News prices soaring 7 popular cars legally exported to the United States in the 2022 and 25 years of rules

25 -year rules, the original purpose in the first place

First, let's review the "25 -year rule".

It is known as a preferential measure applied to the import of old cars (Classic or Antique Vehict) produced outside the United States in the United States. [Photo] Apparent! Freedom! Custom cars that have been added to Americans [See in photos] (203 sheets) After 25 years from the date of production, it can be legally imported to the United States regardless of FMVSS (Federal Safety Standards). Did you know that this rule was initially enacted for the opposite purpose? Since the 1960s, there have been times when the United States has been able to freely import cars sold overseas. They were more powerful, more attractive, and "cheaper" than those sold in the United States. However, those cars, called the "Gray Market," have increased rapidly, affecting the sales of regular US corporations. There, regular dealers such as Mercedes -Benz, the United States will be led by a lobby. Strict laws for parallel imported vehicles were enacted in 1988. As a result, the "Gray Market" car has dropped sharply from tens of thousands to hundreds of units annually in 10 years. However, new easing measures have been taken, and the current "25 -year rule" was revised in 1998. Initially, the 25 -year rule was born as a "relief measure to ban new car parallel imported vehicles." More years later, the old Japanese car boom in the United States. The value of Japanese cars is exploded, mainly for models that are not in the United States, such as the Skyline. An example of a used car price in Japan is often known. Let's take a look at a Japanese car with a 25 -year rule lifting in 2022.

Toyota Century V12 (2nd generation) April 1997

Century, which is becoming popular as a custom -based vehicle (photo shows the first 1990 Century California)

In April 1997, the second generation was finally born 30 years after the birth of the first Toyota Century. It is the only car that is the first Japanese passenger car, as well as a Century, is the only car equipped with a V12 engine. The body size is 5270 x 1890 x 1475mm. The attraction is the ultimate JDM classic and heavy design, and the finest smooth running and quietness of the Japanese car's only V12 engine. Originally, the comfort of the rear seats is superb just because it is developed as a showfard rence. Not only the seat heater, but also a seat slide with a door -linked function and a massage device built into a sheet. By the way, there is no case where the left -hand drive vehicle was exported for the general public, except for the embassy vehicles. At present, used car prices are inexpensive, and many individuals are sold for less than 1 million yen in the 97 and 99s. Although the price is very attractive, the neck has few after -sales lineup. The first US Century owners seem to be looking for parts while having a hard time.