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A field guide to cars never sold in the U.S. Each passport shows exactly when it becomes yours under the 25-year rule.

The 25-year rule — U.S. law exempts vehicles 25 years or older from FMVSS and EPA certification. On the 25th anniversary of the month a car was built it is legal to import.
Toyota Supra RZ
A80 MK4
THIS WEEK
No. 002
// PASSPORT OF THE WEEK

Toyota Supra RZ

The Tuner Grail
🇯🇵Japan · 1993–2002 · JDM
PARTIAL · 1993–2001

JDM twin-turbo cars were rated conservatively at 280 PS. Iron block, forged internals — the platform that changed tuning forever.

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No. 001
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
JAPAN · 1999–2002
Nissan Skyline GT-R
R34

Nissan Skyline GT-R

Godzilla, Final Analog Form
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Nissan
Production Years
1999–2002
U.S. Import Eligibility
PARTIAL · 1999–2001
Category
JDM
Chassis
R34
// WHY IT MATTERS

The Skyline that ended a lineage. RB26, 6-speed Getrag, ATTESA E-TS Pro AWD, Multi-Function Display. LHD conversion possible but never factory-offered.

Powertrain
RB26DETT · 2.6L twin-turbo I6 · AWD
Cars built 1999–2001 are legal today. Later years unlock one at a time.Partial · 1999–2001 legal
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 002
🇯🇵
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
JAPAN · 1993–2002
Toyota Supra RZ
A80 MK4

Toyota Supra RZ

The Tuner Grail
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Toyota
Production Years
1993–2002
U.S. Import Eligibility
PARTIAL · 1993–2001
Category
JDM
Chassis
A80 MK4
// WHY IT MATTERS

JDM twin-turbo cars were rated conservatively at 280 PS. Iron block, forged internals — the platform that changed tuning forever.

Powertrain
2JZ-GTE · 3.0L twin-turbo I6
Cars built 1993–2001 are legal today. Later years unlock one at a time.Partial · 1993–2001 legal
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 003
🇯🇵
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
JAPAN · 1992–1995
NA1

Honda NSX Type R

Ayrton's Answer
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Honda
Production Years
1992–1995
U.S. Import Eligibility
ELIGIBLE
Category
JDM
Chassis
NA1
// WHY IT MATTERS

Stripped, seam-welded, titanium con-rods. 120 kg lighter than base NSX. 483 built. Never sold outside Japan.

Powertrain
C30A · 3.0L NA V6 · 5-speed manual
Every production year is legal to import today under the 25-year rule.Eligible to import today
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 004
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
JAPAN · 2002–2005
NA2

Honda NSX-R

Second Coming
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Honda
Production Years
2002–2005
U.S. Import Eligibility
AVAILABLE 2027
Category
JDM
Chassis
NA2
// WHY IT MATTERS

Reborn Type R with carbon roof, hood and rear diffuser. Hand-balanced crank, hand-tuned suspension. 140 built.

Powertrain
C32B · 3.2L NA V6 · 6-speed manual
Held by the U.S. 25-year rule until Jan 2027 — 1 year from now.Available Jan 2027
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 005
🇯🇵
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
JAPAN · 1999–2002
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R
FD3S

Mazda RX-7 Spirit R

The Rotary Farewell
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Mazda
Production Years
1999–2002
U.S. Import Eligibility
PARTIAL · 1999–2001
Category
JDM
Chassis
FD3S
// WHY IT MATTERS

Final-run FD with Recaros, BBS wheels and Bilstein dampers. The last new rotary sports car until the RX-8.

Powertrain
13B-REW · Twin-rotor twin-turbo
Cars built 1999–2001 are legal today. Later years unlock one at a time.Partial · 1999–2001 legal
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 006
🇯🇵
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
JAPAN · 2007–2011
FD2

Honda Civic Type R

The Forbidden Sedan
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Honda
Production Years
2007–2011
U.S. Import Eligibility
AVAILABLE 2032
Category
JDM
Chassis
FD2
// WHY IT MATTERS

The four-door K20A sedan Americans never got. Purely JDM, purely analog, ludicrously willing.

Powertrain
K20A · 2.0L NA · 8,400 RPM redline
Held by the U.S. 25-year rule until Jan 2032 — 6 years from now.Available Jan 2032
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 007
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
JAPAN · 2005–2007
CT9A

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR

The Analog Rally King
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi
Production Years
2005–2007
U.S. Import Eligibility
AVAILABLE 2030
Category
JDM
Chassis
CT9A
// WHY IT MATTERS

MR spec added aluminum roof, forged BBS wheels and MIVEC head. Widely considered the peak analog Evo.

Powertrain
4G63T · 2.0L turbo · AWD
Held by the U.S. 25-year rule until Jan 2030 — 4 years from now.Available Jan 2030
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 008
🇯🇵
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
JAPAN · 2020+
XP210

Toyota GR Yaris

The Homologation Hatch
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Toyota
Production Years
2020+
U.S. Import Eligibility
AVAILABLE 2045
Category
JDM
Chassis
XP210
// WHY IT MATTERS

Rally homologation-special hot hatch. Three cylinders, three doors, six-speed manual. Never sold in the U.S.

