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Importing & Converting to RHD a C5

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Steeler:
Hi,
I am a new member to the forum, and am interested in Importing and converting to RHD a corvette C5,
I contacted John Cain here in Newcastle NSW, and he suggested it was too difficult, and I should look for one already here and converted,
I have read the links on importing, it suggests I have to have owned, and used the vehicle in the USA for a year before I can import it?
I see lots of nice vettes advertised on the net, just want to get my hands on a silver, manual, convertible with black leather, what are my chances?
any help appreciated!
Rgds
Terry.

Cameron 77C3:
As far as I know you can import any car ya like.  The thing about owning it in the states for 'X' amount of time is to do with import duites I think.  If you had owned it in the states it's cheaper to bring it in.  Most of the gang just ship em over and pay what they have to. I'll stand corrected on any of this.

There are a few lads that are shipping vettes at the moment.  I'm sure one or two will pop in and bring ya up to speed on cost etc.

The conversion is a differnt story and again there are lads that will pop in and let ya know.

Cam

smokem:
You may choose to import a C5 privately no problem but will need to have a person certified with RAWS to arrange import approval. So simply contact one of these people that can convert the vehicle for you and disscuss the matter.
The subject of owning the vehicle overseas for 12 mths is NOT primarily to reduce the duty but as another method of gaining import approval,which I'm guessing is not an avenue for you . So talk to a converter and go from there . You CAN import a C5 !
Go to "  www.raws.com.au/home.asp   "

Steeler:
You are correct, I live in Nelson Bay NSW, so could not own and use a C5 in the US for a year,
so RAWS appears the way to go,
I have E mailed RAWS as suggested and await a reply, Thank you for your prompt advice.
Rgds
Terry.

jolinari:
Move states and dont convert the thing! :flower

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