Race Car Import Duty Help!!!!!!
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The internet and lock down combined are a dangerous thing. Within minutes of a boring lockdown Monday I had some how purchased a 1967 Camaro race car! Photo below. Not sure what I've done until it arrives. Plan is to race it alongside my Ginetta race car (modern classics) in the Classic Sports Car Club swinging sixties series.
The vehicle is now waiting for shipping. Which has been very simple to arrange. However, the level of import duty is still to be confirmed. I need to prove that the vehicle is over 30 years old and has not been substantially modified since it was a race car. As there is no vehicle log book it has been suggested (by the shippers UK agent) I use the VIN 124377L157162 and run this through a VIN checker. Unfortunately this does not throw up a vehicle just the fact that it should be 17 digits. However I've checked the VIN and its correct as per Camaro guidance. Next suggestion was some form of UK Camaro owners club letter. Does anyone know of such a club? or any suggestions?
The vehicle is now waiting for shipping. Which has been very simple to arrange. However, the level of import duty is still to be confirmed. I need to prove that the vehicle is over 30 years old and has not been substantially modified since it was a race car. As there is no vehicle log book it has been suggested (by the shippers UK agent) I use the VIN 124377L157162 and run this through a VIN checker. Unfortunately this does not throw up a vehicle just the fact that it should be 17 digits. However I've checked the VIN and its correct as per Camaro guidance. Next suggestion was some form of UK Camaro owners club letter. Does anyone know of such a club? or any suggestions?
Grumpy Griff said:
The internet and lock down combined are a dangerous thing. Within minutes of a boring lockdown Monday I had some how purchased a 1967 Camaro race car! Photo below. Not sure what I've done until it arrives. Plan is to race it alongside my Ginetta race car (modern classics) in the Classic Sports Car Club swinging sixties series.
The vehicle is now waiting for shipping. Which has been very simple to arrange. However, the level of import duty is still to be confirmed. I need to prove that the vehicle is over 30 years old and has not been substantially modified since it was a race car. As there is no vehicle log book it has been suggested (by the shippers UK agent) I use the VIN 124377L157162 and run this through a VIN checker. Unfortunately this does not throw up a vehicle just the fact that it should be 17 digits. However I've checked the VIN and its correct as per Camaro guidance. Next suggestion was some form of UK Camaro owners club letter. Does anyone know of such a club? or any suggestions?
Wow, good lad,looks like a lot of fun ,Sorry can't be much help but try Classic Camaro Club UK, The vehicle is now waiting for shipping. Which has been very simple to arrange. However, the level of import duty is still to be confirmed. I need to prove that the vehicle is over 30 years old and has not been substantially modified since it was a race car. As there is no vehicle log book it has been suggested (by the shippers UK agent) I use the VIN 124377L157162 and run this through a VIN checker. Unfortunately this does not throw up a vehicle just the fact that it should be 17 digits. However I've checked the VIN and its correct as per Camaro guidance. Next suggestion was some form of UK Camaro owners club letter. Does anyone know of such a club? or any suggestions?
citizensm1th said:
That is brilliantly brave, please do a readers car thread when you get it here and I hope your partner doesn't remove parts of your body as mine would if I even thought of doing something as magnificent as this.
I'm still all intact and thanks. I'll post some more info on the readers car thread.
The spec is as follows. Car has been racing since late 1968. Until it arrives I am not completely sure but it looks promising:
The engine is a 302 with high nickel 4 bolt block
2nd gen Z28 off road solid lifter cam with stud girdle
Edelbrock cross ram intake
12 bolt rear end with 3:90 posi gears
3 quart accu-sump
Oil cooler with remote filter
14 gallon fuel cell
“TEX” super T10 transmission
4 wheel disc brakes
15X8 power coated wheels
Removeable steering wheel
12:1 power steering
The engine is a 302 with high nickel 4 bolt block
2nd gen Z28 off road solid lifter cam with stud girdle
Edelbrock cross ram intake
12 bolt rear end with 3:90 posi gears
3 quart accu-sump
Oil cooler with remote filter
14 gallon fuel cell
“TEX” super T10 transmission
4 wheel disc brakes
15X8 power coated wheels
Removeable steering wheel
12:1 power steering
Looks great. We have a gorgeous 68 Camaro SS427 that we imported early this year
If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
Edited by neutral 3 on Thursday 22 October 22:57
neutral 3 said:
Looks great. We have a gorgeous 68 Camaro SS427 that we imported early this year
If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
Now that sounds the business,had a gen 1 road legal (just) race car but it wasn't much good doing either to be honest or it could have been the driver.,If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
Edited by neutral 3 on Thursday 22 October 22:57
Sold it to a mad Hungarian and it now lives in Budapest, replaced it with a proper race gen 1 Firebird.
Edited by rat rod on Friday 23 October 08:06
rat rod said:
Now that sounds the business,had a gen 1 road legal (just) race car but it wasn't much good doing either to be honest or it could have been the driver.,
Sold it to a mad Hungarian and it now lives in Budapest, replaced it with a proper race gen 1 Firebird.
