Grey Market Car Import Restrictions: What Can't Enter the USA
By Alex Naumov on April 1, 2026 at 11:29 AM
The term "grey market" tends to carry an air of mystery, as though it describes a single thing rather than a broad category of situations. In practice, it simply refers to vehicles that were built for one market and imported into another where they were never officially certified or s …
Pre-Purchase Inspection in Europe Before USA Car Shipment
By Alex Naumov on April 1, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Buying a European car remotely and shipping it to the US is an entirely workable process. Many buyers accomplish this successfully, and the logistics involved are well-established. But it comes with one risk that no amount of seller communication or photograph review fully eliminates: …
1970s European Sports Cars: Import to USA, Costs & Value
By Alex Naumov on April 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Few categories in the classic car world generate as much sustained interest as European sports cars from the 1970s. They represent the last era of largely analogue engineering before emissions mandates, fuel crises, and safety legislation began to fundamentally reshape what manufactur …
1970s European Sports Cars, Import Restrictions & Inspection
By Alex Naumov on April 1, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Importing a European car to the US is rarely a single conversation. It is a series of overlapping decisions: which car to target, whether that car is actually in the condition the seller describes, and whether it can legally enter the country at all.
SEVs vs 25-Year Rule: Which Australia Import Pathway Fits?
By Alex Naumov on March 30, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Importing an American car into Australia comes down to one question before anything else: which pathway applies to your vehicle? The answer is almost always determined by the car's age, not by personal preference. Understanding which route you are on shapes every decision that follows …
Australia SEVs Register: How to Check If Your US Car Qualifies
By Alex Naumov on March 30, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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If you are planning to import an American car into Australia and it is less than 25 years old, the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles (SEVs) register is the starting point for the entire process. Getting this step right before purchasing the vehicle can save significant time and money …
Top 5 American Muscle Cars Imported to Australia (2026)
By Alex Naumov on March 30, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Australia is one of the world's most active markets for imported American muscle cars, and that is not a recent development. The demand has been building for decades, driven by a car culture that has always valued displacement, presence, and performance in a way that European and Japa …
American Muscle Cars in Australia: SEVS, 25-Year Rule & Import
By Alex Naumov on March 30, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Australia has one of the most enthusiastic markets for American muscle cars outside the United States. The cultural affinity runs deep, partly because Australians grew up with their own muscle car tradition through Holden and Ford, and partly because left-hand-drive American machinery …
Iran War Day 25: US Peace Plan, LNG Force Majeure, Oil $97
By Alex Naumov on March 25, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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March 25, 2026 — Day 25 brings the most substantive diplomatic development since the conflict began on February 28: the United States has delivered a formal 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran through Pakistani intermediaries, covering sanctions relief, nuclear program rollback, missi …
Spain Car Import: Residency vs. Tourist Rules for US Drivers
By Alex Naumov on March 25, 2026 at 9:08 AM
The rules around bringing a US-registered car to Spain are not one-size-fits-all. What applies to a tourist spending three months driving through Andalusia is completely different from what applies to someone who just received their TIE card and is establishing a life in Barcelona. An …