RE: [doc] re importing a delorean (costs involved?)

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham1@xxxx>]

Yes, Simon, 5% tax is payable.

The shortage of cars for sale in the UK has resulted in an increasing number
of people looking abroad to find their "dream car".

Some of our members have had very successful experiences of personal
importing. However, some had found it a very traumatic experience. It all
really depends on what you buy, what you pay and what you end up getting! If
you have time to personally inspect it, go in with your eyes open, all
should go well.

However, I have been told of cars being offered for sale, even on EBay,
where the descriptions, even the photographs were of another car entirely!
Exercise great caution. After all if it was such a good "restoration
project" in the States, it should could easily sell there.

I think the success of any restoration relies on selecting the right car. I
have several club members who have ended up with a nightmare. That does
nothing for them or the car.

You may be interested to note that a group of club members (no connection
with me) are in the process of setting up a "DeLorean" car importing
business, to try and ensure a steady flow of selected, "restorable" cars
available in this country. I believe they will also arrange to vet a car, of
your choice, in the states and make all the importing arrangements. Things
are still at an early stage, but you may think its worth holding on a little
so await developments.
I would expect some sort of announcement soon.

Best regards

Chris P Hon Sec. DOC UK

P.S. Have you joined the club yet? We can point you towards spares at
sensible money.

-----Original Message-----

From: dsforecourtservices [mailto:dsforecourtservices@xxxx]
Sent: 30 March 2003 23:36
To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [doc] re importing a delorean (costs involved?)

Can anyone be so kind as to advise me of the costs involved in
importing a Delorean from the states. Does the 5% import tax apply to
the purchase price of the car?
Im looking to import a restorable car as Im an engineer to trade so
dont mind and actually prefer to work on the car.
Any help would be appreciated

Regards
Simon



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