Classic Cars in Cuba
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Havana is a potent blend of old and new. The modern office buildings interrupt the landscape of Eastern Europe, combined with the deterioration of the residential towers. the old vehicles, some with more rust than paint, share how the newer models and bright, and horse-drawn carts mingle with motorcycles. Flea markets display Cuba holiday memories – wooden models of cars in 1950, still seen on Cuban streets.
"Yank Tank", "machine" and Pileup"Bartavia" words used to describe the American classic cars in Cuba. It is the only place where history and circumstances have contributed to the whole society to preserve these amazing vehicles and turn them into a national treasure.
About 150,000 classic cars there at the time of the Cuban Revolution of 1959, when the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba. After this, international trade was very hard, so cars that were present at the timehas been to nurture and care for this.
60,000 classic cars in Cuba, about half are over 50 years, another 25 percent in 40 years and a similar number in the 30s. Brands: Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac, Buick, Plymouth, Chrysler, Dodge, Willy, Oldsmobile and De Soto – vintage models of all these can be seen on the roads in Cuba today.
Nostalgia
In a clash of cultures and ideologies, few experiences compare with that of turning the corner in the heartOld Havana to the crumbling baroque buildings and meet face to face with a brilliant 1955 Thunderbird that looks as if he had driven right by the plot.
Cubans are increasingly aware of the value of classic cars, especially when Americans visit a nostalgic about them. Realize that there will be companies to employ them, so it is possible for those on holiday to Cuba to rent a classic car during your stay. Althoughare classic cars in the U.S., America will have to go to Cuba to the concentration of cars that fill the streets as the shutter 50 U.S. come to life.
Cuba holiday makers feel they have entered into the matrix may be time for a more innocent age, when Americans have been applied prim and proper outfits and drove shiny, shiny wheels cars in bright colors with fins and chrome bumpers. cars made to feel very right. Its size andpeace was a comfort feeling when people could take your time and enjoy the good things in my life.
Care and attention
While classic cars are still used for everyday communication, often as taxis, they become precious relics handed down from generation to generation in families, in some cases, will be back to the 30s.
Most classic car owners spend hours applying waxes and polishes and basking in the praise andadmiration of passersby. Some even remember the time when their cars were new, and life seemed brighter and as inviting as an open road.
To own one of these crops defines who you are, how to spend the time and how you want to be known, and Cubans will do everything possible for their incredible classic cars running. 1950's bumpers and tailpipes are new, and many other parts are adapted. Steering wheels carved from wood, aluminum center boothscans and plastic cards for windows are common. , While such shortcuts would be welcome in the United States, classic car lovers admire Cubans' ingenuity and ability to drive the system.
The future for classic cars in Cuba
Each day these cars are approaching extinction. They are now outnumbered by boxy Russian Ladas, Volga sedans and more recent Eastern European and Japanese imports. But the greatest threat to classic cars in Cubamissing parts and lack of original factory literature to maintain them with uniform standards.
I hope you will continue to maintain for years, even if they become more and more explosive pass all the changes. If you plan to rent a classic car in Cuba holiday make sure the ceremonial welcome of rum on the floor of the car for good luck!
