Anyone here ever ship a US car to the EU? (Roy?) - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

I am 95% sure I will be taking a temporary transfer to Germany in 2008 for my job. I don't know how long I will be there or when I will be leaving but I am pretty sure this is going to happen. I've done a few Google searches on transporting US street-driven cars to Germany but haven't gotten a whole lot of concrete information, just broadbrush stuff.

Based on what I saw, it appears that this will cost around $3,000 minimum roundtrip but I am also very interested in any safety/emissions/etc. modifications that might be required. While it is unlikely that I will get to take the car, I'd like to be armed with enough information to make a quick, informed decision before ruling it out.

In case you are interested, I am looking at taking my 1997 WS6 that has been modified for track use (purchased from fellow frraxer "BobbyLee" earlier this year). It would be fun to try some lapping days over there with some "American Iron" in addition to just getting to and from work.

Any information would be interesting at this point. Thanks.

KeithO View Member Profile	Dec 19 2007, 02:48 PM Post #1
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14	I am 95% sure I will be taking a temporary transfer to Germany in 2008 for my job. I don't know how long I will be there or when I will be leaving but I am pretty sure this is going to happen. I've done a few Google searches on transporting US street-driven cars to Germany but haven't gotten a whole lot of concrete information, just broadbrush stuff. Based on what I saw, it appears that this will cost around $3,000 minimum roundtrip but I am also very interested in any safety/emissions/etc. modifications that might be required. While it is unlikely that I will get to take the car, I'd like to be armed with enough information to make a quick, informed decision before ruling it out. In case you are interested, I am looking at taking my 1997 WS6 that has been modified for track use (purchased from fellow frraxer "BobbyLee" earlier this year). It would be fun to try some lapping days over there with some "American Iron" in addition to just getting to and from work. Any information would be interesting at this point. Thanks.

roadracerwhite View Member Profile	Mar 11 2008, 12:40 PM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 99 Joined: 1-January 04 From: IL Member No.: 79	Sounds like a cool idea. I have heard of two possible issues. One being the side mirrors are not pedestrian friendly and I believe that is a requirement, but since the car is going to be over there a short while it may not be neccessary. The other being insurance, A guy in the Porshe club here was transfered to Belgium, so he had his 928 sent over. Then he went to get insurance and it was outragous because of the v8. But that was Belgium. I say go for it, it would be so cool to drive one on the AutoBahn! But don't get too discouraged there are a few F bodies over there here is one. See the mirrors on it. (IMG:http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f400/roadracerwhite/germany%20trip1/P5060091.jpg) (IMG:http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f400/roadracerwhite/germany%20trip1/P5060090.jpg) I know I go to Germany and take pictures of American cars.