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Can Modern US V8 Muscle Cars Pass EU Emissions? Compliance Guide

By Alex Naumov on February 13, 2026 at 6:57 AM

Classic Yellow And Black Sports Car Drifting On Road With Smoke

The question many European enthusiasts ask today is no longer “Can I ship a Hellcat or GT500?” but “Can I register it and drive it legally under EU emissions rules?” Modern American V8 muscle cars are some of the most powerful production vehicles ever built, but that power comes with …

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Modern Muscle Powerhouses: Top Post‑2010 American HP Monsters

By Alex Naumov on February 13, 2026 at 6:56 AM

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

The original horsepower wars were fought in the 1960s with carburetors and cast‑iron big‑blocks. Today’s battles are waged with superchargers, sophisticated electronics, and launch‑control algorithms—but the goal is the same: build the most powerful road‑legal muscle car you can sell …

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Top 5 Pre‑1970 Muscle Cars That Sparked the Horsepower Wars

By Alex Naumov on February 13, 2026 at 6:53 AM

1964 Pontiac GTO

The 1960s horsepower wars did not happen by accident—they were triggered by a small group of cars that proved there was a huge market for big power in everyday street machines. Once those early muscle cars hit showrooms, Detroit’s “Big Three” spent the rest of the decade one‑upping ea …

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Pre-1970 Muscle, Modern V8 Power & EU Emissions: Full Guide

By Alex Naumov on February 13, 2026 at 6:52 AM

Photo Of Red And White Ford Shelby

American muscle cars did not emerge fully formed—they evolved through waves of escalating power, engineering breakthroughs, and cultural impact. From the pre-1970 legends that launched the original horsepower wars, to today’s horsepower factory monsters, each generation reshaped what …

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Forgotten Fast: 10 Underrated 1990s Muscle Cars Worth Shipping

By Alex Naumov on February 12, 2026 at 9:31 AM

2. Pontiac Firebird Formula

The 1990s marked a true performance comeback—but beyond the headline cars lies a deeper roster of underrated machines that delivered real speed, everyday usability, and long-term collector potential. As many of these “forgotten fast” models now cross key 25- and 30-year import thresho …

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Import-Legal Camaros vs Mustangs: Best Late-90s Muscle for Europe

By Alex Naumov on February 12, 2026 at 9:29 AM

Vintage Ford Mustang in a Car Show

For many European buyers, the late‑1990s Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro are the most realistic way to experience American muscle without stepping back to a 1960s restoration project. Both are now moving into age brackets where import frameworks become more flexible, and both featur …

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EU 0% Tariff on US Cars? What 90s Muscle Buyers Must Verify

By Alex Naumov on February 12, 2026 at 9:26 AM

A Classic Red Car

If you follow American‑car forums in Europe, you have probably seen posts claiming that “the EU dropped tariffs on US cars to 0%” or that “pre‑2000 muscle is now duty‑free.” Those headlines sound great if you are eyeing a 1990s Camaro or Mustang—but they do not tell the whole story.

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EU Tariffs, 90s Muscle & Shipping: Camaro vs Mustang & Hidden Heroes

By Alex Naumov on February 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM

Back View of Red Chevrolet Corvette

The 1990s marked a true performance comeback—but beyond the headline cars lies a deeper roster of underrated machines that delivered real speed, everyday usability, and long-term collector potential. As many of these “forgotten fast” models now cross key 25- and 30-year import thresho …

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5 Classic Cars Becoming Eligible for Import Soon

By Alex Naumov on February 11, 2026 at 7:32 AM

Cadillac DeVille Concours

As more late‑1990s and early‑2000s models cross key age milestones, a fresh wave of “modern classics” is moving into the window where age‑based import frameworks may become more accommodating. These frameworks generally focus on how old a vehicle is, rather than its popularity or nost …

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Convertible Muscle Rarity: Why Drop-Tops Cost a Premium

By Alex Naumov on February 11, 2026 at 6:40 AM

Cabriolet Ford Mustang on Street

Convertible muscle cars sit at the intersection of open‑air cruising and straight‑line performance, and they often carry a price premium over their coupe counterparts. As of February 2026, many market observers note that desirable drop‑top muscle cars can command substantially higher …

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