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Possible Move to Asheville

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  1. bland

    bland Karting

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    #1 bland, Jan 4, 2015
    I maybe relocating from Oregon to Asheville sometime this year. I have a 78 308 GTS with Ansa exhaust. All emission equipment has been removed. I currently license it as a collector car in Oregon. What are my options in the Asheville area?

    Tim Bland
     
  2. GrayTA

    GrayTA F1 World Champ
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    #2 GrayTA, Jan 4, 2015
    I dont know as I have mine registered as an antique car in Mississippi. I will be happy to see another 308 in the area!!!

    As a side note, I am only here with the military so I am not permanent resident.



    PDG
     
  3. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
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    #3 Ricambi America, Jan 4, 2015
    There is no emissions inspection for vehicles of that age. It is only a simple safety inspection of wipers, lamps, etc. You will have no trouble at all obtaining a standard registration.
     
  4. Irishman

    Irishman F1 Rookie

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    #4 Irishman, Jan 5, 2015
    Actually, there is no inspection required at all for a vehicle after 35 years. I also have a 78 308 GTS and renewed my registration last year with no inspection.
     
  5. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
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    #5 Ricambi America, Jan 5, 2015
    ^ Good point. My 1978 Pinzgauer is inspection-free also. They just send the little tax-bill and you get your registration automagically.
     
  6. DCNSX

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    #6 DCNSX, Jan 5, 2015
    collector car insurance is of course available here also. There's an FCA Platinum-award- wining GTS in Winston-Salem- about 2 hrs from Asheville. The NC Chapter of the FCA is one of the most active in the country. Let us know when and if you move.
     
  7. bland

    bland Karting

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    #7 bland, Jan 6, 2015
    I want to say thanks to all that have replied to my post. As soon as I know whether I will be relocating I will let everyone know. There are some great roads in North Carolina and the surrounding states. I have had mu GTS for about a year and half and it was not running when I got it. It is now running and next is to clean up some paint issues. I want to enjoy the car for a few years before I jump into a full restoration.

    Tim Bland
     
  8. bland

    bland Karting

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    #8 bland, Jan 6, 2015
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  9. Irishman

    Irishman F1 Rookie

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    #9 Irishman, Jan 6, 2015
    A side mirror on the right side. Quite a luxury :):).
     
  10. GrayTA

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    #10 GrayTA, Jan 6, 2015
    Just go ahead and ship it here. We will be glad to drive it and keep it on the road until you get here!


    PDG
     
  11. RedlineG60

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    #11 RedlineG60, Jan 6, 2015
    Digging that 308!
     
  12. scubamike

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    #12 scubamike, Jan 7, 2015
    Drive it on the Tail of the Dragon!
     
  13. MASR04

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    #13 MASR04, Jan 7, 2015
    What a treasure - great rims and unique!!!

    When you visit Wilmington, NC be sure to keep me posted.
     
  14. Steelton Keith

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    #14 Steelton Keith, Jan 7, 2015
    welcome Tim. The FCA NC Chapter is very active and is a great way to meet a lot of wonderful people. Always room for another 3x8 in the State.
     
  15. bland

    bland Karting

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    #15 bland, Jan 7, 2015
    It really is not much help. You can see very little out of it. Haven't quite found the mirror adjustment or seat location that will a view down the side.

    Thank you

    That is a great road. Have driven it a few times in a rental car. It would be a blast in the 308

     

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