1986 2.8 Capri uk car. Import cost?

PLUG71 · 10-12-2013 03:02PM #1

Hi guys, I'm hoping somebody can enlighten me.

I have looked all over trying to find out the cost of VRT on a 1986 Ford Capri 2.8i.

Can anybody point me in the right direction?

Cant find the car listed on the VRT site.

Thanks for reading.

bbsrs · 10-12-2013 03:26PM

PLUG71 wrote: »

Hi guys, I'm hoping somebody can enlighten me.

I have looked all over trying to find out the cost of VRT on a 1986 Ford Capri 2.8i.

Can anybody point me in the right direction?

Cant find the car listed on the VRT site.

Thanks for reading.

As it's a "collector car" in the eyes of revenue they will have to put a value in it and calculate the vrt from there , it will be 36% of what they determine omsp to be but minimum iirc €750 for a 2.8 . Depending on condition somewhere between 750 and 2000 is my guess. Good luck. That's why the old brown log books are in such demand.

corktina · 10-12-2013 03:46PM

good choice....(can't you find one to buy already here?)

PLUG71 · 10-12-2013 03:50PM

bbsrs wrote: »

As it's a "collector car" in the eyes of revenue they will have to put a value in it and calculate the vrt from there , it will be 36% of what they determine omsp to be but minimum iirc €750 for a 2.8 . Depending on condition somewhere between 750 and 2000 is my guess. Good luck. That's why the old brown log books are in such demand.

Thanks bbsrs, I think I will keep looking here for one.

PLUG71 · 10-12-2013 03:58PM

corktina wrote: »

good choice....(can't you find one to buy already here?)

I cant find an original that has not been butchered

jimgoose · 10-12-2013 04:00PM

PLUG71 wrote: »

I cant find an original that has not been butchered

Let me guess - one that hasn't had it's magnificent 2.8 Cologne V6 wrenched out and replaced with a diesel from a Nissan Bluebird??

Capri · 10-12-2013 06:35PM

This one ?? http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/capri-2-8i-special-85/6099556 Colour is wrong - looks like the Midnight Blue of my 600DNI 3.0S but it might be a good starting point ?

Another odd colour but has the pepperpots and a more economical engine http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ford-capri/6059845

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ford-capri-1-6-ls/5034418

bigroad · 10-12-2013 06:50PM

To be honest that vrt for older cars is a discrace,I nearly got caught a few years ago for it but was lucky to sell the car with uk plates on it.
The most important things with capris is to get a clean body and chassie.You could pick up a nice 2.0s here and change the donkey if you wanted .not a too difficult job.A v8 would be my choice and just as cheap to do .

macplaxton · 10-12-2013 08:18PM

bbsrs wrote: »

it will be 36% of what they determine omsp to be but minimum iirc €750 for a 2.8.

Just to clarify, the OMSP of any car under 30 years old is €2000, therefore a bare minimum of €720 VRT. Doesn't matter if the car was bought for £1/€1/$1, it's still a floor of 2k OMSP.

Obviously they could stick a higher OMSP on it, and the Capri's omission from the calculator suggests they'll "think of a number" and it'll be more than 2k.

(OMSP - Open Market Selling Price)

Save yourself the grief and vote with your wallet and find a car that is over 30 years old. It'll fall into VRT category C then (flat rate €200, regardless of what OMSP they dream up). Is it really worth paying shed loads more VRT for something that is 27/28 years old? Nah. (not forgetting a couple of years of crippling Motor Tax to boot)

Capri · 11-12-2013 02:31AM

Obviously they could stick a higher OMSP on it, and the Capri's omission from the calculator suggests they'll "think of a number"

People just keep going up to them and saying 'Take my money, I've too much ' :eek:

THEN, after paying the inflated VRT, they'll spend the next few years bitchin' / trying to sell the yoke :rolleyes:

Fools and their money.....

PLUG71 · 11-12-2013 01:31PM

Thanks guys.
I totally agree about the VRT, its a disgrace.
Money for nothing and I have been told its not legal!
Were not allowed to enjoy cars anymore!

Don't even get me started on road tax!!:mad:

shineon23 · 11-12-2013 11:10PM

As mentioned above if your going to have to import a car (paying the VRT), I'd recommend looking for one first registered over 30 years ago for €200 flat rate and the vintage road tax. Even to consider looking back further for a 3.0S or 3.0 Ghia model, but each to their own.

Stella Virgo · 12-12-2013 10:08PM

PLUG71 wrote: »

Hi guys, I'm hoping somebody can enlighten me.

I have looked all over trying to find out the cost of VRT on a 1986 Ford Capri 2.8i.

Can anybody point me in the right direction?

Cant find the car listed on the VRT site.

Thanks for reading.

dosent qualify for vintage tax :eek:you will be crucified with a massive road tax:eek: something in the region of 1600+.........

1986 2.8 Capri uk car. Import cost?

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