Welcome to the North American Stratos Owners Group

[USAStratos]

Hey everyone,

First time poster and long time Stratos enthusiast. I'm looking into starting the process of purchasing a Stratos replica car and could use some help on the titling side of the vehicle.

Can anyone share any thoughts or experiences with Titling a ListerBell or LB Specialties Startos in the USA? Specifically in Washington? I imagine it would be easier to title a car that's already titled in the USA but I can't seem to find the right Stratos' for sale in the USA that I'm interested in. Most are in the UK or mainland Europe.

Are there any resources (documentation or companies) that can be leveraged to help shipping and titling a Stratos coming from Europe?

Thank you,
Lorenzo

[ncoder]

I'm on the waiting list for my kit. It'll take a while.

I'm hoping someone who has one near San Francisco can drop me a line so that I can see one of these in person!

[Danj.pdx]

@ncoder

There are 2 completed LB cars in Oregon - one in Bend and one in Portland. If you're ever up here you're welcome to look over mine in Portland (Alfa 3.0 12v, stradale) and do some driving. I was in the same boat as you. Placed the order, sent the money and waited for the kit to arrive, never having actually seen a Stratos - real or kit - in the flesh.

It's worth the wait. LMK if you have any questions. There are a few active builds going on right now in NY and CA that I know of, and possibly more. It's a very friendly group of like-minded, enthusiastic builders/drivers. Lots of support available here in the states for those who want it.

Dan.

[Tbone1209]

Hi everyone- I should be getting mine in the March time frame. I've got a shipper on the UK side but I've been looking for a Customs broker on the US side. The cars are shipped in as "parts" so I wanted to find someone that's handled kit cars before.

Anyone worked with a broker that's competent and has experience with kit car imports? I'm in the SF Bay Area.

Thanks!

T

[Paul]

Over a decade ago now, but here's who I used:

I used a shipping company in the UK who had a freight forwarder in the US that handled everything on the US side (including broker selection). The UK shipping company was:


Terry Pittaway
PHOENIX Aircargo
* AIR - SEA - EXPORT - IMPORT - WORLDWIDE *
WWW.PHOENIX-CARGO.COM
Tel:? +44 (0) 1425 673336
Fax:? +44 (0) 1425 673391

The US freight forwarder was:


Dean LaBeet, Branch Manager LAX
Clasquin U.S.A INC
1210 E. 223RD STREET
UNIT 323
Carson, Ca 90745 U.S.A.
TEL: 310 707 9050
FAX: 310 707 9394
CELL: 714-713 2128

Clasquin, in turn, selected a customs broker in Portland, OR (this was the destination port of my kit, so for you I assume they'd connect you up with someone in CA). The broker in my case was:

Lisa Whiles
General Manager ? Portland
James J. Boyle & Co.
7505 NE Ambassador Pl. Ste B
Portland OR 97220
T: 503-284-0909 ext 120
F: 503-284-8397
e-mail: lwhiles@jjboyle.com
For current news, trade issues, and publications relating to our industry, please visit our website at www.jjboyle.com and click on ?Industry News? and ?Trade Issues/Publications?.


Of course, I still had to answer questions from all three companies at various stages regarding shippping contents, customs codes, HS-7 form, etc

Hope this is of some help

Paul

[Tbone1209]

Hi Paul- Thanks for the information! Very much appreciated.

T

[ChimC]

Hey Tbone, what was the total time from waitlist to deposit to production to delivery?

[Danj.pdx]

@USAStratos

Hello from Portland, OR. I just finished an LB stradale and titled/registered it here in Oregon. There's another (an early LB) that was purchased from the builder and registered in Bend. I know the state requirements are different, but it is possible for sure. Ours is registered as a 1974 Lancia Stratos replica.

If you have an other questions just LMK.
Good luck, it's worth it.

Dan.