Unbelievable! Check Out The Top 10 Forbidden Cars In America - These Iconic Rides Are A Must-see!

… Hey, gearheads! Welcome back to the garage. Today, we're diving into a topic that gets every car enthusiast's motor running- forbidden fruit. We're talking about those legendary cars we've all drooled over in magazines and on the internet, but could never actually own here in the U.S. of A. You see, America has some pretty strict regulations when it comes to automobiles. Safety standards, emissions requirements, you name it. And while these rules are meant to keep us safe and protect our environment, they've also kept some seriously cool cars off our roads. From high-performance Japanese sports cars to quirky British classics, we're about to explore ten iconic vehicles that were banned in the USA. Get ready for some serious car envy!!
Here's a summary of why and in which years the 10 cars were banned in the USA:
1. 1973 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Year Banned: 1973
Reason: Did not meet US emissions and safety regulations at the time.
2. 1994 Toyota Supra
Year Banned: 1994
Reason: Did not comply with US safety standards, particularly crash tests.
3. 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Year Banned: 1999
Reason: Lack of an official US distributor meant it couldn't meet federal regulations.
4. 1997 Land Rover Defender 90
Year Banned: 1997
Reason: Failed US safety regulations, including the absence of airbags.
5. 2002 Morgan Le Mans '62 Prototype
Year Banned: 2002
Reason: Did not meet US emissions standards and lacked modern safety features.
6. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Roadster
Year Banned: 2010
Reason: Did not meet emissions standards and lacked advanced safety equipment required in the US.
7. 2003 TVR Tuscan
Year Banned: 2003
Reason: TVR never complied with US crash safety standards.
8. 2012 Lotus 340R
Year Banned: 2012
Reason: Lack of essential safety features like airbags, which are mandatory in the US.
9. 1993 Jaguar XJ220S
Year Banned: 1993
Reason: Did not meet emissions standards and modifications needed to comply with US regulations were cost-prohibitive.
10. 2004 Noble M12 GTO-3R
Year Banned: 2004
Reason: Did not meet US crash safety standards and emissions regulations.
These bans primarily arose due to stringent US safety and emissions regulations, which these models could not meet without significant modifications.