Helping Canadians import the GT40

[Chris Martino]

Hi All,

I want to clear any air of doubt of my intentions and relationships with others with respect to this car.

First, my motives are not monatary. I don't need money to assist others who want to bring the GT40 into Canada. It really didn't matter which company I chose to represent. I have an excellent working and persoanl relationship with Mark Sibley and took this on without requesting a penny.

Second, I have and would never be interested in waging a war between any of the current maufacturers. All build a superb replica. There may be a slight bit of good natured jealousy/envy on my part with Ian Clark and CAV but again, I have no intentions of running as a high-paid salesman.

Third, I could use some assistance. I'm close but I admit there could be things I have missed or could be better educated on by others, like Ian who has generously offered his advice and guidance. I'm a stubborn SOB, and try to go as far as possible without milking the information out of people. I have made the odd inquiry to others but 99% of what I know today was learned from hundreds of hours of research, telephone calls, emails etc...

And with that being said, I encourage anyone who needs questions answered about the legalities of the import laws - don't bust a nut - I've been there, done that so don't hesiate to ask me.

So, I would like to formally extend my hand to anyone out there (Ian) others who would like to get more GT40's into the garages of Canadians. I can be reached at 905-987-4775 and should anyone be available likewise, please let me know and I'll give you a call or email.

I WANT MY DAMM GT40!! - Just like you guys... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Thanks for everyones support - it helps, a lot.

Cheers-

 

[Paolo-LoveGT40 Modelworks]

i hope to read something similar soon also for Italy))

Paul /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Murray Cowley]

Chris, wish you all the very best in your endevours.
Regards
Murray

 

[Jim Downard]

Yes, I'm learning here in the US also. I would have had mine almost two weeks ago, but US Customs don't know @#$&. I have told all concerned that I have 6 boxes of parts, but they are wanting a DOT form filled out. I've told them 3 times now, "IT'S NOT A CAR YET YOU @#$%#&*^ IDIOTS, IT'S A BUNCH OF PARTS THAT WHEN COMBINED WITH THE PARTS AT MY HOUSE, FINISHED AND PAINTED, WILL THEN BE A CAR" Whew, THAT felt better. O.K., now back to stressing about my regular job. AAAAARRRRRRUUUUUGGGGGG!

Everyone have a happy day,
We all have to sit back and laugh about things like this.

Jim Downard

 

[Chris Martino]

Thanks Paolo, Murray - I'll do my best. I guess Jim is feeling some pain right now waiting for the new baby to pass the one-eyed thinking of customs at the moment- Almost there Jim!

Let us know when you get some pics.

Cheers- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[40 Bud]

Jim,I think one of the problems is that when importing car parts, things like brake parts, lights, windows etc. have to be DOT approved I.E have a DOT number. They had a form you had to sign that had several catagories listed-a check the box sort of thing. If you checked the box that said these parts are DOT approved there was no problem.

 

[Jim Downard]

The shipping brokers were supposed to take care of all that nonsense. Apparently, someone either skipped a step, or is making their first attempt at this. Who knows. All I know is that this mess will probably take forever to get resolved.
Jim

 

[Chris Martino]

See MDA unleashed-

Ok, that's the last one - I'm not trying to abuse the board! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif