Clive,
I've heard that it's easier to take them into the UK, than it is to take them out
of theUK. My advice based upon importing into the US, is to take the shipping
quote and double it. I've had calls in the middle of the night wanting money for
everything from emergancy brake repair to debugging the car. The magic number is
always $500.00 too. Maybe I was scammed, but what can you do. They've got your
car sitting on their dock. If you don't pay, you get charged some ridiculous
amount for storage while it just sits there. It's best if you have a nice running
car that they can simply drive on and off the ship. If it doesn't run, be
prepaired. Oh yah, don't leave anything valuable or loose in it either. I've
heard stories about valuables being stolen from cars. I had one that someone
wrote "DOG" all over. Luckily the car was scheduled to be restored. If you can
afford to take it with you, it might be wise. Good honest cars are getting hard
to come by these days. It might be hard to find another one that compares. Sounds
like a tough decision. Good Luck - Ian
Clivepococ(at)aol.com wrote:
> Dear All
>
> I have a dilemma in my life and it concerns my recently acquired Series II.
> Ihave just accepted a job back in the UK and I don't know whether to take the
> SII. I bought it for $2500 in the summer and it runs and has very good
> bodywork - needs a new top and some tidying. Does anyone have an opinion as
> to whether it is worth taking back ( approx cost $1500) or whether to sell
> here and buy another one there? I want to take it but I think bias blinds my
> decisions where Alpines are concerned.
> Does anyone have any experience with importing into the Uk ? Who did you use
> and do you have any tips?
>
> Best regards
> Clive
>
>
-- Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org> '61 Harrington Alpine B9104782 OD HRO '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9115930 OD LRX
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