Export and Import Laws for Vintage cars

karlosdeville · 11th March 2010, 14:29

A 1928 Model A Ford can by found here

Spitfire · 11th March 2010, 14:32

^Very interesting note on the above picture.

canonball · 11th March 2010, 14:57

I believe you can export your personal car overseas if you indeed live there. Anoop told me anyone can ship out a family heirloom/private vintage/classic car out of India if they are legitimate NRI's/foreign residents.

Spitfire · 11th March 2010, 15:11

Oh ok. I thought any vintage/classic car cannot be exported.

So we still will have lot of good cars going out of India.

harit · 13th March 2010, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by canonball

I believe you can export your personal car overseas if you indeed live there. Anoop told me anyone can ship out a family heirloom/private vintage/classic car out of India if they are legitimate NRI's/foreign residents.

Not quite correct!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Oh ok. I thought any vintage/classic car cannot be exported.

So we still will have lot of good cars going out of India.

There is a provision to take out a family heirloom, and only a family heirloom if you are living abroad. And only one car, if you were to have 20 cars, you have to select only one.
Restriction towards export of cars is probably pre 1960.
Very few cars have actually left like this, officially, the Pratapgarh Lanchester, Mysore tear drop Bentley, Mysore Hooper Bentley, an early SS Jaguar are some of the cars which left in this way. Though I may be owning some cars since 30 years, I cannot take any of them out legally. And when you make an application for export, the owner faces a lot of hurdles and opposition from various quarters.
So not many more cars are likely to go this way.

Cheers harit

RollingArt · 29th September 2010, 13:20

Todays Mumbai Mirror mentions that the Classic Ford used in the film Anjaana Anjaani has been brought down from the US and gifted to Ranbir Kapoor.

A Para from the article 'And as an icing on the cake, the vintage Ford Classic used in Anjaana Anjaani–a hot favourite of both Ranbir and Priyanka throughout the film and post that too– was especially brought down from the US and gifted to Ranbir by the film’s team.'

Ranbir?s red-hot B-day presents, Entertainment - Bollywood - Mumbai Mirror

john a milne · 30th September 2010, 06:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollingArt

Todays Mumbai Mirror mentions that the Classic Ford used in the film Anjaana Anjaani has been brought down from the US and gifted to Ranbir Kapoor.

A Para from the article 'And as an icing on the cake, the vintage Ford Classic used in Anjaana Anjaani–a hot favourite of both Ranbir and Priyanka throughout the film and post that too– was especially brought down from the US and gifted to Ranbir by the film’s team.'

Ranbir?s red-hot B-day presents, Entertainment - Bollywood - Mumbai Mirror

I looked at the photo and it seems more like a 60 / 70 Model.
Can anyone identify it more accurately?

MustangMan · 30th September 2010, 10:49

American Ford Falcon

Benson · 30th September 2010, 12:41

How can you bring down a falcon from US to India and how will you register a left hand car. i think the news is just a publicity stunt. They have not posted the photo of falcon. only Audi is shown.

john a milne · 1st October 2010, 02:33

Does anyone know for sure what is the earliest date to be able to export a classic car out of India?
Such as Fiats / Padminis / Ambassadors

1960 seems to be the date most often mentioned.

karlosdeville · 13th November 2013, 19:31

Somewhat off topic, but here is an ad from many years ago that I saved. Unfortunately not dated.

Export and Import Laws for Vintage cars-333.jpg

I wonder if any of these did eventually come to India

chetan108108 · 12th February 2016, 17:10

I could really use some help regarding the exporting of an American 70's classic car out of India back to the US.

Question 1: I was told by some people that this may prove difficult as the governement has put on restrictions on exports, but all I could find on the net (and also in Team-BHP) was regarding vintage cars pre-dating 1.1.1950.

Question 2: The car is currently not in running condition and I was told that for export cars need to be in running condition? Is that really so? Even if I ship the car in a container?

Any help is much appreciated!

kasli · 12th February 2016, 20:06

There is a restriction on cars pre 1972. Also the car if its your personal car or family hierloom then against a bond it can go. If its for restoration again has be secured against a bond but once restored has to come back. The exact clarity would be available with the Vintage and Classic car club of India.

