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 …
1970s American Cars: Values and Shipping Costs | 2026
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 …
Chain of Custody in US Car Imports: 2026 Document Guide
By Felix Cater, Alex Naumov on September 17, 2026 at 9:20 AM
What "Chain of Custody" Means When Importing a Car to the United States US Customs asks for one transfer document per ownership handoff, no matter how many hands a car has passed through. Chain of custody is that paper trail: every documented ownership transfer a vehicle has been thro …
Leno's Law Signed: Who Gets California's Smog Exemption
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Leno's Law is officially on the books. On September 16, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392 at Jay Leno's garage in Burbank, giving California collectors the smog check exemption they have been asking for since the original bill was introduced in early 2025. Starting J …
Kei Truck Import Guide 2026: Legal States, Duty & Best Models
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
A running 2000 Daihatsu Hijet costs about $3,500 at a Japanese auction, and the 25% duty adds $875 before it clears US customs. The truck costs less than most first-time buyers expect, while the duty and the state registration question cost more. We think a kei truck is one of the mos …