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What cars are illegal in the U.S.?
I’ve read that you can’t import certain cars into the U.S. and that they’re actually illegal to drive on the road. Which cars are actually illegal in the U.S.?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s true. Certain models of cars are still illegal in the U.S. due to a lack of safety features as set out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But these aren’t confined to one brand. Some cars that are illegal in the U.S. include:
- Lotus Elise
- 2002 Jaguar XJ220S
- 1993 Aston Martin Virage Volante
- 1995 Rover Mini Cooper
- 1992 Mazda Cosmo
- Honda Beat
- 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R
- 1994 Toyota Supra
- 1991 Nissan Figaro
- 1993 Lamborghini Strosek Diablo
- Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
- Certain models from Fiat, Skoda, and Saab
As you can see from the models above, almost all of the cars that are illegal in the U.S. are
sports cars
. With the right connections, you could import one, but you would need to outfit it with updated safety features and get approval from the state before you could legally drive one on the road.But instead of all that hassle, you might want to consider a car that’s already legal. Once you’ve decided on one, let the
Jerry
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