Cheers and all the best

Quote:

Originally Posted by chetan108108

I could really use some help regarding the exporting of an American 70's classic car out of India back to the US.

Question 1: I was told by some people that this may prove difficult as the governement has put on restrictions on exports, but all I could find on the net (and also in Team-BHP) was regarding vintage cars pre-dating 1.1.1950.

Question 2: The car is currently not in running condition and I was told that for export cars need to be in running condition? Is that really so? Even if I ship the car in a container?

Any help is much appreciated!

chetan108108 · 14th February 2016, 17:05

Thank you Kasli, that's helpful, thankfully the car is just post 1972 reg.

kshivaa · 18th March 2016, 18:30

Hi, Is it possible to import a Triumph Herald (1965 - 1970) from UK, given that I am not owning it in the UK ?

11th March 2010, 14:29	#106
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	A 1928 Model A Ford can by found here Attachment 305113 Do Vastu - Seek Harmony Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

11th March 2010, 14:32	#107
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	^Very interesting note on the above picture.
	() Thanks

11th March 2010, 14:57	#108
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	I believe you can export your personal car overseas if you indeed live there. Anoop told me anyone can ship out a family heirloom/private vintage/classic car out of India if they are legitimate NRI's/foreign residents.
	() Thanks

11th March 2010, 15:11	#109
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	Oh ok. I thought any vintage/classic car cannot be exported. So we still will have lot of good cars going out of India.
	() Thanks

29th September 2010, 13:20	#111
RollingArt BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 37 Thanked: 66 Times	Anjaan Anjaani Todays Mumbai Mirror mentions that the Classic Ford used in the film Anjaana Anjaani has been brought down from the US and gifted to Ranbir Kapoor. A Para from the article 'And as an icing on the cake, the vintage Ford Classic used in Anjaana Anjaani–a hot favourite of both Ranbir and Priyanka throughout the film and post that too– was especially brought down from the US and gifted to Ranbir by the film’s team.' Ranbir?s red-hot B-day presents, Entertainment - Bollywood - Mumbai Mirror
	() Thanks

30th September 2010, 10:49	#113
MustangMan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi/Indore Posts: 231 Thanked: 9 Times	American Ford Falcon
	() Thanks

30th September 2010, 12:41	#114
Benson BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 124 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	How can you bring down a falcon from US to India and how will you register a left hand car. i think the news is just a publicity stunt. They have not posted the photo of falcon. only Audi is shown.
	() Thanks

1st October 2010, 02:33	#115
john a milne BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto / Calcutta Posts: 908 Thanked: 458 Times View My Garage	Does anyone know for sure what is the earliest date to be able to export a classic car out of India? Such as Fiats / Padminis / Ambassadors 1960 seems to be the date most often mentioned.
	() Thanks

13th November 2013, 19:31	#116
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: Export and Import Laws for Vintage cars Somewhat off topic, but here is an ad from many years ago that I saved. Unfortunately not dated. I wonder if any of these did eventually come to India
	() Thanks

12th February 2016, 17:10	#117
chetan108108 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Berlin Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Exporting a classic car from India - need help I could really use some help regarding the exporting of an American 70's classic car out of India back to the US. Question 1: I was told by some people that this may prove difficult as the governement has put on restrictions on exports, but all I could find on the net (and also in Team-BHP) was regarding vintage cars pre-dating 1.1.1950. Question 2: The car is currently not in running condition and I was told that for export cars need to be in running condition? Is that really so? Even if I ship the car in a container? Any help is much appreciated!
	() Thanks

14th February 2016, 17:05	#119
chetan108108 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Berlin Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Export and Import Laws for Vintage cars Thank you Kasli, that's helpful, thankfully the car is just post 1972 reg.
	() Thanks

18th March 2016, 18:30	#120
kshivaa BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 97 Thanked: 34 Times	Re: Export and Import Laws for Vintage cars Hi, Is it possible to import a Triumph Herald (1965 - 1970) from UK, given that I am not owning it in the UK ?
	() Thanks