Another import thread.... but a bit different
Discussion
I've been in Sydney for 6 years, as a Perm Res. I have been eyeing up a Revival Motorsport C-type, a Realm D-type replica or a 1968 registration papered Hawk 289 replica from the UK. As I've been here for a while, they won't be personal imports, so I'll have to get a broker to bring them in I'm told?
Am I completely deluded in thinking I'll be able to get these in? Regardless of cost, what's the likelihood of me being able to drive up to Palm Beach on the NSW North Shore in one of these?
If it's a no-goer, then it'll have to be that Silver Cerbera in SA that's going for an outrageous price on CarSales.
Anyone with any experience of bringing in a classic, replica or just something unusual?
Am I completely deluded in thinking I'll be able to get these in? Regardless of cost, what's the likelihood of me being able to drive up to Palm Beach on the NSW North Shore in one of these?
If it's a no-goer, then it'll have to be that Silver Cerbera in SA that's going for an outrageous price on CarSales.
Anyone with any experience of bringing in a classic, replica or just something unusual?
Too much Complete Kit Car magazine for you?! 
Is this one of the cars you have mentioned? Saw it in the latest Unique Cars magazine.
http://www.brooklandscc.com/cars/view/360
The C-type Jag in one of the recent Kit car magazines was on the front cover and was very nice. They had the Hawk car too I think recently.
http://www.suffolkjaguar.com/suffolk-c-type/
Is this one of the cars you have mentioned? Saw it in the latest Unique Cars magazine.
http://www.brooklandscc.com/cars/view/360
The C-type Jag in one of the recent Kit car magazines was on the front cover and was very nice. They had the Hawk car too I think recently.
http://www.suffolkjaguar.com/suffolk-c-type/
Ok, as far as I am aware your best option is a discretionary approval. You'll have to put in a request stating why your application does not fall under usual guidelines and request permission import vehicle. State that an original is nigh on impossible to source so a replica is only option.
You will have to probably purchase the vehicle prior to shipping to obtain the import approval - (you have to submit paperwork showing you own the vehicle). So you will have to find somewhere to store it.
You do not need a broker as far as I am aware but its likely customs will insist you go via a RAWS registered garage same as you would an import under the SEVS scheme. This can be costly - up to $20k. I would also clarify with customs if your liable for the emissions testing on your vehicle. When I enquired about this in regards to a Tuscan S it was in excess of $100k.
you will also be liable for a replica of any decent quality- the dreaded Luxury car tax of 33%, plus 10% plus 5% Duty and GST.
It would probably be best to buy the kit, ship it as parts and have it made this end.
The other better option is to purchase my Porsche or Lotus which has had all the work done (or close to it)
You will have to probably purchase the vehicle prior to shipping to obtain the import approval - (you have to submit paperwork showing you own the vehicle). So you will have to find somewhere to store it.
You do not need a broker as far as I am aware but its likely customs will insist you go via a RAWS registered garage same as you would an import under the SEVS scheme. This can be costly - up to $20k. I would also clarify with customs if your liable for the emissions testing on your vehicle. When I enquired about this in regards to a Tuscan S it was in excess of $100k.
you will also be liable for a replica of any decent quality- the dreaded Luxury car tax of 33%, plus 10% plus 5% Duty and GST.
It would probably be best to buy the kit, ship it as parts and have it made this end.
The other better option is to purchase my Porsche or Lotus which has had all the work done (or close to it)
Edited by james280779 on Friday 31st May 03:52
Mattt said:
Can you not just get them in on the pre 89 scheme?
Only if the car was modified as a replica before 1989, any modifications after this date are treated a post-1989. minor mods obviously do not count The ones highlighted above were recent modifications so would be classed potentially as a 2013 manufactored replica. Australia classify according to build date. Hence why you can potentially get a 1990 registered car on the pre-89 scheme. If it was built then sat in storage for a few years before being registered its still classed as a pre-89.Just because one mentioned above is registered as a '68 wont make an ounce of difference. Custom will want to know when modified with receipts to verify. You wont get approval without receipts to prove dates- it will be treated as a new modification.
Edited by james280779 on Friday 31st May 05:03
Sorry was a busy weekend.
Personal imports have to be within 6 months.
I think if you could import it as parts and build it here then you would be able to get it no problem- ideally using a local sourced chassis. This way you avoid all taxes for importing. I am not an expert but I would guess the only charges would be a compliance inspection and relevent registration duty. Theroetically all other taxes would have been paid on the parts individually.
If you import in sections with values under $1k, you will avoid paying any import tax whatsoever, however obviously some parts will be more than that and the shipping would soon add up. Probably most cost effective as personal effects in an LCL, maybe even a 20' container.
You then have to weigh up costs of labour here for the bits you dont want to do/ cant do and figure if its worth it. Its definately doable but at what price.
Personal imports have to be within 6 months.
I think if you could import it as parts and build it here then you would be able to get it no problem- ideally using a local sourced chassis. This way you avoid all taxes for importing. I am not an expert but I would guess the only charges would be a compliance inspection and relevent registration duty. Theroetically all other taxes would have been paid on the parts individually.
If you import in sections with values under $1k, you will avoid paying any import tax whatsoever, however obviously some parts will be more than that and the shipping would soon add up. Probably most cost effective as personal effects in an LCL, maybe even a 20' container.
You then have to weigh up costs of labour here for the bits you dont want to do/ cant do and figure if its worth it. Its definately doable but at what price.
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