-----Original Message-----
From: rob20001955mg@cs.com
To: lawrie@britcars.com
Sent: Sun, Nov 28, 2010 4:56 pm
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Shipping a car from England to California
Yes I have shipped several cars on RoRo (Roll on Roll off) ships from the port
of Southampton, UK to Long Beach, CA (P&O Line). RoRo is the most economical
shipping method by far. Some risk is involved though, as the vehicle is
obviously not locked in a 20' container on deck but is rather anchored down in
a cargo hold. Still, I have never had any problems shipping from Europe. Even
with vehicles full of spare parts (be advised, the shipping companies
vigorously discourage that practice and it is at your own risk).
>From S. America is a totally different story. Once I received a Citroen Deux
Chevaux that clearly had been completely rifled - seats removed, every inch
searched somewhere along the way in transit - and NOT by any Customs Service.
Either it was done by a ship employee with nothing better to do, or possibly
while in some port waiting to be transshipped to another vessel.
Best if the vehicle runs, but I know that is not a firm requirement and even
non-operable vehicles are shipped (expect another charge to be levied of
course). Be prepared to pay big bucks though. The shipping charges change from
day-to-day, plus you will be quoted in either Euros or English Pounds, and
both are more valuable than dollars. I would guess at least $2,500 (if you are
lucky). Plus there is the inevitable harbor landing charges, the Customs
broker fee (US Customs doesn't allow private citizens to handle their own
importation paperwork anymore - even though it is only a couple of simple
forms to fill out). It is time consuming for a Customs officer so they just
don't want to deal with it anymore. And so the importer pays another $100 -
$200 to a Customs Broker for the 5-minute privilege of not having to down load
and fill-in a couple of self explanatory forms.
Rob B.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lawrie Alexander <lawrie@britcars.com>
To: mg-t@autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, Nov 28, 2010 2:43 pm
Subject: [Mg-t] Shipping a car from England to California
Fellow Listers ....
I have found an MGB GT V8 in England that can be had for next-to-nothing,
having sat in a garage for over 20 years since last being used. It looks to
be a reasonably straightforward restoration project, so I am considering
adding it to my "future project" list.
First, however, I need to know what it might cost to ship a car from England
to San Francisco. If anyone has done this or can give me any suggestions,
I'd be grateful for their advice.
If shipping the car here turns out to be too expensive to make the project
worthwhile, I'll be happy to relay the information on the car to anyone in
the UK who might be looking for a V8 BGT project ........
TIA,
Lawrie Alexander
______________________________________________
Mg-t@autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation $11.47
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/rob20001955mg@cs.com
______________________________________________
Mg-t@autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation $11.47
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
|