Importing a Vehicle under the Letter of Compliance Option?

[Crazy Dazz]

On the face of it, it sounds great. If the car complied with ADRs at the time it was sold, then you're allowed to bring it in.
You'd imagine that if you were to buy a reasonably modern premium European brand, that it would comply.

But the problem is who you get to certify it.
The manufacturer, who would have certified compliance at the time, isn't good enough.

The guvment helpfully points to those listed on the RCVS system, but in terms of cars that basically only lists current models.

Hence why I am interested if anybody has used this method??

In WA at least, we can register LHD cars over 15 years of age. So anything manufactured before 2004. That opens it up to some really interesting cars.
And when you look at car prices in America, there are some interesting cars available at rock bottom prices. A lot of 15 year old cars, even premium luxury cars and exotics are practically fully depreciated.
For some, it may even be possible to get RHD versions from the UK??

The problem with these low volume cars in Australia, is that their rarity drives the price up, and even old examples (with their plethora or age and maintenance issues) are ridiculously expensive.