1997 550 Maranello Euro Spec car Imported

How long did it take to have JK homologate the car..? Thx

 

I also would be interested in "the process" but man that's a nice looking example!!

I am thinking of a Swiss 456.....similar importation problems..

GLWS!!

 

"ProDrive" carbon radiator shroud? I've never seen one of those before.

 

One consideration, if you buy a "grey market" car, be sure to tell your insurance company, before there is any claims. Talked to a guy a few years back, he had bought a grey market car(think it was a Mercedes), had a wreck. BIG hassle with his own insurance company, some of the damaged parts were Euro spec, very expensive, & the insurance really fought the owner on the claim because he had not told them the car was not American spec.

 

All insurance companies require a vin to insure...the vin will show its a non-USA car immediately...

 

But will the person at the insurance company know, or take time to investigate the vin to realize the car was not originally sold in America? It would be interesting to see what information the insurance companies have access to. Perhaps some F-Chatter's in the insurance business could post for us. It would be very helpful for anyone that has, or is considering buying a grey market car. Remember a few years ago, the auction of the Ed Waterman estate (he dealt in exotics), the Feds confiscated several of the exotics that had been brought into the U.S. illegally, before the auction took place. I had called the auction company prior to the event and they told me this information. Anyone know whatever happened to those cars?

 

Hello. I am an insurance agent. Many insurance carriers exclude coverage for grey market vehicles. All policies have a section "excluded vehicles" such as salvage title, commercial use, off road, etc. The VIN# may or may not contain such info. Personally, I would not purchase a grey market vehicle unless I got written confirmation from an insurance company representative/agent that coverage will be in effect.

 

JK conversion? PM if interested in my experiences with their work if you are seriously considering this car.

 

...likely crushed.

The Fed can be dicks like that. It's happened before...

 

No insurance issues in Canada for "grey market" cars. My Japan market 550 is fully insured the same as a Canadian or US market car would be.

That's really weird.

 

VIN : ZFFZR49B6X0107753 ?
For me ex euro 107753 1996 LHD Rosso Corsa/Nero ZFFZR49B000107753 n° Ass 24629
Full Novitec Bodykit including Novitec Front Chin Spoiler, Novitec Rear Diffuser and Novitec Rear Wing, Factory Carbon Fiber Interior Trim (including Center Console, Gauge Surrounds etc.), Carbon Fiber and Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Scuderia Shields,

 

Have you made a claim for your cars and were you properly reimbursed?

 

Personally, no. However my friend has written off a Japanese import Skyline years ago and they gave him fair market value.

We don't have "insured value" here in British Columbia. It's fair market / replacement value when it comes time for payout. There is a list of cars that require additional insurance but it mainly targets high dollar cars.

Here is that list:
http://www.icbc.com/autoplan/optional/Documents/vehicle-list.pdf

As you can see, for Ferrari's it's just the following:
2007 & Newer FERRARI 612 SCAGLIETTI 2DR
2007 & Newer FERRARI F430
2007 & Newer FERRARI 599 GTB FIORANO 2DR
2011 & Newer FERRARI 599 GTO
2009 & Newer FERRARI CALIFORNIA CONVERTIBLE
2010 & Newer FERRARI 458 ITALIA 2DR / SPECIALE
2015 & Newer FERRARI 458 SPECIALE A CONVERTIBLE
2016 & Newer FERRARI 488 GTB 2Dr
2012 & Newer FERRARI FF
2013 & Newer FERRARI F12 BERLINETTA
2015 & Newer FERRARI LaFERRARI
1990 & Newer FERRARI F40
1995-1997 FERRARI F50 CONVERTIBLE
2003-2004 FERRARI ENZO 2DR

That said, there is usually some back and forth before you're happy with the amount...but that's pretty standard practice for insurance companies I feel like.