Looking to buy my first Cobra 427 S/C in Oz

[spookypt]

Have a read here https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/ve...ports/new.aspx

Ive never heard of the LHD/RHD conversion being required. Might be SA specific but dunno. Certainly not at the time in NSW QLD or Vico.

The real issue is proving the vehicles age with supporting docs to get pre-import approval while at the same time NOT handing money over for the car because if the GOV knocks you back you own a car you cant get into the country. Most have been done through 3rd parties who sight/know the car, know its providence and have the docs to prove it. Makes the wait a little less intense.

Its all even harder now as people bastardised the system (aka bringing in FFR made in mid 2000's but claiming its a 65) as well as the issues over proving it has no asbestos etc etc. Those who falsely imported cars as 65's are being sighted at car shows and the like and being told to come into the DOT PITS for inspection to prove their age. Babummmm.

And lastly, pre 89 cars are rare on the ground per capita of ownershop. Contemporary yes has a few, ERA maybe as well. Had there been more I can guarantee there'd have been someone specialising in bringing in those cars here but there's not enough to go around to make it viable.

All the loop holes have been tried. Stay on track and do it legit. There are a few expensive cobra sized paper weights sitting in garages around Oz atm.

[CobraAddict]

Originally Posted by spookypt

Have a read here https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/ve...ports/new.aspx

Ive never heard of the LHD/RHD conversion being required. Might be SA specific but dunno. Certainly not at the time in NSW QLD or Vico.

The real issue is proving the vehicles age with supporting docs to get pre-import approval while at the same time NOT handing money over for the car because if the GOV knocks you back you own a car you cant get into the country. Most have been done through 3rd parties who sight/know the car, know its providence and have the docs to prove it. Makes the wait a little less intense.

Its all even harder now as people bastardised the system (aka bringing in FFR made in mid 2000's but claiming its a 65) as well as the issues over proving it has no asbestos etc etc. Those who falsely imported cars as 65's are being sighted at car shows and the like and being told to come into the DOT PITS for inspection to prove their age. Babummmm.

And lastly, pre 89 cars are rare on the ground per capita of ownershop. Contemporary yes has a few, ERA maybe as well. Had there been more I can guarantee there'd have been someone specialising in bringing in those cars here but there's not enough to go around to make it viable.

All the loop holes have been tried. Stay on track and do it legit. There are a few expensive cobra sized paper weights sitting in garages around Oz atm.

I have been pouring through that webiste recently and yes as far as I can tell you can have LHD. Indeed you see allot more classic LHD yank tanks nowadays on our roads such as Mustangs, Chevy's, Buicks, Cadallacs etc and at club meets. The issue now appears to be, is the car a pre or post 89 build car ? Especially now with the new 'Interim arrangements - Guidance relating to specialist and enthusiast vehicles' which replaces the old 'Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989' The new arrangements commenced 10 December 2019. I plan to ask Superformance if this will effect their business at all when bringing in the rolling chassis!?

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by CobraAddict

.... I plan to ask Superformance if this will effect their business at all when bringing in the rolling chassis!?

Would be prudent to also seek advice regarding registration compliance from an independent person....

Cheers,
Glen

[alffie]

Originally Posted by CobraAddict

I have been pouring through that webiste recently and yes as far as I can tell you can have LHD. Indeed you see allot more classic LHD yank tanks nowadays on our roads such as Mustangs, Chevy's, Buicks, Cadallacs etc and at club meets. The issue now appears to be, is the car a pre or post 89 build car ? Especially now with the new 'Interim arrangements - Guidance relating to specialist and enthusiast vehicles' which replaces the old 'Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989' The new arrangements commenced 10 December 2019. I plan to ask Superformance if this will effect their business at all when bringing in the rolling chassis!?

Your only interested in club rego so none of this matters to you. Its only an issue when you want full rego. You can import a rolling chassis no problem. You can import a LHD cobra no problem as you are not getting it registered. Mind you, you wont be able to sell it for much as it wont be able to be registered by the new owner.
Superformance import kits for customers who want full rego so its not an issue, as they will go thru the engineering/approval process
You can buy a superformance kit and put want you want in it as you are ONLY interested in club rego so you dont need to worry about this compliance stuff.