Toyota Century GZG50 — Import to Australia

Key Features

V12 Refinement: The 1GZ-FE 5.0L V12 delivers exceptionally smooth, quiet power delivery unmatched by any other Japanese sedan.

Luxurious Interior: Hand-stitched leather or wool upholstery and extensive rear passenger amenities.

Craftsmanship & Comfort: Exterior finished with multiple hand-painted, hand-polished coats; renowned build quality throughout.

Prestige: Historically Japan’s premier chauffeur car for executives, dignitaries, and government use.

Why Import the Toyota Century GZG50 from Japan?

The Toyota Century was never sold outside Japan when new. Importing a used GZG50 from Japan is the only way to access this V12 flagship, at a fraction of the cost of a comparable new luxury sedan — new third-generation Centuries sell for well over $100,000 USD, while a used second-generation V12 GZG50 can be imported for a small fraction of that.

Import Eligibility

The Toyota Century GZG50 is eligible for import to Australia under the the SEVS eligibility criteria Rarity Criterion, which applies to vehicles supplied to the Australian market in low volumes. Eligible build range is approximately 1997–2017. Import eligibility is build-specific — contact our team to confirm the exact model code and build year of the vehicle you are interested in before purchasing. You can also check our current list of eligible imports for current eligibility.

Import and Compliance Process

Importing a Toyota Century GZG50 from Japan to Australia involves the following steps:

1. Eligibility check — confirm the specific build year qualifies under SEVS.
2. Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) — applied for through the ROVER system before the vehicle ships. See our full our VIA walkthrough.
3. Purchase and shipping — sourced from Japanese auction or dealer, shipped via our shipping options guide.
4. Customs and quarantine — import duty and GST costs, and biosecurity clearance on arrival in Australia.
5. ADR compliance and modifications — assessed and certified by our our compliance workshop in Campbellfield.
6. Registration — state registration requirements once a RAV entry approval is granted.

For the full step-by-step breakdown, see our full import process guide.

Estimated Landed Cost

The total landed cost of a Toyota Century GZG50 depends heavily on condition, grade, and auction result given its collectible status. As a general guide, a used GZG50 purchased at auction in Japan for approximately ¥1,000,000–¥2,500,000 (AUD $10,000–$25,000) will typically land in Australia for AUD $25,000–$42,000 all in, including shipping, customs, GST, quarantine, compliance, and registration. See our full landed cost guide for a full breakdown, or contact our team for a detailed estimate based on your specific requirements.

Enquire About Importing a Toyota Century GZG50

Glam Groups has over 22 years of experience importing and certifying Japanese vehicles for Australian roads. We manage the full process from eligibility check through to VicRoads registration. Call us on (03) 9303 7252 or submit an enquiry through the form on this page, or visit our car import services for a full overview. Browse more our full range of import vehicles, including the Lexus HS250h and Toyota Sienta NCP81.