How to make a speedster replica imported from the USA be made streetlegal in Belgium ?

I'd check with Carey Hine's crew at Beck Special Edition - they export a lot of their cars around the world.  BECK Speedster, BECK Spyder, BECK Roadster and BECK GTS

Recall someone in UK mentioning that there they were required to add an external gas filler cap and also raise the front head lights (neither an easy task).

There is a UK based equivalent of SOC --- check them out as members there may have first-hand experience. 

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Many thanks Wolfgang ! I'll certainly have a look at the links you just send.

Have a nice Sunday.

Luigi

Why not just go to the Belgian government and ask them what they require?

Hi Bob. I know the basic requirements. However, I need to find a dealer who is willing to provide the required the legal papers.

Chesil in the UK would be my first choice for info.

I also found a bunch of Speedsters for sale in Belgium, here:

https://www.theparking.eu/used...eedster-belgium.html

Good luck Luigi!

Gordon may have found you some nice vehicles already in Belgium.

Thanks guys. I already knew about these cars in Belgium. I'm very critical of what I want and so far they don't meet my technical or esthetic standards. That's why I focus on a factory new turn key 356 speedster.

@LuigiLahaye, I am the same way.  It's always best to get exactly what you want.  One thing to consider though, is that the reputable manufacturers (at least those here in the states) all have very long waiting lists right now. Beck's is over three years, and I think Vintage Motorcar's is similarly lengthy.  Those are the only two builders of new cars currently operating in our market that most of us can recommend.

Luigi, having imported a few motorcycles from Italy, let me warn you that you’re taking what is already a time consuming and patience trying proposition and making it at least 5 times harder by trying to get a US manufacturer to build an EU compliant car.

I’d start here.

website

Or these guys:

http://www.speedsters.com/srs-LandB.htm

@Lane Anderson posted:

@LuigiLahaye, I am the same way.  It's always best to get exactly what you want.  One thing to consider though, is that the reputable manufacturers (at least those here in the states) all have very long waiting lists right now. Beck's is over three years, and I think Vintage Motorcar's is similarly lengthy.  Those are the only two builders of new cars currently operating in our market that most of us can recommend.

Hello Lane,

I've already contacted Vintage Motorcar, but the import into Europe remains an issue.

@dlearl476 posted:

Luigi, having imported a few motorcycles from Italy, let me warn you that you’re taking what is already a time consuming and patience trying proposition and making it at least 5 times harder by trying to get a US manufacturer to build an EU compliant car.

I’d start here.

website

Or these guys:

http://www.speedsters.com/srs-LandB.htm

Hello dlearl476,

I was already in touch with Aircooled. They confirm that it is not possible anymore to import speedster replicas from the USA. I was hoping for some kind of exception and I'm not giving up yet ...

When I dealt with my motorcycles, I got an attorney that regularly dealt with importing grey market cars. I’m sure there are the same in NL. Maybe chat with one of those.

One issue, I know, is that your safety standards and inspections/registration are much higher there.

Thanks again for your advice, dlearl476.