DEC 2021 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DUE TO EXCESSIVE DELAYS, CONGESTION & COSTS IN SHIPPING FROM US PORTS DUE TO THE CURRENT WORLD ENVIRONMENT - WE WILL NOT BE TAKING ON ANY NEW CLIENTS AND ARE NO LONGER IMPORTING CARS.
Unfortunately the escalating costs, risks and delays are so frustrating for us we would never knowingly subject clients to these problems that now exist. We do not anticipate any return to the "pre covid -norm" to occur in the very near future.
Our greatest apologies to all those who have enquired about and been looking forward to importing. We have had a totally full book of clients all last year and were unable to take on more clients as we like to ensure each client has sufficient time dedicated to their case. Unfortunately the changes escalating in the years have now caused us to choose to close our importing books
Our sincere thanks to our existing clients who have been incredibly patient in these never before seen circumstances and we will continue to do our very best for you.
We are now getting a pretty long list of clients that MCCC have found and organized importing their dream car from the USA. They have all been fantastic to work with and we have really enjoyed every single journey.
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Just out of quarrantine this absolute showroom mint genuine SS 1967 Chevrolet Nova MCCC found and imported for client Peter. With over 585 HP she doesn't just look amazing!
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This black beast below just arrived a few months ago from the USA. This video just sent in by MCCC client Hayden, who has now got his awesome big block very warm 454 genuine RS Chev Camaro registered and out cruising. Needless to say, hes pretty stoked!! (Found and imported for this great client by MCCC) |
Always awesome to see these cars evolving at home. This immaculate 440 6 pack '70 Dodge Charger found & imported for MCCC client David is one well loved and tended dream car- and often David keeps us entertained such as this update he sent thru. |
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Click here to see what cars MCCC could find and get to your door for your budget
HOW TO GO ABOUT IMPORTING YOUR DREAM CAR FROM THE USA - its really not risky or difficult now we know the facts from the myths!
If you can wait the 2-3 months to get your dream car, often with features hard to find in Australia, at a total price usually unheard of in Australia then read on.....
Taking the plunge to firstly buy and then import your dream car from the USA is daunting to many. Imagination of every potential pitfall gets in the way as do so many importers whose costs keep adding on to infinitum and their sales pitches just dont inspire confidence that they really give a ....
Sound familiar? I get it -as thats how I felt initially. Now I have it all in place, my only regret is that I just wish I had started sooner!
After adapting and developing the systems I already had for finding and purchasing exceptional cars in Australia to the US, we found we could reliably produce the same exceptional results I had here. After a tonne of research and application we had in place a great priced and genuine link in every part of the process.
However the overall customer service, transparency and efficiency of these companies meant they took a bit of managing to get the very best result.
This led MCCC to offering a service that can make the entire "find and import your dream car" a hassle free, enjoyable experience where the client only has to think about the car they want and MCCC essentially make their wish our command!
We are available the whole time almost 24/7 to chat, update and inform clients of every piece of info we have as we get it. We do all the follow up, all the chasing around, all the checking and legwork for you.
However you are in control and make all decisions as to which prospects are targeted and which one/if any are exactly what you are after and want to proceed with.
Basically we make the whole process hassle free and remove all the time consuming, annoying work, doubt and worry. Feel free to chat to us anytime, or any of our previous clients and they will let you know!
Unfortunately all this takes MCCC alot of time and effort. Sorry but I cannot work for nothing. It is an enormous number of hours to find the right car, endless checking and double checking to have a foolproof system. As much as I love talking cars, and am happy to answer general questions, sorry I cannot devote time to actually chasing cars for someone until they are a paid client for that stage. Unfortunately I have to prioritise paid work to pay the bills! Sad fact of life we are all familiar with! More than happy for general advice and a quick chat anytime though!!
