Aussie Speedster owners

Hi Dan,

 

We do have an Aussie member who is a fairly frequent contributor.  I think his name is Bernie, and he has a real stable of classy rolling stock.  I tried to find his contact info, but had no luck.  I'm sure someone will know his details.  I think he spent some time visiting members in the Southern Cal area this summer.  No worries, he'll pop up and will steer you right.  

There are two other Australian members that I know of:

 

Jon Reidy...I think in the Sydney area

 

Olly Bridge...Melbourne area

Hey Jim, I'm based in Melbourne and I have a speedster that was built by autostyling international in Perth. They are no longer around, but due to adrs it really tough to get ones in over from the us.

Kitrig do some amazing space frame ones that are adr compliant, and 'little bastard' motors in Sydney are their partners on these shores, but the are just in the very early stages of development. There is also a guy in Adelaide the does them on a type 3 plate form if your interested (a2hautomotive@optusnet.com.au).

Let me know if there is anything I can help with.

Bernie is member BMK in Geelong Victoria Australia

Hi Dan, as you've probably worked out importing a kit is easy but the challenge is getting the thing registered once it's built. I think any new vehicles have to meet the Australian design regs for that year. I brought mine in as a personal import. It might be much easier to find an existing car which is tired and rebuild it I suspect. I'm in Sydney and happy to help where I can.

Glad to see you "mates" got together 

 

Thanks Rich !

Hi Guys,

 

Thanks for all the help! If only the Government could get back to this fast with useful information.

 

John thanks for the heads up. I was looking at buying a donor Beetle and keeping the car registered as a modified Beetle to try and avoid adr issue with a new build but need to still do a little more homework.

 

I haven't seen a kit in the flesh yet so would be very keen to have a look if you happen to be attending an show or are just ou for a drive on the north shore i would be keen to catch up.

 

Hi Dan, sure thing. I'll have some time over Christmas, so we can arrange a catch up. I'll send you my contact details.