Importing Ferrari to USA

giallofly · 05-21-2012, 07:18 AM

Hello All

I am currently living in Switzerland, and should be here for about five more years. I am thinking of buying a 05 or 06 612 and have looked at a couple of examples. Does anyone have any experience or advice for importing late model Ferrari's into the USA? I am sure there will be differences, but want to know how much would have to be done to meet USA specs.

champagne612 · 05-21-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by giallofly

Hello All

I am currently living in Switzerland, and should be here for about five more years. I am thinking of buying a 05 or 06 612 and have looked at a couple of examples. Does anyone have any experience or advice for importing late model Ferrari's into the USA? I am sure there will be differences, but want to know how much would have to be done to meet USA specs.

Welcome to Ferrari Life

Can't help you very much - but 5 years down the road is a long time.

Buy it and enjoy!

Granucci · 05-21-2012, 01:37 PM

hard to predict what the laws will be in five years, but try typical customs office or FNA for assistance.

tazandjan · 05-21-2012, 02:58 PM

Welcome to Ferrari Life. If you come to the US in 5 years, just buy a US model of the Ferrari you want. It is not worth the money trying to convert an 05/06 612 or most late model Ferraris. It can be done, but you would lose money on the deal.

Challenge64 · 05-21-2012, 03:47 PM

Importing a new Ferrari is not really worth the trouble of getting it approved by the DOT & EPA. If you buy a car that is 25 years old, it will be exempt from both. (IE - Ferrari 288GTO or 512BBi). But newer cars can be done, it just isn't economical.

amanderu · 05-23-2012, 11:43 AM

I agree... I was finding out how to import my 612 into BC, Canada. Ferrari UK, Canada and USA, as well as freight forwarders on both side of the ocean, told me that the pain (in your brain and in your wallet) is really never worth doing. It is way cheaper to buy the US car.
Sold my 612 to a very nice Morrocan friend in the end and shipped to Casablanca.
Moving the car the other way around is much easier...

Boxer · 05-23-2012, 12:14 PM

Per all the other comments, it is just not economical for any car under 25 years old. However if you are determined to try, call Dick Merritt at the DOT.

Most of the relevant information can be downloaded from:

Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements

tazandjan · 05-23-2012, 12:23 PM

Here is what I have on Dick. I imported two gray market cars back in the 70s and 80s when it was feasible to do so affordably. Dick was at Amerispec then doing conversions.

US DOT Richard Merritt

U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Enforcement
Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Contact Name: Richard Merritt (may find him in directory as Dick Merritt)
Rm 6115, NEF-30
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590

202-493-2266
Kathy Rice is his secretary- 202-366-5291
Main Dept- 202-493-5300

05-21-2012, 07:18 AM	#1
giallofly Join Date: May 2012 Ferrari Life Posts: 1	Importing Ferrari to USA Hello All I am currently living in Switzerland, and should be here for about five more years. I am thinking of buying a 05 or 06 612 and have looked at a couple of examples. Does anyone have any experience or advice for importing late model Ferrari's into the USA? I am sure there will be differences, but want to know how much would have to be done to meet USA specs.

05-21-2012, 01:37 PM	#3
Granucci Owner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,905	hard to predict what the laws will be in five years, but try typical customs office or FNA for assistance. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

05-21-2012, 02:58 PM	#4
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Welcome to Ferrari Life. If you come to the US in 5 years, just buy a US model of the Ferrari you want. It is not worth the money trying to convert an 05/06 612 or most late model Ferraris. It can be done, but you would lose money on the deal. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

05-23-2012, 11:43 AM	#6
amanderu Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 455 Name: Gus	I agree... I was finding out how to import my 612 into BC, Canada. Ferrari UK, Canada and USA, as well as freight forwarders on both side of the ocean, told me that the pain (in your brain and in your wallet) is really never worth doing. It is way cheaper to buy the US car. Sold my 612 to a very nice Morrocan friend in the end and shipped to Casablanca. Moving the car the other way around is much easier... Gus Quit work - Get some stuff - Go somewhere - Have some fun

05-23-2012, 12:14 PM	#7
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 14,891	Per all the other comments, it is just not economical for any car under 25 years old. However if you are determined to try, call Dick Merritt at the DOT. Most of the relevant information can be downloaded from: Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements Boxer Current: F40, F50, 430 Scuderia Past: 612 Scaglietti, 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

05-21-2012, 03:47 PM	#5
Challenge64 Owner Join Date: Dec 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 11	Importing a new Ferrari is not really worth the trouble of getting it approved by the DOT & EPA. If you buy a car that is 25 years old, it will be exempt from both. (IE - Ferrari 288GTO or 512BBi). But newer cars can be done, it just isn't economical.

05-23-2012, 12:23 PM	#8
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Here is what I have on Dick. I imported two gray market cars back in the 70s and 80s when it was feasible to do so affordably. Dick was at Amerispec then doing conversions. US DOT Richard Merritt U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Enforcement Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance Contact Name: Richard Merritt (may find him in directory as Dick Merritt) Rm 6115, NEF-30 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20590 202-493-2266 Kathy Rice is his secretary- 202-366-5291 Main Dept- 202-493-5300 Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

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