If you decide you are ready to buy and you want someone to help make it happen then please call us anytime to arrange this or to discuss any queries you have 0409 478 187 Brett or Karen
If you can wait the 2-3 months to get your dream car, often with features hard to find in Australia, at a total price usually unheard of in Australia then read on.....
Taking the plunge to firstly buy and then import your dream car from the USA is daunting to many. Imagination of every potential pitfall gets in the way as do so many importers whose costs keep adding on to infinitum and their sales pitches just dont inspire confidence that they really give a ....
Sound familiar? I get it -as thats how I felt initially. Now I have it all in place, my only regret is that I just wish I had started sooner!
After adapting and developing the systems I already had for finding and purchasing exceptional cars in Australia to the US, we found we could reliably produce the same exceptional results I had here. After a tonne of research and application we had in place a great priced and genuine link in every part of the process.
However the overall customer service, transparency and efficiency of these companies meant they took a bit of managing to get the very best result.
This led MCCC to offering a service that can make the entire "find and import your dream car" a hassle free, enjoyable experience where the client only has to think about the car they want and MCCC essentially make their wish our command!
We are available the whole time almost 24/7 to chat, update and inform clients of every piece of info we have as we get it. We do all the follow up, all the chasing around, all the checking and legwork for you.
However you are in control and make all decisions as to which prospects are targeted and which one/if any are exactly what you are after and want to proceed with.
Basically we make the whole process hassle free and remove all the time consuming, annoying work, doubt and worry. Feel free to chat to us anytime, or any of our previous clients and they will let you know!
Unfortunately all this takes MCCC alot of time and effort. Sorry but I cannot work for nothing. It is an enormous number of hours to find the right car, endless checking and double checking to have a foolproof system. As much as I love talking cars, and am happy to answer general questions, sorry I cannot devote time to actually chasing cars for someone until they are a paid client for that stage. Unfortunately I have to prioritise paid work to pay the bills! Sad fact of life we are all familiar with! More than happy for general advice and a quick chat anytime though!!
If you decide you are ready to buy and you want someone to help make it happen then please call us anytime to arrange this or to discuss any queries you have 0409 478 187 Brett or Karen
If we help someone import a car, we use all the the systems and checks we have in place the same as we would to purchase cars for us, to ensure the client gets their dream car in the easiest, surest way possible.
I certainly never considered importing until I was in a position of importing regularly as the research and headaches to get it right was off putting for one car if you dont like risk- especially if you have a risk averse wife!
Or you may prefer to do your own negotiating or land transport. I have tried to price out each step for those who may want to do parts themselves. Most clients prefer to just have the entire thing handled and just be kept informed. They pay either at each stage or the total upfront whatever suits.
- We make sure the client is always kept up to date and across all the same information and updates we are, when we are , so they can make their best informed decision and follow their cars progress as much or as little as they desire. Either way all the annoying stuff is organized so the client has nothing more to worry about more than what decal and seatcovers they want to get for it.
- We are happy to organize all OR just some of the process. If you have your own contacts in the states yourself or have already found your perfect car but dont want the headache or dont know where to start or who to trust to ship your car - then you are welcome to just use us (MCCC) to get it here for you.
I certainly never considered importing until I was in a position of importing regularly as the research and headaches to get it right was off putting for one car if you dont like risk- especially if you have a risk averse wife!
Or you may prefer to do your own negotiating or land transport. I have tried to price out each step for those who may want to do parts themselves. Most clients prefer to just have the entire thing handled and just be kept informed. They pay either at each stage or the total upfront whatever suits.
WHY WOULD YOU IMPORT A CAR FROM THE USA?
