How To Ship Cars From Amelia 2026: International Buyer Guide
By Alex Naumov on December 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Step 1: Build Your Amelia 2026 Target List Amelia 2026 brings together The Amelia Concours d’Elegance and several high‑end auctions on a compact North Florida island. In a single long weekend you can see pre‑war greats, period race cars, blue‑chip European sports cars, and modern supe …
What To Watch For When Buying A Used Car From The USA
By Alex Naumov on December 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Buying a used car from the USA opens access to exceptional value, rare models, and inventory that may not exist in your home market—but it also requires careful scrutiny to avoid costly mistakes that distance and unfamiliarity can create. Whether you're an international buyer targetin …
How to Buy a Car From the USA From Abroad: 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on December 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Updated July 28, 2026 · Written by Alex Naumov, COO at West Coast Shipping.
Copart vs IAA Comparison for Salvage Car Importers
By Alex Naumov on December 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Copart vs. IAA: A Salvage Auction Showdown for International Buyers For professional salvage car importers and buyers in key global markets like Georgia, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Ukraine, Ghana, Lithuania, and the UAE, selecting the right auction partner is crucial. Copart and IA …
Europe Port Delays 2025: Car Shipping Impact & Solutions
By Alex Naumov on December 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
European port congestion has returned as a significant disruptor to international car shipping in December 2025, with the continent's three largest automotive gateways—Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp—experiencing vessel delays, terminal capacity constraints, and inland transport bottl …
Best Japan Car Auction Sites: Import Guide To The USA 2025 | WCS
By Alex Naumov on December 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
For American automotive enthusiasts, Japan represents the ultimate source for JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) vehicles—from legendary Nissan Skyline GT-Rs and Toyota Supras to rare Honda NSXs and Mazda RX-7s that never reached US shores in their original specifications. Whether you're …
Best Netherlands Car Auction Sites: Import Guide To The USA | WCS
By Alex Naumov on December 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
For American automotive enthusiasts, the Netherlands offers a compelling marketplace for European vehicles—from classic Volvos and Saabs that entered through Dutch ports decades ago, to rare European‑spec performance cars and unique Dutch‑market models rarely seen in the United States …
Best France Car Auction Sites: 2025 Import Guide To The USA | WCS
By Alex Naumov on December 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
For American automotive enthusiasts, France offers a unique marketplace of vehicles rarely seen on US roads—from classic Citroëns and Peugeots to rare Renault Sport models and Alpine sports cars. Whether you're hunting for a vintage French icon eligible under the 25‑year rule, a Europ …
Ferrari 550 Maranello U.S. Import Guide: 25-Year Shipping Guide 2026
By Alex Naumov on November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The Ferrari 550 Maranello brought the front-engine V12 grand tourer back to the heart of Ferrari’s lineup in the late 1990s. Produced from 1996 to 2001, the 550 Maranello revived a glorious formula—long hood, short deck, a gated manual gearbox, and a howling naturally aspirated V12—th …
Avoiding Cargo Damage: Best Practices for Crating Motorcycles
By Alex Naumov on November 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The fastest way to ruin an otherwise perfect motorcycle import is avoidable cargo damage somewhere between the US warehouse and the port of Antwerp. Long ocean voyages, multiple handling points, and container movements all introduce risk—but with proper crating and securing, your bike …