Arnage Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 Advice on these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Porsche-356-130-HP-Porsche-Speedster-Outlaw-Replica-WOW-/182419853014?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a79120ed6:g:-yUAAOSwnHZYeA9m&item=182419853014I was looking at these yesterday, they look very well put together, finished well and seem well priced.The ad says they are titled with the year that reflects the original VW floor plan (not sure if they keep the VW VIN). So if floor plan is pre 89 and title states VW convertable would this meet our import criteria as said VW convertable?Thoughts?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars And Coffee Byron Bay Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 No.Australian regulations state that the "year of manufacture" is when the car was created in its current form. (well, not those words, but thats how i read it).So if it's built on a 55 classic vw in 2005, Aussie says it's a 2005 car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 The import approval also requires you to supply photos. Once the authouties see the 356 body, they will likely come back and ask for proof it was built that way pre 89.My DP cargo is a 77 but I had to prove the wagon conversion was completed pre 89 in order to get import approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnage Posted 14January, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 Ah ok. Thought it could sneak through the rules.is that you BB Chris? If so can you drop me a line with who & how you imported from the US.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrasa Kid Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 No.Australian regulations state that the "year of manufacture" is when the car was created in its current form. (well, not those words, but thats how i read it).So if it's built on a 55 classic vw in 2005, Aussie says it's a 2005 carI've imported a number of cars from the U.S. and you are spot on - its considered a recreation A number of the muscle car guys have been caught out. Restomod a 1964 Mustang with 2015 drivetrain and you have a 2015 vehicle as far as the customs boys are concerned.Having said that I got my 1971 Dearborn Corporation Autodynamics Deserter GS GT Series Two in from the U.S. and the only thing remaining from 1971 was the build plate !Helped they didn't have a f*cking clue what it was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 My DP cargo is a 77 but I had to prove the wagon conversion was completed pre 89 in order to get import approval. DP cargo! Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 So how do the Japanese used car importers manage to import pretty late model vehicles into the country if the requirement is that they all have to be pre-89?I see ex-JDM FD2 RX7s and late model Nissans on sale all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 Some cars that were never available here can be imported by businesses that have the authority to comply them. Doesn't work for porsches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 I've imported a number of cars from the U.S. and you are spot on - its considered a recreation A number of the muscle car guys have been caught out. Restomod a 1964 Mustang with 2015 drivetrain and you have a 2015 vehicle as far as the customs boys are concerned.Having said that I got my 1971 Dearborn Corporation Autodynamics Deserter GS GT Series Two in from the U.S. and the only thing remaining from 1971 was the build plate !Helped they didn't have a f*cking clue what it was! That model designation/name is fantastic!! Much more impressive than "356" .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 How does it work if you import a full unbuilt kit car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 14January, 2017 Report Share Posted 14January, 2017 But FD RX7s were imported by Mazda officially. So how do they skirt around the rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshstix Posted 15January, 2017 Report Share Posted 15January, 2017 How does it work if you import a full unbuilt kit car?You're importing parts and will need to register it as a brand new vehicle following all the same rules as the Aussie made kit cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 15January, 2017 Report Share Posted 15January, 2017 But FD RX7s were imported by Mazda officially. So how do they skirt around the rules?found this: The RX-7 was imported in full volume as a new car and sold in Australia by Mazda until the late 1990’s, so only RX-7’s built from September 1999+ to the end of production in 2002 are eligible for importunder SEVS for normal road use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 15January, 2017 Report Share Posted 15January, 2017 You're importing parts and will need to register it as a brand new vehicle following all the same rules as the Aussie made kit cars.Of course, but, anecdotally, is that similar, easier or harder than importing a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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