1502 Update

"Tripper" (tripe46) 11/12/2018 at 14:25 • Filed to: None

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For those of you who haven’t seen my !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , I’m in the process of buying an Agave Green 1975 BMW 1502 from Holland and importing it to the United States of America!

I want to give a special thanks to “The Actual RootWyrm” who generously provided information regarding the proper steps to take when importing. The shipping company that I am using mirrored that information, but it was great to hear it first from someone who has no financial interest in the transaction. So thanks!!

Here is a quick timeline as to what has happened so far.

I was the high bidder on the BaT auction, but the car did not meet the reserve. How that works on ( BaT at least) is, the seller gets the high bidder’s contact info to try and make a deal if he/she wants.

The seller contacted me almost immediately, we went back and forth for a few emails and agreed on a price the next day.

Through that negotiation, the seller recommended a shipping service that he had used before. They were cheaper than I had been quoted other places, and actually called me to get info on the car and answer questions that I had, which made me feel better about everything.

I made a deposit via PayPal, then we paused for the weekend. I met some friends for a few drinks on Friday night and waaaaaay overdid it as I was on cloud 9 after working everything out with this car. I had a head cold to start with and after a long night of drinking and a wedding the next day that cold got way worse. Honestly I still feel like garbage. Anyway that and the exchanges with “The Actual RootWyrm” sent me into an research frenzy for pretty much the entire weekend. The shipping company handles and or helps with all of the export/import documentation, but now I also know all about EPA form 3520-1, and DOT form HS-7. Both are pretty straightforward at least for cars older than 25 yeras. The only thing I have left to do is to call the PA DOT to find out what I have to do to get a US title and tag for the car.

After the seller get’s his money, he sends me the title and we schedule pickup with the shipping company. I’m planning on driving the car home from port, so I’m hoping to be able to get at least a temporary tag for it before it arrives. If not I have a friend with a trailer!

Once we get a little further along I intend to ask the seller to give me the run down on anything I need to know about the car. It will be my first carbureted vehicle that does not have a remote control, and I will be likely be picking it up when it’s cold out. So I will need to know what the process is for starting in cold weather. The weather in Holland seems to be pretty close to that of the East coast, so hopefully I wont have too much trouble.

This vehicle brings about a lot of firsts for ol Tripper. My first:

- Car that is older than me

- carbureted car

-4 speed transmission

-car without airbags

-car without radio

-car without air conditioning

-car that has been modified by someone other than me

Happy Monday!

WilliamsSW > Tripper 11/12/2018 at 14:33

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Ha! You’re really going back to the analog days with this one!

What’s the ETA on the US arrival?  

vondon302 > Tripper 11/12/2018 at 14:41

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I’d probably put on a Bender after that score too.

Looking forward on hearing more!

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > WilliamsSW 11/12/2018 at 14:42

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And which Oppo meet are you bring this to?

Tripper > WilliamsSW 11/12/2018 at 14:44

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Sure am, but I’m looking forward to it!

Could be as early as 12/3 but I highly doubt that. 12/3 would be the approximate date if they picked it up on the 18th of this month which is pushing it. The wire takes a couple of days to fully clear, and then I have to get the title before we put it on the boat. The shipping company did say that the only hold up could be a customs investigation but the guy went on to say that usually that only happens with land rovers.

I’m going to guess mid late December at this point.

DutchieDC2R > Tripper 11/12/2018 at 14:46

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The winter there is a lot worse than here (in Holland). If you need any country-specific info or anything, Id be glad to help (live in Rotterdam).

Tripper > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 11/12/2018 at 14:47

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I’m near Philadelphia, so whatever one is closest to but not actually in Philadelphia, haha

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Tripper 11/12/2018 at 14:49

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Hey, I could drive to Philly too :)

Tripper > DutchieDC2R 11/12/2018 at 14:52

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Really? It seems like the average temperature is actually colder there in Holland. I can see winter being worse here because we occasionally get big snow storms and it sometimes gets really cold

gmctavish needs more space > Tripper 11/12/2018 at 14:58

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The port will be at sea level, and so is Holland, so it should run fine. As long as the choke works, the cold start shouldn’t be an issue. Give a couple pumps of the gas before you start it, fully choked, and don’t be afraid to crank for a bit.

Cé hé sin > Tripper 11/12/2018 at 15:28

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It will be my first carbureted vehicle that does not have a remote control

A what??

Tripper > Cé hé sin 11/12/2018 at 15:30

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I raced nitro powered R/C cars and trucks growing up. I actually still have them although I don’t think I’ve run one in over a decade.

DasWauto > Tripper 11/12/2018 at 17:04

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He meant Holland has the milder winters, which is correct. Typically daytime temperatures don’t stay below freezing and any snow tends to melt t he day it falls. Summers tend to be milder as well - it’s a very temperate climate. I’d say it’s pretty similar to the coastal areas of the PNW, if you’re familiar with that.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Tripper 11/12/2018 at 18:30

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You’re very welcome, and glad things are working out!

For future reference, I can be referred to as RootWyrm or rootwyrm. (N ever Rootwyrm though.) ;)

functionoverfashion > Tripper 11/13/2018 at 12:56

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This is awesome, congrats. I love it!

Also the list of firsts is quite something. Weirdly, my current old truck didn’t check any firsts for me. Unless you count the complete lack of radio; my ‘72 had one, but it didn’t work.

Here’s a dumb question, does it have power steering? If not, that would be another first I am guessing?

Tripper > functionoverfashion 11/13/2018 at 13:09

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Thank you, I am so excited! I hadn’t thought about power steering, but I’m almost 100% that it does not have it. So, yup another first!

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Tripper 11/13/2018 at 15:43

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I would congratulate you but I don’t want to be early! I remember seeing this listing on BaT, these 1502/2002s look adorable! Glad to see the car is going to someone on Oppo, hope to see more of it soon. Good luck with the shipping!