Hello all
Im a new member but do not yet own a car , am looking for a 69 Roadrunner 4 speed , would be interested to hear from anyone with experience of importing a car from the US .
cheers
new member no car
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Welcome GL. 
Plenty of help on here and quite a few have imported...........they should be along shortly to assist!
4 speed RR sounds just about perfect.........Welcome to the club!
Plenty of help on here and quite a few have imported...........they should be along shortly to assist!
4 speed RR sounds just about perfect.........Welcome to the club!
Dave Tildesley.....MMA-081
72 Dodge Dart
73 Plymouth Duster - SOLD
I wanna go so FAST i think i'm going to DIE!..........Then i'll shift into second!
"My Car is a work in progress, Probably never gonna get finished, never gonna have the money to Bananarama!!"
72 Dodge Dart
73 Plymouth Duster - SOLD
I wanna go so FAST i think i'm going to DIE!..........Then i'll shift into second!
"My Car is a work in progress, Probably never gonna get finished, never gonna have the money to Bananarama!!"
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Steve Chapman
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Welcome, I've imported from the US. Easier than you think. Oh if you do import your chosen car, you also get exclusive entry onto the 4 speed owners list 
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Steve Chapman
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As Bilko said above, the key to a pain free import is get a good importer. They will advise and assist throughout the process. I used Hill Shipping ,who were great with communication and updates. Also used Schumacher, who in my opinion weren't quite on the ball regarding keeping me in the loop, but having said that ,they did get the car overland from Kentucky to New York ,then across the Atlantic. Good service ,just lacking on info. Both handled all import duty and port and custom formalities. Both handled all Nova paperwork.
Hello gl,
If importing from the US, my advice would be to have an inspection done and only buy a car that has spent its life in a dry state.
I have a Charger from Nevada and a Dart and an MGA from California and I cannot find any welding to do (or previous welding) on any of them which is amazing for 1950's/60's cars.
If you are looking for a specific model spec this may be more difficult
Also get a recommended shipper.
cheers
Shayne
If importing from the US, my advice would be to have an inspection done and only buy a car that has spent its life in a dry state.
I have a Charger from Nevada and a Dart and an MGA from California and I cannot find any welding to do (or previous welding) on any of them which is amazing for 1950's/60's cars.
If you are looking for a specific model spec this may be more difficult
Also get a recommended shipper.
cheers
Shayne
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ScottyDave
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Apart from what others have said, be careful of where in the States the car is. It can be very expensive moving a car long distance to the nearest port.
'Nother 4 speed guy here, I don't know if you've owned or driven an American manual car before, if not beware, they can seem somewhat agricultural compared to anything else....
'Nother 4 speed guy here, I don't know if you've owned or driven an American manual car before, if not beware, they can seem somewhat agricultural compared to anything else....
“It’s good enough for Nancy”
I think Blue is completely right regarding 4 Speeds (or Swore Speeds as I call them).
It would certainly be worth going on a drive in a club members car if you have never been in one at all.
For my part, they are great fun for the first 10 minutes and then just an utter pain - hill starts are comical, traffic jams are your nemesis. I call them a good drive spoiled; but that is just personal taste.
They also have a reputation as parts breakers if you give them large on the track with sticky tyres and you have not made the drive train death proof.
It would certainly be worth going on a drive in a club members car if you have never been in one at all.
For my part, they are great fun for the first 10 minutes and then just an utter pain - hill starts are comical, traffic jams are your nemesis. I call them a good drive spoiled; but that is just personal taste.
They also have a reputation as parts breakers if you give them large on the track with sticky tyres and you have not made the drive train death proof.
Pete Wiseman; Cambridge.
Mopar by the grace of God
Mopar by the grace of God
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karlee1433
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car
As said not as hard as you think.I got my bee from barn fresh clasics in main they just sold a 69 440 six pack road runner.
Harley Davidson 1340 evo 9 foot long swedish chopper.
Harley Davidson v rod screaming eagle
1970 dodge coronet super bee 383 4 speed manual
Also 1972 Suzuki gt750j nut &bolt restoration.
Harley Davidson v rod screaming eagle
1970 dodge coronet super bee 383 4 speed manual
Also 1972 Suzuki gt750j nut &bolt restoration.
+1 to that!Pete wrote:I think Blue is completely right regarding 4 Speeds (or Swore Speeds as I call them).
It would certainly be worth going on a drive in a club members car if you have never been in one at all.
For my part, they are great fun for the first 10 minutes and then just an utter pain - hill starts are comical, traffic jams are your nemesis. I call them a good drive spoiled; but that is just personal taste.
They also have a reputation as parts breakers if you give them large on the track with sticky tyres and you have not made the drive train death proof.
I would rather walk than own another 4-speed. cool as ice having that big shifter in your right hand until you hit your first traffic jam. Oh, and get used to your clutch leg being double the size of your other leg from all the work..