[net.auto] One shot exemptions

sysred (03/07/83)

In response to Keith Bauer's note about federalizing interesting
exoticars, does anyone have information about a "one shot"
exemption for cars brought over for personal use?  I seem to
remember hearing about an "add on" to the import law that would
allow a person a once-in-a-lifetime exemption on an otherwise
non-importable car (i.e., you could bring in one non-modified
car during your lifetime provided it was not brought over for
resale).

					- Ralph Droms
					  Penn. State Univ.

jm (03/08/83)

It seems the EPA was willing to make some exceptions to their rules
involving exoticars and their importation, but the NHTSB (known as
"The Safety Nazis" to readers of Car and Driver) said no dice.  
Exoticars just weren't tough/safe enough for them.  Probably to fast, too.

The Government ALWAYS knows best......doesn't it?

	Jeff Mizener
	Tektronix, ADG
	Beaverton, OR

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