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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Shark Sandwich, Jan 17, 2010.

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  1. Shark Sandwich

    Shark Sandwich Karting

    Jan 22, 2008
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    Eastern PA
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    Arthur
    #1 Shark Sandwich, Jan 17, 2010
    Last edited: Jan 17, 2010
    Hello all,

    Has anyone ever brought a car over from Europe on the 25 year exclusion ?? Paperwork ?? Shipping cost ?? And if you have, do you know what would happen if the car is an ' 87 ... only 23 years old?? Can I just delay titleing it in my home state ??

    My job takes me to Europe all the time, so seeing the car first and interacting with the selling dealer is not an issue. I'm getting a general idea what to do, but I'm just looking to get a handle on other's experiences.

    Thanks,

    Art
     
  2. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

    May 1, 2003
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    Canada and Brasil...
    #2 Kds, Jan 17, 2010
    Read the NHTSA and EPA wesbites..........it is all right there.
     
  3. Pantdino

    Pantdino Formula 3

    Jan 13, 2004
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    #3 Pantdino, Jan 17, 2010
    I imported a 1964 Fiat Abarth from Germany in 2007. Cost using a shared 40 ft container was $5.5K.
    My father just imported a 1972 Fiat from the UK to Washington State using a RoRo shipper and I believe he said it cost him $3.5K. I would recommend you go that route unless there is a specific reason not to. The shared container was a real pain-- you get robbed with fees like you can't believe.

    My recollection is that the Feds don't care about cars 25 yrs old. State laws vary.
    You probably can't bring in a car less than 25 yrs old and just let it sit in your garage for 3 years--my recollection is that you have to sign some kind of waver, post a bond, etc, etc.
     
  4. Shark Sandwich

    Shark Sandwich Karting

    Jan 22, 2008
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    Eastern PA
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    Arthur
    #4 Shark Sandwich, Jan 18, 2010
    Thanks Pantdino,

    Your personal experience gives me a better idea what I might be undertaking.

    Art
     

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