Importing to France

Post by **Maurice1953** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:08 pm

I am planning to purchase a convertible to leave in France and intend importing and re-registering the car. Apparently the main action I need to take is to change the headlights - does anyone know if this is simply done? Anything else I need to know (apart from all the administration involved:-)? Also, is there a club branch in France?

Many thanks

Maurice

Post by **Alec** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:40 pm

Hello Maurice,

Holden Vintage and Classic sell L.H. drive headlight units (Halogen only I think.)

I understand that Classics don't need an MOT and may have low tax, but there are some restictions on how far you can drive, something like only into neighbouring departments? Worth checking out?

Alec

Post by **Maurice1953** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:31 pm

Thanks for speedy and helpful reply Alec - I'll check that out - I doubt I'd be travelling too far anyway

Maurice

Post by **ASL642** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:03 pm

Maurice, email Liz.saxon@mmoc.org.uk in our Derby Office and she will be able to give you the address of our MMOC contact in France.

I believe her name is Mary Hall.

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:21 pm

Mary occasionally posts here (user name woodiesenfrance). The French club can be contacted at:

morisminorsfrance@neuf.fr

(and it is spelt like not - not an error)

Post by **Maurice1953** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:23 pm

great thanks Lou
Maurice

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:24 pm

Which one?

Post by **britany** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:23 pm

Hi Maurice ,Hi all
Yes Mary and Chris Hall with A M M F (Amicale Morris Minor France).46700 Duravel. Members in whole France.
Good ,very good. Soon many Morris
But classics need an MOT to have French plates
Dan

Post by **Maurice1953** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:53 am

Thanks everyone for you help - all I need now is to find the right car

Maurice