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Originally Posted by Aussie Mike
Hi All,
I've found what looks like an older build Contemporary Cobra that I'm looking at importing to Australia. The rules down here are pretty harsh for getting cars registered but there are some concessions if the car was built before 1989.
There isn't much history on this car, the guy who has it didn't even know what brand it was. It's running the torsion bar front end which I would think makes it an older car. I'm trying to get the chassis number so I can learn more of it's history. What years were the torsion bar chassis produced between?
Where is the chassis number usually located on these cars?
Cheers
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There are plenty opportunities in buying Ac Cobra projects on American ebay and other websites but I think our fathers in Canberra make it hard to import.
Considering upto 1500 units of Ac cobra Kits are manufactured and sold in the USA you are sure to pick up a BARGAIN.
For example- I just spotted on Ebay a 1957 AC Cobra built in the 70's or 80's with a Jaguar E type front(torsional bar is fitted and is give way that it is E TYPE) and rear end and I have pulled the pin as I have been told that the Import Approval would be DENIED even though the car is a non runner and was previously registered.
This information was supplied by shipper out of CA USA.
I have sent a email to the Vehicle Import Department in Canberra for clarification.
I have perused the Federal Government infracture list of exemptions as to the list of vehicles that are exempt and are regarded as Special interest vehicles.
I have noted one manufacturer and it is Robnell which has a exemption back in 2002 but he is out of the export business.
Robnell did make AC Cobra's (LHD) with the view of Exporting to the States but from my memory it went pear shape.
I would be interested to know how we can get around this restriction and like you to elborate on the exemption rule for cars built prior to 1989?