The 6 Best 1970s Cars: Why They're Special, Car Values & Where to Buy
By Alex Naumov on May 31, 2026 at 3:39 PM
1970 was the high water mark of American muscle. Compression ratios hit 11:1, big-block displacement crossed 450 cubic inches, and Detroit had not yet been told to calm down by the EPA, insurance underwriters, or the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. By 1971, compression dropped and gross horsep …
Someone Overseas Wants to Buy Your Car: A US Seller's Guide to Escrow and Pickup | 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on May 28, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Someone in Belgium just won your 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback on Bring a Trailer for $58,000. They want to wire the funds through a US shipping company you have never heard of, send a driver to your house in the next three days, and take the car straight to a warehouse in California. If …
Monterey Car Week 2026: The World's Best Week for Cars | Import & Export Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 22, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Monterey Car Week returns to the California coast this August, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be a stunning lineup of classics, collector cars, race cars, and rarities that simply do not gather anywhere else on the calendar. Over 1,200 cars cross the block across the five major …
IEEPA Tariff Refunds for US Car Imports: How to Claim Yours Before the Deadline | 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on May 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
If you paid IEEPA tariffs on a car import to the US, that money is now eligible for refund. CBP began processing claims on April 20, 2026, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down IEEPA tariffs. This guide walks through the steps to claim yours, whether you're filing dire …
Guatemala Car Shipping Documents Checklist for 2026 Imports
By Alex Naumov on May 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Shipping a car to Guatemala from the United States involves more paperwork than most people expect. The documentation requirements span both the U.S. export side and the Guatemalan import side, and a single missing document can delay customs clearance by days or longer. This checklist …
Vehicle Shipping Case Studies: Wholesale, Classics & Relocations
By Alex Naumov on May 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
West Coast Shipping handles vehicle logistics across a wide range of situations -- from wholesale dealers moving hundreds of units a year to individuals shipping a single car across an ocean for the first time. What these cases have in common is complexity: multiple moving parts, tigh …
Ferrari 360, Murciélago & F1: 25-Year Import Math Rule Explained
By Alex Naumov on May 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM
The 25-year rule does not just simplify paperwork. It fundamentally restructures the economics of importing a car from Europe. For buyers eyeing specific european exotic cars, crossing that threshold can shift the total landed cost by $50,000 to over $100,000, before a single dollar o …
Ship Cars To El Salvador 2026: Complete Guide & Requirements
By Alex Naumov on May 1, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Shipping a car to El Salvador from the United States involves navigating specific customs regulations and documentation requirements. Whether you're relocating, buying a vehicle from a U.S. auction, or importing for commercial purposes, understanding El Salvador's current import regul …
Can I Ship Salvage Cars To El Salvador? 2026 Complete Guide
By Alex Naumov on May 1, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Shipping a salvage car to El Salvador presents unique challenges and restrictions that potential importers must carefully consider before purchasing damaged vehicles from U.S. auctions. While the prospect of importing a salvage vehicle may seem financially attractive, El Salvador's st …