Car Import - From Uk

[SMEEERE]

OH dear,whats that smell ?? .. i was told the same, i paid $3500 taxes for a bike that i genuinely paid $1500 for,and i was told i got off light as the true charges often hover around 200 per cent of its worth in thailand, well done !

[SMEEERE]

I was talking about this to an Aussy guy. He reckoned the best bet was to import it into Cambodia, restore it there and then drive it across the border.

note; He was pissed when we had this conversation.

absolute crock of aussie shit as ususal, there is no way you send to cambodia then bring on into thailand ,. the taxes are awful there also, and you will pay again on entry to thailand, and yes i have tried, ended up selling in cambodia, waste of time, however, i will add that if you temporarily import a car as a tourist and have it worked on thats a different story, BUT you will still be charged horrific taxes unless you return it to the country of origin,.

[Johnmacs]

Dear all - TR6 delivered to my local garage this afternoon at 18:00 hours.

Paperwork accompanied the car for submission to obtain Thai registration log book.

It left the uk by container on the 1st May from felixstowe. Arrived Singapore on 1 st June and was trans-shipped by feeder vessel - arriving Laem Chabank last Friday (5th) - late afternoon.

Today the car cleared customs control (All 5 check-points) and is with me now.

Full story follows although for the numbers involved you will need to PM for full details.

Not that bad - all in all and ended within the budget I had in mind.

In a nut shell - all numbers were agreed before the car was shipped - From that point until today it was "When in Rome" and it worked.

If you don't want to publish the numbers,which I find strange,just tell us if the import duty's you paid were even close to the number you stated in your OP.

Not strange at all - I do not wish to go public with the numbers - that may well prove to be a problem by way of exposure.

My calculation was about 213% or 88,000 Bhat. The customs doc's show 123,000 Bhat as paid - this of course is required to be entered into the log book once the restoration is completed and the car inspected.

The "Other" payment was pre agreed before the car left the UK.

By way of the UK log book - customs new a farang owner was involved although neither myself or wife went near laem Chabang.

A close family freiend acted as "Agent" for all the agreements.

NO OTHER CHARGES were levied - including car transporter from the port to my local garge in Sri Racha.

A lump sump agreed figure was paid - in advance.

That figure was agreeable and within my pre concieved budget.

Was it worth it?

Yep -its my car and has been for gone 20 years - its a passion and worth evry Bhat!!!

[thaicbr]

Hi Johnmacs. Glad to hear you got it in. I think the fact it was in shabby condition and that you had owned it for 20 years probably helped. Does the TR6 have aircon or are you going to retro fit when you rebuild it?

Allan

[Johnmacs]

Hi Johnmacs. Glad to hear you got it in. I think the fact it was in shabby condition and that you had owned it for 20 years probably helped. Does the TR6 have aircon or are you going to retro fit when you rebuild it?

Allan

Hi Alan

Thanks.

Looks are only skin deep my friend - yes it appears shabby - the body is in fact brand new with a doctored finish to the paint work !!!

No air con fitted - not decided as to retro - fit at the moment and I don't consider it important.

Whilst we are aiming to take the original engine from 132 HP to 185 developed - I would not care to waste any power that would detract from acceleration / speed.

The engine comes with a modified un-leaded, stage two tuned valves and fast road cam - but customs don't look at details such as those - thankfully.

All chassis repairs were carried out by TR-Bitz during a body off - strengthened and coated with two part epoxy coatings - the dust was applied liberally shortly after the coating cured.

Again - its what is perceived at first glance.

As they say - many a good tune is played on an old fiddle?

Vbr

John

[TheVinylMan]

Congrats on getting your pride and joy over here........... It would be interesting to keep the thread going as things progress with the restoration....... I for one would like to read how things are progressing, and i am sure there are others who would as well.

PS I believe that Rimmer Bros , Lincoln will send parts international.

[Damman1]

Very well done Johnmacs - it's really nice to hear of a positive result for once - congratulations !

[tmwke]

Dear all - TR6 delivered to my local garage this afternoon at 18:00 hours.

Paperwork accompanied the car for submission to obtain Thai registration log book.

It left the uk by container on the 1st May from felixstowe. Arrived Singapore on 1 st June and was trans-shipped by feeder vessel - arriving Laem Chabank last Friday (5th) - late afternoon.

Today the car cleared customs control (All 5 check-points) and is with me now.

Full story follows although for the numbers involved you will need to PM for full details.

Not that bad - all in all and ended within the budget I had in mind.

In a nut shell - all numbers were agreed before the car was shipped - From that point until today it was "When in Rome" and it worked.

Lets see the photo in our glourious country Bratet THAILAND

[INTJ]

Congratulations, proving all the naysayers here wrong is the jam on top

[Crossy]

Yup ^^^ But I think many would still like to see those photos

[stingray]

Classic Garage in Route 36 import cars on temporary basis for one year to restore them and send them aboard. They import cars from the US, shippping them to Thailand for restarations and after that they send them to Scandinavian Countries, where they get sold. The thing is tat the car has to be restored and exported within one year. Car an not use in thailand.

