All You Need To Know About The 25-Year Import Rule
The 25-Year rule prevents the import of any car that does not meet American standards for safety or emissions, but there are some exceptions.
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The 25-Year rule prevents the import of any car that does not meet American standards for safety or emissions, but there are some exceptions.
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...