Buying an old Dodge Charger in the US

[monthefish]

So, I've realised I need a classic Dodge Charger in my life, something around 1969 vintage would be about right.

Now, I don't need a concours example, or even a particularly high spec one - to be honest, I'd be just as happy with one with a bit of 'patina'

I appreciate these cars are highly sought-after, but my dream is to source one perhaps in the US (where they will be a bit more plentiful).

I may be dreaming, but any hints on where one might start a search?
Is there a US equivalent of www.carandclassic.com, autotrader, or Pistonheads Classifieds for example?

[LuS1fer]

Good luck.

They cost an absolute fortune in the US and you'd be paying 10% import duty and 20% VAT on top of everything.

They are probably cheaper here than in the US.

It didn't help that the Dukes of Hazzard destroyed about 300 cars but also made them highly coveted, at the same time.

[monthefish]

Thanks Lucifer. Good info.

Maybe I'm better looking closer to home for one that someone has brought over as a project and has given up!!

I did find this site https://www.hemmings.com/ , but most on there are pristine examples for $100k

Was quite tempted by this I must admit...
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/dodge/...

[monthefish]

This is almost perfect as to what I'm looking for

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/dodge/...

(but I'd be happy with something tattier TBH)

[rat rod]

monthefish said:

So, I've realised I need a classic Dodge Charger in my life, something around 1969 vintage would be about right.

Now, I don't need a concours example, or even a particularly high spec one - to be honest, I'd be just as happy with one with a bit of 'patina'

I appreciate these cars are highly sought-after, but my dream is to source one perhaps in the US (where they will be a bit more plentiful).

I may be dreaming, but any hints on where one might start a search?
Is there a US equivalent of www.carandclassic.com, autotrader, or Pistonheads Classifieds for example?

There's a guy in the Neverlands often advertises on the UK Ebay, His cars are usually scruffy ,not sure how ratty you would like,

More choice in the States but as already been said the Charger is well sorted over there,

Not sure but last time i bought a classic yank over i was charged 5% vat but this may have changed ,

Shipping,transport and insurance should be the only other things to pay for. Good Luck with your search .

[rovermorris999]

This may help
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-value-goods-for...
It should be 5% though always best to check. These folks will know
https://www.kingstown-shipping.co.uk/

[aeropilot]

LuS1fer said:

They cost an absolute fortune in the US and you'd be paying 10% import duty and 20% VAT on top of everything.

Not any more, as already mentioned, 'collectors' cars over a defined ago, are just 5% VAT and no import duty.

You've picked the one of the most expensive cars to consider, but good luck in your search.....(I prefer the 68 myself)

Before taking the plunge, I'd attend a few Mopar Muscle Association events here in UK and talk to a few owners first, to let you know what you're in for.
Maybe worth talking to Martin at RPM Motors as well, as one of the countries leading Mopar specialists.

As also said, in current climate in UK, and with exchange rate, its likely you could buy one already here in UK for less money than buying unknown in the UK and importing.

Get along to some shows this summer before taking the plunge.

[rovermorris999]

I think there'd be better value here plus nothing like seeing it in the metal before buying. The market is pretty slow although quality always sells but at what price at the moment?

[monthefish]

rat rod said:

There's a guy in the Neverlands often advertises on the UK Ebay, His cars are usually scruffy ,not sure how ratty you would like,

More choice in the States but as already been said the Charger is well sorted over there,

Not sure but last time i bought a classic yank over i was charged 5% vat but this may have changed ,

Shipping,transport and insurance should be the only other things to pay for. Good Luck with your search .

That's great, thanks.

[DodgyGeezer]

rat rod said:

There's a guy in the Neverlands often advertises on the UK Ebay, His cars are usually scruffy ,not sure how ratty you would like,

More choice in the States but as already been said the Charger is well sorted over there,

Not sure but last time i bought a classic yank over i was charged 5% vat but this may have changed ,

Shipping,transport and insurance should be the only other things to pay for. Good Luck with your search .

As Rat Rod alluded to don't forget Europe there'll be a few for sale there which are easier/cheaper to view than the US (mobile.de seems to be one of Germany's most popular car sales site)

[salmanorguk]

monthefish said:

So, I've realised I need a classic Dodge Charger in my life, something around 1969 vintage would be about right.

Now, I don't need a concours example, or even a particularly high spec one - to be honest, I'd be just as happy with one with a bit of 'patina'

I appreciate these cars are highly sought-after, but my dream is to source one perhaps in the US (where they will be a bit more plentiful).

I may be dreaming, but any hints on where one might start a search?
Is there a US equivalent of www.carandclassic.com, autotrader, or Pistonheads Classifieds for example?

I’m currently doing exactly the same and considering selling my daily for a 60s Pontiac.

I’ve found this website to be useful, which casts its net worldwide and you can filter by a lot of conditions:
theparking-cars.co.uk

The only thing to be wary of is whether the ads are real.

Interestingly I’ve found a lot of Americana is for sale in the Nordic countries, and is relatively cheaper than the UK.

[aeropilot]

salmanorguk said:

Interestingly I’ve found a lot of Americana is for sale in the Nordic countries

The largest American car show/meet in Europe, is held every year in Sweden, Power Big Meet, which has been running now for over 40 years. A lot UK American car owners used to make the trip over for it, but that was back in the day when you could get a ferry over from Hull to Gothenberg which made for an easy trip, but now its a 3000 mile round trip via channel tunnel or ferry from Dover, and the long drive up from Calais through Belgium, Holland, Germany, Denmark and across the Bridge and then up the west coast of Sweden.....and then back again.
Power Big Meet this year is next month, July 6th to 8th at Lidkoping, about 50km north east of Trollhattan, where Saab's used to be built.

[Mr Magooagain]

I've recently joined the Facebook page named below. Give me a shout if you need any help.
Voitures Americans avendre en France.

[monthefish]

Mr Magooagain said:

I've recently joined the Facebook page named below. Give me a shout if you need any help.
Voitures Americans avendre en France.

Thanks

[monthefish]

salmanorguk said:

monthefish said:

So, I've realised I need a classic Dodge Charger in my life, something around 1969 vintage would be about right.

Now, I don't need a concours example, or even a particularly high spec one - to be honest, I'd be just as happy with one with a bit of 'patina'

I appreciate these cars are highly sought-after, but my dream is to source one perhaps in the US (where they will be a bit more plentiful).

I may be dreaming, but any hints on where one might start a search?
Is there a US equivalent of www.carandclassic.com, autotrader, or Pistonheads Classifieds for example?

I’m currently doing exactly the same and considering selling my daily for a 60s Pontiac.

I’ve found this website to be useful, which casts its net worldwide and you can filter by a lot of conditions:
theparking-cars.co.uk

The only thing to be wary of is whether the ads are real.

Interestingly I’ve found a lot of Americana is for sale in the Nordic countries, and is relatively cheaper than the UK.

That;s really helpful, cheers.
Found quite a lot of potential candidates on theparking-cars.co.uk