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Discussion in 'Australia' started by BAD930, Apr 26, 2005.

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  1. BAD930

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    #1 BAD930, Apr 26, 2005
    Hi Guys, I'm currently an expat overseas looking at buying a 91 model Testarossa.

    I will be looking to relocate back home towards end of the year, and as such means I wont have owned the car for a full 12 months.

    Since the Testarossa wasnt sold new in Oz (From what I've been told) can I easily bring this car in ?

    And if so, what costs would be incurred about from a LHD to RHD conversion ?

    Any help would really be much appreciated, this is my first foray into the ferrari stable and I know I really should ammend my log in name.

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. FFOUR

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    #2 FFOUR, Apr 26, 2005
    Why import? If you look around you will find some for sale here, including one in Perth ;)
    Have a look here:

    http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?Make=FERRARI&Model=TESTAROSSA&PriceFrom=-1&PriceTo=-1&SearchMethod=quicksearch&TabID=3328&Alias=carpointau

    They aren't '91 models but I'm sure you can find one somewhere with some effort :)

    and maybe fill in your profile as people are more likely to help if they know a little about you ;)
     
  3. ferrarifixer

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    #3 ferrarifixer, Apr 26, 2005
    Massively cost prohibitive to convert L to RHD.

    Buy a uk car and do a +15 yr import.
     
  4. ashsimmonds

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    #4 ashsimmonds, Apr 26, 2005
    don't convert it man, terrible thing to do if not necessary.
     
  5. goober

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    #5 goober, Apr 26, 2005
    Major uncool, there are enuf in oz to suffice, bringing one in and converting it is not cost effective........
     
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    #6 goober, Apr 27, 2005
    in fact buy mine
     
  7. BAD930

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    #7 BAD930, Apr 27, 2005
    Thangs guys for the feedback, I'll definitely do more research into it.

    Im working in the middle east, and I'm finding a few cheap good ones

    The particular one I've seen I can get into for around 40 K aussie dollars

    So it was a thought that was tempting me.

    Thanks for all the feedback, great site.
     
  8. ashsimmonds

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    #8 ashsimmonds, Apr 27, 2005
    holy crap. :eek: that leaves what... $120-160k to bring it up to scratch?
     
  9. ferrarifixer

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    #9 ferrarifixer, Apr 27, 2005
    Not enough. it would cost about $100k to do a "parts correct" job, and it would still be a converted car, worth about $120 if saleable at all.
     
  10. goober

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    #10 goober, Apr 27, 2005
    dead right, rather have a rhd from italy than from box hill!!!!!!!
     

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