Importing 1992 car

964turbo · Post by **964turbo** » Sat 11 Oct 2014 3:55 pm

Hi all, just looking as to weather it's worth trying to import my old car, been told a few stories about what criteria a car needs to be to qualify as "classic", anyone know the full SP? Looking at moving out permanently next year, Regards Steve

Welldigger · Post by **Welldigger** » Sun 12 Oct 2014 7:35 am

Hi, criteria is pretty simple: >25 years means "classic", you need a dealer in uk to provide a letter stating its original purchase cost, of which you will pay about 50% of its value, plus you will pay a tax on the engine size and emissions. The cost to transport is around £1k from uk, i used EMEL, you will find hem on his site, they speak English are are extremely helpful. Regards, Kerim

gates · Post by **gates** » Sun 12 Oct 2014 7:42 am

it will cost you more than the cars worth to change plates there is no way out believe me i have tried them all to my expense and other peoples expertise or not

Witchy · Post by **Witchy** » Sun 12 Oct 2014 7:54 am

I imported my 1976 car. My husband drove it over. We had a letter stating how much it would cost new from a certified dealer. The classic car club over here were so helpful and 'held my hand' every step of the way. The import tax I paid was the price I would of had to pay had the car been new. The cost to get the plates changed over was so minimal. If you would like further info, please pm me.

Welldigger · Post by **Welldigger** » Sun 12 Oct 2014 2:07 pm

The problem you have is your car is not considered a classic just yet so you will only be allowed to import it if you have owned it for more than five years, if you haven't, you can't bring it, it's that simple. The import taxes will be slightly higher as well. You may be better waiting until it is 25 years old.

964turbo · Post by **964turbo** » Sat 25 Oct 2014 11:34 am

thanks all, sounds easier to sell it in uk, can't really be bothered to wait another 3 years to bring it over, thanks for all the replies, regards Steve