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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 …
UK Imported 51 Percent More US Cars During Q1 2015
By Alex Naumov on June 22, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Rising classic car values continue to draw enthusiasts and investors from the United Kingdom. During the first quarter of 2015, the UK imported 51 percent more vehicles from the US when compared to Q1 of last year. Despite an unfavorable market for US exports, over 1,800 vehicles were …
Demand for Classic Cars Overseas Continues to Grow
By Alex Naumov on June 3, 2015 at 6:07 PM
The first quarter of the year presented a challenging set of circumstances for international auto traders. The West coast port labor fiasco caused backlogs and massive delays for shippers, while the strong US dollar curbed demand in certain markets. International car shipping companie …
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 …
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 …