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The 911 Carrera RS - an iconic German classic
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on May 10, 2016 at 10:46 AM
Porsche’s status as the number one brand in motorsport can be partially attributed to the success of the Carrera RS. When Porsche sought to enter the 911 into the Group 4 racing class, FIA's rules stated they must produce at least 500 of the cars for the road. Porsche naturally took t …
Techno Classica with West Coast Shipping
By Alex Naumov on April 6, 2016 at 6:04 AM
Techno Classica, the world's largest classic car trade show will take place next week in Essen, Germany. From April 6th to the 10th, over 190,000 classic car enthusiasts from around the world will come together to share their admiration for classic cars and network with fellow traders …
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.
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 …
The Ultimate E30 M3 Shipped Overseas
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 29, 2016 at 10:43 AM
In 1985, BMW began production of the legendary E30 M3. Originally fited with a 2.3 Liter 4-cylinder inline engine, it was difficult to image the car housing a larger engine, much less a V10. But that is exactly what Piper Motorsports of Virgina have done. They took a 1989 M3 and compl …
Scottsdale 2016 - The Preview
By Alex Naumov on January 22, 2016 at 9:52 AM
The classic car world celebrates the new year with the Scottsdale auctions. It sets the trend, and shows what classic car buyers and sellers can expect throughout the year. This year is expected to be huge. With six auction houses in attendance, over 3,500 classic cars will be offered …
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.
How To Import You Car To The EU Tax Free
By Alex Naumov on October 28, 2015 at 10:45 AM
How to avoid paying VAT and duty tax when importing your car to Europe. If you are permanently moving to one of the 28 member states of the European Union you may be able to avoid VAT and customs duties on the personal vehicle you bring with you.
Exciting Classic Cars Shipped Overseas: 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 8245
By Alex Naumov on October 22, 2015 at 5:00 AM
The 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 serial number 8245, shipped overseas to the UK last month. Classic Ferraris are known for their steep price tags. Yet the 330 GT 2+2 only witnessed a significant growth in value during the last decade. In 2005, this car was sold for under $50,000. According …