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[dt_gap height=”10″ /] After an extended transition phase, the new Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) finally replaced the old Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) on 1 July 2021. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Import approvals will no longer be issued for vehicle models under the old regulations after 31 March 2022 and those vehicles must have […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Whew, we’ve hardly had a chance to catch our breath the last 12 months. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] We have been so busy sourcing cars it has simply left no time for Blogging or FB. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Time then perhaps for a quick catch up in between the avalanche of auction inspections, […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] If you’re thinking of importing a Supra under the 25 Year Rule (March 1995 and older are OK at the time of this post), just note that a Supra widebody like this modified example today may not be eligible for import – based on major body modifications. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Read more […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Looking for a classic car from Japan under the new 25 Year Rule, perhaps something like this 1994 MG RV8 with just 49,970 km auctioned in December 2019 ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] A large proportion of the limited MG RV8 production was exported and sold new in Japan (1,579 of the 1,983 produced), but […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Looking for a classic car under the new 25 Year Rule, perhaps something like this 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Collezione 4WD auctioned in Tokyo on 21 November 2019 ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Good News ! We can source it for you from Japan. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Vehicles are inspected […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 2021 UPDATE – From 1 July 2021 import approvals under the 25 Year Rule are handled by the new ROVER system. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] In December 2019 the Aust Govt. provided a 25 Year Rule Vehicle Import – Guidance (PDF) setting out how the new 25 Year Rule would operate under interim arrangements, the type […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Some important points to bear in mind when selecting vehicles to import under the new 25 Year Rule for car imports to Australia which STARTS on 10 Dec 2019: [dt_gap height=”10″ /] – Prices are rising fast on all classic vehicles [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The USA has their own 25 Year Rule which […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Just confirmed – the new 25 Year Rule for car imports to Australia WILL START on 10 December 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Quick summary from today’s official update received today from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development: [dt_gap height=”5″ /] – The 25 Year Rule will start on 10 December […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 2021 UPDATE – Sorry, we are no longer taking orders for the NSX as the prices are now too high in Japan for viable import. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Want to import Honda NSX to Australia under the 25 Year Rule and not sure where to start ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] YES – The new […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] So, the new import regulations 2019 were finally released with some major improvements bound to put a grin on enthusiasts’ faces. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] YES – We have secure indoor storage available now for anyone wanting to get a jump on the market prior to 10 December 2019, which is only 10 […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The new vehicle import regulations we have all been waiting for were finally passed by the Aust. Govt. yesterday… after 5 long years. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] At last, Australian consumers will have a greater choice of vehicles at lower prices including low emissions options [dt_gap height=”10″ /] What happens next ? [dt_gap […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The USA market has been hot for any early 90’s Japanese vehicles since their 25 Year Rule first started allowing the unrestricted import of RHD vehicles several years ago. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This has combined with worldwide demand that is recognising the historic value of these models, and appeal that has never […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Convenient, safe and cost-effective Japan car storage is now available for those who wish to buy ahead of import eligibility. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This is particularly suited to collector vehicles where the total storage cost is likely to be considerably less than the market price rise during the same period. [dt_gap height=”10″ […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This stunning 1990 Honda NSX NA1 coupe with VEILSIDE bodykit and deep dish chrome alloy wheels was sold at HAA Kobe on 30 July 2016 and is the sort of vehicle that would become eligible for import in 2018 if the Aust Govt. implements a new 25 Year Import Rule as planned. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] […]
This morning the Govt. provided details of their plans to change the vehicle import regulations. We have briefly summarised what this will actually mean here. Under the proposed changes the NSX and other popular enthusiast models that were previously ineligible for import, as well as a wide range of new cars, will become available for road use. You […]
