[DeTomaso] little off topic

Mon Feb 18 16:57:44 EST 2013

Julian

Thanks for the good info :) import rules in Norway is quite spessiel. we are not in the EU and customs regulations for cars are probably the worst in the world: (on cars that are 30 years or Older it is "only" 25% tax on the car and all shipping costs. I can take one example, my daughter wants a mustang 2005 or later. like this

http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object?finnkode=29763715

it may cost 25-35t us? in Norway after all taxes 151,000. - us!!!!

Or a 3 year old Camaro

http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object?finnkode=36177785.

  'm not sure what such costs in the U.S. but in Norway 175000.-us!!

Even shipping from uk is more expensive than from usa. I paid 1200us to carry home 7207 from Califirnia and 2000us for carrying the last 1000km in Norway: (as I see it, you probably just right.I should  look for a 80-82 model :)

Freddy
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Julian Kift 
  To: cuvee at sbcglobal.net ; denman at gmail.com ; MikeLDrew at aol.com ; fredhen at online.no 
  Cc: detomaso at poca.com 
  Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 10:00 PM
  Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] little off topic

  Freddy,

  I too think you should be able to find a 79-81 Corvette within your budget, fortunately for you those years are not the most desirable for collectors.

  The 1980 model year introduced the integrated front air dam and rear spoiler using urethane body caps and much like a Pantera front bumper those years are renowned for sagging bumpers becoming 'wavy' over time. Unless you get a '79 with the tack on spoilers I don't think that year is substantially different than earlier '76 through '78 years so you may want to expand your search. As a grocery getter it wasn't until 1982 that the Corvette had a funtional opeining hatch / rear window if that is important to your wife.

  I would suggest don't limit your search to just the US as Corvette's are popular in the UK and mainland Europe. I'm not familiar with the import laws in Norway, but may EU countries have reciprocity so a car already imported into say the UK and tax paid my not incur the same tax into Norway. Add to that shipping cost savings and your budget might be a little bigger on the car, plus it's potentially close enough you can go and inspect what you are buying. Try sites like Car and Classic in the UK or Autotrader.

  Many years agao as an expat newly arrived in the US I wanted to fulfill one of my dreams of owning a Corvette. At that time all I could afford was a project C4 1984, which I worked on and got somewhat respectable as a daily driver until I relocated to Australia. That car had the early Fuel injection (Cross Fire Injection) only available in 1982 & 1984 (there was no 1983 model year Corvette as Chevrolet tooled up for the new C4) and although I had no issues personally, it has a bad rap and CFI cars are usually cheaper. 

  In Australia I found the classic shape C3 1980 (in black) which I had dreamed of, so I bought it. I soon came to realize that although it was a great car to look at it was World's apart from the C4 in handling, so the 225 HP is likely more than enough! As with everything it pays to drive a few before committing, dreams and reality are not always aligned.

  Good luck,
  Julian

  > Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:02:09 -0800
  > From: cuvee at sbcglobal.net
  > To: denman at gmail.com; MikeLDrew at aol.com; fredhen at online.no
  > CC: detomaso at poca.com
  > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] little off topic
  > 
  > Freddy...
  >  
  > I have had a number of Corvettes before the Pantera. I think you could find a nice 79-81 Corvette for under 10,000 (US). I think the 80-81 years are more desirable because of front and rear bumper changes, but that's just me! The 79 is still nice. If you find a 1980 true California Car chances are it may have the 305 engine because of the smog laws that years. The rest of the states Cars got the 350 engine. Both good engines! The 81 Corvette was the last year to come with a Carb.,  in 82 they came with Fuel Injection which might be a better choice because of the cold and altitude? One good thing is that there are many Corvette Vendors and you can find any part you might need! 
  > 
  > One other thing, as nice as these Cars are they are not High Horse Power cars maybe185-225 hp, but still hold there own, and there are many things you can add to increase HP if Norway will let you! LOL 
  >  
  > I think the Corvette would be a Great Car for the wife and She may not let you drive it!?
  >  
  > Good Luck with your search, let us know if you find something.
  >  
  > Curt 
  >  
  > 
  > --- On Mon, 2/18/13, Freddy Henningsen <fredhen at online.no> wrote:
  > 
  > 
  > From: Freddy Henningsen <fredhen at online.no>
  > Subject: [DeTomaso] little off topic
  > To: "Denny Morse" <denman at gmail.com>, MikeLDrew at aol.com
  > Cc: detomaso at poca.com
  > Date: Monday, February 18, 2013, 10:57 AM
  > 
  > 
  > Hello everyone :)
  > a little off topic but I have a wife who wants a 79-81 corvette Stingray :) 
  > she does not like to run the panteraen since it is manual transmission: (I 
  > had hoped I could surprised her this summer with a corvette :) it must be 
  > black or purple and must be in good condition. The problem may be in my 
  > budget: (10,000. - Us is my limit, the problem is that the Norwegian 
  > government takes about 5000. - Us to get it in to Norway: (so total becomes 
  > 15000.-us. Someone who has such a for sale?, or know someone who has one for 
  > sale?, or know of one that is for sale in usa? :) thanks for any feedback.
  > 
  > Freddy (7207) high up in the cold north Norway :) 
  > 
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