The Wait Is Over: Legendary Cars You Can Now Import to the U.S. in 2025!

 If you’re like me, you probably remember exactly where you were when the 20th century gave way to the 21st. Now think back to those days—what were you driving? Or maybe, more importantly, what car did you dream of driving as the new millennium began?

Fast forward 25 years, and those aspirational automotive gems are finally elligible to make their way to the USA, thanks to the 25-year rule. Whether you dreamt of the minimalist thrill of an Ariel Atom, or the retro-modern elegance of a Morgan Aero 8, 2025 is shaping up to be a golden year for car enthusiasts in the States!

In this article, we’ll celebrate five standout vehicles newly eligible for import, each with their own quirks, history, and charm. These machines represent more than just transportation – they’re icons of a bygone era, now ready to grace American roads. So, buckle up and let’s dive into the stories behind these legends.

To import a vehicle into the USA, it must either meet U.S. safety and emissions standards at the time of manufacture, qualify for an exemption from the EPA, or undergo expensive modifications to comply with regulations before it can be registered.

The eligibility of a vehicle to be imported under the 25-Year Rule is determined by the vehicle’s manufacturing date and not it’s model year, and it allows rare models with unique histories to be preserved and celebrated by car and motorbike enthusiasts in the USA.