Date:         Tue, 14 Nov 2000 00:41:18 -0500
Reply-To:     "James S. Cohen" <jscohen@SPRYNET.COM>
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From:         "James S. Cohen" <jscohen@SPRYNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa
Comments: cc: vwmaster@volks-motorsports.com
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This can be done. But it's VERY expensive. Any car must meet our
emission standards, (they are years away from producing a car like
that) and it has to meet safety standards.

They do not produce a LHD version for export (I checked when I was last there!)

But the person to talk to about importing cars is Kyle Wade at
vwmaster@volks-motorsports.com . He's done some importing including a
TRi-star. He maybe able to help you with advice, or get you one if
you want it.


Good luck

James




>RHD or LHD not withstanding, this would be an attempt at a "Grey Market"
>importation.
>My understanding is that  though the true grey market of the 80's was put
>out of business, somehow it can still be done.  The documentation, lawyers
>stupid upgrades (it doesn't have a seat belt buzzer! Put it back on the
>ship!) and raw money necessary would render this impractical.  The only
>people doing this are importing Ferrari F50's and the like.  A half million
>dollar car makes the legal junk almost worthwhile.
>
>Gary
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Colin Carmichael <colincarmichael@YAHOO.COM>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 4:51 PM
>Subject: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa
>
>
>>  I'm not sure if this has been discussed on the list
>>  before (I tried to search the archives), but is it
>>  possible to import a new Vanagon from South Africa
>>  into the United States? Has anyone tried?  Interested
>>  in prices and any other information on this
>>  possibility.
>>
>>  Thanks
>>
>>
>>
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