JustDave Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 hello everyoneive been talking to a genleman in argentina about a vehicle purchase,has anybody imported a vehicle from argentina to the u.s.,looked on the computer but not much info regarding duties and taxes and other hidden charges,this is an unrestored car thats dismanteled if that makes any difference,any body with experience on what to watch for,hidden problems,thanks dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 If the car was originally manufactured in the US there would be no duty or taxes when bringing it back into the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 check if there is a need to steam clean to prevent inadvertant import of bugs/plants. Shipping company will know. Do NOT pick up at dock yourself or a supplemental cash gentle handling fee may apply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim_Edwards Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Best bet is to let a Customs Broker advise you.I would also suggest the transaction be handled by an agent here in the U.S. in order to eliminate your money being ripped off and your never seeing the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustDave Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 hello everyone so far its great advise, as far as the car being worth it i doubt it is,its in very rough condition,i am waiting on more photos at this time,ive been looking for this particular car for a long time and its finally appeared,i dont thing the cost of buying it and restoring it would ever be a break even but its just something i want,will keep everyone informed of progress, thanks dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Call Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Tke Jim Edwards' advise. Use a customs broker. They will tke care of all the paperwork and shipping arrangements. The customs broker will contract with a freight forwarder in Argentia to make arrangements for the payment for the goods and getting the goods palletized, containerized and shipped. It will be money well spent. If it is not a US built car that would be duty free, and it is dismantled, the duties on parts may be less that on the assembled car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Call Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Dave, don't ever go into a vintage car expecting make money if restoration work is involved. Do it because you enjoy working on and driving vinatge cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have been using Trans Ocean out of New Jersey for import and export. Their phone number is 908-788-7001. They will handle everything from door to door including all customs,brokerage fees, paperwork, land shipping to and from ports, containerizing, monitoring,etc. They cost more than some of the other companies but it is worth it as all you have to do is pay them and your car arrives at your door step. They are also much faster than other companies I have dealt with. Good luck on your new purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I looked at a 1931 Chevrolet landau phaeton down in Argentina, a body style I've been looking for.......the cost of the car was reasonable, but by the time you add crating or container, shipping, handling and so forth, it got way out of hand. The other problem with a car from south of the border is condition and completeness, unless you go look at it yourself.I worked on a late 30's Cadillac limousine once, it'd come from down south, supposedly "restored". As I dismantled the interior, I was amazed at the variety of fasteners I found. Every nut, bolt, and screw was different. It was like, when they disassembled it, they threw everything in a 5 gallon bucket, and whatever they pulled out, short screw or long screw or wrong size screw, in it went....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustDave Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 hello everyonethe reason for saying that the buying shipping and resto was going to be more than the value was a reply to a private message,i was asked if it was going to be worth it,the answer is no its not going to be worth it,ive done restos in the past and have never made money,im trying to swing the deal because i want this type of vehicle,its a 1932 devaux cabriolet convertible,i saw one at harrahe about 1970 or so and have been looking for one ever since,i think the only person who makes money is the resto shops and im sure its hard for them to make ends meet,if they make anything there very lucky,i believe they do it for the love of the hobbyand not to buy there beach house in hawaii,will keep everyone p[osted on the outcome,will post pics when i receive them dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustDave Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 well said trim a car,i believe they keep it together by any means possible,thats okthey do save it, by the time we gt it we hopefully can improve the previous work and do it right as possible,either way some rare cars are saved and we can make them right once they get back home dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 You could do like Edward Towe (he had a museum in Montana with at least one model of every year Ford ever built from 1903 to the 50s) and drive them back overland. Bring a lot of bribe money for the border crossings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustDave Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 hello everyonei want to thank everyone for there replys ,thank you motoring icans for your tip on trans ocean,ive contacted them and am waiting for and estimate at this time,this may just be a pipe dream but im going to follow it as long as possible,i havent told the wife yet about the devaux,i figure its better to ask for forgiveness than permission,shes always been great about the cars but the economy has taken such a toll on us the last 5 years she may have reservations,any way proceed with caution,ill let everyone know the outcome as i know ,again thanks to everyone dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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