East Bay Projects
Collectors • Land Rover & European Imports

We source, build, and import hard‑to‑find collector trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles.

Purpose‑built rigs, factory‑correct restorations, and rare European models—curated for discerning buyers.

Land Rover Defenders

Process

Let us know what you're looking for.

We'll find it. Typical sourcing from Spain, Italy, and the UK.

We can import it for you as is, or modify it to your specifications.

25+ years old Trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, and sometimes cars.

Click contact to get started and send us your wishlist.

Where We Have Expertise

For vehicles that are over 25 years old (Pre 2000)

Cars & Trucks

British

  • Land Rover Defender 90 / 110 (esp. TDI diesels)
  • Land Rover Discovery I (diesel, manual)
  • Range Rover Classic (late soft dash, diesel variants)

German

  • Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen (G300, G320, G350D)
  • Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 / 2.5-16 Cosworth
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesels (250D, 300TD wagons)

Italian

  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916)
  • Alfa Romeo 155 Q4
  • Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo

Motorcycles

Ducati

  • 851 / 888 Superbike
  • 916 / 996 SPS & Senna Editions
  • Monster 900 (carb models)
  • 750 F1

Moto Guzzi

  • Le Mans Mk I–III
  • Daytona 1000
  • 1000S

Laverda

  • Jota 1000

Bimota

  • Tesi 1D
  • YB4 / YB6

Triumph

  • Daytona Super III (Cosworth)
  • Speed Triple (early models)

Norton

  • Commando MkIII (850)
  • Rotary F1

Things to Know

25Y Rule (FMVSS)

Vehicles (including motorcycles) 25+ years old are exempt from DOT safety regs (federal motor vehicle safety standards). (Before )

21Y Rule (EPA)

Vehicles 21+ years old are exempt from EPA emissions compliance. (Before )

<25Y Rule

Must meet U.S. DOT + EPA standards or be imported under "Show & Display" (rare, restrictive).

25Y Date

Clock starts from month of manufacture, not model year.

State Regs Still Apply

Even if federally legal, state laws (e.g., California CARB) may block registration.

Import Duty

~2.5% for cars, 25% for trucks, when bringing into the U.S.

Customs Form

HS-7 (DOT) + 3520-1 (EPA) filed at entry.

Contact By appointment only