M
You might try the triupmph list...or check the archives at autox. Some of
the guys on that list have imported from Canada.
I seem to remember that if it is newer than a certain year (68?) it has to
have the "federal" tag to show it was built to US specs for safety and
emissions.
Or depending on your internal honesty factor, buy a parts car in the us
similar to one you buy in Canada, have the Canadian seller drive your
purchase over as a tourist, and buy him a cab ride home. Then you transfer
ALL of the parts from your purchase to the vin plate from the parts car,
effectively restoring the parts car.
Not that I would consider doing anything like this myself, but NEW VW BUGS,
not the front engine newbies, but the old style, can still be purchased in
Mexico for $3500USD. Tempting huh?
Robert Houston
74 Midget (US Version) Katy
-----Original Message-----
From: M Brouillette <mbrouill@ix.netcom.com>
To: Recipient list suppressed <Recipient list suppressed>
Date: Thursday, October 01, 1998 2:37 PM
Subject: What's it take to buy a car from Canada
>Folks,
>
> What's the process to buy a Healey, MG, Triumph from Canada and ship and
>register the car in the States?
>
>. What paperwork is expected at the border?
>. Do I pay duties on what I paid for it or book value?
>. Will the Auto shippers take care of most of this?
>
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