Looking at selling the carc*** of a '55 chevy to a guy in canada. Just wondering what kind of paperwork is needed? I don't have a ***le for it. It has a vin plate, and I can get a bill of sale. Would that work or does it need a ***le to get across the border? Thanks, Matt
A lot depends on if it has a motor or not! If it has no motor, then nothing other then a bill of sale is needed, I have done this many times, just told them it was for parts, very easy. Now if it has a motor it is considered a complete car and you have to follow a complete different set of rules, includeing calling customs ahead of time (or you will have to let it sit a customs for 72 hours) and telling them what you plan on bring across and what the VIN is so they can run a check on it. I talking from a Ontario point of view, but I think they are all the same. Good luck.
It doesn't have a motor, and definately looks the part of a parts car. It would be going to Manitoba. Thanks for the help, guys!
If its rough and incomplete (no motor, and have them take the wheels off and throw them inside) - then it can be imported as parts. Just show up at the boarder with a bill of sale.
According to the site hemisteve posted, if it is brought in as "parts" the VIN is red flagged, and it can never be issued a ***le in canada ever again. Anyone have any evidence to the contrary?
He will be, but he is worried about getting to the boarder and being told he doesn't have the proper paperwork, being turned away, etc. This might kill the sale, and as easy as it should be to sell a tri-five chevy two door, this thing will absolutly not leave, so I'm trying to get the ball rolling.
This is the route I would go. There is always a question about importing a car without a state ***le. The duty rate is the same for a parts car or a complete car. It is all in value. Canada Customs has people that ***ess the value. and base the duty price accordingly Good Luck...Newt
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