Just on the hunt for that perfect rendition of your favorite classic? There is a good chance that you occasionally cheat abroad to see if your dream car can be found there. It is therefore not surprising that there is a lively trade in classic cars and, moreover, it can also be a lucrative world for traders. AutoWeek has listed the 10 most imported and exported classics last year for you.
Does it have to do with the sales success of the Ford Mustang Mach-E? Undoubtedly not, but the Ford Mustang can call itself the most imported classic (min. 40 years old) of 2021, according to information from CarTalk International. From Ford’s signature pony car Last year, more than twice as many copies were brought to the Netherlands as the number two, the Chevrolet Corvette. We have such an inkling that the 1979 Fox-body Mustang presented only a marginal role in the import numbers.
Top 10 most imported classics 2021
| Make and model | Amount | |
| 1 | Ford Mustang | 191 |
| 2 | Chevrolet Corvette | 77 |
| 3 | Volkswagen Beetle | 72 |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz SL | 71 |
| 5 | Porsche 911 | 71 |
| 6 | Volkswagen Transporter | 68 |
| 7 | Fiat 500 | 42 |
| 8 | Mercedes-Benz 200 Series | 37 |
| 9 | Citroen 2CV | 34 |
| 10 | Land Rover Defender | 29 |
Of course we come across well-known big names in the Top 10 of the most imported classics, such as the Citroën 2CV, Volkswagen Beetle and Fiat 500 and Porsche 911. The Renault 4 would fit perfectly with that first four, but it cannot be included in the Top 10. confess. Also notable is the list of most exported classics from last year. Although we like to bring cars such as the Mustang, Corvette, Beetle and Benzen of the 200 series to our country, they are also shipped abroad relatively often.
Top 10 most exported classics 2021
| Make and model | Amount | |
| 1 | Volkswagen Beetle | 148 |
| 2 | MG B | 147 |
| 3 | Ford Mustang | 88 |
| 4 | Porsche 911 | 81 |
| 5 | Mercedes-Benz 200 Series | 80 |
| 6 | Citroen DS | 77 |
| 7 | Triumph Spitfire | 67 |
| 8 | Mercedes-Benz SL | 58 |
| 9 | Chevrolet Corvette | 53 |
| 10 | Opel Kadett | 48 |
Did you also bring a classic to the Netherlands this year or shipped it abroad? We are looking forward to your adventures!
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl