uk cob import

[pom427]

Hi guys, do any poms have experience of importing there Cobra to Australia I am considering moving to Queensland.

Many thanks Tony.

[Gav]

They won't let you register a four cylinder one over here.

[Merv and Sharon]

Tony, there have been some who have enquired in the past and some may have even done it. This thread contains info on a couple who were thinking about it previously and some of their experience. Hope it helps.

Import UK cobra into Australia any info?

[Rog246]

Originally Posted by Gav

They won't let you register a four cylinder one over here.

Oh Gav that's a bit harsh..............what you should have said is WE won't let him register it here !!

[Treeve]

It's not a cobra, but I'm in the middle of finally importing my v8 engine ICV. Message me if you want to know what I've been through.

Treeve

[sideshow]

im finding that no one in qld has any money so im basically working for free labour
hehhheeheheheheheheh

[sideshow]

i also found out qld is the easiest state in australia to loose yr driving licence
so basically im fkt
got busted withing 2 months of being here heheheheheeh

[purge98]

Import UK cobra into Australia any info? Yeah I did it two yrs ago

Originally Posted by pom427

Hi guys, do any poms have experience of importing there Cobra to Australia I am considering moving to Queensland.

Many thanks Tony.

[pom427]

Well, after 4 years I'm finally in a position to move down under
Does anyone have any new info, registration requirements ???
Thanks in advance

[purge98]

I haven't looked into any of that since I wrote everything about
my experience 4 years ago. Look at the lnk above.

[Gav]

Depends on where you are moving to Pom.
I'd suggest NSW may not be where you should be aiming for.

As with every rego question on here, you will need to commission the assistance of an automotive engineer. Look one up that works in the state you are intending to move to and go from there.
If you are considering Victoria as a home, club rego (limited registration) may be your best hope at getting on the road with the least fuss.

Good luck
Gav

[pom427]

Thanks guy's I'm looking to settle in Qld.
Purge mentioned 100mm is this lowest part of the car?
What other issues will I face?
Noise levels?
Side pipe shields?
High level brake light?
Reversing light?
Headrests?
Harnesses?

[albanycobra]

Treeve is probably your Man for this, he has brought in a car from UK and is getting it rego.

[Gav]

Originally Posted by pom427

Thanks guy's I'm looking to settle in Qld.
Purge mentioned 100mm is this lowest part of the car?
What other issues will I face?
Noise levels?
Side pipe shields?
High level brake light?
Reversing light?
Headrests?
Harnesses?

All of the above and some.

[purge98]

It really all depends on whether the examiner had a happy
ending the night before. The guy I had obviously had a problem
with invading POMS and got me to alter quite a bit. He said that
the chrome round the dials could dazzle the driver if the sun shone on
them but decided not to force me to paint them black.
You really just have to bite your lip and stomach it. A lot of it is removeable
of course

[renovationinnov]

pm sent to you

[pom427]

Is there a form that lists all requirements ???

[750hp]

If the car was first registered post-1989, follow this process if you meet the stated eligibility requirements. https://infrastructure.gov.au/vehicl...tions/pis.aspx

That gets it into the country. Then the hard work begins. Queensland Transport will advise what you need to provide to get the car registered. I have no reason to believe they will relax the engineering inspection requirements due to the personal import status.

This gives you an indication of the challenges you will face:
https://infrastructure.gov.au/roads/.../vsb_ncop.aspx

You wanted a checklist - here's your checklist (or at least one of them)

https://infrastructure.gov.au/roads/..._01Jan2011.pdf

When you get your FE powered Crendon out here and you get sick of jumping through hoops and want to sell the car, I'm in Brisbane so let me know

[pom427]

Thanks Craig, but I'm bringing it with me as I'll NEVER sell it

[Towmaster]

There is another way you could possibly do it if you have exhausted all possible options.
You buy a 'trade plate' its basically a plate you put on an unregistered vehicle that allows you to drive it..... it's a bit dodgy..... but doable I think.