The 50% Canada Tariff and Your Classic Car: What You Actually Pay | 2026 Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin, Alex Naumov on August 24, 2026 at 11:40 AM
A 50% tariff on Canadian goods went live at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on August 22, 2026, covering more than 500 tariff lines. Passenger cars are on none of them. We pulled the actual covered-article list, and the short version is that a collector car coming out of Canada pays the same 2.5% …
The McMurtry Spéirling PURE at Monterey: What Is It, What It Costs, and How It Gets Into the US | 2026
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on August 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
McMurtry brought the production Spéirling PURE to California this week, and we got to stand next to one at Canepa two days before the public does. It is 40 inches tall, weighs 2,980 lbs, makes 1,000 hp through one rear axle, and generates 4,400 lbs of downforce while sitting perfectly …
US Car Export Customs: Verifying Vehicle Values Before Shipping | 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on July 27, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Every car exported from the US goes through an export validation check before it's cleared for shipping overseas. CBP officers review the title, any applicable lienholder release, the seller and buyer details, and the declared value on every single vehicle leaving the country. From a …
What Duties Do I Pay Today on Classic Car Imports?
By Alex Naumov on July 24, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Updated August 6, 2026. The Section 122 surcharge expired on July 24 and new Section 301 duties took effect. This article reflects CBP's implementation notice, CSMS #69326983.
Where to Buy Classic Cars in Europe in 2026
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 24, 2026 at 4:55 AM
The math on importing a classic car from Europe just changed again, and this time it moved in the buyer's favor. On July 24, 2026, the Section 122 global surcharge expired. The new Section 301 framework that replaces it leaves European classics at a combined 12.5% duty and drops UK cl …
Where to Buy Classic Cars in the UK in 2026: Auctions, Dealers & the New Tariff Math for US Importers
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 24, 2026 at 4:54 AM
If you have been waiting on the sidelines while US tariff policy sorted itself out, this is the moment to start shopping again. As of July 24, 2026, the temporary 10% global import surcharge under Section 122 has expired, and new country-specific rates under Section 301 have taken its …
Ship Your Military Car to South Korea: 2026 PCS Guide
By Dan Burkandt on July 22, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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A PCS to Korea moves your household across nine time zones, and your car is the piece with the most rules attached. The good news: if your orders authorize it, the government ships one vehicle for free. This guide covers how that entitlement works in 2026, what it does not cover, and …
Trump's 50% Tariff on Canadian-Built Cars
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 21, 2026 at 10:12 AM
President Trump signed three proclamations on July 20, 2026 imposing an additional 50% tariff on Canadian-built motor vehicles, dairy, and alcohol. The duties take effect August 19. Here is what the new Canada tariffs actually cover, how they stack with existing US auto tariffs, and w …
The Most Iconic American Muscle Cars and What They Cost to Buy | 2026 Guide
By Dan Burkandt on July 21, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Hagerty's muscle car index sat flat last quarter and is down on the year, which makes 2026 the first genuine buyer's window this segment has offered in years. Demand hasn't gone anywhere: Mecum Kissimmee just set an all-time record $441 million in January with 140,000 people through t …