Shipping my GTO to Australia

General News
#1

As some of you know I have been trying to get my car shipped to Australia for some time.

I have been here for over 2 years now…damn time flies!

With Sumiyaka going pop, car going missing, paint shop saying they had done the work when they hadn’t have a few health scares etc. etc., it has taken some time.

But looking at this web page http://www.vesselfinder.com/?imo=9494541 it looks like the ship with it on, has docked in the port about 10 miles from my house.

I have already spoken to a local agent to get all the customs paper work sorted for me, and deal with all the import duty, valuation, quarantine etc etc.

So hopefully only a few more weeks left, then I have got to get it tested and plated.

Mark

#2

Glad to hear that your finally getting your car back. I couldn’t imagine being without mine for so long, especially not even being able to see it!?!

#3

Glad it has finally got there 8)

#4

that’s good to hear. Persistence pays off!!!

#5

Glad to hear its finally there Mark 8)

Craig :slight_smile:

#6

Nearly reunited with your baby :slight_smile:
Hurry up and get some pic’s of you and the car in Aus Mark :wink:

Malc

#7

[quote]
With Sumiyaka going pop, car going missing, paint shop saying they had done the work when they hadn’t have a few health scares etc. etc., it has taken some time.

Mark[/quote]

It looks like it’s been reshaped as well as in your link picture of it on the ship it looks more like a box… :stuck_out_tongue: :smiley:

Glad your almost reunited with your motor again :wink:

#8

Well done Mark, now look after the wheels I exchanged with you for the trip :smiley: & if the alarm goes wrong I no longer do call outs :wink: :roll:

Julian.

#9

Well my car is out of its container now, and awaiting AQIS (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service) and valuation.

Mark

#10

Cool, hope it all goes smoothly :slight_smile:

#11

Valuation done, they say it’s worth $20,000

Mark

#12

Nice! That’s a little over £12,000! When do you finally get to drive it home?

#13

[quote]Valuation done, they say it’s worth $20,000

Mark[/quote]

I’d bite their hand off Mark and buy two more :stuck_out_tongue: :stuck_out_tongue: :stuck_out_tongue: :stuck_out_tongue:

#14

That is unknown at the moment depends on how long AQIS take.

Mark

#15

Well chuffed for you Mark,

I know they fetch more money in Oz. Seen some really crap ones for around $20,000.

Catch up with you when we get over there buddy.

Steve

#16

[quote]

I know they fetch more money in Oz. Seen some really crap ones for around $20,000.

Steve[/quote]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Imagine how much more it would have been worth with a proper spoiler instead of that trolley handle .

Glad you got it there in the end Mark , Well done to Boo also i feel for turning it around quickly for you , Have to get some photos of it for us all , your challenge is to get it pictured with a kangaroo and a wallaby and sonic the hedgehog :shock: :lol:

Craig :slight_smile:

#17

Nice one mate!!! now you can start to enjoy it!

Just keep an eye on the water temp during those hot summer days :twisted: !

Paul

#18

Car is ready to be picked up, I am going to get it tomorrow and drive it home :smiley:

Only allowed to drive it home though as it is not road certified or registered, had to apply for a temporary movement permit.

Just hope it starts now else I will have to get a company in quick to move it.

Will post pics when I get some.

Mark

#19

Cool, hope it all goes according to plan!

#20

[quote]Car is ready to be picked up, I am going to get it tomorrow and drive it home :smiley:

Only allowed to drive it home though as it is not road certified or registered, had to apply for a temporary movement permit.

Just hope it starts now else I will have to get a company in quick to move it.

Will post pics when I get some.

Mark[/quote]

After all this time Mark I suppose you may be tempted to take the “scenic route” on your permitted drive home----say about 100 miles or so :wink: :wink: