liquid gas fuel in USA?
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Hi there,
hoping someone over there (or over here) can help me out. I'm due to move to Boston in a couple of months time and have the option of bringing over one of two toys.
1- TVR CHimaera 1998 450 with the problem that it can only be there for a year and I am going to be there for a minimum of two. The cost to get converted to US standards are atronimical so it would need to be returned to the UK after 12 months. I know there are a few option but they are not easy and seem to rely on luck, like getting it in as a kit car, taking off road and using for tracks, trying to get show car status to allow 2500 miles per year, none of which seem to practical given the smiles it gives me. THe kit car option seems unlikely as most have heard of TVR now.
2- An LPG converted V8 landrover. Now, it's a funny difference but both are utterly mad. The Landie has an engine from V8 developments and goes like stink. it's tricked out in every way and is reminiscent of a baby Boaler. Trouble is it's LPG. While that's a wonderful thing over here it may not be over there.
How common is LPG (liquid petroleum gas) over there? I've looked on a few sites but they seem pretty non existent.....i.e. didn't search long but everything Google threw at me was UK based despite US server being searched so thought......pistonheads.
So, advice please. 1 vehicle, TVR or beastly Landie!
cheers
matt
hoping someone over there (or over here) can help me out. I'm due to move to Boston in a couple of months time and have the option of bringing over one of two toys.
1- TVR CHimaera 1998 450 with the problem that it can only be there for a year and I am going to be there for a minimum of two. The cost to get converted to US standards are atronimical so it would need to be returned to the UK after 12 months. I know there are a few option but they are not easy and seem to rely on luck, like getting it in as a kit car, taking off road and using for tracks, trying to get show car status to allow 2500 miles per year, none of which seem to practical given the smiles it gives me. THe kit car option seems unlikely as most have heard of TVR now.
2- An LPG converted V8 landrover. Now, it's a funny difference but both are utterly mad. The Landie has an engine from V8 developments and goes like stink. it's tricked out in every way and is reminiscent of a baby Boaler. Trouble is it's LPG. While that's a wonderful thing over here it may not be over there.
How common is LPG (liquid petroleum gas) over there? I've looked on a few sites but they seem pretty non existent.....i.e. didn't search long but everything Google threw at me was UK based despite US server being searched so thought......pistonheads.
So, advice please. 1 vehicle, TVR or beastly Landie!
cheers
matt
These people might be worth contacting, re. LPG availability and other questions.
http://metro-boston.zami.com/L.P.G._D
Re. the Chimaera, the 2500 mile show exemption is not an option. The criteria is very specific, the TVR does not qualify. And the initial application process is a good 18 months long, after which you will receive a rejection.
Kit car and track vehicle and temporary import are your only options, unless you are a diplomat or member of your country's armed forces.
http://metro-boston.zami.com/L.P.G._D
Re. the Chimaera, the 2500 mile show exemption is not an option. The criteria is very specific, the TVR does not qualify. And the initial application process is a good 18 months long, after which you will receive a rejection.
Kit car and track vehicle and temporary import are your only options, unless you are a diplomat or member of your country's armed forces.
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