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Dmitriy Shibarshin

Dmitriy Shibarshin

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Why You Should Find & Import a Citroen DS to the States

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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The Citroen DS: A French Icon The Citroen DS isn't just a car; it's a rolling piece of art, a tech wizard on wheels, and a love letter to French ingenuity. Since its debut in 1955, this legendary vehicle has fascinated car enthusiasts around the globe, with its charm continuing to gro …

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Can Low Production Cars Be Imported Under the Show & Display Law?

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on September 25, 2024 at 10:14 AM

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More and more people are asking us if it is possible to import low production cars in to the US. Cars like the 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale for example. It is a special limited edition, with only 150 examples built. Yet despite the low production numbers, th …

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Topics: US car import

Kei Cars & Trucks from Japan: Their Growing Popularity & How to Import them to the US

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 21, 2024 at 6:38 PM

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Kei cars and Kei trucks are a Japanese phenomenon and have been local to Japan since 1949. Made to spur vehicle ownership in Japan, Kei cars and trucks are properly compact and are legally limited to 3.4 m (11.2 ft) in length, 1.48 m (4.9 ft) in width and 2.0 m (6.6 ft) in height. The …

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The Chicken Tax: A US Car Importer's Perspective

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 14, 2024 at 10:57 PM

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The Chicken Tax, a term that may seem out of place in the automotive world, holds significant sway over the auto import industry. It's a piece of legislation that has shaped the American automotive landscape for over half a century.

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Car Import for Show & Display: How It Works & Which Cars Are Eligible

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 23, 2024 at 11:11 PM

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The Show and Display Law is a special exemption under the US import regulations that allows certain non-compliant vehicles to be imported into the United States. This law makes it possible for car enthusiasts to import rare or historically significant vehicles that do not meet the US …

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Comparing Classics, Vintage & Antique Cars: What Sets Them Apart?

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 9, 2024 at 9:58 AM

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There is a lot of confusion on what exactly a classic car is, and what sets it apart from vintage and antique cars. We have heard the term "classic" used interchangeably when describing any old car that looks as if doesn't belong on the roads with the modern daily drivers.

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Topics: Classic Cars

Where To Find US Classic Cars For Sale in 2025

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 30, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Why the US classic car market has something for everyone. The United States is one of the largest classic car markets in the world. According to Hagerty, there are over 43 million classic cars in the United States, and a record of over $2 billion in sales on online car auctions alone, …

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Top 10 Collector Car Auctions In The USA

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 8, 2024 at 1:39 PM

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For car enthusiasts and collectors, 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year filled with collector car auctions across the United States. These events not only offer a chance to buy rare collectible vehicles but also present plenty of opportunity to bid on no-reserve cars. Here’s a l …

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Topics: Classic Cars News

Can You Get Around The 25 Year Old US Car Import Law?

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on August 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM

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This is a question we get asked everyday by people looking to import a car under 25 years old to the United States. While importing a car under 25 years old to the United States may seem like a challenge, there are indeed ways to make it happen. However, it's important to note that th …

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1939 Talbot-Lago T-23 imported to the states from Holland

By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 5, 2017 at 1:03 PM

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We recently had the opportunity to import a stunning 1939 Talbot-Lago Major Cabriolet from Europe. Coachbuilt by Carrosserie Talbot himself, this example was kept by a single family from 1971 until it was sold by RM Sotheby's in 2015 at their Villa Erba auction.

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