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Insuring a classic (54 years old) Italian car in Italy?

Last activity 07 August 2023 by anithsuvarna

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diterra

I own a left-hand drive 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (105-1750) that I purchased and restored in 1990.


I shipped it with me to New Zealand where it has sat in the garage ever since. The NZ border control first registration process became a license to print money for low-volume certifiers, so I gave up and never got it registered.


Now I am looking to buy a second home in Italy to enjoy two summers a year, and I am exploring bringing the Alfa with me.  I still have all the legal papers showing 33 years of ownership.


First question is insurance.


I'm OK with just 3rd party, but the online information is not helpful. I would like to find an open-minded insurance broker who will accept my insurance company records showing I have never had an accident since arrival in NZ in 1997. I actually have never had a crash or made an insurance claim in my life.


  • In Italy is classic car insurance offered, including policies with fixed mileage per year that are more affordable?
  • Anyone know a good insurance broker who can help me get my rating down from 14 by accepting my overseas record?


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Janingal

I sent you a PM.

Ciao

Janin

diterra

Thanks. I'll check it out.

Modicasa

Yes you can register as a classic car and pay next to nothing.

diterra

Yes you can register as a classic car and pay next to nothing.
-@Modicasa

Can this be done without registering as a resident? I don't want to pay 7% income tax on my currently tax free US Social Security.

Dan_M

Slightly off-topic ... but beautiful Duetto there.  I've been a fan of Alfa Spiders since around that same time-frame that you got yours.  In fact, just rented an '86 earlier this year in Tuscany ... it was an adventure!   :)

diterra

Thanks.  They age well, much better than most cars.

GuestPoster491

Yes you can register as a classic car and pay next to nothing.
-@Modicasa
Can this be done without registering as a resident? I don't want to pay 7% income tax on my currently tax free US Social Security.
-@diterra


No, you must be a legal resident or company in Italy to register a car

anithsuvarna

@diterra


If your vehicle has been modified in anyway (lights, wheel/tire sizes, engine, transmission, exhaust system and suspension to name a few) since it left Italy, you will be asked to reverse those changes prior to your vehicle can be approved for registration by the Motor Department. You are likely be asked to pay customs duty when the car arrives in Italy.


I shipped my 60 year-old car and my 77 year-old Jeep to Italy over 12 years ago and still have not been able to register them in Italy. Both of them are as original as they can be. They were also checked by the Italian Historic Vehicle Society (ASI) and were certified to be in original condition. However, I was asked by the Italian Motor Department to add orange turn signal lights by drilling holes on the vehicles' sides at the rear and front. I was also asked to replace the original American head lights with only the EU approved lights. (Most of the other EU countries do not require these changes).


To cut the story short, I did not want to compromise the originality of my vehicles, and decided not to register them in Italy. Of course due to this, I cannot drive them on Italian public roads!


The best thing for you to start with is to contact a reliable car club and though it, the Italian Historic Vehicle Society (ASI) and seek guidance as to how you should proceed. Here is the link for ASI: asifed.it/contatti/


Car clubs in Italy also can recommend insurance companies which insure historic vehicles at a lower cost.


I suggest that only when you are absolutely sure that you can register your car in Italy, (and that you are willing to make modification if required), you should ship it to Italy


Good luck in your venture! Keep us updated of the progress.


Anith

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