Bringing a Tuscan over from Blighty for an event.
Discussion
Just a "testing the water" question.
I have been invited to bring an event over to the US for a trial run.
The press mule for said event is a Tuscan in full livery.
I've looked into it a little but not in any proper depth. We'd like to ship the car over a month or so prior, then run the event and ship it back after.
From what I can tell, it can legally drive in the states for 1 year without having any of the local emissions testing etc as it wouldn't be imported, but visiting.
My question is, noise...As you're all aware, Tuscans aren't the quietest of cars and ours being de-cat’d and seriously anti-social would certainly raise some eyebrows.
Are we likely to run into trouble with local law enforcement?
I'm quite keen to do this as I'm sure the Tuscan would turn a few heads and would draw interest, or am I being unrealistic here and should we just come over and hire a couple of cars once stateside? I know the latter is by far the easiest option, but would the TVR be worth it for the interest it could draw?
I have been invited to bring an event over to the US for a trial run.
The press mule for said event is a Tuscan in full livery.
I've looked into it a little but not in any proper depth. We'd like to ship the car over a month or so prior, then run the event and ship it back after.
From what I can tell, it can legally drive in the states for 1 year without having any of the local emissions testing etc as it wouldn't be imported, but visiting.
My question is, noise...As you're all aware, Tuscans aren't the quietest of cars and ours being de-cat’d and seriously anti-social would certainly raise some eyebrows.
Are we likely to run into trouble with local law enforcement?
I'm quite keen to do this as I'm sure the Tuscan would turn a few heads and would draw interest, or am I being unrealistic here and should we just come over and hire a couple of cars once stateside? I know the latter is by far the easiest option, but would the TVR be worth it for the interest it could draw?
Terminator said:
During many of my trips to the USA, I've heard vehicles being driven on the public highways which made Concorde seem quiet and no one batted an eyelid.
The question may be best posed to the people who have invited you, let them take some responsibility.
Don't forget, insurance may be an issue, and more importantly, being RHD, you'd have a major problem with-drive through fast food oulets
Thanks,The question may be best posed to the people who have invited you, let them take some responsibility.
Don't forget, insurance may be an issue, and more importantly, being RHD, you'd have a major problem with-drive through fast food oulets
yes I will breach this our hosts, I'm being a bit necky actually as they want the event which doesn’t necessarily require the Tuscan, its just me that wants to take it along as something a bit out of the ordinary. But seeing as the hosts are Gov based, they may have a bit of push for us. Insurance wise, I've set our broker to it, but failing that would an American company even toy with the idea of covering something like that?
Oh and I'll make sure I have a Co-Driver for the Drive thru's
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