Shipping a TVR to New Zealand for a driving holiday

[mdrc]

Does anyone have experience of shipping a car to New Zealand and back for a driving holiday please? If so, who did you use and what are the approximate costs? Are there any TVR specialists in New Zealand who might be able to assist if the need arises?

[ellroy]

You could ask Bobtheplanner on here.

Not NZ, but he shipped his Tuscan to Australia a few years back so may be able to give you a steer.

[yanmar]

Mate of mine took E Type for classic rally and holiday last year. Really I mean Really strict on cleaning the car before even letting into container for shipment. After all this they a fab time, but on the cars return, when they went to collect ,it was impounded for x Ray to look for drugs ( bang out of order if you know the guy!) . .anyway it's worth the effort, but a load of hassle.....have a great time

[Brendon NZ]

Hi...physically shipping it wont be a problem...circa 1700 pound each way. The problem will be getting it registered and warranted for the road. Race cars get a special exemption for track use, but you cant get a temp road permit. TVR's can only be registered via Special Interest Vehicle (SIV) which you cant do as a non-resident....so short answer, pretty sure you cant do it.
However, thinking out of the square...buy 1 here and sell it after...there are a couple of Chimaeras that are on an open registration...check out www.trademe.co.nz
We are organising a TVR South Island drive for the first week of November.
PM me if you want any more details.
Brendon

[mdrc]

Many thx.....disappointing but very helpful!

[Nick Brough]

Hi,

I know members of the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club shipped a load of cars over a few years ago to do a tour of the North and South Islands. Not sure if the rules have changed since they did it but may be worth getting in touch with them for advice.

Nick

[alex.tvr]

I've seen cars shipped over from the USA for a local event - Americana, in New Plymouth, but not sure who you could approach to find out more - there is a guy in Auckland I believe (Jim Gamsby) who has a wealth of knowledge about importing TVRs. Also try posting in the NZ forum, I think there is a guy called Dan who knows a think or 2 about the Land Transport agency. A Google with respect to Targa New Zealand might show if people bring cars in for that.

HTH
Alex

[GPW41]

Jim is your man... If you can't find him, PM me...

Dave