0% Duty on American Cars in Europe
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Coming Soon: 0% EU Import Duty on US Cars Under the Turnberry Deal European buyers shopping American cars have been paying a 10% toll at the EU border for years. That toll is about to hit zero. On June 16, the European Parliament gave its final approval to the legislation that turns t …
Best 1950 American Cars
By Alex Naumov on May 31, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The numbers that explain 1950s American cars: 9 million new cars sold in 1955 alone, a record that stood until 1976. By 1958, roughly 75% of American households owned at least one car. Detroit launched three brand-new V8 engine families in a single decade. The Big Three traded market …
The 6 Best 1970s Cars: Why They're Special, Car Values & Where to Buy
By Alex Naumov on May 31, 2026 at 3:39 PM
1970 was the high water mark of American muscle. Compression ratios hit 11:1, big-block displacement crossed 450 cubic inches, and Detroit had not yet been told to calm down by the EPA, insurance underwriters, or the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. By 1971, compression dropped and gross horsep …
Someone Overseas Wants to Buy Your Car: A US Seller's Guide to Escrow and Pickup | 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on May 28, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Someone in Belgium just won your 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback on Bring a Trailer for $58,000. They want to wire the funds through a US shipping company you have never heard of, send a driver to your house in the next three days, and take the car straight to a warehouse in California. If …
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 …