2001 German Cars Now 25-Year Eligible: E46 M3, 996 GT3 & E39 M5
By Alex Naumov on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Every January, a new group of cars crosses the 25-year eligibility threshold for US import. In 2026, that group includes three of the most sought-after German performance cars of the early 2000s: the BMW E46 M3, the Porsche 996 GT3, and the BMW E39 M5.
2001 Suzuki Carry Kei Truck: 25‑Year Import & Shipping Guide
By Alex Naumov on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The Suzuki Carry is one of the most recognisable kei trucks in Japan. Compact dimensions, simple engineering and low running costs made it a staple on farms, construction sites and in small businesses for decades.
1999 JDM Imports Now Legal: 2024–2026 Models, Values, Eligibility
By Alex Naumov on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
For a long time, certain JDM legends were talked about more than they were actually seen on US roads. The 25‑year rule has started to change that in a very visible way.
2001 Nissan Skyline R34: 25‑Year Import & Shipping Guide
By Alex Naumov on October 2, 2026 at 3:59 AM
For many JDM enthusiasts, a 2001 Nissan Skyline is not just another classic. It is the moment where the R34 era truly opens up under the 25‑year rule and moves from dream status into a realistic import plan.
1987 Buick Grand National and GNX: Values, What to Check, and What It Takes to Import One | 2026 Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 29, 2026 at 11:16 AM
On September 27, 2026, a 30-mile 1987 Buick GNX sold on Bring a Trailer for $427,000. The same car, number 450 of 547, sold on the same site for $200,000 in June 2024. A regular 1987 Grand National still averages about $50,000 on classic.com. Two black Regals from the same year, one e …
Best 90s Sports Cars by Price: What Each Costs in 2026
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 28, 2026 at 10:42 AM
A clean 90s sports car costs anywhere from $11,000 for a Miata to more than $300,000 for a 993 Turbo. The decade gave us twin turbos, pop-up headlights, the last air-cooled 911 and the first cars that still feel modern on the road, and every one of them is now past 25 years old.
Best 90s JDM Cars: 1990s Japanese Icons & Values | 2026
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 28, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The US got the Supra Turbo, the RX-7 and the NSX. Japan got those plus the Skyline GT-R, the Lancer Evolution, the Impreza 22B, the Integra Type R and a dozen more that never left home. As of September 2026, every one of them built in the 1990s is past the US 25-year rule and legal to …
The Last Affordable Decade: What 1970s American Cars Are Worth in 2026 and Which Ones Ship Cheapest | 2026 Guide
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 25, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Six of the ten 1970s American cars below average under $30,000 on classic.com as of September 2026. A 1973 to 1977 El Camino averages $13,543. A Lincoln Continental Mark V averages $19,539 and gives you 230 inches of car for the money.
EU vs UK Classic Car Import Duty: Why a Porsche Pays 10% and a Jaguar Pays 12.5% (2026)
By Alex Naumov on September 24, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Short answer A passenger car 25 years or older pays a 2.5% base duty. The Section 301 duty that started July 24, 2026 treats that 2.5% differently for the EU and the UK: EU-built: 10% combined. The 2.5% is counted inside the 10%. Total 10%. UK-built: 10% additional. The 10% is added o …