need to find out when m car was actually built for customs

Hi guys

new to this site
i need to import a speedster from usa to canada and i need to provide proof to customs that the car was assembled more than 15 yrs ago
any recommendations as to how i can prove that to them

i know the car was manufactured by

Classic Motor Carriage, Miami FL and that they went out of business in 1994 based on info i found on forum

I assume that you don't really know who built the car or when it was built. Lots of CMC's sat around in someone's garage for long periods of time.

I suggest that you contact customs again to see what is required in lieu of a statement of construction by the manufacturer, e.g., maybe a notarized letter from the builder would suffice as proof. It may be easier to see what's accepted, then reverse-engineer the result.

would it not be easier just to buy one in canada and not have to screw with all the beuracracy.

thank you
anyone can assist in supplying contact information to classic motor carriage?

They exist now as StreetBeasts - still in FL. If they retained records (they didn't) at best they could tell you when the kit was sold - but surely not when it was finally built and registered on the road. Maybe current owner can provide info on prior owners and you can track thru the state's DMV. It takes some of longer than others to complete a build, Right, Mike?

Buy a vintage newspaper or put an old stamp on an envelope and show it to customs and explain that you found it stuffed under the seats.

Is it possible to trace the registration records back in the state(s) it has been registered in. Perhaps a title search?

Good Luck.

Street Beasts is gone.
My suggestion is to open up your front door and locate "the builder" and have the nice man write a short letter stating that he built and completed the car on a particular date and have said letter (signature) notorized.

There's always the Johnny Cash [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIuo0KIqD_E ] route. But the title ends up weighing 60 pounds.

I imported my Speedster from the US to Canada last Fall. The Canuck border people were typically lame compared to a US counterpart (hate to use that comparison ) and will sometimes rely on very little info other than WHAT DID YOU PAY FOR IT SO WE CAN CHARGE YOU MAXIMUM TAX ON IT. Be aware that you must successfully EXPORT the vehicle from the US before you can IMPORT it into Canada. That alone takes good paperwork before entry can even be considered. My paperwork was tighter than a ducks ass and all went pretty smoothly. The US side was more helpful / sympathetic than the Canuck side. Speedsters are rare in Canada and thus sell for a good buck when people are ready to let go of one. I considered many options including bringing in a self "dismantled" unit but found that bargain out in Idaho just at the right time.

does anyone know what the regualtion for the state of Florida is concerning kit car or porsche speedsters?

if i buy a car titled as a 1968 VW, can i plate it in florida and are there complications?


also would anyone know how i can have access to the DMV or someone that is able to create an old title with a matching VIN# or at least a reoord of it... feel free to email me directly with suggestions, all help is appreciated...
adoncommunications at hotmail.com

Registration info for all 50 states: http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62843

Looks like it has to be titled as a 1956 Replica plus a comment of year it was completed. Plus whatever other laws are listed there. No need to worry about smog equipment.