Re: [doc] How to minimize expenses on importing a Delorean to the UK? Help

[dmcjohn@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Hi Joseph,
Those prices sound like what Republic of Ireland owners have to pay 
when importing the car. Are you sure he is in the UK, and not Ireland?
Just a thought...
John

--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "joeyoseppijoe" <joeyoseppijoe@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Martin, 
> 
> Thanks for you help in this matter, I'm sure Stephen will be more 
> than pleased with this new info as he seemed depressed that taxes 
> were the only setback. I know he'll be in good hands since you know 
> a thing or two about importing. :-)
> 
> Thanks again Martin for your help. Look forward to meeting you this 
> summer.
> 
> 
> Joseph O'Brien
> 
> 
> 2524 & 16634
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > Hi Joseph
> > 
> > I know Stephen and imported my own car a couple of years ago. 
> Those 
> > prices seem rediculous, and I'll get in contact with him to help 
> him 
> > sort it all out. For your own info, shipping should be between 
> $1000 and 
> > $1500 typically, and taxes once in this country should be 5% of 
> purchase 
> > price because of being able to classify a DeLorean as an item of 
> > historic interest, which carries a much lower tax category.
> > 
> > Martin
> > 
> > joeyoseppijoe wrote:
> > 
> > > Greetings all,
> > > 
> > > Ihave been chatting with a nice gentleman named Stephen Knight 
> in 
> > > the UK over that last week or so. I am in the US and he has 
been 
> > > trying to make arrangements to buy my pristine 83 off me VIN# 
> 16634 
> > > and have it imported to the UK. He has been running into great 
> > > financial expenses in the process around £4500 on top of the 
> vehicle 
> > > price. I have been kind of looking for a person who would take 
> just 
> > > as excellent care of the vehicle as I have, just a shame to see 
> him 
> > > almost not be able to finish it because of taxes. 
> > > 
> > > I guess I am asking if any of the experts on importing a 
> Delorean 
> > > could maybe give him a pointer or show him possibly a better, 
> > > cheaper way to minimize on costs? He is a very enthusiastic and 
> > > great guy, and would make an great addition to your local car 
> clubs. 
> > > he just doesn't have any experience with importing and maybe he 
> is 
> > > being taken for a higher amount because of that?
> > > 
> > > Again, his name is Stephen Knight and if any of you know of a 
> better 
> > > way to import a Delorean, please mail it to: knight41@xxxx
> > > 
> > > I thank you for trying to help with this situation as I havent 
> > > realized how heavily you were taxed in the UK. Thanks again 
guys 
> for 
> > > any assistance you can provide to Stephen.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Best regards from the US, hope to see some of you in Pigeon 
Forge
> > > 
> > > Joseph O'Brien
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 2524 & 16634
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
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