Suspense release time… yes it’s a Triumph TR 3A – picture below.

Chris

I vent to summit the papers in order to pay the registration tax expecting a lot of bureaucracy and processing time of 3-4 weeks, but was very pleased to learn that it only took about 5 minutes. Because the car is over 35 years old the registration tax is based on the original price of the car in 1973 – it all ends to a total registration tax of DKK 13655 ($2350)

Your right – The picture is not from Nørrebronx The car is at my parents place on Fyn.

Dave

Nice insight into the world of car electrics – an area that always seems like black magic to me:confused:

Because the car is over 35 years old the registration tax is based on the original price of the car in 1973 – it all ends to a total registration tax of DKK 13655 ($2350)

$2350.00 USD - just to register the car!!! YIEKS!!! The car only cost about $4600.00 new in 1973!!

So much for free trade....

FWIW,

Carl B.

Carl we have to pay 180% in registration tax, of the total cost of the car when it enters our country, yes that is outrages.

I bought my car for $1300, then the total shipping for a 40ft container include various fees was $6000, seperated on 3 cars and then registration tax on top of that, so it will end up in $5500 + expences to have it on the road.

Another way the calculate registration tax is to take 60% of the sales value of a similar car, luckely the cars are above 35y as Lars stated above.

Lars, i got the same quote on mine, DKK 13.755.00 well almost, i do also have a newer car

Chris

– it all ends to a total registration tax of DKK 13655 ($2350)

Ouch!!! Now that devotion, or love of a higher power. I only paid $2800 for the whole car when I bought mine over 6 years ago.

Dave

Nice insight into the world of car electrics – an area that always seems like black magic to me:confused:

Actually it's more like White Magic, which in some circles, is Stronger than Black Magic. Either way, Look into my upgrades, they'll work on your US based 240Z and make a world of difference on the lights. And I do ship World Wide. Plus a little more for shipping, of coarse.

PM me if you're interested,

Dave.

Tuomo

I had to smile when I saw that you come from Finland – I acquired some Finnish friends in connection with my studies, who seemed very fond of a 50/50 mix of vodka and cognac. Crazy but very nice guys. I guess You need something to keep you warm during the winterLOL

Must be quite a mixture that 50/50! Never tried. Probably more favorit near

our Russian (=eastern) borderROFL. About keeping warm - in London there is now 10-20 cm snow and propably colder than here (-0,6 C). We have triple glazing and thick walls:D My Zed unfortunately stays over winter in a cold carage:cry:

Edited February 2, 200916 yr by Zenioric

Time for an update!

The 16th of March I started on my new job and therefore do not have so much time to work on the car – my bank though, is very relieved

Well – back to the car - I got my windscreen wipers to work perfectly and the seats back from the upholstery guy, then last Friday I paid the registration tax and went back home to my parents place where I have the car.

The wheels needed some attention which included some power tools and a lot of sandpaper in the following order – grid 80, 120 and 240 dry, 500 and 1000 wet – to finish it up some aluminum polish. Some before and after pictures below.

Sunday was a nice and sunny day so I washed the car and I am very pleased with the final result

Monday I was back in Copenhagen and went to get my number plates and Thursday I will go back to my parents for Easter – and the first drive in the finished car:cool:

Nice to here you will have it on the road very soon, what did you end up paying in tax, i assume you also got a extra fuel fee as i did, something in the $500 area.

Now we need to plan a cruise:D

Chris

I ended up paying the DKK 13.650 (approx $2.350) because I already had a formal quote from the authorities I evaded the extra fuel tax!

I can come by Thursday around 13 o’clock with the radio if you are home.

Can i please have a copy og that invoice, i also had a formal quote and they gave shite about that, i like to file in a complain and ask for a refound.

We will be leaving for our summer house on Tuesday, so i don't think we will be at home at that time, unfurtunatly, but still we might, you can try to give me a call when you are ready, are you planning on doing it on your way to Fyen?

Chris