I'm wondering if it is possible to import a 928 from the UK for track only use and avoid having to get it fully 'federalized' / d.o.t. d.m.v and Thought Police approved. I understand the whole shebang can be over 10k to make it road legal, but what sort of fees would be involved in getting a road car here for track use?

 

I would keep a sharp eye out as there are more than a few posteres that might have a track car already done , and it would already be here

 

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not totally true...
as of today, a 928 from 1980 or earlier can be imported in the US without federalization, cars 1981 and later MUST go thru the process...
you will have to provide a bond until it clears customs and USDOT inspection to ensure the actual car is the year you claim it is and your paperwork is clean
and then there is the shipping thing

edit: here are the links to the info you'll need
Paperwork:
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/
Registered importers:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...list010807.htm

 

Race cars like the 911 Cup cars which raced at INDY with the F-1 cars when imported they must post a large bond which is returned when the car leaves the country after the races...

 

but I'm talking about importing a complete running car...

 

I had heard that a 911 Turbo was "imported" to Brazil ...they simply carefully cut the car in half shipped each piece in a different container then welded it back together.

 

Don't forget..you still need to deal with EPA regs....The NTHSA handles the crash worthiness of the car..but EPA does the emissions stuff....last I looked, their requirements were for a longer period of time..I think like 30 years or so before exemption...I'll take a look and see if it changed..
Later,
Tom
89GT
82 Track car

 

What year?

A 77/78 can come in no issues except into California, there is a rolling 30 year limit the last time I checked.

 

you should not have a problem with emissions issues except in the Republic of California..
most states don't even look at cars prior to '96 (OBDII) at this point, and a properly tuned 928 will pass emissions most anywhere without a smog pump

 

Here's the EPA link...looks like 21 years for emissions..so in theory..anything 1986 and prior..This doesnt sound right..but it's on this page..
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/quikover.htm

good luck...bet you will need it regardless of what's written..
Later,
Tom
89GT
82 Track Car

 

You can import a "race" from anywhere. It has to be a race car though: roll cage, seats, harnesses and the usual stuff. It can NEVER be licensed in the USA. You may have to post a bond.

 

This has to be the worst time to consider importing in to the US.

£1 = $2.06

 

Why a UK car?

 

Because RHD gives him an advantage on the track, not

Marton