Rich Marks
Regular user
Hi
Brand new here .. looking for a C1 .. 1961 (for me .. love the boat tail & the side panels chrome etc .. so has to be a '61)
Options
UK .. limited
USA .. looks good, seem better value , looks like all in costs to import, register, VAT etc etc is best part of £6k (£3k import, mods, registration & insurance and £3k 5% VAT)
Europe .. my impression is they cost more than UK .. , maybe a LHD factor
I'm looking for a low end version in the £50k range
Appreciate thoughts on import from US .. is this a much better deal .. incl the £6k premium, and any advice on buying blind .. as cannot afford the time/cost for a trip to inspect
eg .. this one caught my eye ..
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/chevrolet/corvette/2323940.html
Any thoughts welcome
(I was in the market for a Healey 3000 Mk3 .. but the 61 Corvette has really taken over !)
Brand new here .. looking for a C1 .. 1961 (for me .. love the boat tail & the side panels chrome etc .. so has to be a '61)
Options
UK .. limited
USA .. looks good, seem better value , looks like all in costs to import, register, VAT etc etc is best part of £6k (£3k import, mods, registration & insurance and £3k 5% VAT)
Europe .. my impression is they cost more than UK .. , maybe a LHD factor
I'm looking for a low end version in the £50k range
Appreciate thoughts on import from US .. is this a much better deal .. incl the £6k premium, and any advice on buying blind .. as cannot afford the time/cost for a trip to inspect
eg .. this one caught my eye ..
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/chevrolet/corvette/2323940.html
Any thoughts welcome
(I was in the market for a Healey 3000 Mk3 .. but the 61 Corvette has really taken over !)