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talosian

May 4, 2004, 6:55 PM

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Bringing a custom built car into Mexico.

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I have a replica (semi-kit car) of a 1929 MBZ Gazelle. It is a real head-turner. It is registered in California as a "Special Construction" vehicle. I don't intend to Nationalize this car and want to know if I'm going to have problems getting it in since it isn't a standard "Ford. Chevy, VW, etc."

Thoughts?

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johanson

May 4, 2004, 7:07 PM

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Re: [talosian] Bringing a custom built car into Mexico.

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I sure don't think you will have a problem. I have a friend who has a plastic VW powered kind of sort of Porche. He has had no problem. If I can remember to ask him, I will. I'm trying to finish my move to my new house and to prepare to head north for the summer.

jzh

May 4, 2004, 7:08 PM

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You will have no problem. The vehicle import permit is not limited to certain cars. It is an open-ended spot and the aduana lists exactly what is listed on your title. But you do need a VIN number.

talosian

May 4, 2004, 7:12 PM

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Re: [jzh] Bringing a custom built car into Mexico.

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Good to know. I may ask my R.E. Broker to double check but assume it is done at the border. I'm going to have it either towed or trucked there unless someone has a better idea. Don't want to drive it that far. I tried to post a picture but don't know how. Computer (il) literate I guess.

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tntex

May 5, 2004, 6:34 PM

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Memories: I bought one several years back from a factory in Florida. I picked it up and brought it back to Tennessee on a utility trailer. I had just built my house with a full basement and put it together there. Mine was what they call Black On Black On Black. Fun Fun Fun
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talosian

May 5, 2004, 6:54 PM

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Mine was built there also but this one has a Ford Mustang II V6 engine and runs great. I want to take it to Lakeside.

Spock.
"When all logical explanations have failed, we must look to the illogical for the answer.