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Temporary vs. Permanent Car Imports to Germany: A Guide for Military Personnel, Expats and Visitors
By Dan Burkandt on March 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Temporary vs. Permanent Car Imports to Germany For Americans planning to bring their vehicles to Germany, understanding the distinct requirements for temporary versus permanent imports can save thousands of euros and countless headaches. Whether you're military personnel stationed at …
Best American Cars to Ship to Germany in 2025 | 30-Year Rule Benefits
By Dan Burkandt on March 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Best American Cars to Ship to Germany in 2025 For automotive enthusiasts in Germany, American vehicles represent a distinctive blend of style, performance, and cultural significance that stands apart from European offerings. The growing popularity of US cars in Germany has created a t …
Nissan Silvia S15 Buying Guide: JDM Legend Now Import-Eligible for US
By Dan Burkandt on March 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Nissan Silvia S15 Buying Guide: The Ultimate JDM Drift Icon The Nissan Silvia S15 represents one of Japan's most celebrated sports coupes—a vehicle that perfectly balances everyday usability with extraordinary performance potential. As early models from 1999 approach their 25th annive …
Top Japanese Sports Cars Eligible for Import in 2025
By Dan Burkandt on March 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The 25-year rule has opened exciting new possibilities for JDM enthusiasts in 2025. This year marks the eligibility of Japanese vehicles manufactured in 2000, including some of the most sought-after models from the peak of Japan's performance car era. At West Coast Shipping, we've see …
Land Rover Defender 110 300TDi Buying Guide: The Utilitarian Classic
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on March 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Land Rover Defender 110 300TDi The Land Rover Defender 110 300TDi represents one of Britain's most celebrated automotive achievements—a vehicle that perfectly balances rugged utility with timeless design. As this iconic 4x4 reaches its 30th anniversary in 2025, it becomes eligible for …
Top 5 American Classic Cars to Import to Germany in 2025 | 30-Year Rule
By Dan Burkandt on March 12, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Top 5 American Classic Cars to Import to Germany For classic car enthusiasts in Germany, 2025 presents an exciting opportunity to import iconic American vehicles that have just reached the coveted 30-year mark. This milestone is particularly significant as vehicles over 30 years old q …
Toyota Supra Mk IV Buying Guide: Import Eligible 90s Car
By Alex Naumov on March 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The Toyota Supra Mk IV represents one of Japan's most celebrated automotive achievements of the 1990s. As this iconic sports car reaches key milestones—30 years for 1995 models (EU/UK eligible) and 25 years for 2000 models (US/Australia eligible)—it becomes available for streamlined i …
1995 Mazda RX-7 FD3S Buying Guide: Rotary Legend Now EU Import-Eligible
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on March 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The Mazda RX-7 FD3S represents one of Japan's most celebrated sports car achievements of the 1990s. As this iconic rotary-powered masterpiece reaches its 30th anniversary in 2025, it becomes eligible for streamlined importation to European and UK markets under classic vehicle exemptio …
Porsche 993 Turbo Buying Guide: Air-Cooled Legend
By Alex Naumov on March 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Porsche 993 Turbo The Porsche 993 Turbo represents the pinnacle of air-cooled engineering and a watershed moment in automotive history. As the final air-cooled 911 Turbo before Porsche's transition to water-cooled powerplants, this iconic sports car has reached its 30th anniversary mi …
Top Websites to Sell Your Classic Car in 2025
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on March 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Selling a classic car in the USA? It would be a foolish mistake to only list them for US buyers to find. Demand for muscle cars and classic cars from the United States only continues to grow around the world. Cars are getting more difficult to find overseas, and other countries don't …