This would have just been instantly burried in the thread

"Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko)
12/09/2014 at 16:29 • Filed to: doug demuro

Doug, I will re-suggest a Lancia Delta Integrale, but, with a twist. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! I know what you're saying, "why on earth would I buy one from across the ocean?" Well, here's the skinny, in 2015, aka 22 days from now, cars from 1990 will be legal to import into America. Just think about how many articles you can write just covering the buying, shipping, and registering process of an imported car. "But how do I know if it's a good car when I can't see it?" you're pondering. Well, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! who could go check it out for you. More over, this Lancia fits every single requirement that you have.

1. Budget: Ł10,995 is roughly about $17,229.17 which means that you have plenty left over to get it over here and keep it running.

2. Storage: It's a tiny European hatchback so it'll fit in your tiny garage.

3. Winter: It's an AWD rally car, bruh. It'll definitely winter.

4. Resale: It'll probably sell for the same price you paid for it if not a little more because it'll be rare as fuck, yo. Rod won't even be able to resist. "did you drive your rallycar in the snow? Perfect! Here's $2,000 for having rally history!"

5. Interesting Car: Did I mention rare as fuck rally car from Lancia? You can track it, rally it, drive it, show it, embarrass Ferrari owners with it's uniqueness, and most importantly write about it. It's perfect for you.

DISCUSSION (36)

SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:32

First thought: Oh my god I need those wheels.

Second thought: Oh my god I need that car.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:33

Way better than my suggestion of an Excalibur... Just 'cause the troll is strong with me.

Kinja'd!!!

505Turbeaux > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:33

it goes by build date, so on Feb 1st you can bring in one built 1/90, Mar 1st you can bring 2/90 build date so it isn't THAT easy

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > 505Turbeaux
12/09/2014 at 16:35

It's a 1990 MY car so It has a very good chance of being built in 1989.

505Turbeaux > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:38

depends, alot of stuff over there is only a couple months behind the first registration for build date. A low volume car like this could swing either way. Regardless, I would love to see one over here. We have been dealing with people thinking a Delta GT is worth 10 grand for too long

Racescort666 > 505Turbeaux
12/09/2014 at 16:43

That's a good point, homoligation cars are always ridiculously expensive and get even more so when people can finally import them to places they shouldn't be.

scoob > 505Turbeaux
12/09/2014 at 16:44

QUIET YOU, LET US DREAM

Tohru > 505Turbeaux
12/09/2014 at 16:46

From how it was told to me by someone who imports cars, a car is eligible for import on the first day of the month it was made - i.e. Jan. 1st, 01/90 cars are legal.

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:47

Bump this every hour, on the hour. Someone set up a macro to tweet a permalink to Dougmuro every 27 minutes. I wanna see this post "trending on kinja" in no less than 6 hours. Let's go full Blackbird on this bitch.

JALOPNIK NEEDS MORE RALLY LANCIA.

505Turbeaux > Tohru
12/09/2014 at 16:48

I have done it numerous times, and this was what I was lead to believe a long time ago. The letter of the law says OVER 25 years, and I never wanted to push it.

Steve in Manhattan > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:48

When I clicked through I was going to advise against. Suddenly, I'm sold. This would provide a lot of fodder, plus ... it's a Lancia. As much as they say you have to own an Alfa ....

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Steve in Manhattan
12/09/2014 at 16:49

And it's really not that expensive either.

Tohru > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:50

In a lot of countries, production for a new model year starts the first workday of that new year.

Example: The last Skyline made in December 1989 would be a 1989 model year., while the first made in January would start the 1990 model year.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Tohru
12/09/2014 at 16:54

Japan vs Italy

Tohru > 505Turbeaux
12/09/2014 at 16:55

It depends on the customs agent too. I've heard of folks bringing in cars that were months too young and getting okayed, and I've heard cars being held at the port because they showed up a week before their build month.

What everyone seems to be able to agree on is that if you import a Skyline, customs is going to crawl up your ass.

505Turbeaux > Tohru
12/09/2014 at 16:57

there is no doubt about this, or defenders these days

Dsscats > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:57

There's a RHD model titled in LA for $30k. Fully legal too.

Audi-os, Amigos! > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:58

GREAT suggestions.

Also, damn those Delta Integrales were pretty.

Jon-o > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:58

Kinja'd!!!

or import one from toronto. Much closer! Maybe not this one though... I've seen a few running around.

Audi-os, Amigos! > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:58

No, it was Japan AND Italy.

You're thinking of Japan vs. the US, UK, and USSR.

mcseanerson > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:59

Soon as I saw the word winter in the requirement this was instantly my first thought. Seeing as how I am obviously brilliant as are many fellow Jalops I knew I must suggest something else. Therefore I recommended a Subaru Baja Turbo.

TheBaron2112 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 16:59

So if he needs to have a belt changed, who would do that?, assuming he didn't do it himself?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > TheBaron2112
12/09/2014 at 17:01

http://www.euroautoclassics.com/

Tohru > 505Turbeaux
12/09/2014 at 17:05

Those aren't comparable. With a Skyline, customs either allows it or tells you to fuck off.

The other one is a threat to our very existence. We owe a great debt to the brave men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, risking their lives doing high-profile felony raids on fortified walled compounds to capture the evil foreign terrorists inside.

Sn210 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 17:10

I really hope it's either this or a R32 Skyline. I'd like to see something imported

Doug DeMuro > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 17:14

Shop is close by.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Doug DeMuro
12/09/2014 at 17:24

That was just a random Googling, I swear.

Steve in Manhattan > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 17:27

Unless I remember incorrectly, Hammond said these are worth around Ł25,000 in very good shape. That makes me wonder about this car. On the other hand, it's his money ....

Evil-B > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 17:28

I full on fucking agree, HF Integrale's are beasts.

I need this in my driveway

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Steve in Manhattan
12/09/2014 at 17:29

It has 100,000 miles and has been repainted, but it seems like an honest enough car for the Doge DeMuro.

Steve in Manhattan > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 17:31

There is probably a mechanic within 25 miles of so of the car that could go there are give DD a report. Then he could decide whether to DD or not to DD. DD decide, that is ....

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Steve in Manhattan
12/09/2014 at 17:33

It's got an MOT so it should be plenty road worthy for Philly.

And besides, I think Chris Harris should be the one to go inspect it, just for the full C-C-C-COMBO article.

Steve in Manhattan > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 17:39

I'd want someone who lived and breathed these things there - once opened, that's a difficult door to close.

Steve in Manhattan > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
12/09/2014 at 17:41

Melt it down and make a real car.

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/09/2014 at 19:17

You should tweet this to him!

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
12/09/2014 at 19:20

No twater but he's already seen it.