has anyone looked into importing a mini from the UK i was just then and the prices of mini's over there are rediculously cheap compared to over here... anywho im pretty sure i get the gist of the GST and LCT on arrival, but i can find out much details bout actually getting it shipped or flown over..

There have been various topics on this so do a search.

A couple of the people on here have imported minis and some actually have a business doing it but by all accounts it is not an easy process and you really need to find someone with experience with dealing with the authorities.

Also the general jist was Japan is a better source of mini imports than the UK but do a search and you shall find

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A Deluxe(CG13DE), 2 Clubbies(998 and 1275) and 2 Morris 1100Ss

Is there a restriction on which overseas model's you can register here in Aus?

You can't import anything built after '88.
UK minis are all rust buckets, even the good ones. This is because of the salty wet conditions in the winter.
The transport fees will be more than the car.
It's just not woth it.

I thought so. Probably better off just sourcing one locally.

yeah but i can get a running working mini for like $300 over there without MOT, and over here i get a dented basically floorless (due to rust) roundnose shell for $200

The car price is $300.
To your door will be $5000 and 3 months minimum.
Then you will need to replace every panel on the car because the rust is so bad.
Believe me, a $300 running car in britan is an absolute crap heap.

then the 1000 to 2000 to import it just blows the import out of the water
makka

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Damn. By the time it's out here and delivery costs have been taken into consideration, still have to restore it. Better off buying one that's already restored or one that doesn't need "much" work.

People just don't realise.

Theres really no such thing as a "bargain" in this life anymore.

And use the search feature, theres plenty of topics on this subject already.





That is all.

exactly and rememba it might say 300, but its pounds not aud times it by 3 for a rough estimate, usually round 2.7

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1963morris 850
1965 solid side van
1994 rover racecar

nah i went to www.xe.com for a propper conversion wich equalled $300 AUD

So the car is 120 pounds then?
It's worse than I was saying it is!
Let me guess, a k reg (70-84ish) car? Ideal project?

well as someone who imports classic english sports cars for a living its not that hard to import a car as long as its pre 89, you apply for import approval $50 then arange shipping $2000 if its drivable or about $2500 for a share container, pre 72 there is no duty just GST and probably fee's for cleaning (rip off for Patricks) after they inspect for AQIS. Not that hard really

Jon

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Roundies and Clubbies(except vans) are both ugly that is why I have Midas and a van
1293 Mini Midas Bronze,1275 Clubman van

What so less than 3000 dollars?

Not so bad.

I don't know if I trust pommy salesman though...."oh yeah mate, there's no rust, and the engine's a pearler!" or "I'd keep it myself except if it wasn't for my very sick muvver"

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