Phoenix in UK?
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jim.. you have to remember I have been importing and exporting cars for a mere 45 years..and I EXPECT NO Problems .. and I have had my share with WW.. btw. where is the hidden vin number on the figaros?? bc
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I've found the exact opposite regarding K-Line & Walenius Wilnhelmsen. WW are very helpful, although they are slightly more expensive. If using K-Line, then anything not nailed down, will walk. Not sure if it's Dockers, or Ship staff, but I've never had even one problem with WW. The Booking staff at WW, especially Debbie Greenwood, are very helpful. They will handle ALL the Export Paperwork on your behalf, for a fee of £30 GBP.
That includes notifying HS that your cars arrival is due on next ship.
I've only seen ONE suspicious Mini being held at Southampton for further inspection. It sat off to the side for a month, before finally shipping. At that time I was in and out of docks all over the UK, so I kept an eye on it.
That includes notifying HS that your cars arrival is due on next ship.
I've only seen ONE suspicious Mini being held at Southampton for further inspection. It sat off to the side for a month, before finally shipping. At that time I was in and out of docks all over the UK, so I kept an eye on it.
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jim. just bought two more figaros this week.. one for 2750 quid.. one for 3000 quid and emma shipped the for the total of 1390 quid.. about $1900 USD.. BTW. I am only using K line these days.. if at all possible.. Wallenius lines is real PIA to deal with.. with over charges..and they SEIZED MB G wagon soft top for no reason.. $150k car.. the owner was NOT happy.. but got his car back finally..six monts later. lucky I did NOT have pay the storage as the UK BORDER POLICE admitted they were wrong to seize it. and lucky for me I did NOT sell it later bc
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jim. NOT buying from trader in the UK.. too expensive.. I am just buying off www.gumtree.com and www.ebay.co.uk I will shoot you an email off line.. plenty of them in the UK for 3000 quid.. ( about $3950 USD ) in the UK.. later bc
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Bill. Sorry for slow reply. We just got home late last night. Mg email and internet service was spotty at best Almost non existent in Ireland. Are you getting yours from a dealer? Maybe email me at. Fillmore (at) visi dot com Thanks
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jim. thanks for the Figaro link. and the correction on only FOUR colors that are OEM.. fyi I have two coming in june 2018 to NC.. from the UK..
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Anyone who attended the Mini Fun Fest in Coco Beach in Florida in February this year will remember seeing Jim, “ The Scottish Silver Fox” driving his beautiful Figaro at the show
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jim.. I see on ebay.co.uk today.. they are three other colors.. a PINK, bright red and black.. guess these were repainted?? later bc
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jim.. I see on ebay.co.uk today.. they are three other colors.. a PINK, bright red and black.. guess these were repainted?? later bc
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jim.. about the TWIC card.. you should just get one . only $120.. you get fingerprinted by FBI . easy peacy.. as for the $50 as guest.. all depends on the port.. I think someone told me it is $150 for guest pass at port of charleston sc now.. ( the prick that told me THOUGHT I should drive a mere EIGHT hours and I could escort them in for FREE.. ( you know what I told them) I very rarely go to port anymore. I just got my tow driver and his wife a TWIC CARD..later bc
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jim. I know of rather nice figaro in Swansea for sale. at 3000 quid.. her phone number is 07886547327.. I have just bought two of them and really do NOT need a third one. until I see how they sell.. later bc ps.. this figaro is beige in color.
Regarding TWIC Card...does that mean the $50 Charge no longer applies for entry to Dock area, if you don't have a TWIC? Last car I uplifted from Brunswick, they charged $50 to accompany me onto Dock to let me drive it home.
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ps.. just let me know if you need a CBP entry .. I am using Western Overseas now in Charleston SC as they bought out GLC.. btw .. tough to do a CBP your self now.. on east coast.. without Customs Broker in 2018. as most ports require importer to have a SCAC and ACE.. number.... also you MUST have TWIC card to get in the port.. later bc
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jim. I know of rather nice figaro in Swansea for sale. at 3000 quid.. her phone number is 07886547327.. I have just bought two of them and really do NOT need a third one. until I see how they sell.. later bc ps.. this figaro is beige in color.
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Much thanks bill. I am in the uk now been here a couple weeks on family vacation. Have looked at and driven a couple figaros and thinking about pulling the trigger on one before we leave. If i send it to baltimore you interested in handling the paperwork on the us end. Send me a pm or direct email me. Thanks
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hi jim. Phoenix was sold to MAP CARGO.. emma pittaway travelers still works there. www.mapcargo.co.uk phone. 011 +44.1753.255.255 think email is [email protected] They have the best price going for RORO from the UK ( bristol) to east coast USA.. $929 to charleston SC.. baltimore and NYC.. a bit cheaper.. later bc
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are they still in business? emma still there? contact email or website? searched and could not find anything