Chevrolet Silverado Australia: Which Ones You Can Import | 2026
By Dan Burkandt on October 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM
GMSV sells a right-hand-drive Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium for AUD 135,990 and the ZR2 for AUD 147,490. In the US, a 2024 ZR2 is asking $49,224 to $59,844, which is about AUD 78,000 at the top end. That gap is the reason people searching for a Silverado for sale in Australia keep landin …
Drove Into the US? Why Your Car May Not Ship Home | 2026
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
In the last few weeks, West Coast Shipping has received four requests to ship a car or motorcycle home from the United States at the end of a North American road trip. In each case the vehicle had entered the US by road from Canada or Mexico, and in each case US Customs would not appr …
Retromobile New York 2026: Auction Preview & Shipping
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on October 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Rétromobile New York opens at the Javits Center on Thursday, November 19, the first North American edition of the Paris show, with a Gooding Christie's sale on November 20 and 21 led by Steve McQueen's 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider at $15 million to $20 million. Over 70 motorcy …
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 …