timb551

My mate has got a Ford Lightning and is looking at getting a new one, but would like to go to a show to see what is out there.

Does anyone know if there is one?

thanks

cfoster

I doubt there is a show specific to Ford Lightnings but you might catch the odd one here and there.... I dont think there is even a Uk owners club. Tell him to import one himself as he'll save a packet.

Danny B

you dont see many lightnings at shows, i got an 04 lightning and its one of the last ones, theres a few on 54 plates but still same age as mine.

timb551

cFoster, he has already got one he imported, but just wants to have a look at some new american trucks.

cfoster

Try the American Car meets at the Dick Turpin every month (not sure what day). I'm sure he'll see some there....

timb551

cheers

How can i find out what day it is?

focusv8

"How can i find out what day it is?"

Ring Dick Turpin?

Trucks have 22% Import duty plus vat, unlike cars which have 10% plus vat.
Importing is not quite as cheap as it seems.

nickyboy

ACCI nationals at Billing in June, theres sually a few there.

Failing that theres a place called Planet Moto in Hampshire which have loads in stock and are very good for looking at whats new etc

timb551

cheers nickyboy ill look into that

nickyboy

True, importing isnt as cheap as it used to be, since the Lightning was pulled from the model list for future years prices have begun to creep back up in the States, a year or so ago you could pick up a year old model for $22k or so but now they're up to $26-$27k

Prices here are coming down due to fuel prices, looked at a 2004 un reg model last week for Ł21995 + vat, still expensive but one hell of a lot less hassle

cfoster

If you use the correct importer then it 'is' as cheap as it seems!!!!.

Chris

BAZZA BOY

North weald have a few american car shows each year around the summer time, you can always give them a bell.[/b]