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Shipping a 308GTS for use in the EU for 2 months

Discussion in '308/328' started by Choptop400, Aug 24, 2018.

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  1. Choptop400

    Choptop400 Karting

    Oct 10, 2014
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    Huntington, NY
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    Frank L Caponi
    I have an opportunity to be in the southern part of the EU for 2 months this time next year. I was thinking about bring over a 308GTS for use to tour several countries. Mostly Italy, France, Germany & Switzerland. I can not think about how exciting driving a 308 thru the mountain passes would be. Now that I have woken up from my dream, realty hits, is this even possible?

    I am hoping someone has some insight into the possible challenges that I would face (legally, logistically???). I understand shipping cost and issues that arise whenever you entrust your F car to others. I also understand that you are dealing with a 40 year old F-car and asking a lot unless it is meticulously prepared and even then issues can arise.

    Has anyone done anything remotely like this? Is there anyone or company that can help with this type of planning? Does F-Chat have any friends that can be recommended to assist? The floor is open to everyone.

    Frank
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    Jimmie
    There was a comprehensive thread in vintage about a guy who took his car over for one of the anniversary events last year

    There's current threads about a 348 on its way to Europe for a couple of months

    One of the main problems seems to be insurance

    Issues can arise wherever the car is and there's a network of specialists here (even in Italy !) just like back home
     
  3. Iain

    Iain F1 Rookie

    Jan 21, 2005
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    UK
    The main issue must be insurance. Getting a car shipped should be easy, its done all the time for lots of reasons.

    For what its worth in the UK our insurance policies generally allow us to drive in other European countries automatically for up to 90 days at a time, but I would guess your policies in the States may not provide/include that cover.
     
  4. tomberlin

    tomberlin Formula Junior
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    Apr 9, 2005
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    tom berlin
    Anyone know off hand what approximate shipping costs are from the east coast, either to western Europe or the UK?

    Thanks,
    Tom
     
  5. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    Recently quoted about usd 1200 plus destination port fees (maybe another usd 500) from UK to Halifax Ro/Ro
     
  6. tomberlin

    tomberlin Formula Junior
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    Thank you Jimmie. I would love to do this one day.....
     

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