Any photos ?Sold it to a mad Hungarian and it now lives in Budapest, replaced it with a proper race gen 1 Firebird.
Edited by rat rod on Friday 23 October 08:06
neutral 3 said:
Looks great. We have a gorgeous 68 Camaro SS427 that we imported early this year
If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
Thanks for the information it looks like just what I need.If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
Edited by neutral 3 on Thursday 22 October 22:57
[quote=neutral 3]Looks great. We have a gorgeous 68 Camaro SS427 that we imported early this year
If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
Grumpy Griff said:
The internet and lock down combined are a dangerous thing. Within minutes of a boring lockdown Monday I had some how purchased a 1967 Camaro race car! Photo below. Not sure what I've done until it arrives. Plan is to race it alongside my Ginetta race car (modern classics) in the Classic Sports Car Club swinging sixties series.
The vehicle is now waiting for shipping. Which has been very simple to arrange. However, the level of import duty is still to be confirmed. I need to prove that the vehicle is over 30 years old and has not been substantially modified since it was a race car. As there is no vehicle log book it has been suggested (by the shippers UK agent) I use the VIN 124377L157162 and run this through a VIN checker. Unfortunately this does not throw up a vehicle just the fact that it should be 17 digits. However I've checked the VIN and its correct as per Camaro guidance. Next suggestion was some form of UK Camaro owners club letter. Does anyone know of such a club? or any suggestions?
The vehicle is now waiting for shipping. Which has been very simple to arrange. However, the level of import duty is still to be confirmed. I need to prove that the vehicle is over 30 years old and has not been substantially modified since it was a race car. As there is no vehicle log book it has been suggested (by the shippers UK agent) I use the VIN 124377L157162 and run this through a VIN checker. Unfortunately this does not throw up a vehicle just the fact that it should be 17 digits. However I've checked the VIN and its correct as per Camaro guidance. Next suggestion was some form of UK Camaro owners club letter. Does anyone know of such a club? or any suggestions?
neutral 3]eutral 3 said:
Looks great. We have a gorgeous 68 Camaro SS427 that we imported early this year
If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
Thank you for your help. I tried applying for the shipping report on line but for some reason it would not accept my chassis number 124377L157162. I've emailed them so hope they will come back to me.If you contact the NCRS, for about £50, they will send you a letter, which will give the location of its build, date of build, it’s options and it’s first supplying dealer.
I’m not up on 67 Camaro Vins, but Gen 1 production actually started in August 1966.
There are several very good Face Ache Gen 1 groups in the States. I’m on them, loads of good advise on there. I also have a pal in the States called Wayne, who is a Gen 1 encyclopaedia. He has owned loads of them and he also wrote a book on them.
[quote=neutral 3][quote= rat rod]
Now that sounds the business,had a gen 1 road legal (just) race car but it wasn't much good doing either to be honest or it could have been the driver.,
Sold it to a mad Hungarian and it now lives in Budapest, replaced it with a proper race gen 1 Firebird.
Funny i asked you the same then thought it a bit cheeky so deleted it,
Not a chance,haven't a clue ,only got a Chrome book which my son recommended me to buy as still finding my way round the internet,Still on one finger. Have got some photo's but not on a chip.There maybe some photo's on the internet of the Firebird racing in the Aston Martin intermargue series.
My son calls me a dinosaur , that's probably why i have old cars with tractor mechanics,
Now that sounds the business,had a gen 1 road legal (just) race car but it wasn't much good doing either to be honest or it could have been the driver.,
Sold it to a mad Hungarian and it now lives in Budapest, replaced it with a proper race gen 1 Firebird.
Funny i asked you the same then thought it a bit cheeky so deleted it,
Not a chance,haven't a clue ,only got a Chrome book which my son recommended me to buy as still finding my way round the internet,Still on one finger. Have got some photo's but not on a chip.There maybe some photo's on the internet of the Firebird racing in the Aston Martin intermargue series.
My son calls me a dinosaur , that's probably why i have old cars with tractor mechanics,
Edited by rat rod on Friday 23 October 15:49
hi there
welcome to the wonderful world of historic camaro racing
hope to see you at CSCC - when this COVID thing is sorted
I can help you as Secretary of the Classic Camaro Club UK
my email address is tboles@strathnoon.co.uk
I need a photo of the VIN- and the cowl data plate (if you have one) and £30
sorted
the 7 indicates a 1967 car but we can find the build month as well
KR
Tim
welcome to the wonderful world of historic camaro racing
hope to see you at CSCC - when this COVID thing is sorted
I can help you as Secretary of the Classic Camaro Club UK
my email address is tboles@strathnoon.co.uk
I need a photo of the VIN- and the cowl data plate (if you have one) and £30
sorted
the 7 indicates a 1967 car but we can find the build month as well
KR
Tim
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