Import 1970 vitesse from Spain

[Weissy]

Hi
Hope someone can help
I have a 1970 vitesse that was purchased and rebuilt in Spain with Spanish plates but is a rhd and obv originally reg in Uk
In order to get insured so can road test in Spain and then import I need to get registered on original Uk plates ?
The forms and requirements are a little like Russian soduku to me ………

[tapkaJohnD]

Weissy,

Do you know the original registration number? I think that would help you regain that when you re-register the car.
You could even look it up at https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax

And have you found this page: https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk/... ?

I would suggest that you join the Triumph Sports Six Club https://www.tssc.org.uk/tssc/index.asp and ask their advice.
I would be no hep as I've never done this.

Good luck!
John

[aeropilot]

Weissy said:

Hi
In order to get insured so can road test in Spain and then import I need to get registered on original Uk plates ?

If the car is in Spain, and classified as exported by DVLA, you won't be able to get it re-registered with UK plates until its imported back into the UK.

[Weissy]

Ok
Thanks
So I need to keep on Spanish plates until back in the Uk ?

[aeropilot]

Weissy said:

Ok
Thanks
So I need to keep on Spanish plates until back in the Uk ?

Yes.

Make sure you have all the Spanish registration documentation as well including sale invoice etc.

[andrewcliffe]

First of all you'll need to get a NOVA certificate

Then can apply for a UK registration.