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Looking for the owner of a 1983 Mercedes...
Looking for the owner of a green Mercedes 280SE saloon, registration 83 LD 343.
Gawaine R Stevens (Nuneaton)
Aug 2025 Filed under: classic cars
What to I pay to bring a classic BMW back to Ireland?
Hi,
I've bought an old BMW (1972) in Northern Ireland, and I want to bring it into the Republic of Ireland. The vehicle was originally registered in the south of Ireland (on Irish plates) and was imported into Northern Ireland in 2016.
Do I have to pay anything to bring it back into Republic of Ireland?
What do I do now?
Noel (Republic Of Ireland )
May 2025 Filed under: classic cars
Will I have to pay VAT and VRT on this MG?
Hi,
I'm looking to import a 50-year-old MG from Northern Ireland (NI). The current owner in NI has owned the car since May 2024, so less than six months. The previous owner also lived in NI, but there is no way to prove that from the V5 document, or from MOT certificates which are no longer required. The car has an original UK mainland registration.
Given the comment 'Proof will be required that the vehicle has been in private ownership for a reasonable period of time’, stated on the Revenue pages, will the import be liable for both VAT and VRT?
Thank you for your help
Marcus Wilson (Bandon)
Oct 2024 Filed under: classic cars
Can I get classic car motor tax?
Hello.
Is there cheaper motor tax for a classic car that's 20 years old?
Stasys Padomcikas (Drumkonrath)
Feb 2020 Filed under: classic cars
Does the NOx tax apply to vintage imports?
Does the NOx tax apply to vintage imports?
Dave Sexton (Loughrea)
Feb 2020 Filed under: classic cars
I'm looking for a TMC Costin!
Hi,
I'm looking for a TMC Costin; can anybody help?
Eric Jones (Malaga)
Oct 2019 Filed under: classic cars
Can I use an old Land Rover privately?
If I buy a 30-year-old Land Rover commercial for private use, what have I to do?
Thanks
Barry
Barry Doyle (Ireland, Republic)
Jun 2019 Filed under: classic cars
Mileage limitations on campers and classics?
Are drivers of camper vehicles or classic vehicles limited to a certain annual mileage?
Mairtin O Mhuirgeasa (Manorhamilton)
Jan 2018 Filed under: classic cars
E46 BMW M3 or 996 Porsche 911?
Hi folks, looking to buy some nice sunday car for birthday present to myself. Thinking BMW M3 E46 or Porsche 911 996 model, both NA, around year 2003 and max €12,000. What will be better pick - for reliability and future classic status maybe?
Thanks
Roland, Swords
Roland Benko (Swords)
Nov 2017 Filed under: classic cars
Any info on the TMC Costin?
Hi, have you any information on the TMC Costin?
Stephen Roche (Dublin)
Nov 2017 Filed under: classic cars
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