Shipping A Motorcycle From The UK To The USA: Complete 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on November 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Shipping a motorcycle or scooter from the UK to the USA remains remarkably accessible in 2026, but smart preparation is essential. Below is everything a rider, restorer, or dealer needs to ride through U.S. customs—including compliance nuances, rates, real paperwork expectations, and …
How Much Does It Cost To Import A Car From The UK To The US In 2026?
By Alex Naumov on October 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Understanding how much does it cost to import a car from the United Kingdom is one of the first questions buyers ask -- and the answer varies significantly depending on the vehicle's age, the applicable duty scenario, and compliance requirements. The United Kingdom remains a popular s …
UK Right-Hand Drive Conversions: Compliance for American Muscle
By Dan Burkandt on May 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dan Gurney's Impala SS Shipped To The UK For Goodwood Revival
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 12, 2018 at 2:31 PM
The significance of this 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS cannot be understated. This car previously belonged to Dan Gurney, one of America’s legendary racing drivers. Most remember his success in Formula One, Indy Car, NASCAR, Can-Am, and the Trans-Am Series. But many forget his brief stint …
Delays At Felixstowe Port Slow UK Car Imports
By Alex Naumov on June 19, 2018 at 5:37 AM
The port of Felixstowe in the UK is hit by delays because of a botched IT upgrade on Sunday. The new system is causing delays of up to three to five hours in processing each shipping container. Some shipping lines are omitting the port completely, and instead are delivering to nearby …
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 …
UK vehicle tax on Classic Cars
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on February 23, 2017 at 3:03 PM
When importing classic cars to the United Kingdom from the USA you are faced with a number of regulations, documentation requirements, and taxes. But besides everything required to get your car shipped to the UK, you also need to be able to legally drive it on the road. This is where …
International Restoration: 23-window VW bus
By Alex Naumov on December 8, 2016 at 2:26 PM
This is a 23-window VW Bus originally built in 1963. As you can see it is not in the best condition, but it is a promising restoration project in the right hands. The new owner in the UK is keen to see the 23-window bus restored to its former glory.
1928 Bugatti Type 35B from England to California and back
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 27, 2016 at 10:43 AM
If you own a vintage Bugatti worth millions, chances are you won't be tracking the nimble racer much. Even driving it on the streets would be an issue for most. But not for this Type 35B replica; it has been raced all over California, and crossed the Atlantic twice.
The 6th generation Mustang is sold out overseas
By Alex Naumov on May 5, 2016 at 11:05 AM
Creating an opportunity for importers. The newly redesigned Mustang is the best selling sports car in both Europe and Australia. Ford is selling more Mustangs than the new Audi TT, and more than any of Porsche's sports cars in Germany. In Australia, it went on to outsell the local Hol …