WHEN NOT TO IMPORT YOUR CAR FROM THE USA? If you:
- To save alot of money (up to around 40%) off the final landed price of the more expensive muscle cars (ie ~over 30K here). Eg mopars, series I camaros, Mach I/ fastback mustangs etc
- Get you hands on rarer features and super nice vehicle that cant find here or that will cost the earth here. There is also a huge choice of colors and Interiors. Eg C3 corvettes with big block, manual, Fastback mustangs, DOH tributes etc
- Get one in far superior condition to the one you could afford here for the same price
WHEN NOT TO IMPORT YOUR CAR FROM THE USA? If you:
- Have to have your car this week– it will take 2-3 months to import
- Want a model less than 30 yrs of age. These must be changed over to RHD which will blow out the cost and there are also other complications of importing newer cars. I don't deal with importing newer cars sorry.
- Want a highly modified car. Eg Super charged, efi, very early hot rods from 20-40’s or any other major changes from the original specs will be extremely difficult to impossible to import.
OK - YOU KNOW IMPORTING SUITS YOU TO GET THE TYPE OF CAR YOU WANT.
SO WHAT ARE THE MAIN STEPS ???
STAGE 1 MCCC source & thoroughly investigate prospects after extensive collaboration with you to get what you want
STAGE 2 MCCC organize the final Pre- Purchase Inspection and Negotiate the best possible price.
Once we have identified a car that passes all our checks in stage 1, that is ALSO the absolute best value AND best match you have chosen as your dream car, we then arrange a physical condition and mechanical inspection by an expert classic car mechanic registered with our nationwide inspection company.
STAGE 3 MCCC arrange secure payment direct from you to a professional buyers agent who pays in cash in person and collects the title for absolute maximum security and confidence as its all done and checked at the same time so there is no risk. Unless you have other preferences or setups:
STAGE 4 MCCC arrange car transport to the port/its preparation for shipping and the shipping and clearance through customs in both countries. All the preparation for quarantine and customs such as cleaning, asbestos checks, paperwork and permits etc are all included so you dont have to worry about ANY of it or the costs as its all included.
ONCE YOUR CAR IS READY FOR PICK UP we are always available to chat.
We are happy to arrange transport in Australia if you need it from the customs warehouse to you, or you can pick it up and drive it home on a UVP ( Unregistered Vehicle Permit)!
Any answers or help we can provide once your car is here we are always happy to be available to chat. Besides advice etc, we always love to hear how the dream car is going and what cruising you have been doing!
COSTS
We use an exceptional shipper who is incredibly reliable, experienced and knows every in and out of the importing so that everything is very straightforward.
The shipping cost with the company we use is fixed so ALL COSTS for all paperwork/asbestos/cleaning etc is included so no surprises! This was very important to me. They can do this because they have the process so comprehensively understood and in place. Alot of importers have never ending add on costs and its all a bit uncertain what the final total cost is as it all depends on this and on that.....!
The TOTAL of ALL of the costs is around $7K to FIND &GET THE CAR TO YOUR DOOR (incl MCCC's fees, the transport, shipping, and all the costs assoc with the purchase (the inspection and buyers agent fee etc)) plus 10% GST charged by Aust customs (=10% of the landed value of the vehicle - which is the purchase price plus all shipping and transport costs).
SO HOW DOES MCCC CHARGE FOR THIS?
Sorry but I cannot work for nothing! It literally is days and days of hours to find the right car and endless checking and double checking to have a foolproof system. As much as I love talking cars, and am happy to answer general questions, sorry I cannot devote time to chasing cars for you until you are a paid client for that stage. I just cannot take time away from paid work chasing cars for someone else for free when I should be doing paid client work to pay the bills! Sad fact of life we are all familiar with!
However we try and be as fair, transparent and as convenient for everyones situation as we can. Hence you can pay just for whatever stage you need help with at that time if that suits you best.
We also make sure that:
If you are considering importing and would like a fee schedule and the detailed FAQ click here to request more info and cost details via your email or pm us on facebook. Please feel free to call us anytime if you have anything you need to discuss further: Brett or Karen 0409 478 187
- We assess every likely car prospect for any possible issues with importing / titles/ modifications/asbestos /road rego in Australia. The condition and features of every part of the car is assessed thru our finely tuned 100 point questionaire and its suitability and its value for money are assessed and discussed with you.
