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Supreme Court Overturns Trump's Import Duties | How It Affects Car Imports
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 8:15 AM
In a landmark 6-3 decision issued on February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from countries across the globe. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority …
Why Mercury Muscle Cars Are Finally Getting Collector Attention
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:41 AM
For years, Mercury muscle cars sat in the shadow of their Ford, Chevrolet, and Mopar counterparts. While Cyclones, Cougars, and Marauders shared hardware and performance targets with more famous siblings, they rarely headlined auctions or graced posters. That is changing. As high‑prof …
Mercury Marauder Performance: 1963–2004 Through the Decades
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Mercury spent much of its life positioned between Ford and Lincoln, but from the early 1960s onward it developed a quiet performance thread that still resonates with enthusiasts. The Marauder nameplate bookends that story: early‑1960s full‑size fastbacks built with NASCAR in mind, and …
Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II: The Forgotten NASCAR Aero Warrior
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:39 AM
In late‑1960s NASCAR, aerodynamics suddenly mattered as much as raw displacement. Ford, Mercury, and Chrysler all chased smoother bodywork and higher top speeds to stay competitive on superspeedways, and homologation rules forced them to sell at least a limited number of those race‑in …
Mercury Muscle Cars: Cyclone Spoiler II, Marauders & Market Rise
By Alex Naumov on February 20, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Mercury spent decades living in Ford’s shadow, but for many enthusiasts it quietly produced some of the most interesting “in‑between” American performance cars of the muscle era. From NASCAR‑inspired specials like the 1969 Cyclone Spoiler II to big‑block Marauders and the 2000s reviva …
Importing a Vehicle to Costa Rica: Law 9996 Explained
By Alex Naumov on February 16, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Costa Rica continues to attract retirees, investors, entrepreneurs, and remote workers from around the world. In recent years, the country introduced new immigration frameworks aimed at foreign income earners — most notably Law 9996, which created the Digital Nomad Visa program.
Dodge Demon 170: Shipping the World’s Most Powerful Muscle Car
By Alex Naumov on February 16, 2026 at 6:11 AM
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 represents the absolute peak of modern muscle—combining four-digit horsepower, ultra-limited production, and end-of-era significance. For international collectors, shipping a Demon 170 is not just about transport, but about protecting a high-value, h …
Factory Freak Shows: 7 Rarest Factory-Built Muscle Cars Ever
By Alex Naumov on February 16, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Some muscle cars were never meant to be mass-produced. Built in tiny numbers for racing homologation, experimental engineering, or elite buyers, these “factory freaks” represent the rarest and most valuable machines of the muscle-car era. This guide highlights seven of the most extrem …
Malaise Era Survivors: 10 Best 1973–1983 Muscle Cars to Ship
By Alex Naumov on February 16, 2026 at 6:06 AM
The 1973–1983 malaise era reshaped American performance—but it didn’t erase it. While emissions rules, fuel crises, and shrinking horsepower defined the headlines, a select group of V8-powered coupes preserved the styling, sound, and presence that made muscle cars globally desirable. …
Malaise Survivors, Factory Freaks & Demon 170 Global Shipping
By Alex Naumov on February 16, 2026 at 6:03 AM
American muscle cars didn’t disappear after the 1960s—they adapted, fragmented, and eventually reached new extremes. From the resilient V8 survivors of the 1973–1983 malaise era, to ultra-rare factory freaks built in tiny numbers, to modern four-digit-horsepower machines like the Demo …