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Technical Tips => Importing - Cars & Parts. Also RMS (RTA) Regs => Topic started by: tnygard on April 21, 2010, 07:09:11 AM

Title: Importing a C3 from US
Post by: tnygard on April 21, 2010, 07:09:11 AM

Hi,

I have just joined the forum. I am buying my first Corvette, a C3 '69, through a friend in Florida. This is the combination of an old dream and mid-life crisis.

What is the latest advice for import? Are there recent experiences and recommendations. The car is in Florida and I live in Sydney.

T

Title: Importing a C3 from US
Post by: Scott on April 21, 2010, 12:36:18 PM

Ship it to LA and send it from there will be the first tip.
Peter Leahy inports is great to use but they are on the Gold Coast.  I'm sure someone down south will have a recommendation.

Title: Importing a C3 from US
Post by: VET-005 on April 21, 2010, 02:23:44 PM

Try Col jarvis he is in Sydney (Jarwill international) i know he can ship it out of florida
0411863472

Tell him you got his number from Sash from Torque Chevrolet.

Title: Importing a C3 from US
Post by: 87droptop on April 21, 2010, 07:51:31 PM

i got mine shipped from New jersey, im sure florida should not be a great deal. i think the guy's name was steve white, 0416 182399.  keep in mind u gotta pay port fees, quarantine and possible fumigation, GST on the price and the shipping costs, and the title papers have 2 be physically at the port of shipping before they let the car leave. good luck.  

Title: Importing a C3 from US
Post by: tnygard on April 22, 2010, 06:10:18 AM

Thanks for the suggestions! I will follow up.

Do you also have a recommendation for where to inspect the car prior to registration? I live on the Central Coast to be precise.

Tony

Title: Importing a C3 from US
Post by: gtc on April 22, 2010, 11:15:48 AM

Quote from: tnygard link=topic=7655.msg1045937183#msg1045937183

Do you also have a recommendation for where to inspect the car prior to registration? I live on the Central Coast to be precise.

If Hornsby isn't too far, then Vette owner Steve Giles of S&G Automotive is your man. 9987 0088.

Title: Importing a C3 from US
Post by: 87droptop on April 22, 2010, 10:14:11 PM

thats after u change your harnesses to seat belts, headlights to right hand drive standards, mirror on passenger side, and amber blinkers at the back, then anyone should do,

Title: Importing a C3 from US
Post by: tnygard on April 23, 2010, 07:24:08 AM

Thanks for all suggestions. Being a newcomer (but a very excited one) I find this forum brilliant! People are so helpful and supportive!
Tony

Title: Importing a C3 from US
Post by: Reklaw on April 23, 2010, 07:50:04 AM

Hi Tony, I'm on the 'Coast at Long Jetty. Took mine to Luke at APEX Automotive in Anzac Road Long Jetty for Blue Slip Inspection. PM me or call on 0488 332 028 if you want more info.
Bob