Does anyone have experience advice for importing a racecar from Canada to the USA?
Subject car is a Lola formula car and older than 25 years. I know I need to complete a HS-7 declaration form. What's not clear is whether I should import under Box 1 (Greater than 25 years) or Box 8 (not manufactured for use on public roads).
Also, if imported under Box 8, the NHTSA website states that "a manufacturer's letter should be attached to the HS-7 Declaration form that is submitted to Customs when entry in made." Given Lola Cars ceased operations in 2012, I don't know how to get such a letter.
I have already reached out to NHTSA for guidance.
Does anyone have experience to share here?
I'd prefer not to pay for an importer to ship the car and manage the pickup as I don't live that far from the Canadian border, and it's easy for me to go get the car.