The New 25 Year Rule for Australia commenced on 10 December 2019:
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Rolling 25 Year Rule (25 years old to month / year at the time of import approval application)
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Operates in a similar way to the previous “1988 and older” rule
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Applies to cars, 4WD’s and motorcycles (not buses, trucks or commercial vehicles)
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Significantly modified vehicles and vehicles with certain modifications newer than 25 years are not allowed
How to apply for an Import Approval under the 25 Year Rule using ROVER and what is considered significantly modified.
Read more about the new vehicle import regulations.
Understanding the New 25 Year Rule for Australia (and Concessional Vehicle Imports scheme)
The 25 Year Rule commenced operation on 10 December 2019.
What can be imported under the 25 Year Rule and how to apply for a 25 Year Rule Import Approval
Full details of the New Vehicle Import Regulations 2019
Note that the USA also has a 25 year rule, so Australians compete with US buyers (and their strong dollar) on many of the same cars. The USA is typically buying up to a year ahead of eligibility age with storage of the vehicles prior to shipping.
The 25 Year Rule is similar to the previous 1988 and older rule, so for most vehicles this will mean relatively low compliance costs of around $1,000 depending on the model. Additional costs may be incurred depending on whether side intrusion bars and retractable seat belts are required. This is controlled by each State / Territory registration authority at the time of roadworthy inspection.
A range of interesting import options is technically available under this rule however market pricing and availability are another matter.
You can use our online Auction Search to view upcoming auction cars across Japan and browse 3 months of past auction results to gauge availability and pricing. Feel free to contact us for more information on market pricing and availability of 25 year old vehicles from Japan.
Honda NSX
Nissan Skyline R32 GTR
Mitsubishi Starion
JZA70 Supra
Delta Lancia Integrale
Suzuki Cappuccino
Mazda Cosmo
Mazda MX-5
BMW M3 and others
Porsche 944 and others
Mercedes 190E and others
Mitsubishi Cyborg
Toyota Celica
Mazda RX-7
Hey Geoff
Hope you’re doing well mate. I wanted to share my enthusiasm with you and to pass on my utmost appreciation and praise for the gem of a 1996 Chaser you’ve helped me source. Here are some details I found out when I first went to see the car at compliance:
– logbook history,
– 100k service with water pump changed too
– HID headlights
– all keys (even the extra the previous owner made) supplied
– the horns were missing 🙁 – but bodykit is all there – no cracks or damage from transport.
– has 215s on the front and 235s stretched on the rears – 17″ TRD’s (actually Rays)
I loved the efficiency of your service for both vehicles. The Chaser has been doing really well, picking it up tomorrow after getting a T04S turbo put on ! I was looking through my past car paperwork and found out my Aristo was brought in by your business too (I purchased it from the local guy though).