Importing Truck Experience

[JLA1990]

Anyone imported a vehicle from the US? I’m looking at importing a 1973/78 Ford F250 and was wondering if anyone’s had any experience, I believe as it’s a classic I’ll only pay 5% duty but I’m unclear about DVLA reg etc

TIA 

Edited 9 hours ago by JLA1990

[Tree monkey 1682]

Can you not buy one in uk? Mates just sold the v8 varient ? 

[JLA1990]

1 hour ago, Tree monkey 1682 said:

Can you not buy one in uk? Mates just sold the v8 varient ? 

I’ve not seen any trucks like the 78 v8 high boy in the uk unless they’re in private collections and not for sale. In the US they’re readily available and in very good condition and good value for money if I’ve got the duty, shipping etc calculations worked out correctly - just wanted to see if anyone can advise on how easy it was or if I’ve missed something. 

[topchippyles]

36 minutes ago, JLA1990 said:

I’ve not seen any trucks like the 78 v8 high boy in the uk unless they’re in private collections and not for sale. In the US they’re readily available and in very good condition and good value for money if I’ve got the duty, shipping etc calculations worked out correctly - just wanted to see if anyone can advise on how easy it was or if I’ve missed something. 

Pete B lad Tom races cars over in the US I should imagine he would have some good contacts to get a decent truck.