Hi,
I'm new to the forum and joined because there's some really great info on here. I've searched the forums and found some useful information about importing my Cobra into Switzerland but all the threads are about 10 years old so I'm hoping someone can provide some more current information.
Here's the situation. I imported my Pilgrm Mk3 kit from UK to California about 10 years ago. I had to import 'as parts' which basically meant no engine or tranny. This was due to CA emissions regulations. However, once in state, I dropped in an identical engine and tranny (2.3 4cyl + C3 auto) and registered it as a 1965 (based on body style). As it's classed as a 1965 and exempt from emissions testing I could have actually put any engine I wanted in it. It currently has a Ford 289 V8 with a C4 auto tanny, newly added side pipes, upgrades front brakes. So a nice mix of British and US engineering
Fast forward to now and I'm moving to Switzerland (Lausanne area) and I'd like to bring my Cobra with me. Possible?
It seems Switzerland may show similar leniency to older cars. As my Cobra has been registered as a 1965 for years now, does that carry over into Switzerland?
I also emailed someone at Cobrashop in Switzerland who seems to think I can import - just tell customs that I'm importing as part of your home inventory and I then get it tested (without emmission test). It just can't be too noisy (below 82 Db). He says its a simple inspection. Can anyone confirm?
Has anyone ben through the process fairly recently??
Thanks in advance.