Learn the history behind Cuban cars and why they are all classic American models. Includes photo gallery, information on US trade embargo, Fidel Castro, and vehicle imports to Cuba. read more
That's why, the pics are about old car because that's what they like the most but you will almost never see pictures from Cuban artists about those old cars. But don't get me wrong, Cubans love their cars, especially because they have helped us to overcome the problems of transportation in Cuba for more than 30 years. read more
It also made it difficult to buy new parts and fuel for the old-school American cars Cuba is known for. Photo Gallery of Classic Cars in Cuba As a result, not only do Cuban citizens drive vehicles straight out of the 1950s, but these vehicles are kept running through a hodgepodge of hand-built, improvised parts. read more
America’s dominance of Cuba ended when I was a tween. Today, wherever you turn in Havana, you see rolling relics of days gone by. Cubans don’t necessarily love classic cars, per Miller. They simply have not been able to get anything else for five decades. Bottom line, no choice. read more