- We keep you up to date and across EVERYTHING- we discuss ALL the prospective cars with you, the 100 point questionaire for all likely prospects, photos, adverts, seller details and any other info and discuss what you think. Then you make the decision if this is the one or not and what you want to pay!
STAGE 2 MCCC organize the final Pre- Purchase Inspection and Negotiate the best possible price.
Once we have identified a car that passes all our checks in stage 1, that is ALSO the absolute best value AND best match you have chosen as your dream car, we then arrange a physical condition and mechanical inspection by an expert classic car mechanic registered with our nationwide inspection company.
- MCCC uses a nationwide inspection company in most cases (but there are a few options depending on your situation). They have experienced inspectors of classic cars in all areas of the USA. Checks of various complexity are available but the standard check provides over 50 photos and a fully detailed written report after inspecting the car from top to toe, undercarriage and a 10mile road test. We usually discuss any concerns with the inspector directly and follow up with the seller.
- MCCC negotiate the very best price for you according to your instructions. The fact we have everything in place as a business gives us a lot of negotiating power and is critical in convincing the seller to make us their first choice. Hence we can often get ones from buyers who normally would never consider selling to overseas purchasers and at a far better price. We are very familiar with the prices, how much you can negotiate and whats a good price and whats too much
STAGE 3 MCCC arrange secure payment direct from you to a professional buyers agent who pays in cash in person and collects the title for absolute maximum security and confidence as its all done and checked at the same time so there is no risk. Unless you have other preferences or setups:
- the payment is made in Aust dollars to an Australian company based here so theres no complications or difficulty with international transfers etc.
- The cash payment gives us best negotiating power and helps make us a much more attractive buyer to that seller.
- The title is collected at the time of payment, and the cars vin number and title etc verified in person at the time of payment
STAGE 4 MCCC arrange car transport to the port/its preparation for shipping and the shipping and clearance through customs in both countries. All the preparation for quarantine and customs such as cleaning, asbestos checks, paperwork and permits etc are all included so you dont have to worry about ANY of it or the costs as its all included.
- We do all the paperwork and liase with the the companies shipping the vehicle etc as although the company we use is the most experienced, reliable, trustworthy and super helpful -they are not the best communicators with clients. Now we know all their processes and what to expect we can accurately give you costs and time estimates that actually occur in practice (and we have learnt the most effective ways to communicate with them)
- The tracking info for your cars ship is available so you can follow your cars progress all the way from the USA to docking in Australia.
ONCE YOUR CAR IS READY FOR PICK UP we are always available to chat.
We are happy to arrange transport in Australia if you need it from the customs warehouse to you, or you can pick it up and drive it home on a UVP ( Unregistered Vehicle Permit)!
Any answers or help we can provide once your car is here we are always happy to be available to chat. Besides advice etc, we always love to hear how the dream car is going and what cruising you have been doing!
COSTS
We use an exceptional shipper who is incredibly reliable, experienced and knows every in and out of the importing so that everything is very straightforward.
The shipping cost with the company we use is fixed so ALL COSTS for all paperwork/asbestos/cleaning etc is included so no surprises! This was very important to me. They can do this because they have the process so comprehensively understood and in place. Alot of importers have never ending add on costs and its all a bit uncertain what the final total cost is as it all depends on this and on that.....!
- They are the best priced importers available. When you compare final total costs they are fantastic value.
- The actual shipping cost is not due until the vehicle is a week from landing in Australia and this is the bulk of the total estimated importing cost (apart from GST charged by customs in Aust).
- They can ship efficiently from both coasts of USA, from SanFrancisco and New York ports.
The TOTAL of ALL of the costs is around $7K to FIND &GET THE CAR TO YOUR DOOR (incl MCCC's fees, the transport, shipping, and all the costs assoc with the purchase (the inspection and buyers agent fee etc)) plus 10% GST charged by Aust customs (=10% of the landed value of the vehicle - which is the purchase price plus all shipping and transport costs).
