Scott - I've learned that, with my collection, I can bring one in under a weird little "usuem" clause...seems my daughter, the lawyer, can set up a non-profit entity that includes my collection & I can then display the collection...I can import any other MG's that complete the collection - but they would not be legal to drive other than for demonstration purposes...we've spent some time up at Lane Museum learning how they bring some of their more unusual cars in & the paperwork isn't that complicated.
He better hope he's never involved in an accident with it! I called my insrance agent neighbor last night who said he might be able to get insurance from somebody who thought it was just another MG...but, once it was in an accident & the insurance company found out what it was, they'd cancel the policy, not pay, and probably sue him for what they had in his policy.....so, if anybody sees him, ask him how he's insured it & if his insurance company knows it was a "non import"....if they know its a "non import", also ask him how he got a certificate that it meets all our safety requirements so it can be legally insured.....that's the last piece of the puzzle I need!
Importing's not the problem, I'm learning - making it legal for the road is.