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Preparing Your Classic Car For Export To Turkey
By Alex Naumov on January 14, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Preparing a classic car for export is not just about booking space on a vessel; it is about controlling every detail before the car ever reaches the port. Thorough inspection, documentation, and professional packaging are what separate a seamless shipment to Turkey from a stressful, e …
Who Qualifies for Turkey’s Classic Vehicle Exemptions?
By Alex Naumov on January 14, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Turkey’s classic vehicle exemptions are tightly defined and only apply in specific situations where both the car and the owner meet detailed criteria. Importers who understand these rules can avoid surprises and structure their shipment and paperwork in ways that maximize possible rel …
Shipping Classic Cars to Turkey: Taxes, Permissions & Logistics
By Alex Naumov on January 14, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Vehicle imports to Turkey can involve multiple taxes—such as customs duty, Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV), and VAT (KDV)—and customs review of tariff classification and documentation, so planning the paperwork and heading for a classic car shipment is essential. This guide explains how …
UK Historic Vehicles, UNESCO Claims & What It Really Means
By Alex Naumov on January 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
According to FBHVC’s own announcement, FBHVC describes its position as having reached an early stage in its work to prepare a submission about a “UK Historic Vehicle Enthusiasts’ Movement” for consideration within the UK’s Living Heritage (intangible cultural heritage) inventory proce …
Ferrari 550 Maranello U.S. Import Guide: 25-Year Shipping Guide 2026
By Alex Naumov on November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The Ferrari 550 Maranello brought the front-engine V12 grand tourer back to the heart of Ferrari’s lineup in the late 1990s. Produced from 1996 to 2001, the 550 Maranello revived a glorious formula—long hood, short deck, a gated manual gearbox, and a howling naturally aspirated V12—th …
Citroën Berlingo 25-Year Import: U.S. Shipping Guide
By Alex Naumov on November 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The Citroën Berlingo, first launched in 1996, redefined practical motoring in Europe with its innovative, van-derived design prioritizing space, versatility, and everyday usability. The Berlingo made waves with its boxy silhouette, sliding rear doors, and modular seating—a formula tha …
BMW 5-Series E39 25-Year Import: U.S. Shipping Guide
By Alex Naumov on November 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The BMW 5-Series E39, built from 1995 to 2003, has earned a reputation as one of the most balanced, engaging, and timeless sport sedans ever made. Boasting a chassis engineered by Joji Nagashima and leveraging increased use of aluminum and precise suspension geometry, the E39 combined …
Lotus Elise Serie 1 U.S. Import Guide: 25-Year Classic Roadster Shipping
By Alex Naumov on November 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The Lotus Elise Serie 1, built from 1996 to 2001, is a landmark in sports car design and a spiritual touchstone for driving purists. This groundbreaking roadster arrived during a time when lightweight engineering and pure analog feedback seemed a relic of the past. Its revolutionary b …
Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 25-Year Import: U.S. Shipping Guide
By Alex Naumov on November 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The seventh-generation Pontiac Grand Prix, produced from 1997 to 2003, represents the final era of American front-wheel-drive supercharged performance sedans. With 2001 models now crossing the 25-year mark, collectors and GM fans gain new opportunities for import and re-import, tappin …
Volvo V70 Typ L: 25-Year Classic Import, Turbo & Diesel Wagon Guide
By Alex Naumov on November 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Few cars better embody Swedish excellence than the second-generation Volvo V70 (Typ L), produced from 2000 to 2007. Renowned for their blend of practicality, understated luxury, and exceptional safety engineering, these wagons became a staple among European families seeking comfort an …