This type of stuff has been going on for decades.
A friend of mine had a old Toyota back around 91-92 era that he sold to a broker instead of trading it in, since he gave him about twice what it would have fetched at trade-in. He asked what was the deal? The broker told him that they ship good American used cars to Latin America and overseas where they are in high demand, and his old car would sell easily for twice what he gave for it. So there is profit to be made............
I have heard 1992 and newer Crown Victoria’s and Grand Marquis are very popular in the Middle East.