Importing a DeLorean from the USA
Discussion
OK, some alcohol-fuelled thinking last night, together with the internet, gave me a Good Idea.
Always fancied a DeLorean (yes yes yes I know it's not fast and it's Marmite in the looks department, but I still fancy one) and they seem to be around £30K in The UK.
However, what's stopping someone buying this one:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C269964
and getting it delivered to the UK for around £17,500. Yes, I know it needs registering here, but how much would that cost? Less then £10,000 surely....?
(Yes, also assuming the car in question is a good one. Ideally, need to view it, but I wouldn't view that as a "cost" as I would make a holiday of it. Also, if is on the West Coast, you could drive the Route 66 on the way back, what a great road trip that would be in a Delorean).
Anyway, back in the real world, there must be a flaw with my Good Idea......
Always fancied a DeLorean (yes yes yes I know it's not fast and it's Marmite in the looks department, but I still fancy one) and they seem to be around £30K in The UK.
However, what's stopping someone buying this one:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C269964
and getting it delivered to the UK for around £17,500. Yes, I know it needs registering here, but how much would that cost? Less then £10,000 surely....?
(Yes, also assuming the car in question is a good one. Ideally, need to view it, but I wouldn't view that as a "cost" as I would make a holiday of it. Also, if is on the West Coast, you could drive the Route 66 on the way back, what a great road trip that would be in a Delorean).
Anyway, back in the real world, there must be a flaw with my Good Idea......
Wheeler Dealers imported one, I think the freight and impost cost about £2000 some time ago.
There is (was) a Delorean import outfit in the Nederlands, if they still exist.
I think its one of the best looking cars made, though not quick by modern standards. There's also a Delorean owners group in the UK who will probably have much more up to date information.
The last time I looked, a 'late' 1983 model with 77 miles on the clock was about $56K.
There is (was) a Delorean import outfit in the Nederlands, if they still exist.
I think its one of the best looking cars made, though not quick by modern standards. There's also a Delorean owners group in the UK who will probably have much more up to date information.
The last time I looked, a 'late' 1983 model with 77 miles on the clock was about $56K.
VAT at 5%?
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/classic-imports/
So, £17,500 (call it £18,000 to include insurance) plus 25% is £22,500.
SVA is £100. RHD headlights needed. Still a good deal, but not looking so good now.....
Thanks.
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/classic-imports/
So, £17,500 (call it £18,000 to include insurance) plus 25% is £22,500.
SVA is £100. RHD headlights needed. Still a good deal, but not looking so good now.....
Thanks.
My brother imported one from the USA about 10 years ago. There's a guide on his website
http://www.mydmc.co.uk/home.html
http://www.mydmc.co.uk/home.html
I went over and shipped mine back last year , I made a holiday of it too.
A few points to note though ,
Insurance is very expensive unless you can take out a policy using an address in the states .
The transfer of the title often includes the licence plate so you will have to get a drive-out tag from the DMV.
Get breakdown cover !!!!!!
Otherwise it's a great way to buy one !
Feel free to PM me if you want to run though anything .
A few points to note though ,
Insurance is very expensive unless you can take out a policy using an address in the states .
The transfer of the title often includes the licence plate so you will have to get a drive-out tag from the DMV.
Get breakdown cover !!!!!!
Otherwise it's a great way to buy one !
Feel free to PM me if you want to run though anything .
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