casey.. will call me off line and I will give you the SKINNY on david ellison. of Mt Mines.. he has had DOZENS of cars SEIZED by CBP in last five years..  bill cox  1.704.487.6797 home  montecarlomini.net

Just curious, what's wrong with David Ellison?

CBP/ US CUSTOMS has  CRUSHED  dozens  of classic minis and land rover defenders in last couple of years..real shame.. check out the CRUSHING on utube..  low down dirty shame... later bc

I just hate to think of a car being crushed...

beane1 . did you ever find a mini to cut up?/ later bc  www.montecarlomini.com  lic NC dealer  

malsal thanks for the update.. I bet is was on of david ellisons minis.. aka Mountain minis.. later bc

Ace u pull it in Jax already crushed it.

dr mini. sent me photo of mini that has been SEIZED and is in Jax. Florida. today.  looks like 94 SPI, but extended between the doors.. it is BRG..  belong to anyone here at MM??  Car part is going to CRUSH it.. ouch.. later bc

check out the www.seattleminiowners.com or SAMOA in seattle for a mini..  I would NOT import a mini or land rover at this time due to CBP being out of CONTROL.. note NO lic dealer can legally  sell a car he does NOT have on his dealer lot and US title in hand.. later bc

CONGRATULATIONS on getting the full reimbursement!  That is awesome and quiet surprising.


miniless - There are a couple Mini posted on the local craigslist here.  I check almost daily, just something to do during breaks.  If you are around Everett I'd be happy to show you mine so you know what to expect as far as size, working space, and any other of the few pointers I have learned so far.  There are also a couple of local importers who have expressed interest in importing Minis.  You could talk to them about seeing if they can get one from Japan.  But, of course, keep this thread in mind.  One company is constantly importing Skyline, Silvia, and other JDM cars with aftermarket parts (wheels, intercoolers, intake, exhaust, seats....) and they don't seem to have issues.

miniless..  take a look at the www.vancouverminiclub.ca site.. and contact Craigs there in BC.. I strongly advise SIGHT inspection on any old british car.. and there is  a classic mini club there in Seattle WA.. or contact chuck@minimania.com  sure chuck will be glad to help your mini search.. but do NOT buy from Ellison....later bc

Washington state. Not necessarily looking hard for a mini but if one came up at the right price I probably couldn't help myself...

miniless.. RUN from David Ellison / mountain minis..  as bad as BP.. a real THIEF.. btw  what state are you in?? I would just buy classic mini here in the USA..  or Canada..  later bill cox MBA. lic NC dealer and bonded US CUSTOMS importer with TWIC ACE and SCAC www.montecarlomini.com  and now WMI.. for the chery mokes.. phone.. 1.704.487.6406 shop.. 1.704.487.6797

Also ebay wont help because by the time you get the car the 30 days has past and you cant even leave any feedback on him. 

I would be very careful, he has had a few cars taken or stopped in customs. Almost impossible to get your money back. I would not deal with him again. Find a car in the states or use an importer like the werewolf.
i have imported several cars in the past but customs is getting very picky, if they see one thing they dont like they wont let you have it. Just my 2 cents worth.

Hey, I won an ebay auction by this guy for a red '81 mini. Saw the price and thought why not. I haven't paid him a dime since I did my research and found this thread. Looks like I should avoid him completely?

I was glad to help.. nothing worse than THIEF.   david ellison is the  modern day BP..  IF anyone else has problems with Ellison . feel free to call me and I will help for FREE.. and I also put in touch with small claims there in the UK.. called I justice. and Action Fraud  for the criminal matters.. bc

Good news! And kudos to Bill for helping.

Thank you, I'm sure i would not have gotten it with out your help.
your awesome 

beane.. 1.  OUTSTANDING..  glad I could help push David Ellison along with the refund..  later b c