Pre-cat Griff to U.S.???????

[tweety]

Hi, can anyone tell me if a Griff can be exported to the States? And reasons why?

Thanks, Al.

[kahmed79]

There was Griff at an Ohio car show recently, scroll down to the 11th pic.

www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=136081636&posted=1#post136081636

Edited by kahmed79 on Sunday 17th September 17:37

[Hydra]

You'd have an extremely difficult time doing it; if at all. I think the only way you'd be able to get it in would be under the "Show & Display" rule, if that is even still in effect.

Edited by Hydra on Monday 18th September 19:01

[taimar78]

I know there are several here in the States, but can't speak to exactly how each and every one of them came to be here.

[orgasmicliving!!]

Griffiths are not road legal in the US, generally speaking. However, there are a few loopholes that can be exploited. Up to you how much you want to risk.

Reasons why they are not legal, in order of importance:
No crash testing certification
No EPA certification for emissions
No state emissions certificates
No type certification under which Griffiths can be allowed

All that aside, no reason why you can't take it apart to the point that it's just a jumble of car parts, import it, reassemble it, then register it as a home-built kit car. You can pretty much "legalise" a couch on wheels like this. Depending on the state you are in, you will have to figure out ways around:
- Emissions testing
- Safety inspection (this is usually a very cursory visual once-over by some guy in a uniform...the only things to worry about are windshield existing, horn, lights and wipers working, and existence of seat belts).
- Some kind of documentation, such as receipts, showing the procurement of various parts that were used to put the car together.

[orgasmicliving!!]

BTW, I am intimately familiar with the Griffith (and Tuscan) in Ohio, and am friends with the owner (who lives in England) and his brother (who lives in Ohio and looks after the cars there). I'd rather not get into the specifics of those cars. I am just speaking in general terms.

Edited by orgasmicliving!! on Wednesday 27th September 19:48

[jhough]

There was a 89 griff for sale (search for the posts about it) on ebay a few years back.
I asked about it, and the seller told me it was registered as a '67 Griff.

I was really tempted to get it, but just couldnt get over the Red with Blue interior... :/
Also it didnt look like it was well cared for.
Anyway I think they were asking 35k for it. The seller implied there were a few others around with similar 60's era registration.

[AmericanTVR]

There are at least 3. I only have evidence of one. There was one for sale on
www.wirewheel.com, I beleive it was about a year ago. You can certainly contact Mr. Hayes and ask him if he has any info about it. I do know that it was registered as a '67 as well. If I recall correctly, it was silver with blue interior.

http://www.toadhallcars.com/TVR.asp