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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.
Canepa Cars & Coffee Season Closer
By Alex Naumov on October 17, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Last Saturday marked the end of the season for one of the most renowned cars and coffee gatherings on the West Coast. Held each month at Bruce Canepa's shop in Scotts Valley, the meet attracts some of the most interesting cars in California. Here you find a plethora of American classi …
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.
7 Mustangs shipped from the USA
By Alex Naumov on August 30, 2016 at 11:30 AM
The Ford Mustang is one of America's top classic cars exports to countries around the world. The car has fans across Europe, Australia and New Zealand. There are even Mustang clubs popping up all over Asia and Africa as well. The Ford Mustang is not just an American icon, but a global …
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 …
Top Classic Car Events in NorCal
By Alex Naumov on June 28, 2016 at 3:45 PM
While the internet has made it easier to purchase vehicles and parts from overseas, many traders continue to attend classic car auctions in person. Northern California holds some of the largest, most diverse classic car events in America. Buyers travel to California from around the wo …
5 tips to avoid getting scammed when buying cars from the US
By Alex Naumov on June 1, 2016 at 8:14 AM
Purchasing cars from the United States is extremely popular around the world. Last year, over 528,000 cars were exported in containers from the United States. If it is your first time buying a vehicle from overseas, how do you avoid being scammed while you're halfway across the world?
China: Demand for new cars drop, used cars rise
By Alex Naumov on May 23, 2016 at 12:37 PM
Despite China's attempts to encourage imports, the number of new cars being exported to China in containers have fallen by over 50%. Compared to last year, just over 3,200 new cars were shipped from the United States to China during the first quarter.