Canadians - what UK cars would you ideally like?
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I'm discussing the idea with a Toronto based buddy of mine of running a few shipments of UK cars capable of importation into Canada.
Allowing for the 15 year+ old rules, what largely UK based vehicles are generally sought after on that side of the pond? As we are both Lotus fans we did discuss Elises and the like, but they aren't really suited to Canadian roads so we felt probably a damp squid. I did see a brave fella driving a Caterham 7 through the streets of Oakville and thought he must be on first name terms with his chiropractor.
Old Land Rovers were another thought, and of course there is TVR...I've only seen 1 Griff dashing about Toronto which looked fantastic.
Any thoughts? TIA.
Allowing for the 15 year+ old rules, what largely UK based vehicles are generally sought after on that side of the pond? As we are both Lotus fans we did discuss Elises and the like, but they aren't really suited to Canadian roads so we felt probably a damp squid. I did see a brave fella driving a Caterham 7 through the streets of Oakville and thought he must be on first name terms with his chiropractor.
Old Land Rovers were another thought, and of course there is TVR...I've only seen 1 Griff dashing about Toronto which looked fantastic.
Any thoughts? TIA.
I appreciate the input.
If I scale back the concept to solely look at Toronto, I know there seems to be plenty of spare cash and a good number of sports cars for the summer months. The Italian machinery seems relatively popular, but I was thinking there might be demand for some UK nostalgia, either from UK expats or from those who just find UK stuff so adorable.
I hear what you are saying about the SUV market and agree that's wrapped up. I did wonder if an old Landie might be more year round usable and yet still nod to a sense of being British and different.
Perhaps there is just zero demand or usability in what we have on our roads.
If I scale back the concept to solely look at Toronto, I know there seems to be plenty of spare cash and a good number of sports cars for the summer months. The Italian machinery seems relatively popular, but I was thinking there might be demand for some UK nostalgia, either from UK expats or from those who just find UK stuff so adorable.
I hear what you are saying about the SUV market and agree that's wrapped up. I did wonder if an old Landie might be more year round usable and yet still nod to a sense of being British and different.
Perhaps there is just zero demand or usability in what we have on our roads.
UKAuto said:
stripes, must be dark blue then. Mine was red, but is now yellow. The one you saw belonged to a friend of mine, he had the stripes added. He sold it in to a fellow in the Niagara region who subsequently removed the stripes.
That car is one of the seven that came to Canada new, and in fact was the very first Griffith imported to Canada.
The Tuscan will be of great interest; need to see that the engine has been sorted to ensure a good price!
Yep, dark blue one so must have been your mates one. Interesting it was the first into Canada.That car is one of the seven that came to Canada new, and in fact was the very first Griffith imported to Canada.
The Tuscan will be of great interest; need to see that the engine has been sorted to ensure a good price!
The Tuscan will be have a reputable engine rebuild, wouldn't touch one without
thegreenhell said:
Saw this optimistically-priced car and immediately thought of this thread...
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/TVR/Tuscan/CAISTOR+CENT...
Yeah thanks mate.http://www.autotrader.ca/a/TVR/Tuscan/CAISTOR+CENT...
Spotted it just after import.
Beaten to the market and you'll note the Cerbera alongside it...
Interested to note their price point. About $20k higher than our proposed pricing.
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