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britanyweel said:
There are many companies involved in transporting cars to Europe. I put my car up for sale on one site. And some dude from Ukraine wanted to buy it. I asked him in private messages if he was right. How was he going to get it across the ocean? He said it's very popular for them to buy a car from us. Because it's a lot cheaper, even with customs duty. So I think you can find a car shipping services that will get your car to Europe, right where you plan to stay. And all you have to do is find out when they deliver it, and enjoy the ride.
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Three or four years ago, a guy from Bulgaria bought my TR4, which wasn't running, for quite a lot of money. He said it was for his classic car collection.
 
twas_brillig said:
....I've had the occasional dream of riding my old Buell motorcycle in Iceland and Scandanavia ....
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Doesn't help you at all, but I'm reminded of a great adventure one of my best friends took "when we were young" (late 80s).

His life's big professional plan had fallen through and before rebounding and moving on he decided to ride a motorcycle around Italy for few months. His initial idea was to fly over, buy a limited-edition Ducati and bring it back afterwards.

That didn't happen because there weren't any to be had in Europe. However, he found one here in the San Fernando Valley, which was way better because he got to ride it for a couple months and get used to it before his trip. We had a lot of fun riding up and down the coast, him on his Duc, me on my Laverda.

What makes all this especially useless for you is how he got it shipped and what it cost him. At the time, the USA was Ducati's primary market. They were shipping bikes over in their own sea containers. Those containers were coming over full and going back to Italy empty. Ducati USA told him that as long as he didn't mind waiting for the boats, he could send his bike over and back for free. He just had to pay somebody a couple hundred bucks to palletize it.

Anyway, he had a terrific adventure. So however you can get your machine over there, I'd highly recommend it.
 
I used a company called Kingstown Shipping in the UK. They were excellent. Ask for James.
Picked my car up from Georgia in the US and delivered to Surrey about three weeks later.

Richard
 
There are a few options for shipping vehicles overseas, and the costs can vary depending on the size and type of vehicle and destination. For smaller vehicles like motorcycles or dune buggies, you can usually use a shipping company specializing in motorcycles or RVs. For larger vehicles, you'll need to use a freight company. For example, I found a 1993 Toyota supra for sale and hired a freight company to deliver it to me. The prep work required for shipping a vehicle overseas is usually just ensuring it's in good working order and doesn't have any leaks or other issues that could cause problems during transport. You'll also need to ensure that the tires are inflated and that there's enough fuel in the tank to get the vehicle onto the ship.
 
Hey Doug, those dreams of riding your Buell in Iceland and Scandinavia or having your Manx clone dune buggy explore Europe with your family sound absolutely amazing!
 
Unfortunately, the years have gone by and I seem to have gotten older. We were in Scotland about ten years ago (my wife and I plus the hot young thing that I'd dated briefly back about 1970 (she and her husband and Fran and I both celebrated our fiftieths this year) with her hubby) and the proprietor of the B&B in Glasgow had a Buell (he confirmed that wet cobblestones equal death); a hoped for trip to the Isle of Man a few years before with the bike didn't come through. I explored the Iceland option a bit, but..... And the dune buggy dream tied in with the grandson maybe being posted to Europe... Ah, well! He'll be getting the dune buggy this Spring, as I'm picking up a true Manx and will get it running as a replacement and for the grand-daughter. With luck, they'll have adventures! Dreams don't necessarily become reality, but they add to life. Doug
PS: the Buell has been in all ten provinces and both territories now. Drive belt broke in NW BC in Sept.; got it strapped onto the back of a Peterbilt for ten hours, then 8 hours in the back of our truck. Previous year, had problems coming back from Yellowknife and ended up hitch-hiking for gas: the driver who picked me had several axes in the back and blood up to her elbows. We were missing 'Dueling Banjos' for background, but she was a conservationn officer who'd been salvaging meat from a road kill buffalo. Neat person: she'd spend several years in Churchill, on Hudson Bay, shooing polar bears around. Cool the people that you can meet. And thanks for the enthusiasm!
 
Waniciala said:
Your plans for riding that Buell in Iceland and having family explore in your dune buggy sound like epic adventures.
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When it comes to shipping vehicles to Europe, it can be a bit of a puzzle. I had to get my car from Chicago to Cali, and I used one company. They're solid and know their stuff. You can check 'em out at www.a1autotransport.com/los-angeles-moving-companies/. As for costs and prep work, it can vary a lot depending on the vehicle, destination, and shipping method. I'd recommend reaching out to some shipping companies directly to get quotes and advice tailored to your specific plans.
 
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