Yes, you can import a vehicle into Australia—just don’t book a boat until you’ve got an import approval via the federal ROVER system under the Road Vehicle Standards Act.
Most private imports use a Concessional pathway (e.g., 25-year-old classics or models on the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme), then the car must be asbestos-free, biosecurity-clean, and shipped with proper paperwork.
On arrival you’ll face customs duty (often around 5% unless an FTA applies), GST 10%, and possibly Luxury Car Tax; after that it needs to meet relevant ADR requirements before state registration.
Left-hand-drive rules, compliance work and engineering inspections are state-based, and costs can stack up faster than a turbo spooling on a cold morning.
Do the sums—purchase, shipping, insurance, taxes, compliance and parts support—before you commit, and keep every document like it’s the Dead Sea Scrolls.
If you’d rather skip the paperwork, Tradingpost often has similar cars already landed and ready to go.
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