FAQ – CAR IMPORT - OLDTIMER
Let us know if we should pick up your import classic car from the seller or if you would like to deliver it yourself to our warehouse in the port of shipment. Alternatively, you can ask the seller to bring the vehicle to the port. We tell you what data we need for the car shipping and then arrange the transport.
Yes, we support you in securing payments abroad. For our customers of classic vehicles we offer our escrow service. The payment of the purchase price is made in this model against goods or documents.
With the shipping order, we need as soon as possible the original “Title” or vehicle registration document for your classic, as well as a copy of the purchase contract (Bill of Sale).
Of course, we get in cooperation with our local partners and pick up your US vintage car from the seller. Our agents contact the seller in advance to organize vehicle transport. The pre-roll usually lasts no more than a week.
Basically, we offer all geographically favored and most frequented ports worldwide. For example, US classic car imports are made through all major ports in North America: New York, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles and Oakland / San Francisco. In addition to classic car shipping from Japan, we also offer the west and east coasts of Canada, Mexico and Brazil
Usually the shipments of Oldtimers are done in the 40’collective container. The costs and damage risks are kept as low as possible with this means of transport.
For particularly valuable vehicles, an exclusive transport in the 20’Container is possible for an extra charge.
As an alternative to container shipping, we also offer vintage car shipping on car ferries (Ro/Ro).
No! When shipping historic vehicles, the tank may only be filled to a maximum of ¼. With larger contents it is to be expected that the surplus will be sucked off and disposed at the warehouse.
Yes! For this only an exact packing list in German, as well as the pertinent bills is needed. Alcohol or food may not be imported!
For Old- and Youngtimer and valuable vehicles no matter what age the conclusion of a transport insurance is recommended in any case, even if vintage car imports are very safe, and damages are only exceptions. The collectors and collector’s items are not automatically insured, but a corresponding insurance can be optionally completed against damage (all risk) or total loss. We are happy to help!
The total costs have to be paid upon arrival in Bremerhaven. The US $ portion of the freight is converted into EUR at an official shipping rate. Payment can be made either cash upon pickup or by prior transfer. Credit card payment is not possible.
The duration varies depending on the port of shipment and the availability of the ship’s space. From North and South America the transport time of classical cultural goods is between 3 and 6 weeks.
After the ship has docked in Bremerhaven, your collector’s item will be unloaded from the container, stored and duty paid after consultation with you.
No, the vintage car shipment can also be done via Bremerhaven. This is usually even cheaper, faster and less inconvenient. Communication problems can be excluded from the outset.
The vehicle must be at least 30 years old and in good original condition. In addition to duty-free, a reduced rate of import tax (7% instead of 19%) is also possible. So-called hot rods and replicas can not be introduced at a discount. The final decision whether an import classic car meets the requirements described is incumbent on the European customs authorities.
You will receive the clearance certificate from us and will be required later for the approval of the classic car.
Our local partners in Bremerhaven offer retrofits including registration of historically valuable automobiles. It is explicitly paid attention to the preservation of the original condition.
If you have further questions about classic cars import, please contact us. We are happy to advise you!