By Giles Milner, May 2, 2017
You might think that as a british driver you’re spoiled for choices on what cars you can buy and park on your driveway. But that’s not completely true and there are plenty of cool cars that are confined to the land of the brave and the free. If you want these heavy hitters, your only chance is to import them. That might just be worth it too considering some of the cars that are exclusive to the USA.
Ford Taurus SHO
When you’re over in America, you’ll notice one fact. Bigger can often be interchanged for better. You’ll see absolutely massive cars and even the family saloons aren’t the moderate sized models that you might be accustomed to.
If you want proof of this, look no further than the Ford Taurus SHO. We’re not even sure that this is a saloon car in all honesty. With it’s fierce engine and huge bodywork, it’s possible that this is a muscle car in disguise. It could very easily make a BMW leak a little fluid on the tarmac, that’s for sure. Unfortunately, it’s only available in the USA so if you want one you’ll have to wait a couple of weeks at least for it to arrive.
Ford Mustang GT500
You can get Mustangs in the UK now, but some people say that they’re not quite the same as their American brothers. Some of the best models seem to have been kept off the shelves and there might be a simple reason for this. These Mustangs are incredibly magnificent and beautifully overpowered. In fact, they might have a hard time staying in line on tight European roads let alone the winding country lanes of the UK.
Still there are plenty of UK drivers that want their own Mustang. The good news is that with services such as low cost car transport – Shiply®, you can get yours in no time. You’ll be able to order that big muscled mechanical beast online without having to bleed for the import costs.
Ford Raptor
Are you starting to see a pattern here? Ford seems to think that it’s coolest cars aren’t going to be appreciated by the typical English gentleman and they couldn’t be more wrong. In fact, the Ford Raptor, the monstrous pickup truck with the engine of a sports car is very popular in the UK. You’ve probably seen at least a couple being driven around by people smart enough to import one. It’s perfect for rugged farm work or just throwing your weight around on the motorway.
SRT Viper
Finally, it’s not just Ford that is keeping the best cars off British roads. The reason why you can’t by this beast in the UK? Quite simply, it’s considered a tad dangerous for the roads and yes at high speeds it does feel a little like it’s slipping out of your control. But you’re still going to have a heck of a lot of fun, even if you are gripping the steering wheel so tightly your knuckles turn white.
