An Overseas Road Trip In The Nardo R8
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 13, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Cars are meant to be driven, and nobody embraces this philosophy more than Erik Dietz. We say this because for the next 6 weeks he will drive his famed Nardo R8 throughout Europe. Here's a quick chat with Dietz about why he's doing it.
After 56 Years, This C1 Corvette Found a New Home In Germany
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 25, 2018 at 9:34 AM
Cars are bought and sold everyday like clockwork, but few of these transactions ever include a story such as this. Meet Ms. Melder, a fascinating lady from Texas whose daily driver for over 45 years was a Corvette C1. She purchased the car new in 1961, and drove it to work everyday. A …
Brexit Sparked Rally for Classic Car Imports
By Alex Naumov on June 27, 2017 at 2:54 PM
We at West Coast Shipping deliver thousands of cars from the United States all over the world. With the strength of the USD and the weakening global currencies, we began to see an influx of classic car imports into the US. I asked my team to look at the data to find the country from w …
Clean Californian E30 BMW M3 is going home to Europe
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 26, 2017 at 5:01 PM
Seeing a BMW E30 M3 pull into our lot makes our car shipping team jump up and down with glee. This is the car many dream to own, and as time goes on, fewer are able to afford. Values on the E30 M3 have skyrocketed since 2012. You could previously buy a clean M3 for around $12,000, now …
1919 Ford Speedster T to Rotterdam
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 19, 2017 at 8:55 AM
Sports cars of the early 20th century are things of wonder. Take this 1919 Model T Speedster for example, how did anyone in their right mind get them to the claimed 60mph top speed? There's not even a seatbelt to keep you from flying out on a tight turn. It is no surprise a collector …
This Ferrari will soon be cruising along the Italian Riviera
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 22, 2017 at 1:12 PM
We'll admit its easy to get excited about a modern Ferrari. Unlike the classic Ferraris we ship overseas, the modern 458 model comes with all of the electronic assists you expect to keep you on the road. This Ferrari is made to go fast, no matter who's driving.
Toyota, Ford & Mercedes Among Top Exported Car Makes From The USA
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on April 14, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Did you know that over 500,000 new, used, and classic cars are shipped overseas in containers each year? We took a dive into container shipping data for 2016 to see which auto makers made for the most popular exports.
Opel GT Is The Baby Corvette From Europe
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on April 13, 2017 at 11:08 AM
Few remember the Opel GT, a car with sports car looks and a low price. Built by General Motor's German subsidiary, the GT came as a surprise to many, including Porsche. When it was revealed at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Porsche employees in attendance couldn't believe Opel built a sport …
Classic Chevrolet 3100 from the USA
By Alex Naumov on April 12, 2017 at 9:13 AM
Classic Chevrolet pickup trucks are gaining widespread appeal across overseas markets. These old pickups have a large following behind them, with many enthusiasts choosing to either restore them to mint condition, or leave them as is. Australia was one of the first countries to import …
Ford F8 Jameson Whiskey Truck
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on April 6, 2017 at 9:15 AM
Remember when whiskey was transported in style? This 1951 Ford F8 "Big Job" truck was used by the Jameson Irish Whiskey distillery to deliver barrels full of goodness around the US. Sadly the truck was decommissioned and left to rust, until it was discovered by the new owner overseas. …