Is a 458 Speciale import possible?

I too am interested in the answer to that question.

And more generally, from/to the US/CA/UK/EU/HK/CN/JP/AU what import routes are realistic?

The existence of a material price disparity suggests that the modifications required to bring to compliance (e.g. side turn signals) aren't trivial. Or that the import process entails some kind of risk (like failing the emission or noise test...?)

In some locations import tax could be an explanatory factor. But not for the US with its small 2.5% duty (if I'm correct).

Lastly, if the main goal is to own the car as an investment and put little mileage on it (which makes sense for a Speciale) an alternative way could be spend some time in the country of purchase, obtain a local ID & address, shop for the car, and keep the car stored at a dedicated facility in the country.

 

My research says no. My mechanic also says no.

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/148808111/

 

i have looked into this on Porsches. by the time its on the road here you'll have spent way more than for a US one, and you'll be driving it a year later than if you scooped one up here. and then you'll still have a car worth way less than one originally here. if you have to have one, suck it up and stroke the check here in the USA, the cost of ownership in the end will be less.

 

A F360 was about 23k, there’s a shop in California that will do it! G & K auto conversion, i belive the guys name is George, very personable you can ask him any question!


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