<- potential problems w registration the UK?>
Assuming you have paid the VAT by now, I think there could be probs with a new one because of Type Approval or whatever they call it. It's got stricter lately and I think the 1HZ motor has bad emissions (it's might be a 1HD though). But then again, Germany can't be any more lenient than UK on emissions...
Worth checking before you buy. Do a search as it was discussed here before I believe.

If a used 78 before a certain year is UK registerable - I still think Australia is the best place to get them: 12v, a/c, twin tanks, snorkel and flippers - but split rims.

Or take the easy route and just get a nice 80 in the UK from £4-5k and enjoy a ride your granny would love - because being different aint cheap.

Ch

What Chris says above is about right. Much better to get an 80. Fine car and much less hassle and cost to prep than a 78. And good 78s are hard to find at the right price as I found last year. Once committed to going for an 80, it took me 4 months of constant searching to find the right car and even then I had to move fast to make sure I got it. Its going to get its first work out this september in Maroc and Mauri.

Jeremy

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Will be sure to confirm if our options are 1HZ or 1HD - thanks for raising the issue.

Its the space and the simplicity of the 78 or even used 75 that we were looking for - doing more research on the complexity of import so hopeful to work it out...we'll see!

thanks much

Slobo,

If you are looking for used 75 (already imported of course) there are some addresses in the Netherlands. RV4WD is a TLC 75 specialist who usually has a few on stock. Tel; +31 (0)341-413496. Also if you google some time, there is a Belgian guy who has many on stock. Furthermore I believe that if a car is already allowed on European territory that is has to be admitted to any EU country (not ab sure though).

Cheers,

Noel

Great rec Noel - thanks!
RV4WD has a few of what we r looking for and am in contact

Ive tried to find the Belgian guy u mention thru Google - no luck, do u have a name or other info to pass on - would be terrific!

Thank much!
S.

must be this one:
http://www.roots4x4.com/

Loads of experience of prepping and driving TLC's trough africa there.

I'll guess you'll find the e-mail on that page. Here 's the cars section:http://www.roots4x4.com/verkoop.php?show=auto

Second hand (tweedehands) section:
http://www.roots4x4.com/verkoop.php?...8abeeae16e6a85

Huge help to have the name - emailed them to send me the details in English :-)

Thanks so much-