Hi Spooky
Both stories are possibly true and you are probably right regarding Python as Robnell is listed as well, which I thought strange considering they are an Australian manufacturer and listing was probably only due to something associated with importation or maybe they have to be listed under the scheme as well as a domestic supplier of vehicles under the 'Specialist and Enthusiasts vehicle scheme' I don't know. They have probably made the application but I don't know if they have actually gone through with it and imported a Backdraft and modified it to current ADRs. You can find the list at
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roa...evs/index.aspx
If the vehicle is used, you may be able to have it imported under the Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme (RAWS). RAWS caters for specialist and enthusiast used imported vehicles not available in Australia in full volumes by mainstream manufacturers. Under RAWS, eligible vehicles can be imported and modified to meet the Australian vehicle safety standards - the Australian Design Rules (ADRs). Only approved workshops can apply to import RAWS vehicles and only approved workshops can carry out the work to make the vehicles comply with the ADRs.
A vehicle is eligible for import if it meets the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS) criteria and it matches the eligibility entry in the Register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles (the Register). An import approval will not be issued if the vehicle details do not match the Register entry. You know before I started looking into this stuff I suffered from really bad insomnia........
