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I spoke to the man who was instrumental in passing the 1999 law many times in the past---sorry his name evades me right now but he collected Bizzarrini and worked at the import department of DOT for many years. We spoke in depth about what was required to use the new law to get a car into the country. Anyone remember his name? I have it in the AmeriSport files but it seems those memory neurons have gone week with the passing of so many years. The last time we spoke which was maybe 6 or 7 years,ago he was planning on retiring---was in his 70s then. We have this man and Mr. Gates deep pockets to that for the ability to bring in unique super cars like the 959 and McLaren. I have many stories about importing difficulties.

Just an FYI---The Guara will not fit the legal criteria to be driven on the street as it was produced by Detomaso and does not fit the requirements for the 99 law unless the personal in the DOT office is, let's say more lenient. In the past there was a way around the regs but that loop hole was plugged by the 99 law.

I am no longer up to date on the current requirement so if there are changes making any of my statements incorrect, please advise us all and accept my apologies.

Can't help with the 25 year old reg but it appears it should pass under that requirement---still need to pass the EPA for it's calendar build year.