- Specialists in respective fields team up
- American imports in RHD guise
- Finance options available
Rospa International has built a solid reputation for importing classic- and sportscars into the South African market. The cars have, until now, mainly been sourced from Japan for local enthusiasts. Among the rare imports are Nissan GT-Rs, Honda NSXs, Toyota AE86s and Mazda RX-7s. But that is about to change. The Durban-based firm has just announced a partnership agreement with Autogroup International (AGI).
“We are pleased to make public this exciting new chapter in the Rospa story. Joining forces with Autogroup International will open up a wider market for us. It will enable us to make the dreams of a whole new group of car enthusiasts come true,” enthused Rospa International founder and director, Himal Chris Paul.
“AGI firmly believes in right-hand-drive markets and the opportunities they present. Since the early ’90s we have carefully reengineered over five thousand LHD vehicles for export all over the world. We can now add South Africa to that list through Rospa International, a company that shares our vision and passion,” said CEO of AGI, Rob Hill.
AGI was founded in Australia over thirty years ago. The company started off by converting a 1993 GMC Sierra pickup truck from left- to right-hand drive. That single action has flourished into a worldwide business that converts American-made SUVs, muscle cars, and pickup trucks from left- to right-hand drive. AGI is a global leader in vehicle conversions, with a focus on innovation, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
The partnership between AGI and Rospa means that many American pickup trucks, SUVs as well as muscle- and sportscars will be available for potential buyers in SA. These range from the latest Hummer EV and Toyota Tundra Hybrid to super pickups such as the GMC Sierra and many more.
Of course, it is the performance options that will be of particular interest to petrolheads. Fancy a Dodge Challenger or Charger? How about a Camaro. These will all be available in SA soon.
“As part of the collaboration with AGI, we will also be able to offer financing deals on the freshly imported vehicles. Each import is brand new so they can be financed through any major bank as with any other new car. Each vehicle will be offered with a three-year/100 000 km warranty and receive full after sales back-up from trained technicians in all three major cities of SA,” concluded Paul.
