Corrado VR6 - Import

[kdubGTI]

Hi guys,

May have the opportunity to buy my old Satin Silver Corrado VR6 back which had to be sold when we moved to Australia in 2016.

We have agreed a fair price, got some decent shipping in container quotes etc etc.

However, the point i am struggling with is the import process. Can anyone enlighten me further on what needs to happen.
WA based by the way.

[Sharkie]

I'd suggest you get the help of an import agent type person to deal with process and rules. Car Shipping & Import to Australia

I did look at this a while ago and as far as I can remember, if the Corrado was built before 1 Jan 1989 you can buy it back and import as a personal import. I don't believe this will apply here.

If you kept the Corrado in storage (and not sell it), you could have imported it as a private import under the rules, BUT the fact you sold it and now want to buy it back means you lost that legal avenue.

EDIT: I did have another quick look at the legislation and the RVS changes which did not go ahead as originally planned has a work-around by the Federal Govt. Which is great BTW. Interim measure: vehicles older than 25 years

So, if you Corrado was pre 1995, this could happen!

I am actually really glad you asked this (and forced me to review) as I wanted to bring in a specific car that was post 1989 but pre 1995

[kdubGTI]

I'd suggest you get the help of an import agent type person to deal with process and rules. Car Shipping & Import to Australia

I did look at this a while ago and as far as I can remember, if the Corrado was built before 1 Jan 1989 you can buy it back and import as a personal import. I don't believe this will apply here.

If you kept the Corrado in storage (and not sell it), you could have imported it as a private import under the rules, BUT the fact you sold it and now want to buy it back means you lost that legal avenue.

EDIT: I did have another quick look at the legislation and the RVS changes which did not go ahead as originally planned has a work-around by the Federal Govt. Which is great BTW. Interim measure: vehicles older than 25 years

So, if you Corrado was pre 1995, this could happen!

I am actually really glad you asked this (and forced me to review) as I wanted to bring in a specific car that was post 1989 but pre 1995

The 25 year old rule was where I was going with it. I thought it was possible. My concern is the compliance/registration. Never had to use the Pits here. Just wondered with the new rules wether it was a formality i.e. safe to use on the road or a full ADR compliance/engineering on everything.

Car is standard.