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Jan 19, 2015 | 10:09 PM

aussieC6

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Worlds 1st RHD C7

Just got some pics of the worlds first after market right hand drive conversion c7. As GM will not make a RHD version us Aussies have to do it - and we do it very well. Price is the killer - $250k. Enjoy some pics:

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Great clean conversion to RHD

Just as good as factory produced

Jan 19, 2015 | 10:15 PM

SSTG

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I am thankful I live in the U.S.

Jan 19, 2015 | 10:33 PM

runutzzzzz

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My head is spinning from staring at it! My brain is going, something isn't right, something isn't right!

That's a ton of custom work!!

Only one odd question, why the heck did they put the Passenger Airbag light up top and not in the "factory" location on the dash?

Jan 19, 2015 | 10:39 PM

gwalsh88

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Nice job!

Jan 20, 2015 | 12:20 AM

Zymurgy

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I know this is an automatic, but I'm so uncoordinated with my left hand I don't think could drive that if it was a manual.

Jan 20, 2015 | 01:17 AM

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Must be an unbelievable amount of engineering to do that. How much of the $250K is for the conversion?

Jan 20, 2015 | 06:20 AM

VNAMVET

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Passenger side wasn't mirrored, just "slid over". Otherwise, nice job.

I lived in Great Britain for 4 years, driving a standard shift Volvo. Takes a bit of a learning curve, especially the round-a-bouts. London to the submarine base at Holyloch was really a fun trip....

Jan 20, 2015 | 06:27 AM

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I cant look at it, it makes me dizzy.

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Jan 20, 2015 | 06:33 AM

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A ton of work but and I doubt you'll see a lot at the price? The only question I have is how do you open the garage door?

Jan 20, 2015 | 06:44 AM

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I cant look at it, it makes me dizzy.

Jan 20, 2015 | 11:29 AM

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That looks very convincing, like a factory job. But it makes me dizzy

Jan 20, 2015 | 12:31 PM

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I've seen a lot of Corvette conversion jobs in Sydney, but this is one of the very best. I always love it when the Corvette clubs show their Vettes on the Darling Harbor bridge each year. Someday I hope to see a Vette gathering in Brisbane too. Good on 'ya.

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Jan 20, 2015 | 04:57 PM

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I know this is an automatic, but I'm so uncoordinated with my left hand I don't think could drive that if it was a manual.

Masterfully done Stingray !!

The RHD brings back my memories of, at a young/foolish age, when I shared driving my buddy's 1948 MG TC 4-SPEED synchro RHD roadster on a long trip to Canada's maritimes. Wow, I shifted with my left hand and viewed the gutter on the right side for 2,000 miles, Ugh. Sweet, noisy, tempermental, uncomfortable, ornery machine.

Jan 20, 2015 | 05:18 PM

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They forgot to move the Homelink buttons LOL

Jan 20, 2015 | 06:27 PM

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At $250k they will be as rare as hens teeth downunder. Cost quickly adds up:

Original purchase price ($US to $A conversion)
Transport to port ($US to $A conversion
Shipping ($US to $A conversion)
Import duty (government charge based on total $US costs)
Goods & Services Tax (government charge)
Luxury car tax (government charge)
Cost of transport to RHD converter
RHD conversion cost (mega$ - min $50k)
Registration & Stamp duty (government charge)