Importing a 36 Terraplane from Canada

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
I'm looking at buying this 36 Terraplane from Manitoba. Is there anything I need to look out for? What about bringing the car to the US?

jeremiah

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  • hudsontech
    hudsontech Senior Contributor
    Unless the rules have changed over the years, I think you can bring it back to the states as "Returned U S Goods".

    I brought a step-down back across the border back in the early 70's - but I was asked, politely, by the Canadian border officials to please don't come back. Long story. :silly:

    Hudsonly,
    Alex Burr
    Memphis, TN
  • hoggyrubber
    hoggyrubber Expert Adviser
    nice looking terraplane, looks like it would be worth the trouble of getting it back to the USA.
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    A couple of years ago I brought back a '54 Hornet Club Coupe from London Ont. It took about an hour to go thru the paperwork with the powers to be - and it would have only taken half that long if the agent on the other side of the counter had done it before. He spent most of his time walking away to ask questions of a superior. The strange think about it was they didn't even go outside and visually check the serial number of the car. I had the Ont. title and a bill of sale from the HET member I purchased the car from.

    Jerry
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    A quick scan of google provides the following website

    http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/420b10027.pdf

    which states:

    If the Canadian vehicle is 21 original production (OP) years old or older and it is in its original unmodified configuration, there is no Customs bond required by EPA, nor any written EPA approval. Note that the value for "OP years old" is determined by subtracting the calendar year the vehicle was manufactured from the calendar year the vehicle was imported.
    Requirements:
    ● Demonstrate to U.S. Customs, upon entry, or to EPA, that the vehicle is 21 OP years old or older. Generally, the vehicle's Canadian registration or title is adequate proof.
    ● File EPA Form 3520-1 with U.S. Customs upon entry, and declare code "E."

    Seems simple enough. You might want to notify Customs a couple of days ahead of time that you are bringing a car over and approximately when/where you will do it.

    Good luck.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    4 years ago I brought my 36 Terraplane from Minnisota to Manitoba, all I had to do is fax a copy of the bill of sale to the US side 3 days befor I brought it back. I then had to stop at the US border and the Canadian Border coming back into Manitoba.
    I have seen that 36 Terraplane for sale for a few years ago but never went and looked at it, the price was way too much to even think about buying it. I am assuming the owner lowered his price since then.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Chris, I hope they accept my offer :) They said they have the bill of sale, but didn't mention the title.

    Can they have a title made with their bill of sale?

    Do I really need them to have the title or could I have one made from my bill of sale when I get back to Texas?

    jeremiah
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I know in Canada if you just have a bill of sale you can go too our equivelent of the DMV and get a tile for your car.
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    sshftn wrote:
    Do I really need them to have the title or could I have one made from my bill of sale when I get back to Texas?

    jeremiah

    You need to check with the licensing agency in Texas for the answer. All states have different procedures, but I assume all have some provision for getting a title if the old one is lost. At the minimum, you will need a Bill of Sale- notarized, if your state requires it. The licensing folks may also have forms that you can take along, if it turns out the seller doesn't have the title.

    In Washington, for instance, with a notarized Bill of Sale you can get a Provisional Title. If no one shows up and contests it within 3 years, they'll convert it to a regular title.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    in ontario we have an ownership paper for cars, manitoba must have similar papers, but since it is probably not drivable a bill of sale is all you might get, probably should look into getting it notorized. in canada notaries don't cost very much so it might be insurance just in case.
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