Do hand control mods affect LHD permit status?

[disguy]

Hi,
I am toying with buying an early 80's corvette or a late 90's MX5. I drive with hand controls and would need to fit these. If I were to buy a LHD Corvette with a permit and I had hand controls fitted, would I then have to re apply for the LHD permit or are they two separate things?
Thanks.

[Justin]

I there

Yes, you can fit had controls to a LHD vehicle without affecting it's LHD status.

As far as I'm aware, there are no longer LHD permits issued - if the vehicle is older than 20 years, it can come though entry compliance without the need for any ongoing permits.

I hope this helps.

Justin.