My 500 came back from Japan, I found it out there and had started the process before being gazumped, but then tracked down the buyer in the UK so bought it from him instead.
You need a savvy seller over there really to do the leg work for you, de register it and get it to the shipper, easy enough after that.
I remember seeing pics of the Severn Valley car parked up over there, great to hear you may be able to do a deal.
Over 30% in duties and customs plus shipping on top, and with the pound on its arse I hope its a bargain