I’m buying 1991 model car, not Mercedes though, from Canada which meets U.S. emissions standards but not safety standards due to the lack of an airbag. What is the best way to get it over the border? I can’t use a registered importer as the cost is prohibitive. I can bring it over without the engine and transmission and it would be treated as parts and not subject to the same regulations as motor vehicles. Only problem is I would have to pull the engine and transmission (basically in the owners driveway if he lets me, by the side of the road if not), tow it home, come back for the engine and transmission, and put it back together. A real pain for just a $1000 car and it’s 500 miles from home each way. Once put together I can get is registered as a rebuilt or homebuilt vehicle. Any other ideas? I thought to ask the seller to just drive the car over the border but its too far for him.