Since it hasn't been registered, it hasn't been officially imported into the
US.  Federal importation laws require that any (except Canadian) vehicle 25
years and newer be imported by a Registered Importer.  It is the RI's
responsibility to modify the vehicle to US standards (both safety and EPA).

I'm guessing the Doka on eBay was brought in by a German resident for use in
the US, hence the German plates, because it would be far easier to sell if
it had US plates and registration.  If this is the case, then as far as the
US is concerned the vehicle still needs to go through customs, EPA and DOT
certification.

I hope whomever buys that Doka has done their homework.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Larry and Avery
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 5:17 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Syncro Doka on eBay

>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2473010107

>I wonder if the seller is telling prospective buyers that it will cost
about
>$6,000 to legally register it in the US.

It looks as if it is already in the US so I see no problem registering it.
Did I miss something?
The 1980 model year is obviously wrong -1986 maybe.

Larry