UK_Paul I just read a post on another forum by someone looking to buy a Slingshot in the UK. He said he'd like to find a 2018 SLR or newer. .......... I'd get him in touch directl. Cheers!
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Sorry for the delay, in sending this reply.
With regards to buying a 2018 Slingshot, in the UK., that will be very difficult (actualy impossible) now, as the Slingshot no longer meets the European emission regulations, so the last model that would be available, will be the 16.5 model. I also understand that all European slingshots had a slightly different mapping of the ECU to US versions.
Any Slingshots, imported into Europe, before the regulations changed (known as EU4 emmisions standards - for motorcycles) will be leagal, however all subsequent imports did not meet the EU regulations and so, may not be driven on European, public, roads.
Well that's the bad news, now let's look at the good news.
Your contact can, initially, get in touch with me, through face book:
https://www.facebook.com/paul.andrews.3958
So can any other members of this site that may wish to, that read this. 😁
There may be a "slight" possibility of one, that may be available, just a little north of London. I think that the owner has not used his SS for a while now and may be persuaded to part with it.
The next option would be to join the French, Facebook page - Slingshot France - as they try to keep track of the European models, that may be for sale.
Conclusions...
Well it's going to be difficult to get a Slingshot over here now (as I've said in other postings "I only think we have 6 on the roads, in the UK.").
I think I know of the turbo model that was talked about (if it's a black one) and to be honest, I would avoid it, (but am happy to discuss, what I know of, its possible history).
Well, I hope this helps, move things forward, with your contact. If he's successful in getting hold of one, he will become part of a very exclusive club.