James,
the reason the British refuse to sell to the USA is undoubtedly because of
the "I'll sue the shit out of you" principle. As fas as I know the USA is
the only country where, for example, you can try to dry your freshly washed
dog in a microwave and when the poor animal dies, sue the microwave company
for damages. Furthermore you're living in one of the most beautiful
countries I know, but that's a different matter.
Good luck with your UK car parts!
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432
2008/5/10, James Lea <clocks@midcoast.com>:
>
> This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know where else to turn for
> help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 Triumph Renown. I belong to
> the TROC in England but due to their insurance company rules they will not
> sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such foolishness from any
> other
> club but they will not relent and they are the only source for vintage
> parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the club to pay for the
> parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey member in England who
> could accept the box of parts from the club and then reship it to me? Also
> is there a way to set up a bank account in England without actually being
> there? Right now I only need a new steering box. The club has rebuilt
> ones
> but unless I can make other arraignments it looks like I will have to fly
> there and bring the parts back with me on the plane. Of course I would be
> happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any advice from the UK would be
> greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL
>
> James Lea
> PO Box 25
> Rockport Maine 04856
> 1-207-236-3632
>
> 1951 Triumph Renown
> 1952 MG TD
> 1952 Triumph Mayflower
> 1958 Rover P4
> 1962 Austin Healey BT7
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