Photo Gallery «Cars without borders - Guide to importing classic cars»
Sometimes the car of your dreams is simply not to be found in your home country. So why not go looking for it in the car's home country? For the Swiss, this almost always means importing. Especially among lovers of American classics, searching for a car in the land of opportunity is the key to happiness. This article explains various ways of transporting and then importing the newly acquired dream car.
Different duties and taxes apply depending on the type and age of the vehicle.
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Sometimes it takes a little longer, but it's cheaper: professional hauliers usually collect several cars along the route on the way to the port.
© Touring Garage, 1982
Of course, you can also simply drive through the barrier - but you shouldn't. For the sake of your paintwork and your criminal record.
© Constantin Film, 2003
Before making any purchase, whether at home or abroad, the following applies: familiarize yourself with the weak points of your desired car.
© Swiss Classics Revue, 2015
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