mattyb Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 on ebay US motors https://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-Triumph-TR-6-Convertible/323940974627?hash=item4b6c630023:g:IwQAAOSwerZdm5rN ebay US no. 323940974627 looks pretty solid and "honest" and cheap- even allowing for the import charges - though the lack of a title would need checking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 here is a direct link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-Triumph-TR-6-Convertible/323940974627?hash=item4b6c630023:g:IwQAAOSwerZdm5rN Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 does this one have the air con option ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 The current requirement that all cars imported into Australia have to have a certificate guaranteeing they are asbestos free has put me totally off considering any OS imports. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Graham said: does this one have the air con option ? Nope. That extra pump above the alternator is the air pump found on some later cars. It pumps air into the exhaust manifold as an emissions device. Overall looks like a good deal. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 8 hours ago, foster461 said: Nope. That extra pump above the alternator is the air pump found on some later cars. It pumps air into the exhaust manifold as an emissions device. Overall looks like a good deal. Stan Ah Ok thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 13 hours ago, Mike C said: The current requirement that all cars imported into Australia have to have a certificate guaranteeing they are asbestos free has put me totally off considering any OS imports. That would kill any imports full stop wouldnt it, who would issue the certificate and how would it be policed? Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 It's putting a lot of people off importing although specialist car importers claim to be know their way through the maze but often its not cheap. The Australian Border Force have an outline of their requirements here: https://www.abf.gov.au/prohibited-goods-subsite/files/fs-asbestos-risk-importing-vehicle.pdf I was involved in the installation of GMH's new HFV6 engine production line at Fishermen's Bend in the early 2000's - Marubeni unfortunately shipped the line out with asbestos gaskets Thousands of man hours went into stripping every item - machinery, piping, electrical equipment, instrumentation - down to components , cleaning and then replacing all gaskets, seals etc before it was certified as meeting Australian OH&S standards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, Mike C said: It's putting a lot of people off importing although specialist car importers claim to be know their way through the maze but often its not cheap. The Australian Border Force have an outline of their requirements here: https://www.abf.gov.au/prohibited-goods-subsite/files/fs-asbestos-risk-importing-vehicle.pdf I was involved in the installation of GMH's new HFV6 engine production line at Fishermen's Bend in the early 2000's - Marubeni unfortunately shipped the line out with asbestos gaskets Thousands of man hours went into stripping every item - machinery, piping, electrical equipment, instrumentation - down to components , cleaning and then replacing all gaskets, seals etc before it was certified as meeting Australian OH&S standards. Well thats that then , basically you cant import a classic car into Australia unless its a stripped bare metal shell and has no brakes or clutch or wiring loom or hoses and the entire drive train is in bits so all the gaskets can be removed. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 I'd certainly think twice and do a lot of investigation before I tried to import a classic into Australia- there's been a fair bit about the import asbestos ban in the local press and on various classic forums over the past 2-3 years. As you say, to ensure a classic car is really asbestos free is just not economically feasible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sixtynine Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I'd check the frame in person before buying any car from the rust belt. Lot of snow and salt on the roads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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