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    Re: Stratos Bob on Number 27

    Quote Originally Posted by LOFT6.6 View Post
    Thanks guys for all of the positive comments.
    No it hasn't sold yet. Lots of interest, but sadly mainly from overseas - particularly the States. Getting a car there is impossible unless it's over 25 years old which I understand is the same in some European countries too.
    I believe there is a method of sending a car minus the engine and gearbox, but obviously this has additional hassle and cost implications on both sides of the deal. I could have sold the car 10 times over without these complications.
    Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of specialist shippers who could help a foreign potential buyer to acheive their dreams?
    Hedge, Jack told me he did contact Craig and Lydia direct and the ?150k is a ballpark figure for a factory built LB STR turnkey car - depending on spec.....
    Cheers again guys.
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    I went down this route pretty far so I'm aware of some of the hurdles (before all the tariff chaos). Car has to be spotless, no drivetrain and completely dry to even think about exporting to the US. And then you have to figure out drivetrain options (shipping separately or repower). The cost add up quite quickly...

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    Re: Stratos Bob on Number 27

    Quote Originally Posted by Tbone1209 View Post
    I went down this route pretty far so I'm aware of some of the hurdles (before all the tariff chaos). Car has to be spotless, no drivetrain and completely dry to even think about exporting to the US. And then you have to figure out drivetrain options (shipping separately or repower). The cost add up quite quickly...
    I assume that means bone dry fuel tanks, obviously coolant will have been drained but would it include hydraulic fluids and air con refrigerant too?

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    Re: Stratos Bob on Number 27

    Quote Originally Posted by Guy Mayers View Post
    I assume that means bone dry fuel tanks, obviously coolant will have been drained but would it include hydraulic fluids and air con refrigerant too?
    From my understanding, it's everything. And we aren't talking about just draining the tanks. Every brake, fuel and coolant line has to be clean and dry with no residue. It turned out to be a lot easier said than done.

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