Check this German Ebay car... (killing some myths)

[amalventano at sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

> It is impossible for an individual to import (legally) a vehicle from
> Europe.

ok, first of all:

"Under 49 U.S.C. ? 30112(b)(9) (formerly section 108(i) of the Act), "any 
motor vehicle that is at least 25 years old" is not subject to importation 
restrictions."

that pretty much clears nearly all mk1 roccos. they DO NOT have to go 
through a registered importer to come into the states.

also, according to one of dave winchells prior clients (the former director 
of customs for east coast ports, who happens to live right here in 
charleston), you only need a RI for those cars requiring major rework after 
importation (things like cars without tempered glass, grossly incompatible 
engines, etc). there is a procedure where you can get a 30-60 day temp tag, 
actually drive the car away from the dock (to your house), spend that 30-60 
days preping the car, then doing the whole emissions/safety check thing. 
what is looked for on sciroccos (she looked over daves 82 mk2), is a mph 
speedo, us spec (dot) headlights, and _possibly_ bumpers (its unlikely 
anyone would realize euros are unpassable, especially if it was a rieger 
kitted rocco).

so apparently they are very anal about doing this with brand new cars, but 
they really dont care about >20 year old cars.

so... that being said... who wants to import some roccos???
Al