997.2 RS Collector Car?
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I'm the process of importing my 2011 997.2 RS to New Zealand and in order to get compliance I need to prove the RS is a collector car. One of the requirements is less than 20k production volume which I've obviously met. The car needs to have historic value and a mention in a top publication stating it is a collector car is needed.
What does everyone here think? Is the 997.2 RS a collector already or a future collector car? I would be grateful for anyone that can provide any suggestions or links stating the RS is a collector. The NZ transportation authority is being a little picky with my compliance ...
What does everyone here think? Is the 997.2 RS a collector already or a future collector car? I would be grateful for anyone that can provide any suggestions or links stating the RS is a collector. The NZ transportation authority is being a little picky with my compliance ...
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See if you can get a sothebys catalog, mentions already as a collectable
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/l...che-911-gt3-rs
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/l...che-911-gt3-rs
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Thank you for this!! I didn't even think of that .Will try this route. They're pretty convinced the car is not a collector but I'm going to fight this until I get approved. I worked way too hard for this car and I'm not letting it go!!
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These may help as well...
https://www.total911.com/the-ten-rar...s-of-all-time/
https://backoffice.rmsothebys.com/en...3-rs-38/693120
https://www.total911.com/the-ten-rar...s-of-all-time/
https://backoffice.rmsothebys.com/en...3-rs-38/693120
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Thank you, Ginnmillracing!
I had found and presented the total911.com article you posted above, but I guess that was not convincing enough. Oddly enough only 8 997.2 RS models were sent to NZ out the 1500-1600 built worldwide. I'm going to send a boat load of articles to the transportation and compliance people in NZ. Thanks for your help everyone!
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I had found and presented the total911.com article you posted above, but I guess that was not convincing enough. Oddly enough only 8 997.2 RS models were sent to NZ out the 1500-1600 built worldwide. I'm going to send a boat load of articles to the transportation and compliance people in NZ. Thanks for your help everyone!
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I wonder how many 997.2 RS's were imported to NZ. What a car to drive on those roads, too.
How much grief is it importing a car with the steering wheel on the wrong side?
How much grief is it importing a car with the steering wheel on the wrong side?
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when I moved to Australia, I was told it's very difficult to bring a car with me (was advised to "not even try")
not sure how much it differs in NZ but good luck, I hope you get it down there
not sure how much it differs in NZ but good luck, I hope you get it down there
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4 grey/red
1 white/red
1 white/black
1 aqua blue/red
1 uni black w gold (PTS)
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I tried to see if it was possible to bring a LHD into AUS and it is impossible. The current regs simply do not allow it. AUS is fairly tight with many things as I've learned.
As for NZ, they actually have a special permit for collector cars in LHD or RHD if you tick all the boxes listed below. Took this straight from NZTA's website. https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/im...rest-vehicles/
What requirements have to be met?
Requirements that the vehicle must meet
To have a vehicle identified as a special interest vehicle, the NZ Transport Agency must deem it to have historic value or it must meet three of the following four requirements:- The vehicle (or its make, model and submodel) is identified as being a collector's item in one of the following magazines or their respective websites – Australian classic car, Car and driver (US), Automobile (US), Motor (Australia), Motor trend (US), New Zealand autocar, New Zealand classic car, Road and track (US), Top gear (UK), Top gear NZ,Unique cars (Australia) or Wheels (Australia).
- The vehicle's make and model has been (or was) manufactured in annual volumes of 20,000 units or less.
- The vehicle is, and was manufactured as, a two-door coupe or a convertible.
- The vehicle is, and was manufactured as, a high-performance vehicle.
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Actually, reading it again, it's pretty obvious....
"The market has acknowledged this car is a classic, and it's not just all hype. It's an icon, and a high watermark for Porsche Motorsport."
"The market has acknowledged this car is a classic, and it's not just all hype. It's an icon, and a high watermark for Porsche Motorsport."