- This total cost is not paid in a lump sum, only as it falls due when the actual invoices are incurred during the process.
- Higher priced cars with a landed value closer (incl customs gst) to 66K also incur a Luxury car tax from the Aust govt, of 33% for anything over that 66K value. ( this threshold set by the govt can vary)
SO HOW DOES MCCC CHARGE FOR THIS?
Sorry but I cannot work for nothing! It literally is days and days of hours to find the right car and endless checking and double checking to have a foolproof system. As much as I love talking cars, and am happy to answer general questions, sorry I cannot devote time to chasing cars for you until you are a paid client for that stage. I just cannot take time away from paid work chasing cars for someone else for free when I should be doing paid client work to pay the bills! Sad fact of life we are all familiar with!
However we try and be as fair, transparent and as convenient for everyones situation as we can. Hence you can pay just for whatever stage you need help with at that time if that suits you best.
We also make sure that:
- All the execution costs for each stage are passed to you directly at cost price with nothing added by MCCC.
- MCCC fees are only once off per client per importation. Hence if you end up not going ahead for any reason with the purchase of the car MCCC found (and you had decided was your dream car) after selecting it and getting a prepurchase inspection etc, we will keep looking again just as hard to find another one that meets your requirements with no repeat of our MCCC fees.
If you are considering importing and would like a fee schedule and the detailed FAQ click here to request more info and cost details via your email or pm us on facebook. Please feel free to call us anytime if you have anything you need to discuss further: Brett or Karen 0409 478 187
OUR STORY
Any unique or classic car with features or appeal to make it special, no matter what breed, have always been my passion. Toranas, HSV's, ford coupes and even 1965 Stype jags and a mitsubishi GTO have found their way to my garage.
However having bought, collected and sold increasing numbers of American muscle cars, I always wanted to import my dream cars from the USA and get some cars I could not find here in my price range. I was never quite game to take the plunge after hearing all sorts of doubts and fairy stories. Finally when I was in a position with the time and capital to import a few, we finally researched everything there was to know about the process to the nth degree and back again. It took a few practice dummy runs before we jumped in for the real thing but we dont like risk and had to have it all in place before we put our money down.
Putting my money where my mouth was I am estatic to say the research was worth it. Plus I have an academic genius wife who thought of every possible problem before we even started and is meticulous in the admin and paperwork - and she loves muscle cars!! The fact we had been buying cars from all over Australia for a decade and had systems in place already to assess the cars so comprehensively before we even got on a plane that touchwood we havent got a lemon yet! I do have to thank the wifes attention to detail in helping develop systems that ensure we check everything and leave nothing to chance - and have systems to make sure nothing is missed.
I do offer a service that cuts out the confusion and doubts as I know how I felt when I first considered the idea of importing!
However having bought, collected and sold increasing numbers of American muscle cars, I always wanted to import my dream cars from the USA and get some cars I could not find here in my price range. I was never quite game to take the plunge after hearing all sorts of doubts and fairy stories. Finally when I was in a position with the time and capital to import a few, we finally researched everything there was to know about the process to the nth degree and back again. It took a few practice dummy runs before we jumped in for the real thing but we dont like risk and had to have it all in place before we put our money down.
Putting my money where my mouth was I am estatic to say the research was worth it. Plus I have an academic genius wife who thought of every possible problem before we even started and is meticulous in the admin and paperwork - and she loves muscle cars!! The fact we had been buying cars from all over Australia for a decade and had systems in place already to assess the cars so comprehensively before we even got on a plane that touchwood we havent got a lemon yet! I do have to thank the wifes attention to detail in helping develop systems that ensure we check everything and leave nothing to chance - and have systems to make sure nothing is missed.
I do offer a service that cuts out the confusion and doubts as I know how I felt when I first considered the idea of importing!
1970 PONTIAC GTO JUDGE replica $30K US
