The World is small and getting even smaller

**Mipi** · 27th January 09, 02:40 AM

OK, I've seen many US cars with US plates on them. But yesterday I couldn't believe my eyes... Subaru Outback with Canadian plates on it (Ontario). First I ever saw and that happened even in my own (small) town.

**runewolf** · 27th January 09, 06:56 AM

Wow! No way would I want to bring my car back across the ocean just to drive, rentals are not that bad! Only thing I'm dying to do is visit the Volvo Factory and purchase y car from there. Figure a couple days driving there before I have them load it up to be transported home. I've talked to a few people that have done it, get a nice tour of the plant and treated like a king while you are there (one guy even has pictures of his car being assembled!). Now that would be a dream vacation for me lol.

**Canuck** · 27th January 09, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Mipi

OK, I've seen many US cars with US plates on them. But yesterday I couldn't believe my eyes... Subaru Outback with Canadian plates on it (Ontario). First I ever saw and that happened even in my own (small) town.

do you remember the colour of the plates? white on red are diplomats, blue on white regular folk.

**Frank McGrath** · 27th January 09, 04:04 PM

When my brother was stationed in Germany, He took a car with him each time. He only brought one back that he took over. but he did bring two others back.

**ccga3359** · 27th January 09, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Canuck

do you remember the colour of the plates? white on red are diplomats, blue on white regular folk.

Maybe it was a Newfy going to Toronto that saw the sign "TORONTO LEFT >>>" so he went home and then just got lost.

**Wompet** · 27th January 09, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Frank McGrath

When my brother was stationed in Germany, He took a car with him each time. He only brought one back that he took over. but he did bring two others back.

The Germans stationed at Biggs Army Airfield and Holloman (sp?) would do the same thing - they would bring over their cars and motorcycles for use during their time in the States.
I always enjoyed inspecting those containers, just to see vehicles that weren't available in the U.S. market yet.

**Mipi** · 28th January 09, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by Canuck

do you remember the colour of the plates? white on red are diplomats, blue on white regular folk.

The plates were white for sure, but can say anything about the letters.

Newfy? Could be, but he was turning right when I noticed him.

**sathor** · 28th January 09, 04:42 AM

I remember being in Michigan and seeing a junkie car with Hawaii plates.

**Canuck** · 28th January 09, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by Mipi

The plates were white for sure, but can say anything about the letters.

Newfy? Could be, but he was turning right when I noticed him.

Newfoundland and Labrador also have blue on white.....

**ForresterModern** · 28th January 09, 06:17 AM

Most US plates seen overseas are from military folks who can bring a vehicle from home with them for personal use. Not sure if Canada has a presence in continental Europe as part of NATO or not but that is likely the route for your sighting. For most tourists, even on extended stay, it is too expensive to have a US vehicle shipped over and back just for personal use.