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I know its not like Cuba, but it is interesting on how many antique cars that I have been running into. I was wondering how many people have seen 1950’s cars left in the middle of fields or barns here in Costa Rica.
I have two cars (1959 Ford convertibles) that I spotted that I have left my name and number so that when the 90 year old tico kicks the bucket I might have a chance to buy them. I also put up a pic here of a 1957 Chev![quote=”ticorealtor”]I know its not like Cuba, but it is interesting on how many antique cars that I have been running into. [/quote]
Since you brought it up. Those were cars that I could (and did) repair! 🙂 So what would be the chance that I could import a classic 50’s/60’s car/truck and not have to pay a huge duty? Of course I’m not talking about a mint condition restored beauty. Just an old running car – pick-up even. What’s your best guess on what the duty would be?
Yeah, wild hair, I know, but I’m curious!:roll:
Hasn’t the government closed the door on the importation of cars older than a certain age? Or am I wrong?
[b]David,[/b] I think that the ‘proposed rule’ of not allowing the import of any vehicle over 7 years old, is still ‘in the works’.
Finding the parts for these old cars will be very difficult.There is someone in or near Playa San Miguel that has a GTO convertable – I’ve seen him a few time tooling through the mountains, top down, hair flying, music blaring. He always looks like he’s living the life – think “The Dude”.
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When we imported a truck and while ‘waiting’ at the compound in Alajuela, we saw and tried to purchase an old Triumph that seemed to be abandoned. Turns out no left-hand drive vehicles, unless factory changed, are permitted. Lots of [i]rules[/i] are placed on these old vehicles, mostly regarding the emission standards.
Well I have seen everything from 1960’s Mustangs to Dodge cobras owned by Ticos. I also have seen many old ones still in the barns.
I am thinking about starting up a biz finding the cars and then shipping them back to the U.S.[quote=”ticorealtor”]Well I have seen everything from 1960’s Mustangs to Dodge cobras owned by Ticos. I also have seen many old ones still in the barns.
I am thinking about starting up a biz finding the cars and then shipping them back to the U.S.[/quote]Oh Oh, can I play too? I want to be a car-picker! 😈
Will work for beer.re: importing oldies…I’m guessing that just the fact that customs would have to approve the importation, it would be a no-go.
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