Mercedes 500E: Why It Will Always Be a Collector Car | 2026
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
In 1990, Mercedes handed one of its own sedans to Porsche and asked them to finish it. The result was the 500E: a W124 with a 5.0L V8, wider fenders, and an 18-day assembly process split between two factories. Only 10,479 were ever built, and in October 2026 the CLASSIC.com benchmark …
25‑Year Rule for Japanese Motorcycles: 2001 Models in 2026
By Alex Naumov on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Japanese motorcycles built in 2001 are reaching the 25‑year mark in 2026, and enthusiasts are increasingly asking what that means for importing bikes to the United States and moving machines between the US, Japan, and other markets. In enthusiast conversations, phrases like “25‑year r …
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: Import & Shipping | 2026
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 …