And I'm talking about myself :D
I sold my 78 because a) I needed money and b) I thought I'd be soon moving to the states (and I'd just buy another one there). The states plan has become more of a long term goal, so in the meantime I'm thinking I can fill the next 3-5 years with another beautiful Vette.
Has anything changed since I rego'd mine (back in 2009) with regards to regulations? Back then I just needed a blueslip, so I mucked around with the headlights, changed over the indicators with some home wiring (which worked perfectly and wasn't too difficult), swapped my sidepipes over to a standard pipe, and then found a guy that was nice and cruisy and loved the car enough to give me a blueslip without going over it with a fine toothed comb. Then found a pink slipper every year that also loved the car and never really complained that it wasn't quite right. But if things are different now, I want to be prepared.
Also, is there a comprehensive list in this forum (say, a sticky post) of the various shippers that bring cars out from LA? I can't remember who I used last time, but I remember all up with imports duties and taxes it cost me around 4k. If I can do it for around the same this time, then I'll be a happy chappy.
Having done it all before, I feel like I'm fairly well prepared, providing not too much (or nothing) has changed since I did it (I brought my car over at the end of 2005). I've found some great examples online for awesome prices, much cheaper than I thought I'd be able to find one for (thanks American recession!). I told the missus I'd sell my VX SS in order to fund one, she thinks I'm a bit nuts but it's my money and she know how much I loved my old Vette.
Anyway, keen to get back into it. I haven't even been in the forums since I sold it (which was over a year ago), as it was too depressing haha. But I'm excited now so let's see what happens.
Matt
