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Which Replica?
Hi!
I'm going to buy a cobra(registration before 1979) so as to bring to my country(Greece-Europe) with no taxes.I'm a little bit confused with so many Firms.I like Backdraft,FFR,Dax,Shell Valley,Lonestar..What should i notice and take care of before i decide which one?Engine,suspension,trnsmission etc Please help me to take the correct decision Thank you, Christos |
I don't think that any of the manufacturers you mentioned delivered cars before 1979, but there are some states that title replicas as the year they represent. Other states title them as the year they are first registered. However, I don't know about Greece specifically, but many other European countries are aware of the "fake dating" situation of replicas. Be careful that you don't get stuck.
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old Cobra repical
Which companies were manufacting Cobra replicas before 1979? I would think it a very small number.
Dwight |
Here's one listed - http://forsale.classicandperformance...ad=13782&d=112
Shell Valley claims on their website to have been producing kits since 1979 - http://www.shellvalley.com/ Unique Motorcars started producing in 1979 too - http://www.uniquemotorcars.com/ Don't know a thing about other countries' laws on registration. Missouri registers the car that it most resembles - 1965. HTH |
Backdraft have sent several to Europe in the last few years. Jay at Vintage knows what needs to be done to get it done for you.
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You are battling two things, year of registration and then length of ownership (to combat excessive VAT). It can all be done though. Drop me an email if interested.
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As posted in your other thread:
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/club-cobra-introduction-forum-introduce-yourself/98972-replica.html Sorry to say, but no matter what a modern day Cobra is titled as, the date of manufacture is what the Greek authorities will be looking at. Since there are very few "kit cobras" dating back to 1979, you are going to have a tough time not paying your fair share of taxes, again no matter which kit you import. I have a client who tried what you are proposing and ended up paying the full tax and import duty, even after three years (yes THREE YEARS) fighting the system in your country. My advice based on this, buy what you can afford knowing that you will be paying taxes and import duties on them, again, no matter how it is titled in the USA. Bill S. |
Bryan from B&B
If you need a pre 79 LA exotics which Is now B&B manufacturing was building cars in the Mid 70's ck out www.bandbroadster.com for more info
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Cobra to Greece
Thank you all guys!
I think if it's titled as a 1965 ford or whatever, avoid mentioning the word replica,then everything will be ok. What about Backdraft compared to Superformance and Factory Five? I spoke with vintage motorsports they were really nice.I'll visit New York in December.Does anybody know where to search for these three makes?? Thanks again |
Christos,
I have another contact for you. Customer in Italy that spends fun time in Greece. I will email you so you can coordinate the process. |
drop me a pm, might have an idea for you.
(not selling anything btw!) |
Cobra to Greece
Thank you Jay & kevin!!
Kevin i've sent you a pm but something went wrong i think.Please reply with a pm. Thanks, Christos |
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