posted 01-13-2004 09:40 AM                  

My name's Nigel and I'm from up here in Canada. My Uncle Terry, who's from Australia and resides there still, came here about 3 years ago and bought himself a Prowler to ship back. It ended up that he had to get it converted to right hand drive in order to drive it over there and I thought you guys might like to see some of the pics that were taken. BTW, the other cars in the gallery are just random shots of cars around Australia.

ps. He now can't get it insured, as he is I think the only one there with one on the road, (last I checked there were 2 others in private collections) as the insurance companies down there want it carsh tested! LOL

posted 01-13-2004 03:39 PM                  

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Originally posted by CTProwler:
Australia is on my list of places to Go. Just need at least 2 weeks to do it!!

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To get there or stay there? lol

posted 01-14-2004 02:00 AM                  

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Originally posted by Kroooozer:
I don't believe thats true about crash testing for insurance purposes (never heard of that one before), however it use to be the case for registration, mainly for small production runs of a particular model with individual construction/chassis etc however I have never heard of anyone doing it. Insurance is possible as I have already looked into it and for insurance of around AUS$100,000 (this is what it will owe you after import/conversion) it will cost you around AUS$5,000. Conversion is required on any car less than 25-30 years old (think its 30) as it was argued older cars lose value etc. Each conversion company now has to seek approval for a particular model as many cheap Japanese imports were being brought in and Australia has stricter design reg's than many other countries and these were never mean't to be complianced for AUS.It is also interesting that I have been told that if a damaged car or any signs of major repair has been done that customs can request that the car be sent back or destroyed.It costs conversion co's a lot to get approval and with not many Prowlers in Australia (I think there is less than 10) meaning there are only 2 companies I know of that can legally convert and compliance. By the way you also have to put brand new tyres,brake pads and exhaust (quieter) before they will register a converted car.The conversion will cost between AUS$27,000 - $35,000.

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posted 01-14-2004 10:02 AM                  

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Originally posted by Oz:
[BI bet would love to see some other prowlers.[/B]

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Let's set up an event-Prowlin'Australia and see if we can get all our cars shipped down for a week or so.Once we have no more places to Prowl in North america...Outback,here we come!