How It’s Done

Getting the ball rolling…

Dreaming of getting behind the steering wheel of a European classic but hating the US market prices and poor conditions of American vehicles? Well, we get it. Fortunately, you’re in the right place to find an alternative with a much more fulfilling route to ownership. Browse our constantly updated inventory until you find the Euro Classic that best meets your expectations. The vehicles from our inventory will ALWAYS be eligible for import by US customs laws and set for state registration. Keep on looking to the right-hand side to see how we make things not-so-scary for the American buyer.

Things to keep in mind…

Normally, people tend to think that importing a car from Europe or Japan comes with a lot of risk. To be fair, there’s reason to think that way if you don’t know the legal aspect of it or think there’s a quick way around it. If you’re looking to buy or source a EUDM (European Domestic Market) vehicle from us or any other importer, there are some laws which MUST be abided to clear customs. This is true for both the export clearance of the vehicle in Spain, as well as it’s entrance into the US.

Some requirements include:

  • Vehicle MUST be 25 years or older.

  • Vehicle must have proper documentation for de-registration before export.

  • Proper documentation and legal representation for entry into US.

We understand that this can be incredibly stressful and complicated for an American buyer who’s sitting 2000+ miles away online, but you can rest at ease since we will not post a vehicle for sale unless it is 100% eligible for US import or not already Stateside.

To further ease the minds of anyone looking at our inventory, we will happily offer past customer’s comments on the entire process with us.

Shipping Method

Arguably the most important step in this whole process, shipping and importing your vehicle can be an extremely stressful idea to think about.

To take this massive worry away, we only fully-insured transportation every step of the way. Freight insurance will be used on our behalf to cover any incident that may occur in ocean transit, however rare it may be. We also can offer fully insured delivery of your vehicle from the US to your driveway if you can’t make it to us.

Please feel free to ask any questions on our transport process!

What to expect when purchasing a vehicle from Bay Colony:

  • The price of the vehicles we list are FINAL; Always posted in USD, it includes the cost of the cost of the vehicle itself, transatlantic shipping, export/import charges, and US customs fees all wrapped into one. Zero additional fees when purchasing the vehicle itself.

  • The vehicle will ALWAYS come with the appropriate paperwork for its new American life. Original EU title, original EU registration, bill of sale, and US customs paperwork (EPA 3520 form, CBP 7501 form, HS7 form, etc) needed to obtain a US state title.

  • IF SOURCING FROM US: A clear line of communication, with someone with physically in Europe putting real eyes on the vehicle you’re searching for. Don’t have an exact car you found overseas? Give us a description of what you’re looking for and we’ll put together a weekly batch of examples we found that match your needs. Any travel expenses needed to see the vehicles will be charged AT COST with receipts to prove it.

  • Each vehicle we import is chosen with the intent to preserve a completely original example. Whether you’re looking for a one owner for a collection or simply a perfect blank canvas, we don’t any modifications apart from making sure they are mechanically sound. We are not a custom/restoration shop.