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Best American Cars to Ship to France in 2026
By Alex Naumov on February 26, 2026 at 8:39 AM
If you are planning a move or a long stay in France, choosing which American car to ship is just as important as figuring out how to ship it. Not every US‑market vehicle is a good fit for narrow French streets, low‑emission zones, fuel prices, and parking realities. The right choice c …
Moving to France with Your Car: 2026 Costs, Steps & Tips
By Alex Naumov on February 26, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Moving to France is a big step, and deciding whether to take your vehicle with you is often one of the most difficult choices. Bringing your own car or motorcycle can make daily life in France more familiar and convenient, but it also adds logistics, costs, and paperwork that you need …
Moving to France With Your Car: Costs, Rules & Top US Vehicles
By Alex Naumov on February 26, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Relocating to France is exciting, but bringing your car adds another layer of planning. For many Americans, the right vehicle can make settling into life in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, or the French countryside much easier and more affordable than buying locally. West Coast Shipping helps …
Citroën DS vs SM: Best Hydraulic Classic to Import in 2026
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Citroën’s DS and SM are two of the most distinctive hydraulic classics available to US buyers under the 25‑year rule. Both combine the brand’s signature hydropneumatic suspension with avant‑garde styling, and both are now firmly age‑eligible for US import. Yet they occupy very differe …
Citroën DS 23 Pallas: Best French Classic to Import (1973–1975)
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 8:03 AM
For many enthusiasts, the Citroën DS 23 Pallas represents the ultimate expression of Citroën’s hydropneumatic philosophy. Built at the very end of the DS production run between roughly 1973 and 1975, it combines the most powerful DS engine, the most mature hydraulic systems, and the m …
Citroën DS Evolution 1955–1975: Hydraulics & US Import Basics
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 7:56 AM
The Citroën DS is no longer just a design icon on posters and museum floors. Over the last decade, it has quietly become one of the most exported French classics to the United States, especially via specialist France–US lanes and 25‑year‑rule imports. From its 1955 debut at the Paris …
Citroën DS & SM Imports: Evolution, Specs & US Value in 2026
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 7:51 AM
The Citroën DS is no longer a hidden secret in the United States. Between the 25‑year rule and a strong European supply, it has quietly become one of the most exported French classics to the US, especially via dedicated France–US lanes that West Coast Shipping runs and documents in gu …
Georgia’s Proposed 2026 Limits on Older Car Imports Explained
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Public statements from Georgian authorities indicate that significant changes to how older passenger vehicles are imported and registered may take effect from April 1, 2026. According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), a government decree ha …
What Duties Do I Pay Today on Classic Car Imports?
By Alex Naumov on February 24, 2026 at 10:31 AM
After months of shifting guidance on Section 232, reciprocal tariffs, and classic‑car exemptions, many importers are asking a simple question: “If my car clears US customs today, what do I actually pay?” For classic and race cars, the answer has changed again with a new 10% Section 12 …