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Josh.maye Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: England
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 8:32 am Post subject: UK to Australia |
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Apologies if it's been done before, any help would be appreciated.
I'm planning on moving out to QLD September next year and want to take my '61 DC with me. I've found a company that can ship it for me.
It will be partly restored, but will need work when I'm out there, is this okay when importing to Australia?
What's the import process, and is there any record for a restoration garage in the area?
All points or recommendations are greatly appreciated.
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:19 am Post subject: Re: UK to Australia |
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I have a 73 bay that will end up in Aus- and from some of the inquires- I've read- you will need every nook and cranny exposed for inspection for seeds and critters-(This service can be done by a bonded cleaner there.) then every original stock system must be there- though you can get an engineer from there to approve some things. doesn't have to be RHD. THEN you have to prove long ownership to avoid huge taxes.
I'm sure there's more, but thats the hear say I heard. _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
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Josh.maye Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: England
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:10 am Post subject: Re: UK to Australia |
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williamM wrote: |
I have a 73 bay that will end up in Aus- and from some of the inquires- I've read- you will need every nook and cranny exposed for inspection for seeds and critters-(This service can be done by a bonded cleaner there.) then every original stock system must be there- though you can get an engineer from there to approve some things. doesn't have to be RHD. THEN you have to prove long ownership to avoid huge taxes.
I'm sure there's more, but thats the hear say I heard. |
Cheers, I've had it since 2015, and have done various mods carried out over the years; narrowed beam, brake servo, IRS, do you know if I'd be expected to change it back? |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 7:25 am Post subject: Re: UK to Australia |
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Not a clue- was last there in 73 with a backpack-- did read that you will need an engineers report on road worthiness of any modified chassis _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
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Josh.maye Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: England
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Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 2:41 am Post subject: Re: UK to Australia |
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williamM wrote: |
Not a clue- was last there in 73 with a backpack-- did read that you will need an engineers report on road worthiness of any modified chassis |
Could that be the mechanic that carried out the work or the likes of DVLA etc? |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 3:36 am Post subject: Re: UK to Australia |
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we're talking "Government Officials"- here- other wise known as "home of the $100. hammer.
Kinda guess they have their own team that will descend on your beast- Might get in touch with the Australian VW clubs or even the Gov down there to see what is allowed. _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
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Josh.maye Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: England
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: UK to Australia |
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williamM wrote: |
we're talking "Government Officials"- here- other wise known as "home of the $100. hammer.
Kinda guess they have their own team that will descend on your beast- Might get in touch with the Australian VW clubs or even the Gov down there to see what is allowed. |
I've found a group on Facebook, so will pick their brains on it, as well as getting touch with a garage over there. |
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novetti Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2004 Posts: 469
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Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: UK to Australia |
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Do your research carefully.
You need to request an import approval from the Australian government prior shipping the vehicle. You can apply for that online.
I brought a few vehicles to Australia without much issues until the bullshaite re ''asbestos'' on vehicles started.
Hopefully things will iron out eventually because since march this year is been a complete chaos.
Are you really going to drive this around Australia? To get it fully licensed will need to be 100% roadworthy and as original as possible. Modified vehicles are a possible but expensive and a pain to get through the process.
I wish I had my split in UK to tour around Europe and sell it over there because if the government here don't come with common sense all these vehicles will locked in here forever.
Some clowns think is a good idea (idiots think the value will raise which is bullshit). It's better to cater for a global market when selling a classic car that a handful of wannabes and hippers down under.
Be warned !
Read and cry
http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages/article.php?reqart=FOC_201707_SS2 |
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rhd914 Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2012 Posts: 85 Location: Australia
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 2:14 am Post subject: Re: UK to Australia |
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Hi, there are a few things you should check up on. First and most importantly, thet have started random inspections for asbestos, some cars coming in are hit with it, some are not. Can be horrific, google and see.
As car is pre 1974 and rhd, you won't have to do much to register.
Check "Federal office of road safety " and see what the requirements are.
Hope this is of some help, but do you homework first.
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