From the "Things you don't see every day in Perth" file..

[theducks]

Today we were driving behind a Left-Hand-Drive Ford F150.

With Washington State licence plates, and a big American flag sticker.

As far as I'm aware, Australia will indeed let you temporarily import non-ADR complaint vehicles for use on our roads. It's just that, y'know, no land border means people tend not to take us up on the offer. Except this guy, who seems to have really made an effort.

Google Maps suggests Seattle to Perth would take 54 days, including the Kayak journey across the Pacific ocean. Heck, even the Great-Circle route is 16000 kms.

Comments

[evil-megz.livejournal.com]

Might it just be that he intends to keep it here permanently but has not yet gotten around to getting it licensed here?

[ataxi.livejournal.com]

I've seen a few left-hand drive super-wide US cars parked in the Arts parking lot before. One in particular comes to mind, a really massive Caddy convertible with all of those "CAUTION: LEFT HAND DRIVE" stickers blazoned upon it.

[torque-635.livejournal.com]

Meh. I've had 3 left hookers in my life time. All in the space of 2 years mind you.

PS Caution LHD stickers are no longer a requirement in WA.

[tevriel.livejournal.com]

That's some serious dedication to driving a land yacht, right there.

[aphrodite.livejournal.com]

I saw a (perth licensed) F250 on the roads yesterday and thought THAT was bloody huge!!! I couldn't see the point of it!

[dr-jekyl.livejournal.com]

I saw the most beautiful mustang the other day. Seriously, it was a joy to watch and listen to. I think watching Top Gear is doing funny things to my brain.

Washington plates though - that is somewhat awesome.

[silne.livejournal.com]

I saw a lot of left-hand drive cars whilst living in Alice Springs in the late 80s. Even rode in a few! Was way weird though and NOT an experience I care to repeat in this country any time soon.