FreeflyChile 0 #1 January 19, 2009 Hey all, Anyone have any experience with bringing a car into the US from another country? Specifically, I've always wanted to own a classic car and I'm pondering importing a Citroen 2CV from Chile because they are all over the place down there and you can find one in good shape for about $1000. I've always wanted to own one (family/nostalgia related reasons, plus I think it's a classic) and I am kicking around the idea of trying to bring one to the States and gradually fix it into good shape (well, pay someone to fix it as I know nothing about cars - I just want one that's in mint condition to have as my classic car sort of thing). Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 January 19, 2009 You might want to contact the folks at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles for some advice. http://www.petersen.org/ Couldn't hurt.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #3 January 19, 2009 I will check it out..thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #4 January 20, 2009 Hi Freefly, I would suggest that you be very careful. There a number of companies that say they can federalize a car for you. But at the end of the day, you are the one responsible. I used to own a BMW and was quite into the car scene with it. A number of the guys were trying to import Euro models & some succeeded. I would suggest that you go to: www.roadfly.com Then go to the BMW forums, then go to the 8 series ( the version that I owned ) and ask around. You should get some very good advice on the subject. Now if that does not work, send me an email at home & I'll put you onto a guy who really knows a lot about it. I won't put you onto him until you have tried the Roadfly thing first as he does not like to be bothered too much. But be very careful, JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
