Ok I know I have heard some stories at Stowe about brings cars in from England, I believe it was Paul and his Super 10.
I'd be curious, and apologize if this is the wrong section of the board to put this in... but could someone direct me to an area to find out about what's involved in bringing a car in? I'm curious because I've been bitten by the bug and am curious about potentially (down the road) getting a singer myself..who know's a Father & Son Multi-singer race team for antique race circuits hahahah..
So how does one go about getting vehicles into this country?
Thanks in advance, and if this post should move could the people that have the ability to do that make sure it ends up in the correct area of the forum.
The best bet is to start with customs. I went there (airport) and asked then what paperwork was needed, what forms were to be filled out, etc. For the Ten, I remember that I had to have the equivalent of an up to date vehicle registration form. Essentially proof that the car (with serial number X) belonged to person Y and is transferred to person Z. Then a bill of sale, which in my case was hand written.
The toughest part was arranging for shipping. The Ten needed to be thoroughly cleaned so that no dirt was on the car. The car can be inspected by Agriculture Canada and if they find any foreign dirt they can order it to be cleaned at the port of entry (read $$$$$). Another factor is if the car is drivable or not. Mine was not and needed special treatment (read $$$). In the end I used a "drive-on drive-off" ship (read less $$$$ than a container).
Customs clearance, which I though would be tough turned out to be easy. No broker is required, but a good knowledge of what documentation and forms are necessary does work in your favour. Then you pays your fees and collects your car!
I definitely had help on the other side of the ocean with the shipping arrangements. That cut down on the phone calls from here.
So do your homework - check with customs for the required documentation and ensure that the seller can provide it. Customs loves paper and especially loves the right ones, so provide them with that and they should be happy.
Paul Bouchard
President, NASOC
Nine Roadster Registrar
1948 A Series Roadster
1947 Super Ten Saloon
1935 Le Mans Super Speed Model
Forgot to add this... I used a drive-on drive-off mostly because because in this case it was less expensive vs a container. The car was also delivered to Halifax... a mere 14 hour drive from here (I know that for you this is nothing).
Have fun!
Paul Bouchard
President, NASOC
Nine Roadster Registrar
1948 A Series Roadster
1947 Super Ten Saloon
1935 Le Mans Super Speed Model
Thank you Paul... As for a 14 hour drive being nothing for me...remember that for Halifax, 14 hours only gets me half way Mind you a damn fine reason to stop by and have a drink with my Quebec Buddies
I don't about importing into the U.S. (yet) but going the other way, there are port and docking and import fees that are quite steep, they ended costing more than the actual shipping cost itself. I will know more in 4-5 months about the costs coming into the U.S.
I believe Paul is the last person that brought a car in so he has all the current info and there is nothing I can add except listen to him.
Mike Rambour. Site Administrator
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
hahahah..
