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China Expected to Hold Talks on Legalizing Classic Car Imports
By Alex Naumov on May 22, 2015 at 11:24 AM
China may finally be on track to allowing classic cars to be permanently imported into the country. This September, Chinese lawmakers will hold talks to discuss opening up their borders to classic cars.
Classic Car Values in 2014
By Alex Naumov on March 31, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Photo: Frederik Hermann During the decade, classic car values have doubled and even tripled for certain models. Classic cars are now considered a more solid investment than gold, jewelry, wine, stamps and art. Total auction sales in the US have grown to $1.3 billion in 2014.
Paris Banning Classic Cars?
By Alex Naumov on March 23, 2015 at 12:44 PM
Record smog in Paris is forcing French lawmakers to create low emission zones. In a move to curb vehicle use by 2020, cars over 20 years old will have limited access to Paris. Will this move signal a ban on classic cars in city centers?
Preserving Classic Cars under the World Heritage Status
By Alex Naumov on March 20, 2015 at 2:28 PM
Protecting Classic Cars from Destruction There is no denying that cars have shaped history as we know it today. Since their invention over 130 years ago, they continue to hold social and historic value. Unfortunately not everyone sees it that way, as some classic cars are still ending …
A Strong Dollar & Slowing Exports Present an Opportunity For Car Importers
By Alex Naumov on February 2, 2015 at 12:11 PM
As the US dollar heads to the highest levels in more than a decade, it is resulting in the disruption of international car trade. Overseas buyers are having to spend more of their local currency to purchase cars from the US. Which is creating a perfect opportunity importing cars back …
Surprise Tax Attack - Shipping Classic Cars Overseas to UK
By Alex Naumov on October 28, 2014 at 2:55 PM
Her Royal Majesty is Displeased The Queen is apparently displeased with the HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenues and Customs) track record in collecting VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) on foreign registered cars in Britain. Historically the HMRC has kept records of foreign registered vehicles that …
Pebble Beach - The California Car Classic
By Alex Naumov on August 15, 2014 at 2:47 PM
Get Classical at the Concours d'Elegance You may not be a golf lover, but aficianados of classic cars will love what's happening on August 17th, 2014 at the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. The Concours d' Elegance is a veritable beauty contest of c …
Shipping Cars Overseas to the United Kingdom
By Alex Naumov on July 10, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Shipping Cars to the UK When shipping cars overseas to the United Kingdom West Coast Shipping (WCS) knows that we're not transporting the Royal Crown Jewels - but we do understand how important your car is to you. That's why when shipping cars internationally, we treat your car shipme …
Dealer Relationships and Shipping Classic Cars Overseas
By Alex Naumov on June 18, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Beauty is often in the eye of the beholder and tastes vary widely when it comes to ranking preferences for classic cars. Many go for muscle cars like the Chevy Camaro or Ford Mustang. Adventurers are apt to be keen on Jeeps and Land Rovers. Speed freaks are likely to go wild for the F …
VW Buses and Shipping Classic Cars Overseas
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 11, 2014 at 12:59 PM
In Brazil they call it a Kombi. In Germany, it was known as the Bulli while in the USA it assumed the moniker of Hippie Van. They have also been referred to campers, delivery vans, micro-busses, pick-ups and transporters. Call it whatever you like but the VW Bus has attained an iconic …