"Classics" - LHD or RHD?

[AMG Merc]

Apologies if its been done before but I wondered what views were out there regarding this on two levels.

1. Driving/living with a LHD car in the UK
i.e.: Difficulties street parking, car-park barrier machines (although I wouldn't take such a car into one myself), overtaking, insurance, etc. ...

and...

2. Resale values
i.e.: I regularly hear two opinions: the RHD market is so much smaller compared to the global LHD market so when you sell there's more people interested. And, RHD are lower production run so will be worth more...

Thoughts from those who know appreciated?

[AMG Merc]

355Chris355 said:

Given the weaker Euro I find this topic very interesting. As am looking to buy a Ferrari from Europe in Summer. A LHD Ferrari is better than no Ferrari.

What changes would you need to make to a LHD drive car that you imported into the UK? I.e. Would you need to adjust the lights or speedo?

Thanks for comments so far...

AFAIK: Change the lights, ensure it has a rear fog light (most non-vintage do), miles speedo isn't an MOT requirement so change if you want to. I plan to put small speed indicator stickers on at 30-50, etc. - don't want to alter how it came out of the factory, especially as it'll probably end up abroad again one day. Did I miss anything I wonder ?

[AMG Merc]

Interesting, thanks. I think The CoC is with the papers so one less thing to worry about. It's a 512TR so the lights are simple swap-outs I think (pop-ups with old style round light pods). I din't realise the reg costs were so high though - oh well.

[AMG Merc]

It seems that all you need to do to get a LHD car through an MOT is to fit beam deflectors and they just mark the paperwork as fitted - simples. Mine's in tomorrow so will see

More of a pain is the DVLA - I need a form V55/5 - first UK reg - which can't be downloaded online due to some security markings. So they're sending a pack - 7-10 days

[AMG Merc]

355Chris355 said:

1.4 Euros to the £!

A LHD Ferrari from Europe is now looking like an absolute bargain in comparison to the inflated UK dealer prices.

Definitely but the Euro dealers have cottoned on big time hence their prices are now on a par with the UK (they were a lot lower up to late 2014). Got mine 2 weeks ago at 1.35 (rate was at a "7-year high"). I knew it would go further but couldn't risk losing the purchase

[AMG Merc]

Funny, like it. How is it with MacDonalds burger bags?

[AMG Merc]

Well, after a few disappointments I gave up on obtaining a good UK/RHD TR. I eventually found an excellent LHD in Europe.

So, looks like I need to get me one of those

[AMG Merc]

northo said:

With the glut of LHD cars coming in from overseas through the auctions, dealers are now becoming less keen to buy them.....

Why do you say that?