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Cuba is a country of rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture, but what fascinates me most are its classic ...
Classic American cars driving on the streets of Havana.© Mabohh/Getty Images A red, 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air Cuba parked outside a building in Havana.© Tupungato/Shutterstock ...
An Unforgettable Ride And yes, we rode in the famous classic cars. Along with two others, I was in a bright red ‘52 Ford with a Hyundai diesel engine. As we toured the city, all the drivers ...
New American cars have been off-limits under the U.S. trade embargo since 1960. In fact, until a relaxation of rules in 2013, Cubans were forbidden to buy any cars manufactured abroad.
Out of all the classic American iron in Cuba, Chevrolets are believed to hold a slight plurality over other American marques. That means there are plenty of Tri-Five Chevrolets to be seen (though ...
Today’s visitors to Cuba return with fond memories of a “Jurassic Park for cars”, where Soviet-era Ladas drive alongside Macmillan-era Austins. But by far and away the most striking cars on ...
News World News American classic cars take over the streets of Havana in annual rally Vintage cars that one would expect to see in U.S. museums raced in Cuba’s Classic and Antique Cars Rally.
There is an estimated 60,000 pre-1959 American cars still plying the streets of Cuba. Most of the best looking convertibles and coupes are full-time tourist duty, cruising Malecon along the ...
And to have fun. "Cuba was once in a privileged position in Latin America, with lots of cars and spare parts," says Rodriguez, 40, an expert mechanic. "But we're running out.
Luis Abel Bango spent seven years searching for his dream car, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air. He finally found it on Cuba's far western tip, buying it off the original owner for $7,000.
By 1956, somewhere around 143,000 American-made cars graced the streets of Cuba. The Cuban people's favorite brand was undoubtedly Chevrolet, followed closely by Ford.