European Cars Never Sold in the US (2026 List)

These are European-market cars and versions that were never sold new in the United States: the diesel Land Rovers and Mercedes, the wagons and manual gearboxes America was refused, the hot hatches that stayed in Europe, and European versions of Japanese models. 271 models and versions in all: 237 are already old enough to import under the 25-year rule, and 34 more become legal between November 2026 and 2029.

Last updated: November 4, 2026.

How to read this list

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Alfa Romeo (9) · Alpina (6) · Aston Martin (1) · Audi (9) · BMW (12) · Caterham (1) · Chrysler (1) · Citroën (9) · Daihatsu (3) · Fiat (12) · Ford (8) · Honda (6) · Isuzu (1) · Jaguar (1) · Jeep (2) · Lada (1) · Lamborghini (1) · Lancia (4) · Land Rover (4) · Lotus (4) · Maserati (4) · Mazda (2) · Mercedes-Benz (13) · MG (5) · Mitsubishi (9) · Morgan (1) · Nissan (10) · Noble (1) · Opel (1) · Opel / Vauxhall (9) · Peugeot (10) · Porsche (2) · Renault (9) · Rover (7) · Saab (1) · SEAT (5) · Smart (1) · Subaru (6) · Suzuki (3) · Toyota (8) · TVR (4) · Volkswagen (12) · Volvo (3) · Škoda (3) · Coming soon (34) · Close calls (13)

Alfa Romeo

Alpina

Aston Martin

Audi

BMW

Caterham

Chrysler

Citroën

Daihatsu

Fiat

Ford

Honda

Isuzu

Jaguar

Jeep

Lada

Lamborghini

Lancia

Land Rover

Lotus

Maserati

Mazda

Mercedes-Benz

MG

Mitsubishi

Morgan

Nissan

Noble

Opel

Opel / Vauxhall

Peugeot

Porsche

Renault

Rover

Saab

SEAT

Smart

Subaru

Suzuki

Toyota

TVR

Volkswagen

Volvo

Škoda

Coming soon: legal from November 2026 to 2029

Not yet 25 years old. We can find one now and ship it the month it becomes legal.

Close calls: the US got a near-identical car

These cars were sold in the US in some form. The European version differs in its build dates, engine rating, badge or specification, which is the reason buyers look for one.

How we bring one in

Tell us the model, year range and budget. We search Europe, have the car inspected in the country where it is, send you the report and photos, and quote the landed price at a US port before you pay a deposit. Salvage Motors LLC sells you the car with a bill of sale and the stamped customs file, and your state issues the title. The steps are on how it works; cars already available are in our inventory. Start a custom order.