and saving for an SRT-10 as they got the 8.5ltr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi i imported a shelby mustang from the us.Iused Golden chariots international for the shipping.The guy to talk to is John,he will tell you every thing you need to know,he also has agents stateside to smooth things through.The web site is http://www.goldenchariotsinternational.com (sorry cant get link to work) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi i imported a shelby mustang from the us.Iused Golden chariots international for the shipping.The guy to talk to is John,he will tell you every thing you need to know,he also has agents stateside to smooth things through.The web site is http://www.goldenchariotsinternational.com (sorry cant get link to work) as in an old school eleanor style one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 as in an old school eleanor style one? No mate 2007 gt500 shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hi all just a quick update on my quest for an american import. I am now looking at a 67 gt 390 mustang (the bullitt car) and looking to get one imported from the states. However the real killer is the import duty and vat which collectivly work ut at about 30% of what you actually pay for the car. So what I am thinking is would it be possible to pay the full amount to the seller and then get a reciept for a smaller amount. Yes cheeky i know but how do they work out the duty and vat. Is it on what you pay for the car? In which case could you not simply say the car cost you half of what you paid using the receipt as proof and thus pay half the relevant fees? Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hi all just a quick update on my quest for an american import. I am now looking at a 67 gt 390 mustang (the bullitt car) and looking to get one imported from the states. However the real killer is the import duty and vat which collectivly work ut at about 30% of what you actually pay for the car. So what I am thinking is would it be possible to pay the full amount to the seller and then get a reciept for a smaller amount. Yes cheeky i know but how do they work out the duty and vat. Is it on what you pay for the car? In which case could you not simply say the car cost you half of what you paid using the receipt as proof and thus pay half the relevant fees? Trev not sure "cheeky" is the right word.... How much is the car? I am not sure how it is done, especially if it is bought privately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Car is being bought privately so in theory the seller could write a reciept for the car lower than what I paid. The car is around $30,000 so lets say £15k but to add shipping etc your looking at about another £5k for tax and vat. So I thought get a reciept for as little as possible (within reason) and then pay less for duty and vat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 might work, no idea on what they base the tax calculations on. Are there no details in the links in this thread? Maybe speak to Jurgen about what it is calculated on when bringing cars in from Japan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 A guy that works for me did something similar when he lived in the US. He sold a mustang for $5000 but on the paperwork transferred the car for $0. This meant that the buyer didn't have to pay any state tax on the purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 might work, no idea on what they base the tax calculations on. Are there no details in the links in this thread? Maybe speak to Jurgen about what it is calculated on when bringing cars in from Japan? Good idea Ill try speaking to Jurgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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