Advice for a Brit looking to import and sell
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Advice for a Brit looking to import and sell
Hi all,
I'm new to this forum, but not to Land Rovers (or Landy's over here!). I've owned a 1982 series 3 2.3L petrol and a 1993 200tdi discovery so far (currently driving a Skoda though ).
So...
In about a or month or so I'll be moving to Providence with work for at least 6 months.
I noticed that 90s, 110s, defenders and even series vehicles seem to be in pretty high demand in the USA, so that's got me toying with the idea of importing 1 to sell, maybe more in the future, who knows!!
So my question to you, my fellow Landy lovers, is what are the most sought after models, engines etc that I could bring over? Bear in mind that I can only bring over a vehicle that is AT LEAST 25 years old to keep the folks at the DOT happy and it has to be completely original (unless I want to see it crushed of course!). So this means series vehicles, pre "defender" 90s and 110s. There's also a lot of ex British Army vehicles here too if they're of any interest.
Hopefully some of you can help me out here.
Thanks!! Joe.
I'm new to this forum, but not to Land Rovers (or Landy's over here!). I've owned a 1982 series 3 2.3L petrol and a 1993 200tdi discovery so far (currently driving a Skoda though ).
So...
In about a or month or so I'll be moving to Providence with work for at least 6 months.
I noticed that 90s, 110s, defenders and even series vehicles seem to be in pretty high demand in the USA, so that's got me toying with the idea of importing 1 to sell, maybe more in the future, who knows!!
So my question to you, my fellow Landy lovers, is what are the most sought after models, engines etc that I could bring over? Bear in mind that I can only bring over a vehicle that is AT LEAST 25 years old to keep the folks at the DOT happy and it has to be completely original (unless I want to see it crushed of course!). So this means series vehicles, pre "defender" 90s and 110s. There's also a lot of ex British Army vehicles here too if they're of any interest.
Hopefully some of you can help me out here.
Thanks!! Joe.
I would say almost any 90, 110, or even 130 of possible. Also any diesel model would be extremely beneficial if you're looking to seek. Most models you find here are all gas, and I know a few guys who have done TDI swaps to their discos and one to his "defender" and loves the diesel. I find that the nostalgia often lies in OEM parts. Hope others can chime in and shed some light on the matter, my evidence is purely anecdotal.
Baja
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Yep, go for an ex military Defender 90, 110 or 130. They are well maintained in the military. Avoid offroad trucks and farmers hacks.
MOD Sales, Military Vehicles & Used Ex MOD Land Rovers for Sale
Some are LHD also and diesel is good forever
MOD Sales, Military Vehicles & Used Ex MOD Land Rovers for Sale
Some are LHD also and diesel is good forever
Mudding
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From: Brit living in the USA
I live in NC. Yorkshire lad, been here several years. I was thinking of doing the same thing. Perhaps we can find a way to team up and make some $$$. What was your plan exactly? There is money to be made, no doubt. Classic Rovers generally sell for twice the price of what they are in the UK.
Let me know...
Brad
Let me know...
Brad
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