Importing a car from Australia to the UK.. - Page 4

MrDoodles · 13th July 2013, 07:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

Pic was too small to see clearly, is that a Dolomite?

Austin Apache!

Greeners · 13th July 2013, 08:15

Well if it's BL you want, theres a lovely restored dolomite sprint on eBay at the moment for £6500......If it was BRG or inca yellow I would be sorely tempted.....

Stag>75 · 14th July 2013, 04:26

Well that was a nickname because it was considered half a car! The engine was a 4,4 litre V8 which I believe was developed locally and based on the Rover V8. The engine was used by many people as a replacement engine in the Stag.

The "Project 76" was not a bad car but it did suffer from lack of development investment and quality problems at a time where the labour market was subject to many strike actions and general unrest.

From memory there was a 2 door coupe version called the "Force 7" as in wind strength. I believe most prototypes were crushed however I believe a handful made it through.

From memory the Powerhouse museum in Sydney used to have one on display. There was article in the Drive section of the Melbourne newspaper "The Age" recently. I imagine there is a club for them and one place to look is the magazine Unique Cars which has a web version.

John

Stag>75 · 14th July 2013, 04:46

http://australia.trovit.com/cars/leyland-p76

Have look on gumtree.com.au and you will see it and several parts ads. I shouldvhave also said earlier that there were 2 engines, a straight 6 or a v8.

daniluvsuall · 14th July 2013, 09:45

Best of luck.

That's one bad-ass car.

Phil · 14th July 2013, 11:39

Oh wow I want that yellow one.. What does "on request" mean?

Stag>75 · 15th July 2013, 07:09

"on request"?

Phil, if you are serious about this I suggest you contact people who have imported from Australia to UK before to find out what is involved and especially registration requirments. I know that in Australia the import regulations are tough for newer cars but easier on older cars.

If I were in your shoes I'd get the 4.4v8. Lots of power!

John

Grumpy1 · 15th July 2013, 10:36

Blimey - what a monster (as she said when me braces snapped!).

Chad.

Stag>75 · 15th July 2013, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

Oh wow I want that yellow one.. What does "on request" mean?

Looked at the ad and realised what your question is. They don't want to put a price on but rather lure you into discussions. Like POA "Price on Application".

Another option for you is to try a "wanted" ad as I am sure there would be quite a few of these sitting in peoples garages, I don't know which sites now allow this and I'm not sure if you would have troubles placing one from the UK.

FYI, the main sites for cars in Australia are:

www.carsales.com.au
www.tradingpost.com.au
www.ebay.com.au
www.gumtree.com.au
www.autotrader.com.au
www.drive.com.au
www.carsguide.com.au
www.uniquecarsmag.com.au - For the old unique cars like this

You will find the same cars appearing in multiple sites.

There is also a specialist insurer in Australia called Shannons. They also have regular specialist auctions. Never know what comes up there.

http://www.shannons.com.au

Phil · 15th July 2013, 13:34

Thanks for that. Yes I am serious, but for the future. I want to find out costs involved first to see if it is a goer.

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Stag>75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 563 Thanks: 52 Thanked 96 Times in 80 Posts	P38 Well that was a nickname because it was considered half a car! The engine was a 4,4 litre V8 which I believe was developed locally and based on the Rover V8. The engine was used by many people as a replacement engine in the Stag. The "Project 76" was not a bad car but it did suffer from lack of development investment and quality problems at a time where the labour market was subject to many strike actions and general unrest. From memory there was a 2 door coupe version called the "Force 7" as in wind strength. I believe most prototypes were crushed however I believe a handful made it through. From memory the Powerhouse museum in Sydney used to have one on display. There was article in the Drive section of the Melbourne newspaper "The Age" recently. I imagine there is a club for them and one place to look is the magazine Unique Cars which has a web version. John

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Stag>75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 563 Thanks: 52 Thanked 96 Times in 80 Posts	One in lemon http://australia.trovit.com/cars/leyland-p76 Have look on gumtree.com.au and you will see it and several parts ads. I shouldvhave also said earlier that there were 2 engines, a straight 6 or a v8.

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Stag>75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 563 Thanks: 52 Thanked 96 Times in 80 Posts	"on request"? Phil, if you are serious about this I suggest you contact people who have imported from Australia to UK before to find out what is involved and especially registration requirments. I know that in Australia the import regulations are tough for newer cars but easier on older cars. If I were in your shoes I'd get the 4.4v8. Lots of power! John

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Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Thanks for that. Yes I am serious, but for the future. I want to find out costs involved first to see if it is a goer. __________________