[bikerman]

Congratulations, proving all the naysayers here wrong is the jam on top

Still waiting for photos !!!!!!

[Rdrokit]

Did the 123,000 baht get you a blue book and license plate? Or do you have to get it inspected (and pay more $$$) after the resto to get a blue book and license plate??

[jaiyenyen]

Glad to hear everything went well with the importing. Good luck with the rebuild, and as others have said.....PHOTO'S.

[basjke]

Congratulations, proving all the naysayers here wrong is the jam on top

Still waiting for photos !!!!!!

The OP logs in several times a day to read his own topic but so far he does no replies to PM's or post the pictures as he promised a few days ago.

Maybe he is dreaming a new dream.

[wackysleet]

Dear all - TR6 delivered to my local garage this afternoon at 18:00 hours.

Paperwork accompanied the car for submission to obtain Thai registration log book.

It left the uk by container on the 1st May from felixstowe. Arrived Singapore on 1 st June and was trans-shipped by feeder vessel - arriving Laem Chabank last Friday (5th) - late afternoon.

Today the car cleared customs control (All 5 check-points) and is with me now.

Full story follows although for the numbers involved you will need to PM for full details.

Not that bad - all in all and ended within the budget I had in mind.

In a nut shell - all numbers were agreed before the car was shipped - From that point until today it was "When in Rome" and it worked.

Good for you mate and certainly one in the eye for the know all piss takers on here. I wonder what they have to say now??

[bikerman]

Dear all - TR6 delivered to my local garage this afternoon at 18:00 hours.

Paperwork accompanied the car for submission to obtain Thai registration log book.

It left the uk by container on the 1st May from felixstowe. Arrived Singapore on 1 st June and was trans-shipped by feeder vessel - arriving Laem Chabank last Friday (5th) - late afternoon.

Today the car cleared customs control (All 5 check-points) and is with me now.

Full story follows although for the numbers involved you will need to PM for full details.

Not that bad - all in all and ended within the budget I had in mind.

In a nut shell - all numbers were agreed before the car was shipped - From that point until today it was "When in Rome" and it worked.

Good for you mate and certainly one in the eye for the know all piss takers on here. I wonder what they have to say now??

Still no hard proof, photos with todays news paper, we can all make up stories and I do hope it worked out well for him, as my bike still in port for over one year now and no company has yet been able to help only took my money and after 8 to 10 months ....sorry can not do, can not bring big motor bike or car into Thailand so as I say if he did manage to bring his car here then I shall take my case up with !!!!!!! who ever as whats good for one is good for another.

[TheMysteriousMrTesla]

OK longtime lurker, short time member here

I read this thread with interest as it seems the only time someone has succeded with importing a car (we still need photos). I'm considering importing my unrestored Triumph Spitfire from the UK as a retirment project (got to avoid becoming bored and senile). Car is a runner and bodywork/chassis sound (restored in the UK but unpainted).

I'd be happy to receive a PM from our OP as to how he did his import, who he used and how much it cost. Any confidential information would remain that way.

[Johnmacs]

Did the 123,000 baht get you a blue book and license plate? Or do you have to get it inspected (and pay more $$$) after the resto to get a blue book and license plate??

No - The car must be completed and driven to the licence dpatment in Laem Chabang.

To be confirmed - it's believed 12 - 15,000 for the book and only the chassisi engine numbers are verified.

I will follow with full info after the process.

There has been mention of an emission test - if so that may present problems although they may have similar rules such as the seat belts in the Uk - eg if not fitted before a certain date thn no need or optional to fit later.

Rgds

John

[Johnmacs]

OK longtime lurker, short time member here

I read this thread with interest as it seems the only time someone has succeded with importing a car (we still need photos). I'm considering importing my unrestored Triumph Spitfire from the UK as a retirment project (got to avoid becoming bored and senile). Car is a runner and bodywork/chassis sound (restored in the UK but unpainted).

I'd be happy to receive a PM from our OP as to how he did his import, who he used and how much it cost. Any confidential information would remain that way.

I will pm you with my mobile number.

Vbr

John

[Johnmacs]

Congrats on getting your pride and joy over here........... It would be interesting to keep the thread going as things progress with the restoration....... I for one would like to read how things are progressing, and i am sure there are others who would as well.

PS I believe that Rimmer Bros , Lincoln will send parts international.

I placed the car with Tr-Bitz mainly as they were willing to avoid VAT - Rimmers were not.

Tr-Bitz prices also beat Rimmer and they also offered good re-con parts.

Finnally they undertook a full (Free) survey of the entire car to assess what parts were required.

Still - thanks for the Rimmer Bros heads up

Rgds

John

[Johnmacs]

Yup ^^^ But I think many would still like to see those photos

I work full time in Sri Racha and have also been busy un packing all the parts and checking them off along with comissioning the imediate works required.

I will take pictures on this coming Saturday and post the same.

With sufficient inerest - I will open a nut & bolt restoration on the project in the motoring section.

I have no doubts as to the Thai quality on chassis / body / interior works.

Mechanical / electrical will be on my hands.

Please do wait a day or two longer.

Rgds

John

[Johnmacs]

Congratulations, proving all the naysayers here wrong is the jam on top

Still waiting for photos !!!!!!

The OP logs in several times a day to read his own topic but so far he does no replies to PM's or post the pictures as he promised a few days ago.

Maybe he is dreaming a new dream.

I attempted to reply to your PM but the message was rejected due to incorrect "Quotes" placement.

I will try again soonest.

Rgds

John

[Johnmacs]

Did the 123,000 baht get you a blue book and license plate? Or do you have to get it inspected (and pay more $$$) after the resto to get a blue book and license plate??

No - the blue book is additional - beleived to be 12 - 15000 Bhat.

Also engineers inspection required - this one will attract the same logic - when in Rome.

This is exactly the type of thing that Farangs should keep out of and leave the Thai's to deal with - they Know whats / where and when. No one else does!!!

That logic has proved good so far.

Every single thing availble has a price in Thailand.

Rgds

John

[Johnmacs]

Hi Johnmacs. Glad to hear you got it in. I think the fact it was in shabby condition and that you had owned it for 20 years probably helped. Does the TR6 have aircon or are you going to retro fit when you rebuild it?

Allan

Hi Alan

Thanks.

Looks are only skin deep my friend - yes it appears shabby - the body is in fact brand new with a doctored finish to the paint work !!!

No air con fitted - not decided as to retro - fit at the moment and I don't consider it important.

Whilst we are aiming to take the original engine from 132 HP to 185 developed - I would not care to waste any power that would detract from acceleration / speed.

The engine comes with a modified un-leaded, stage two tuned valves and fast road cam - but customs don't look at details such as those - thankfully.

All chassis repairs were carried out by TR-Bitz during a body off - strengthened and coated with two part epoxy coatings - the dust was applied liberally shortly after the coating cured.

Again - its what is perceived at first glance.

As they say - many a good tune is played on an old fiddle?

Vbr

John

Hello Alan

Update - discussed with local repir shop today and they will retro fit compressor / condensor and modify heater from "Nissan Mira", this will be slightly larger than the TR6 cockpit.

Drive mod's are easy and power required will be minimal.

So will stay in Hard top mode most of the time.

Rgds

Johnmacs

[kjhbigv]

Hi John,

Well done on getting your car here! Obviously, from other commentators/stories, we know it can be difficult/impossible to import a vehicle.

It would be good to see pictures exactly as it arrived, only to give an idea as to what it looked like in it's 'virgin' state. Obviously, other people have tried to bring in more, shall we say, pristine condition vehicles.

Don't get me wrong TR6 lovely classic and I personally would be really interested following the joys/frustrations/other restoring it. Also, would be interesting to know what local craftsmen and the quality of workmanship etc etc.

Once again, well done and I think you will have some busy late evenings!

[Johnmacs]

Hi John,

Well done on getting your car here! Obviously, from other commentators/stories, we know it can be difficult/impossible to import a vehicle.

It would be good to see pictures exactly as it arrived, only to give an idea as to what it looked like in it's 'virgin' state. Obviously, other people have tried to bring in more, shall we say, pristine condition vehicles.

Don't get me wrong TR6 lovely classic and I personally would be really interested following the joys/frustrations/other restoring it. Also, would be interesting to know what local craftsmen and the quality of workmanship etc etc.

Once again, well done and I think you will have some busy late evenings!

Thankyou for you for your interest and kind comments.

Whilst T.V. has been instrumental in starting this story - I beleive it does not really lend itself to the restoration story.

Hence I wish to allow this thread to close by natural means.

I will be using Facebook to post the restoration story and will post pictures along with video and commetary on the restoration.

Indeed - late nights, early mornings - devoted week-ends and no sleep due to excitemnt.

Anyone may follow the story by searching for John Macsween on facebook.

The negative comments are best left without reply - although I try to not be ignorant.

The positive feed back come from genuine people and my thanks go out to them.

My kindest regards go out to all inclusive and I bear no hard feelings.

John Macsween

[basjke]

And the pictures are.............................

[wackysleet]

You have given the doubters the opportunity to view your project and now it's up to them, RIP.

[Johnmacs]

You have given the doubters the opportunity to view your project and now it's up to them, RIP.

How right you are - but that will entail them probably having to sober up - perhaps thats asking a little too much.

I live 500 meters from the garage - the owner has my HP number.

I will meet with any visitors after 18:00 working days and most week-ends.

Thai speak "Up To You"

I am also willing to reveal (Verbal only) the costs involved.

Johnmacs