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Cuban Cars - A trip back in time
Posted By: J.Scott, 01-16-2009, 07:20 PM

Here's a few pics from my recent trip to Cuba. These old cars are everywhere in Havana! Most of them are taxis including the odd orange vehicles, but some are for personal use.

I hope you enjoy them. I'll put some more Cuban pics up in a bit as I get them processed.








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01-16-2009, 07:28 PM   #2
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Cool photos and cars. I want the purple and white one in the background of the third image!
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Fascinating - it's incredible how Cubans keep these old cars working and looking good. And they've done it for so many years; necessity is the mother of invention. I love the shot of the old Buick convert.

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The yellow cars are chinese made rikshaw/cabs.

Almost everything modern you see in Cuba is from China, from the brand new coach busses that go to resorts, to porcelain toilets...

Nice car pics, #1 is my favorite!

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QuoteOriginally posted by jeffkpotter Quote
Cool photos and cars. I want the purple and white one in the background of the third image!
We're gonna have to fight over the Purple and White one JK buddy.

Thanks for posting these Jeff, I'm jealous. There's something about Cuba isn't there?
Maybe it's a forbidden fruit kind of thing.
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Great shots. Love them all. Beautiful old cars.
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After 50 yrs of castro rule you wonder how long these beauty's will survive


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These cars are really cool, Jer. I am always very interested to see images like these. They reflect a side of the society and its history.
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After 50 yrs of castro rule you wonder how long these beauty's will survive

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I'm not sure what Castro has to do with the restoration and preservation of old cars, but these folks are just like classic car owners everywhere - very proud of their possessions and accomplishments.

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We're gonna have to fight over the Purple and White one JK buddy.

Thanks for posting these Jeff, I'm jealous. There's something about Cuba isn't there?
Maybe it's a forbidden fruit kind of thing.
Only forbidden to Americans, the rest of the world can enjoy Cuba. I only spent a week there but I can tell you it isn't a perfect place but it is beautiful. The Cuban people we spoke to were fiercely proud of their country. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

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These cars are really cool, Jer. I am always very interested to see images like these. They reflect a side of the society and its history.
The old cars really stand out but we also noticed many new vehicles too. Lots of small Chinese (or Asian) SUV's and even a few larger sedans and even a genuine Jeep!
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