Overland Journal: 1995 Range Rover Classic

[David Harris]

Very. They are also difficult to find here in Europe especially LHD. Good luck with your search.

Not too difficult: There are quite a few two doors 1989 and under for sale on Autoscout right now. http://www.autoscout24.eu/ListGN.as...rice&mmvco=1&mmvmk0=15641&mmvmd0=15793&flzh=1

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I've never imported a car or truck before. I wouldn't know where to start.

I have looked on Bring A Trailer and I've seen a few over the years, but I didn't realize I really wanted one until recently. Ironically the prices for the older Rovers have recently seen a huge spike upward. Three years ago I could have had one here in Norcal for less than $4000.

 

[voyagenland]

in eurrope you can find earlier range but the difficulty is to find one in original state!
was a time many were cut to use all terain.their price was very affordable effect because no one wanted to ride in v8!!
now the price for a fine one is near 5/6000 euros 6/7000 dollars!

if someone is looking for one in europe, do not hesitate to contact me if i can help it will be with pleasure.


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[Stoffregen Motorsports]

in eurrope you can find earlier range but the difficulty is to find one in original state!
was a time many were cut to use all terain.their price was very affordable effect because no one wanted to ride in v8!!
now the price for a fine one is near 5/6000 euros 6/7000 dollars!

if someone is looking for one in europe, do not hesitate to contact me if i can help it will be with pleasure.

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Maybe you could throw one of those Citroen H vans in the container. I like those a lot...!

 

[voyagenland]

one like this?

 

[Blueboy]

Not too difficult: There are quite a few two doors 1989 and under for sale on Autoscout right now

ok, let me clarify a little.

2 door Rangies or for that matter 4 door LHD Rangies that are not rusted out are difficult to find in Europe.

Maybe easier in Spain where not so much road salt is used or parts of Italy / France, yet, in general there are not many left in decent condition.

And the 25 year applies for import to the US and this has its own set of difficulties.

Nothing is impossible, yet, it isn't that easy either although one can never discount lady luck!

The dealer here in Liechtenstein constantly comments on mine, a '94LWB that we brought over, as it is basically rust free especially in the rust prone areas since it came from SoCal.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

one like this?
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Exactly like that.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

ok, let me clarify a little.

2 door Rangies or for that matter 4 door LHD Rangies that are not rusted out are difficult to find in Europe.

Maybe easier in Spain where not so much road salt is used or parts of Italy / France, yet, in general there are not many left in decent condition.

And the 25 year applies for import to the US and this has its own set of difficulties.

Nothing is impossible, yet, it isn't that easy either although one can never discount lady luck!

The dealer here in Liechtenstein constantly comments on mine, a '94LWB that we brought over, as it is basically rust free especially in the rust prone areas since it came from SoCal.

Is there a 25 year rule for importing? I know here in CA, it used to be a 25 year rule for emissions testing, but they froze it at 1976. So not a moving number any more. Any vehicle purchase decision is made difficult by that cutoff. If it's newer than 1976, I better really love it.

 

[voyagenland]

Exactly like that.

it is incredible for us in france to think that american could be interested by that!!
but why not!
easy to find one but hurry because prices will go up !
just like earlier classic!

 

[Blueboy]

Is there a 25 year rule for importing?

There are a few sites that discuss bringing in older Rovers and usually they focus on Defenders, yet, the same rules apply to all vehicles.

Here is primer on the process with many links: http://www.eastcoastrover.com/imports.html

 

[David Harris]

There are a few sites that discuss bringing in older Rovers and usually they focus on Defenders, yet, the same rules apply to all vehicles.

Here is primer on the process with many links: http://www.eastcoastrover.com/imports.html

Expedition Portal has its own recent primer on importing 25 year old vehicles. http://expeditionportal.com/importing-a-25-year-old-vehicle-101/ There are also quite a few threads on this forum with everything as well.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Wow. I read through the links and it amazes me what the feds deem legal for import and what they do not. Although it seems like they are focused on the heart of the matter which seems like blatant VIN fraud.

So the key for importing any vehicle is to make sure it is original. I'm sure you could have the seller palletize any non original parts (LHD conversions, etc) for importing and that wouldn't be a problem. I wonder if vehicles without engines or drivetrains would fall under the same scrutiny.

 

[David Harris]

I believe the regs state that a vehicle without an engine is considered an assemblage of parts. As such, all parts that are on the vehicle must conform to standing regulations as if it were complete. I assume this means the VIN, etc. if it's a frame or body:

http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/faq site/pages/page2.html#Anchor-10-55977

However, many have been busted trying to ship over non-conforming disassembled vehicles of other makes, in separate shipments, and then reassemble them here. Nissan Skylines come to mind. I would say that customs is going to have an eagle eye on vehicles which are disassembled, or parts of vehicles, especially frames, etc.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Sorry for the thread jack guys.

Basically then, if a vehicle is imported as a pile of parts, do they want to inspect it after it has been built? How could they possibly enforce that? Maybe they could hold your registration in hawk.

 

[Quebec Kid]

such a cool vehicle