Hi All,
I'm a bit new here so thought i'd start out by saying hi !
HI!!
I am looking to import an Atom into Australia - I know this is a well trodden path and I figured there is probably room for one more person to give it a go. I have read the previous posts where people have tried to register the Atom for use on the road, and this seems to not be the way to go about it (as much of a pity as that is)...
I should start out by saying I DONT WANT TO REGISTER THE CAR! This will be a track and collectors car ONLY (I will be taking on track days etc, not entering it into formal competitions as yet).
As such I think I can neatly side-step the ADR issues, however there are lots more issues that I still need to work through - notably which forms I need to fill out to get my approvals...
I have found this link
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/general/EligibilityCriteria_2.aspx#eight which goes through to the different import schemes that are available - one of which is listed as Rally Use/ Closed Circuit Racing.
Problem is, to grant import approvals under this they need to see entry into entry slips and details etc and I have a feeling that they will not accept track days etc. as a reason. So - how did the Supercar Club and other get their Atom into the country. I have see the Atom V8 at a wheel shop located in Sydney, so I know they exist, but how did they get in!
As mentioned before - I will NOT be registering these cars on the road, and they will be trailered to all track events and days etc. - can someone please help! I've been chasing one of these cars for ages and have come to the realisation that it will never be a road car (pity) but I am hoping there is a way it will not destroy my chance to own one of these great cars!!
Thanks in advance!
Ringo