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Registering European Cobra in FL
I brought my Gardner Douglas GD Euro in from Ireland last summer. I have spent a little time re-assembling it and am looking to get it titled/registered this coming week.
Has anyone attempted something similar? I am being told that sales tax will be payable on the original purchase price. I bought the kit back in the UK in 2002, is there no allowance for depreciation? I am also being asked for a 'certificate of origin'(?) which the manufacturer has never heard of. I don't know if this will cause a problem. The car was never titled in the UK. Thanks for any help you can provide. Paul |
Paul,
When you have some time, drop in to the couthouse/DMV on PGA. Those folks have always treated me well. Explain what you have, and they'll tell you what you need. Typically it is an MSO, insurance, and a sales invoice. Being an international vehicle, it may be different, no inspections or road worthiness checks at all. Good luck, I'd love to see the car some day. Cheers, Richard Bailey |
Thanks Richard, much appreciated. I think the whole MSO is a predominantly US thing as I haven't come across it before in Europe. I will call the company that makes the car, Gardner Douglas (www.gdcars.com) to see if they can help but I don't think it is something they have.
I am also hoping that some level of depreciation comes into effect as being 7 years old the parts aren't worth ANYWHERE near what they were when new. Paul |
Success! Titled and registered yesterday at the VLO on PGA Blvd in Palm Beach Gardens.
They were VERY helpful and as a result my GD is now sporting its new license plate. I will be bringing it to the British car show here in Jupiter on April 11th. I am sure the whole RHD aspect will raise a few eyebrows. Anyone needing pointers on the registration process feel free to shout although I realize my situation was a little 'unusual'. ;-) Paul |
Congrats Paul, see you in April. That show is 5 mins walking distance from my house.
Richard |
Richard you must be my next door neighbor then as I live in Jupiter Farms, about 5 mins from it!!
Paul |
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