On 5/31/06, Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@vanagonparts.com> wrote:

> Ben,
>
> Is that a truly "legal" way, or one of those gray area imports that slide
> by?  Being an RI, I'm pretty cognizant of the rules and regulations
> regarding the import of vehicles.  As far as I know, any vehicle LEGALLY
> brought into this country for use as a daily driver is required to go
> through crash worthiness testing, brake testing, lighting testing, and, of
> course, EPA testing.  There are exceptions for vehicles brought in as
> show/display, race, for testing, etc.

Jeff, we don't all know everything. I certainly don't. However, as I said
before there are exceptions to every rule.

> I can guarantee you one thing, you'll never get it registered in
> California
> without fulfilling all those nifty EPA and CARB requirements.

Well, you see you are reading between the lines. I do not recall ever saying
they do not need to meet EPA and CARB requirements. Registration in
California should be no problem w/o side stepping into another Country or
friendly State first. Since this will start getting into the realm on trade
secrets for some people, I feel it's time to take this to pmail. Since I am
not interested in entering into the automotive business or commercial
importation of vehicles, I am happy to have an intellectual discussion about
this with "qualified" interested individuals. Sounds like a good topic for
Van-O-Rama in September. I promise to discuss this with you if you show up
for VOR. =)

BenT