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How The Tiny First-Generation Smart Fortwo Breezed By The 25-Year Import Rule Image: Mercedes Streeter/Raphael Orlove To American car enthusiasts who love revered cars like the Nissan Skyline R34 and Land Rover Defender, the infamous 25-year import rule is the ultimate challenge. Yet while Skylines and Defenders were restricted under the watchful eye of the feds, the first-generation Smart Fortwo (1998-2007) is able to drive down our roads without fear of becoming a block of crushed metal and plastic. Here’s why. Advertisement First, what is the so-called 25-year import rule? The Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act was signed into law in 1988, essentially banning the import of any foreign vehicle not intended for the American market unless it’s at least 25 years old. On the surface, the law exists to keep unsafe vehicles off American roadways. But really it seems to serve only the interests of automakers. ....