Importing from the UK

pottierm Learner Dubber

1 post · joined Dec 2008 · 11 Dec 2008, 10:37 pm

#684165

Hello All, Don't know if anyone out there is cyberthingy has some background knowledge of importing VW Bays from the Uk to Sydney. I have just moved to Sydney on a four year relocation but we had to leave our much loved 1967 Bay tin top at home. Now that we are here we are wondering if its easy to import such an old vehicle into Oz. We have a shipping quote but don't really know if the van will meet the Oz road reglatory requirements, maybe even get turned away once it arrives. The van has had some major work over the years. Its up for sale in the UK but if we can get it here we will.

We understand the VIM approval process but whay else could trip us up.

Any feedback on importing would be appreciated.

http://vwtype2.co.uk/1967-bay-window-no-expense-spared-restore.php

Many Thanks
Mark

dogo Seriously Crusin Dubber

128 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 11 Dec 2008, 11:14 pm

#684168

Hi Mark,

If the value of the vehicle is GBP15,000 (AUD32,000) plus the cost of shipping, insurance, port charges, fuel levies, customs, GST (10% of the value of the vehicle and any handling charges) and registration/roadworthy. By the time it gets here you could have bought a lovely split window! Have a look around at what you can buy here in Oz.

Cheers Dave

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Dec 2008, 11:14 pm

#684169

I'm only guessing, but I don't think You would have any worries with a 1967 vehicle

the vehicle should comply with Australian rules dating back then..

I have seen beetles that have been imported from the uK
South Africa , Japan , USA etc...

all road registered...

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---