April 15, 2025

What Should I Buy? - Gray Market Cars!

1 hour 39 minutes

We dive into the world of forbidden fruit—cars that were never officially sold in the U.S. but are now hitting our shores thanks to the 25-year import rule. From turbocharged rally monsters to high-revving Asian exotics, these grey market gems have long been the stuff of dreams for American enthusiasts. And now, many of them are finally within reach!

On this episode, we’ll explore the art of the possible, with some special guests! We’re welcoming back Chris Bright, formerly of Collector Part Exchange, along with Jon Summers - The Motoring Historian - and then we’ll round out our fabulous What Should I Buy? panel with veteran members William “Big Money” Ross, Mark “The Data Cruncher” Shank, and the one and only Don Weberg from Garage Style Magazine.

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00:00:00 Exploring Forbidden Fruit: 25-Year Import Rule

00:00:45 Setting the Stage: Gray Market Cars

00:05:53 Diving into JDM Cars

00:17:02 Exploring Holden and Australian Imports

00:21:28 TVR and British Imports

00:33:03 Exploring European Rally and Touring Cars

00:33:35 The Appeal of British Cars

00:41:22 Diving into Italian Cars: Alfa Romeo and Beyond

00:59:36 The Allure of French Cars: Renault, Peugeot, Citroën oh my!

01:14:21 The German Car Market's Hidden Gems

01:23:29 Importing Cars: Tips, Tricks, and Legal Loopholes

01:27:50 Investment Advice for Car Collectors

01:32:33 Lightning Round: Dream "Gray Market" Cars

01:36:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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