How To Import A Car From Sri Lanka To Japan (Not A Misprint)

[john cooper]

Hello everyone

My brother wanted to import our iconic car which represent 3 generations it’s a Morris Minor 1000 Original convertible (1 Sri 804)

Originally bought by my Grandfather from company and still we got the paper works with us that shows the price 4250/= . And it’s a sweet memory for everyone in our family chain.

Car transferred from the grandfather to my Mother and then from her to My Brother but he permanently living in Japan and wanted to take the car if possible to Japan,

If you guys have any sort of a experience or details please pass it, ill add the photos of the car as soon as i get it.

Thank you

[Supra_Natural]

Hello everyone

My brother wanted to import our iconic car which represent 3 generations it’s a Morris Minor 1000 Original convertible (1 Sri 804)

Originally bought by my Grandfather from company and still we got the paper works with us that shows the price 4250/= . And it’s a sweet memory for everyone in our family chain.

Car transferred from the grandfather to my Mother and then from her to My Brother but he permanently living in Japan and wanted to take the car if possible to Japan,

If you guys have any sort of a experience or details please pass it, ill add the photos of the car as soon as i get it.

Thank you

Not possible. The law does not allow anyone to export old cars from SL.

Edited October 7, 2013 by Supra_Natural

[MkX]

Not possible. The law does not allow anyone to export old cars from SL.

Yes I think there was specific law passed about old cars. Because most classic and vintage cars has historic value behind it, now its prohibitted to export them.

[Sampath Gunasekera]

I think this is possible under a special permit from Department of Import Export Control, if I am not mistaken. Because you can prove this vehicle is with your family for a longer period.

Please contact Import and Export Control Department of the Government of Sri Lanka.

http://www.imexport.gov.lk/web/index.php

[john cooper]

I think this is possible under a special permit from Department of Import Export Control, if I am not mistaken. Because you can prove this vehicle is with your family for a longer period.

Please contact Import and Export Control Department of the Government of Sri Lanka.

http://www.imexport.gov.lk/web/index.php

Thank you mate for teh information, ill ask my dad to contact

[Komisiripala]

And do let us know what happens!

[john cooper]

And do let us know what happens!

4 sure Komi

[VVTi]

What about the rules from the Japan side? Will they allow an old car to be imported?

[john cooper]

What about the rules from the Japan side? Will they allow an old car to be imported?

Japan side its fine and Japan MM union is given the help hand to my Brother

[Watchman]

Japan side its fine and Japan MM union is given the help hand to my Brother

Of course, Japan will be on the gaining side of this issue if it happens. No reason for them to say no.

[john cooper]

- Guys, Dad contacted the import and export, easy answare with 2 letters The BIG angry NO!!!!!!!!!

[Supra_Natural]

- Guys, Dad contacted the import and export, easy answare with 2 letters The BIG angry NO!!!!!!!!!

Like I said, There are certain rules that have been put in place to prevent the export of old cars.

[Rumesh88]

Like I said, There are certain rules that have been put in place to prevent the export of old cars.

What if the person who holds the title from the first purchase migrates to another country?

[Hoonigan]

If the law says no, it will not be easy to move much further. Especially, the Japanese authorities will require all proper documentation at the point of import.

Maybe you can convince your brother to hand over the car to you

The car stays within the family and in Sri Lanka

[Komisiripala]

ThTs a good plan too. Gives your bro added reason to visit

[john cooper]

If the law says no, it will not be easy to move much further. Especially, the Japanese authorities will require all proper documentation at the point of import.

Maybe you can convince your brother to hand over the car to you

The car stays within the family and in Sri Lanka

Sounds like a very good plan BUT I am a resident in New Zealand so its same for me also

[john cooper]

What if the person who holds the title from the first purchase migrates to another country?

- I guess peson need to come back and sorted this, if person get dual citizenship they can keep the stuff still in SL

[john cooper]

ThTs a good plan too. Gives your bro added reason to visit

Car is with my parents Komi, But my Dad don't want to play with this as our collection is 1959 Minor convertible, 1960 Minor 2 Door and 1993 Mini Cooper and 1957 BSA C12

Every week he need to give wormup run for all the cars + usual repair + Licence so he is sick and tired of it

- Soon mini and Delica P25 will be up on Autolanka, coz no one to lookafter them

[Hoonigan]

Well that's a shame. In that case it is best to try your best. After all, this is Sri Lanka and there are exceptions to everything. You might have to get someone to look around in person. A face to face convo might open up paths that are otherwise hidden.

[Crosswind]

Car is with my parents Komi, But my Dad don't want to play with this as our collection is 1959 Minor convertible, 1960 Minor 2 Door and 1993 Mini Cooper and 1957 BSA C12

Every week he need to give wormup run for all the cars + usual repair + Licence so he is sick and tired of it

- Soon mini and Delica P25 will be up on Autolanka, coz no one to lookafter them

Why don't u sell the Mini to me for a reasonable price ?

[ae100]

Not possible. The law does not allow anyone to export old cars from SL.

That's probably the only automobile import / export law in SL for which most of the AL members would give a thumbs up, including me.

[Hoonigan]

That's probably the only automobile import / export law in SL for which most of the AL members would give a thumbs up, including me.

But it is for a good cause in this case machan.

[CJ5]

I am trying to get my '59 Willys CJ5 across to NZ and its ok with the NZ authorities BUT the SL authorities (RMV) have classified all vehicles over 40 years as "National Heritage" and they are not allowed to be taken out of the country.

[john cooper]

Well that's a shame. In that case it is best to try your best. After all, this is Sri Lanka and there are exceptions to everything. You might have to get someone to look around in person. A face to face convo might open up paths that are otherwise hidden.

I agree with you mate, but its gone be a big project

[john cooper]

Why don't u sell the Mini to me for a reasonable price ?

I can think of it