Thanks.
I'm going to call the RI listed on that page who's here in Kentucky and see
what they say.
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
To: 'Dan Ray' <danray@bluegrass.net>
Date: Thursday, May 21, 1998 9:28 AM
Subject: RE: European Auto Importation (Off Topic)
>Dan,
>
>See:
>http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
>
>http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/elig9804.html
>for a list of cars that may be imported relatively painlessly (the 84 Jag
XJ6 is on the list)
>
>One of the registered importers will be able to explain the issues of
importation, regarding emission and safety regulation.
>
>Phil
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dan Ray [SMTP:danray@bluegrass.net]
>Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 9:14 PM
>To: mgs@autox.team.net
>Subject: European Auto Importation (Off Topic)
>
>Someone recently posted a link to a site that had info on Importation regs
>and laws.
>My father-in-law is getting more frenzied about SHIPPING his '84 Jag 4.2
>(XJ-6) from Germany as a "gift"....
>Now that I have an MG, and sent him pictures....sigh....
>As well intentioned as it may seem, I'm now forced to argue against it with
>financial logic, so I need the figures.
>He lives near Ludwigshafen, Germany, so any listers in Germany could help
me
>with info about enthusiasts in his area that will give his Jag a good home.
>If you've ever been to dinner at your in-laws, where the parents want to
>give you something (like food, but this is a CAR fercrissakes) and you KNOW
>its just not right, you might understand my situation.
>I'd love for the old guy to store it until I can swing a transfer to
Europe,
>but...He actually told my wife to be ready for a big crate to show up at
our
>doorstep on Christmas!!!! Crazy Germans! (I love 'em, by the way)
>Help!
>Dan
>'73 B, no room at the Inn on Christmas night
>
>
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