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Originally Posted by 750hp
It's nearly impossible to bring in a Cobra if it doesn't come with significant documentation. With all of the paperwork available, it becomes less of a challenge.
My Arntz came with a massive folder full of receipts and extra information. This allowed me to prove it's pre-89 age quite easily. I don't know specifically what Rule 17 relates to, but I assume you're talking about leaving the car left hand drive as a 30+ year old car.
The whole process isn't impossible, but it's not much fun...
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Thanks Craig for replying.
You have established a precedence in importing these type of Cars into Australia.
Sure the 30year rule and keeping your car in LHD format does apply for the enthusiast and special interest type vehicles.
I had sent a email to
Imports.Vehicle@infrastrusture.gov.au and they stated amongst other things that granting a Import Approval is based on the relevant information available and on its own merits.
The Pre 89 Scheme is covered by Regulation 17 of the Motor Vehicle Standards.
The Vehicle is designed or caters as a special interest/for the enthusiat and hobby/restoration use.
The Vehicle Imports Team considers each application as it is received in date order and assesses whether it qualified of the import options http.//www.infrastruscture.gov.au/vehicle/Imports_options/index.aspx
If the the vehicle you wish to apply for it is a kit car was completed to 1989 and documentary evidence can be proved eg a notarised statement from the seller then the vehicle may quality under the Pre 89 scheme.
Registration documentation is VITAL!
There is currently a Ac cobra listed on Ebay and I was told erroneously by my shipper based in CA USA that a Import Approval would be denied .
I decided to pull the pin and I conveyed my decision to the ebay merchant that no further bids will be made on that AC Cobra.
That AC Cobra is a non runner without a engine and gearbox and was previously registered and I think in hindsight it would had a good chance of gaining access to Australia just like your ARNTZ
The bidding is heading towards the $10k (as I write this reply )and for that money you can buy a Pristine 1989 Corvette C4 Ragtop.
You would be mad to pay $10k for that Cobra and at the end of the day that cost would magnified by two and half times when the project is finally
completed.
I think that the ebay merchant would have paid only $1500 and would got it from a Auction House or a Council Sale as a Abandoned /Junk Vehicle.
There are plenty opportunities to import this type of AC Replicas into Australia.