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Citroën DS vs SM: Best Hydraulic Classic to Import in 2026
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Citroën’s DS and SM are two of the most distinctive hydraulic classics available to US buyers under the 25‑year rule. Both combine the brand’s signature hydropneumatic suspension with avant‑garde styling, and both are now firmly age‑eligible for US import. Yet they occupy very differe …
Citroën DS 23 Pallas: Best French Classic to Import (1973–1975)
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 8:03 AM
For many enthusiasts, the Citroën DS 23 Pallas represents the ultimate expression of Citroën’s hydropneumatic philosophy. Built at the very end of the DS production run between roughly 1973 and 1975, it combines the most powerful DS engine, the most mature hydraulic systems, and the m …
Citroën DS Evolution 1955–1975: Hydraulics & US Import Basics
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 7:56 AM
The Citroën DS is no longer just a design icon on posters and museum floors. Over the last decade, it has quietly become one of the most exported French classics to the United States, especially via specialist France–US lanes and 25‑year‑rule imports. From its 1955 debut at the Paris …
Citroën DS & SM Imports: Evolution, Specs & US Value in 2026
By Alex Naumov on February 25, 2026 at 7:51 AM
The Citroën DS is no longer a hidden secret in the United States. Between the 25‑year rule and a strong European supply, it has quietly become one of the most exported French classics to the US, especially via dedicated France–US lanes that West Coast Shipping runs and documents in gu …
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 …
UK Historic Vehicle Tax: 1970s American Muscle Car Eligibility
By Alex Naumov on February 4, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Disclosure and disclaimer (February 2026): This article is provided by West Coast Shipping (WCS) as general informational and promotional content about WCS services. It is not legal, tax, import, or compliance advice and does not create any client relationship. All UK rules, threshold …
1970s American Muscle Cars: UK Historic Tax & MOT Exemption Guide
By Alex Naumov on February 4, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Disclosure and disclaimer (February 2026): This article is provided by West Coast Shipping (WCS) as general informational and promotional content about WCS services. It is not legal, tax, import, or compliance advice and does not create any client relationship. All tax exemptions, MOT …
Imported vs Domestic: Are UK-Spec Classics Worth It?
By Alex Naumov on January 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM
For U.S. enthusiasts, a UK‑spec classic—complete with right‑hand‑drive, rare trims, and UK‑only quirks—can feel more authentic than a domestic example. At the same time, the U.S. already has plenty of British cars on the ground, from MGBs and Triumphs to Jaguars and Land Rovers. The k …
Classic British Cars Worth Importing from the UK
By Alex Naumov on January 15, 2026 at 1:07 PM
A UK‑spec classic is worth importing when it offers something you cannot realistically get from a domestic car: unique specification, higher‑quality condition, or stronger documentation at a total cost that still makes sense once freight and duty are added. Instead of chasing nameplat …
Top British Classics U.S. Buyers Import Most
By Alex Naumov on January 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Some British cars quietly sit in local classifieds; others are chased so hard that U.S. buyers routinely go all the way to the UK to find the right example. West Coast Shipping’s UK‑focused guides and the article on UK classic and specialty cars U.S. buyers can’t find locally show cle …