I have not looked into it but I remember reading somewhere that one must
be quite careful when one decides to import a car from the US into
Canada. There are some that were never sold here and as such are
apparently not permitted. I think the article said MB was about the
worst for odd or unusual versions and if one decided to buy an MB in the
USA, one would be prudent to ensure it was importable.
I don't think there is any issue with most newer domestic vehicles but
some imports may be an issue.
I talked with a fellow one time at a car show who had brought in a
"hotrod" - don't recall exactly what but a 1930's thing that had a newer
V8 etc and disc brakes. He had a devil of a time getting a safety
certificate to have it licenced because it did not have original brakes.
He argued that what it had was obviously much better than the original
mechanical drum brakes but that apparently made no difference. He had to
find out what the brakes were from and provide evidence that the hot rod
did not weigh more etc. They also made him buy new discs because he was
unable to satisfy them that the discs were of sufficient thickness. Odd,
but true.
Randy
On 24/05/2012 11:32 AM, WILTON wrote:
Do certain entry restrictions not apply to a car of/over a certain age?
Wilton
----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Bennell" <rbenn...@bennell.ca>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1989 W124 200D DIESEL 5 SPEED! -
"a European model never offered in this country very rare"
How long did you say it would take to get that part that prevents it
from running, and how many $$$$ did you say it would cost????
I guess in this day and age with internet and couriers etc, it is not
insurmountable, but one has to think one will encounter issues of
that nature.
I also expect I would not be able to bring it into Canada if I did
want it.
Randy
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