LHD AUTHENTIC

European cars · Australian collectors

Your scouts in Europe, not your contacts.

Authentic European cars, scouted for Australians, by Australians.

Book a free call How it works
Mercedes-Benz W124 coupé in grey metallic with a beige leather interior

Verified in person

I see every car, check every number and every document.

Inspected by the manufacturer

An official workshop or classic partner checks it before it ships.

Delivered to your driveway

Import approval, asbestos, shipping and registration handled.

How it works

  1. 01 · BriefA free call to agree the car, spec, budget and the state you’ll register in.
  2. 02 · SearchI search dealers, private sellers, auctions and clubs across Europe.
  3. 03 · VerifyI inspect it in person, then the manufacturer’s experts inspect it. If it isn’t right, we walk away.
  4. 04 · BuyI negotiate. You buy directly from the seller, or through escrow.
  5. 05 · DeliverEnclosed container to Australia, customs and registration, and a full provenance pack.

The cars we look for

Original European-market cars, the way they left the factory.

Mercedes-Benz W124 Coupé

Original beige leather and wood interior of a W124 coupé Original eight-hole alloy wheel on a W124 coupé

Mercedes-Benz W124 Estate

Silver Mercedes-Benz W124 estate in a showroom
Rear three-quarter view of the silver W124 estate Black leather interior of the W124 estate

BMW 850i

Black BMW 850i coupé on a German street
Rear view of the black BMW 850i Black leather interior of the BMW 850i with manual gearbox

Volkswagen Scirocco Mk2

Dark grey Volkswagen Scirocco Mk2 in a showroom
Scirocco interior with checked cloth seats and manual gearbox Scirocco speedometer close-up

30+ years

Classics

The established icons. Registrable as left-hand drive in every mainland state.

25–29 years

Future classics

Importable now and still rising. Best suited to NSW and SA registration.

Fees

Engagement

A$5,000

Starts the search. Credited in full against the success fee.

Success fee

12%

Of the car price, minimum A$15,000. Includes manufacturer inspection.

At cost

Shipping & duties

Enclosed container, insurance, duty, GST and registration, with receipts.

Jack with a grey Renault Mégane cabriolet at sunset

An Australian on the ground in Europe.

I’m Jack. I grew up in Australia loving European cars, and now I live in central Europe, where they were built. I find them, check them and get them home for collectors who want the real thing.

Which car have you always wanted?

Tell me. The first call is free.

Book a free call WhatsApp +41 76 596 23 55 hello@authenticlhd.com