Cuba’s Classic Cars Tempt US Collectors, but Export Barriers Remain
Thousands of vintage American cars survive in Cuba, but legal and practical obstacles mean few are likely to reach US buyers even as diplomatic ties improve.
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Thousands of vintage American cars survive in Cuba, but legal and practical obstacles mean few are likely to reach US buyers even as diplomatic ties improve.
A US-spec Ferrari Enzo with just 570 kilometres on the clock and finished in Rosso Corsa is being offered for sale, giving collectors a rare chance at a nearly unused example.
A rare white Pagani Huayra with a black and white interior and carbon fibre detailing is available through Seven Car Lounge in Saudi Arabia.
A rare Ferrari Enzo 6.0-litre V12 engine has surfaced on the German market, priced at $79,900, offering collectors and restorers a chance to secure a key component from the 2000s supercar.
AutoNation, the largest car retailer in the US, has stopped selling used vehicles affected by the Takata airbag recall, responding to safety warnings from federal regulators.
A Dubai dealership is offering a delivery-mileage Porsche 918 Spyder finished in metallic silver with a red interior, presenting a rare opportunity for collectors.
A 2012 Lamborghini Aventador, finished in a brushed gold wrap over its original black paint, is being offered for sale by Lamborghini Newport Beach with 5,489 miles on the clock.
One of just 30 Ferrari Enzos finished in Giallo Modena is up for sale with 2,174 miles on the clock and an asking price of $2.795 million.
A Lamborghini Reventón with just 688 km on the clock is listed in Dubai, offering collectors one of only 20 customer cars built in 2008.
A zero-mile, black-on-black Ferrari LaFerrari is listed for sale in Dubai at nearly twice its original price, reflecting demand for the rare hybrid hypercar.
Experian data shows 85% of new car sales and over half of used car sales in the US were financed in Q2 2014, with average loan amounts and payments at all-time highs.
Kelley Blue Book figures reveal Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Dodge, Jaguar and Scion had the lowest rates of repeat buyers in the US market in 2014.
Safety, reliability and affordability lead the list of recommended used vehicles for first-time young drivers in the American market.
A 2008 Koenigsegg CCX, finished in orange and showing just 281km, is available for A$1.3 million, marking a rare appearance of the Swedish supercar on the Australian market.
CarGurus research from 2013–2014 shows American pickups and SUVs outperformed luxury cars in retaining value, with the Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and Jeep Wrangler among the top performers.
A heavily tuned 1995 Toyota Supra producing over 1,300 horsepower has appeared for sale, offering supercar-level performance at a fraction of the price.
A 2013 Tesla Model S in the US is fetching used prices up to 20% higher than its original retail, driven by strong demand and limited supply.
A rare black 2003 Ferrari Enzo with under 8,000 miles has been put up for sale in California, with an asking price of $2,599,000.
A 2003 Ferrari Enzo with just 354 miles on the odometer is up for sale in California, highlighting the enduring demand for nearly untouched supercars.
The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 driven by Paul Walker in Fast and Furious 4 is now for sale in Germany with an asking price of €1 million.
One of the most elusive Lamborghinis ever built, the 1994 Sogna, is on the market with a €2.38 million asking price and just 1,118 miles on the clock.
A Lamborghini Reventón Coupé and Roadster, both with fewer than 5,000km, are listed by Swiss sellers at over €1.2 million apiece, highlighting their rarity and collector appeal.
A Lamborghini Aventador impounded by the Metropolitan Police for lack of insurance and number plates has been auctioned in London, raising £218,000 after the owner failed to claim it.
A Nissan GT-R has been discovered abandoned in Greece, its condition reflecting the economic challenges that have left high-value cars neglected.