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Importing classic cars from Cuba is now legal - should you do it?
By Alex Naumov on November 2, 2016 at 8:33 AM
On October 17th, the US Department of the Treasury released their newest regulations on Cuban assets. It lifted the restrictions on the number of cigars and rum you can bring back from Cuba, and allowed for the repatriation of American made exports.
New Shelby GT350 Sold Out Overseas
By Alex Naumov on September 28, 2016 at 5:55 PM
America's best selling sports car, the Mustang Shelby GT350 remains sold out overseas throughout the end of 2016. International auto brokers continue to scramble looking for inventory in dealerships across the United States. While luxury auto makers are clamping down on new car export …
Hanjin Bankruptcy
By Alex Naumov on September 13, 2016 at 8:13 AM
Last week the Hanjin Shipping Company, one of the largest ocean carriers in the world declared bankruptcy. The news has not caught us by surprise because we have been following their financial problems for some time, and we avoided using their vessels and containers completely. Take a …
Elvis Presley's restored BMW 507 at Pebble Beach
By Alex Naumov on August 31, 2016 at 8:38 AM
One of the most anticipated cars at Pebble Beach this year was Elvis Presley's 1957 BMW 507. Painstakingly restored over the course of 2 years by BMW, the car was finally revealed in all of its glory.
6 Cars we look forward to at the Monterey 2016 Auctions
By Alex Naumov on July 26, 2016 at 11:54 AM
Monterey car week is the spectacle everyone is looking forward to this year. Classic car buyers and sellers attend the auctions from around the world not only because they find incredible cars, but because they get an overview of where the market is going. The types of vehicles sold h …
Featured in Bloomberg News!
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on March 30, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Our classic car shipping services have been featured on Bloomberg News! Thank you to the wonderful Hannah Elliot for including West Coast Shipping in the story about how to get a priceless classic car home overseas.
Australia Set To Relax Car Import Laws
By Alex Naumov on February 9, 2016 at 2:26 PM
The Australian government confirmed today that starting in 2018, import laws will be relaxed on new, used and classic car imports into the country. With the relaxation of import laws on new, used, and classic cars, Australians will now have access to a plethora of options when it come …
The Dodge Viper as a Future Classic
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on February 4, 2016 at 3:01 PM
What does the future hold for one of America's top sports cars? At this year's Detroit Auto Show, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed in an interview with Consumer Guide that the current Viper may be coming to an end. He stated, "financial arguments to keep the cu …
RM Sotheby’s Driven by Disruption NYC Sale Preview
By Alex Naumov on December 7, 2015 at 9:57 AM
Carlo Mollino Record Car Model by Stola, 2006 (Est. $150,000 - $200,000) The motoring world will set their eyes on New York City this week, where 30 of some of the world’s greatest cars will be offered at auction. From Juan Manuel Fangio’s Ferrari 290 MM, to one of the greatest Aston …
Top Destinations for US Car Exports in Q3 2015
By Alex Naumov on November 30, 2015 at 10:12 AM
What the data for the 3rd quarter (July 1st to September 30) looks like. With the latest data for international car shipping now available, we can take a look at which overseas destinations imported the most US cars in containers.