25-Year Exemption Fuels Classic Car Import Boom in 2025
By Dan Burkandt on April 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
In April 2025, as the U.S. implemented a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, an unexpected trend emerged: a 37% year-over-year surge in classic car imports. This counterintuitive boom is fueled by the 25-year exemption rule, which allows vehicles manufactured in 2000 or earlier to enter …
Supercar Auction Tariff Strategies: A Global Auction Guide for Buyers
By Felix Cater on April 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The 2025 global tariff landscape has reshaped high-value automotive auctions, with events like Monterey Car Week and Abu Dhabi’s On the Grid sale becoming battlegrounds for strategic buyers and sellers. For collectors of modern hypercars and limited-edition models, understanding tarif …
1990-1995 Lincoln Town Car Buying Guide
By Dan Burkandt on April 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Lincoln Town Car (1990-1995) epitomizes American luxury from an era when comfort and presence trumped sporty handling. Now eligible for German import under the 30-year rule, these full-size sedans offer collectors a slice of quintessential US automotive culture at a fraction of Eu …
Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Buying Guide
By Dan Burkandt on April 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
German Import & Investment Potential The Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon stands as the final evolution of America’s full-size wood-paneled station wagons, combining surprising V8 performance with family-hauling practicality.
1991 GMC Syclone Buying Guide | Turbocharged Performance
By Monica Mena on April 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
German Import & Performance Legacy The 1991 GMC Syclone redefined automotive expectations by combining pickup truck utility with supercar acceleration, creating a legend that remains unmatched in European markets.
Top American Muscle Cars for Import to Germany | 30-Year Rule Benefits
By Dan Burkandt on April 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The flow of classic American automobiles to Germany continues to accelerate in 2025, with enthusiasts and collectors eagerly capitalizing on the substantial tax advantages offered by Germany's 30-year rule.
Classic Car Import Duty Exemptions in Saudi Arabia
By Dan Burkandt on April 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
For classic car enthusiasts, Saudi Arabia offers a unique financial incentive: a 0% import duty exemption for vehicles over 30 years old. This policy, part of the country’s efforts to preserve automotive heritage, can save collectors thousands of dollars when importing vintage vehicle …
Japan Classic Car Imports: 2025 Currency & Tariff Exemption Opportunities
By Dan Burkandt on April 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The global automotive market faces unprecedented shifts in 2025, with the U.S. dollar weakening 7% against the Japanese yen (JPY) since April. While this currency dynamic generally makes Japanese goods more expensive for dollar-based buyers, classic car enthusiasts are discovering a u …
Most Popular American Classic Imports to Germany | April 2025 Update
By Dan Burkandt on April 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The flow of American classic imports to Germany continues to accelerate in April 2025, with enthusiasts and collectors eagerly capitalizing on the substantial tax advantages offered by Germany's 30-year rule. This month has seen a remarkable variety of iconic American vehicles making …
Most Popular Classic Cars Shipped to Germany: Post-Tariffs Classic Cars 2025
By Dan Burkandt on April 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The dynamic landscape of international automotive trade has shifted significantly in 2025, particularly following recent tariff implementations. While the 25% tariff on vehicle imports to the United States has disrupted many trade patterns, it has simultaneously created a renaissance …