Anybody shipped a car from USA to Australia?

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by BMK

Hi not wanting to buy into an area I know little about - Craig and John at JT imports are the experts here. I have used John to bring in a number of items and they are very good and understand the process extremely well. In better words don't buy and try to do it yourself.

The other important thing you are on a web site that has thousands of members. I am sure - even with the size of the USA - that someone will chime in and offer a comment about a car or even look at it for you. The majority of sellers are somehow linked to clubs or known
to individuals. If buying a car in say Tulsa OK. Post a Thread and ask about the car etc. On the relevant club site. You may even find the owner on the site.

Mention was made of this site and Cobra country, personally I would buy off either site and stay away from eBay unless the owner is linked to a club etc. - known.

The point about removing running gear and the suspension is relevant also. Ship separately?

Due diligence is mentioned and I think that is very relevant. At $2300 I would make a trip and
check out both the car and the owner out. A handshake and personal contact means a lot if you want to import other bits.

I have done it this end with cars and property for our US mates.

All very good points Bernie. Can't remember if I said it or not, but I have two options....a pre-Jan 1989 car, or a new one. The new one would have to come into the country in two shipments - body/chassis in one and all the other bits in another. It is then 'not a car', so no import license/permit required, and no import duty to pay. There are definitely pros and cons for both options. Due diligence, including a quick trip, is a no-brainer, and leaning on resources available on this forum is another. Thanks Bernie, and thanks all others for advice and comment. Keep it coming.
Cheers,
Glen

[boxhead]

Originally Posted by xb-60

All very good points Bernie. Can't remember if I said it or not, but I have two options....a pre-Jan 1989 car, or a new one. The new one would have to come into the country in two shipments - body/chassis in one and all the other bits in another. It is then 'not a car', so no import license/permit required, and no import duty to pay. There are definitely pros and cons for both options. Due diligence, including a quick trip, is a no-brainer, and leaning on resources available on this forum is another. Thanks Bernie, and thanks all others for advice and comment. Keep it coming.
Cheers,
Glen

So when your saying a "new car" is that a complete car all assembled and titled, then pulled apart for shipping?
Or is it a new "kit" with all parts required?

As I am not sure you will be able to register either version without going through full compliance.
Obviously not an issue if your going to put on club rego only.

Where as the 89 or older car will get rego with a few mods.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by boxhead

So when your saying a "new car" is that a complete car all assembled and titled, then pulled apart for shipping?
Or is it a new "kit" with all parts required?

As I am not sure you will be able to register either version without going through full compliance.
Obviously not an issue if your going to put on club rego only.

Where as the 89 or older car will get rego with a few mods.

Hi boxhead. New car means a kit. It would be an ERA 289FIA. Chassis and body in one shipment, then suspension, brakes, wheels, tyres, seats, dash, instruments, wiring loom....everything else - in another shipment. Different ship even. And then full engineering compliance procedure.
Cheers,
Glen