Good classic Overland car/truck to import into the US?

jornvango

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We live in Arizona but are moving to Europe for 1-2 years where we will buy a vehicle to travel around (in between stays with family). We considered shipping a US vehicle/camping solution for our roadtrip in Europe but opted against it (cost of shipping, cost of insurance in Europe). Our plan is to buy something in Belgium (where my family lives) and then sell it after 1 or 2 years before we come back.

However, would it be a good idea to buy something in Belgium that is unavailable in the US and bring it back with us to import as a classic (25+ years old) vehicle in the US? Then, we would sell it in the US and potentially even make some money (=selling price here minus our purchase price minus shipping cost minus import paperwork and potential taxes).

Which vehicle could be good for this with ample demand in the US?
For example, an old Hilux 4x4 diesel? An older Mercedes G diesel? An older LR Defender diesel? A Toyota LC J80?

Thanks.
 

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