Grey import vehicles are new or used motor vehicles and motorcycles legally imported from another country through channels other than the maker's official distribution system or a third-party channel officially authorized by the manufacturer. The synonymous term parallel import is sometimes substituted.
A Honda Stepwgn as seen in the Philippines, converted to left-hand drive. Right-hand drive vehicles are not allowed to be used in the country except in freeport zones, and are thus modified to be driven legally.
1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S in U.S. trim
Renault 5 Turbo in Rockville, MD 2007
1977 Mercedes-Benz 230C manual transmission grey market import
A grey market or dark market is the trade of a commodity through distribution channels that are not authorized by the original manufacturer or trade mark proprietor. Grey market products are products traded outside the authorized manufacturer's channel.
Milk-powder runners queuing outside Sheung Shui station, near the Hong Kong border