How to import a Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 to Brisbane
The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is an Italian limited-edition track-only hypercar, designed exclusively for closed-circuit racing. It is not a road car, so its Australian use is strictly for events, transport to circuits, and display.
About the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12
The Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is an Italian limited-edition track-only hypercar, designed exclusively for closed-circuit racing. It is not a road car, so its Australian use is strictly for events, transport to circuits, and display. Buyers here are typically enthusiasts or collectors who want a unique, high-performance machine for the track, understanding that it will never see a public road or a daily commute.
We can search the Japanese auctions for this model and work out a landed estimate for the exact car before you bid. If you have a specific build year or colour in mind, let us know and we will look for it on your behalf.
For compliance, the SEVS approval covers all variants with the SCV12 chassis code built from January 2020 to December 2021. Because this car is not more than 25 years old, it must be complied under this SEVS approval. We confirm the exact car's eligibility before you bid to ensure it fits within these approved build dates.
Why import the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 to Brisbane & Queensland?
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A rare, limited-edition track-only hypercar from Lamborghini.
Designed exclusively for closed-circuit racing and events.
Complies via a specific SEVS approval for its build range.
Ideal for collectors seeking a unique, high-performance asset.
We handle the entire import process from auction to registration.
Inspection watchouts & mechanical notes
Commonly reported on the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12: worth checking on the auction sheet, the inspection report or the service history before you bid.
Track-only design and lack of road-legal features
What to check: Confirm the car is strictly for closed-circuit use and check the export certificate for any road-legal modifications, as it is not intended for public roads.
High-value component wear from track use
What to check: Inspect the auction sheet for notes on tyre, brake, and suspension wear, and ask for detailed photos of the underbody and chassis for any impact damage.
Service and maintenance history
What to check: Request full service records and track history to verify that the car has been maintained according to manufacturer guidelines for high-performance use.
Accident or repair history
What to check: Review the auction sheet's exterior and interior grades carefully and ask for photos of any repaired panels or structural components.
Compliance plate build date
What to check: Verify the build date on the compliance plate matches the SEVS approval range of January 2020 to December 2021 before bidding.
Estimated landed cost breakdown (Brisbane, QLD)
- Expected auction hammer & export docs
- Market variable
- Shipping (Japan to Brisbane)
- $4,000 AUD
- Port to dealer transport
- $250 AUD
- Compliance & roadworthy
- $1,500 AUD
- Rego & stamp duty (approx.)
- $350 AUD
- Import service fee
- $1,500 AUD
- Est. total drive-away
- Contact us for an estimate
At today's rate of ¥110.46 per A$1: the same estimate as the import calculator. Japanese-built cars are generally duty-free under JAEPA. An estimate, not a quote.
Approved SEVS register variants
From the federal ROVER register of published approvals (checked 31/08/2026).
| Chassis code | Variant / spec | Build range | SEV approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCV12 | Standard / all | 01/2020 – 12/2021 | SEV-000860 |
Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 import FAQ
- Can I import a Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 to Australia?
- Yes, if the car was built between January 2020 and December 2021. It must be complied under the SEVS approval for the SCV12 chassis code. We confirm the exact car's eligibility before you bid.
- How do you find a Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 for me?
- We can search the Japanese auctions for a Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 for you and work out a landed estimate for the exact car before you bid. Tell us your budget, preferred colour, and condition, and we will look for a match.
- Which Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 models does the SEVS approval cover?
- The approval covers all variants with the SCV12 chassis code built from January 2020 to December 2021. We check the specific build date of the car you are interested in to ensure it falls within this range.
- What should I check before buying a Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 at a Japanese auction?
- Check the auction sheet for any accident repairs, service history, and condition grades. Also, verify the build date on the export certificate to ensure it matches the SEVS approval range.
- What happens after we buy a Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 for you?
- We arrange shipping to Australia, then the car is complied at a RAW workshop under the SEVS approval. Finally, we assist with registration in Queensland so you can take it to the track.
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Important pricing and vehicle availability disclaimer
The figures, auction results, specifications and images on this page are for information and feasibility guidance only. They are historical Japanese auction data, compliance estimates and general market benchmarks. Unless a car is marked as in stock at CarStrike, the vehicles described here are custom import sourcing possibilities from licensed Japanese vehicle auctions. Final drive-away costs vary with the exchange rate (JPY/AUD), the hammer price, the condition grade and roadworthy requirements.