Powertrain
G16E-GTS · 1.6L turbo I3 · AWD
Held by the U.S. 25-year rule until Jan 2045 — 19 years from now.Available Jan 2045
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 009
🇩🇪
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
GERMANY · 1990–1991
W201

Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II

The DTM Weapon
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
Production Years
1990–1991
U.S. Import Eligibility
ELIGIBLE
Category
EUROPE
Chassis
W201
// WHY IT MATTERS

Homologation special for DTM racing. 500 built. Adjustable rear wing, hydro-pneumatic self-levelling suspension.

Powertrain
M102 · 2.5L NA I4 · Cosworth head
Every production year is legal to import today under the 25-year rule.Eligible to import today
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 010
🇩🇪
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
GERMANY · 1990–1991
BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution
E30

BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution

The Rally-Bred Coupe
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturer
BMW
Production Years
1990–1991
U.S. Import Eligibility
ELIGIBLE
Category
EUROPE
Chassis
E30
// WHY IT MATTERS

238 hp Euro-spec Sport Evo with adjustable front splitter and rear wing. Never sold in the U.S.

Powertrain
S14 · 2.5L NA I4 · dog-leg 5-speed
Every production year is legal to import today under the 25-year rule.Eligible to import today
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 011
🇩🇪
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
GERMANY · 2002–2003
E39

Alpina B10 V8 S

The Quiet M5
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturer
Alpina
Production Years
2002–2003
U.S. Import Eligibility
AVAILABLE 2027
Category
EUROPE
Chassis
E39
// WHY IT MATTERS

Bavarian tuner's take on the E39. Softer than an M5, faster in the real world. Never federalized.

Powertrain
4.8L Alpina V8
Held by the U.S. 25-year rule until Jan 2027 — 1 year from now.Available Jan 2027
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 012
🇩🇪
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
GERMANY · 2006–2008
B7

Audi RS4 Avant

The V8 Estate
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturer
Audi
Production Years
2006–2008
U.S. Import Eligibility
AVAILABLE 2031
Category
EUROPE
Chassis
B7
// WHY IT MATTERS

The wagon version America never got. Naturally aspirated V8, quattro, family shape.

Powertrain
4.2L FSI V8 · 8,250 RPM · 6MT
Held by the U.S. 25-year rule until Jan 2031 — 5 years from now.Available Jan 2031
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 013
🇮🇹
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
ITALY · 1993–1994
831

Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione II

Rally Royalty
Country of Origin
Italy
Manufacturer
Lancia
Production Years
1993–1994
U.S. Import Eligibility
ELIGIBLE
Category
EUROPE
Chassis
831
// WHY IT MATTERS

Homologation royalty. 215 hp, 16-valve head, adjustable roof spoiler. Never officially sold in the U.S.

Powertrain
2.0L turbo I4 · AWD
Every production year is legal to import today under the 25-year rule.Eligible to import today
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 014
🇬🇧
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
UNITED KINGDOM · 2004–2006

TVR Sagaris

Bonkers Blackpool
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
TVR
Production Years
2004–2006
U.S. Import Eligibility
AVAILABLE 2029
Category
UK
// WHY IT MATTERS

No airbags, no ABS, no U.S. dealer network. 400 hp in a car weighing 1,078 kg. Legendary for its lack of safety.

Powertrain
4.0L Speed Six · 6-speed manual
Held by the U.S. 25-year rule until Jan 2029 — 3 years from now.Available Jan 2029
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 015
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
AUSTRALIA · 2017–2017
Gen-F2

HSV GTS-R W1

Corvette Heart, Aussie Suit
Country of Origin
Australia
Manufacturer
HSV
Production Years
2017–2017
U.S. Import Eligibility
AVAILABLE 2042
Category
AUS
Chassis
Gen-F2
// WHY IT MATTERS

Only 300 built. Corvette ZR1 engine in a four-door Aussie sedan. The final and fastest HSV ever produced.

Powertrain
LS9 supercharged 6.2L V8 · 6MT
Held by the U.S. 25-year rule until Jan 2042 — 16 years from now.Available Jan 2042
IMPORTHUB PASSPORT
No. 016
🇦🇺
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
AUSTRALIA · 2016–2016
FG-X

Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint

End of an Era
Country of Origin
Australia
Manufacturer
Ford
Production Years
2016–2016
U.S. Import Eligibility
AVAILABLE 2041
Category
AUS
Chassis
FG-X
// WHY IT MATTERS

Final RWD Aussie Falcon. 335 kW factory rating, 400+ on overboost. Nothing like it exists today.

Powertrain
Supercharged 5.0L V8
Held by the U.S. 25-year rule until Jan 2041 — 15 years from now.Available Jan 2041
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