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Havana is a potent mixture of old and new. Modern office buildings punctuate the skyline alongside deteriorating high-rise residential Eastern Europe. Older vehicles, some with more rust than paint, share the road with new models bright, while carts mingle with motorcycles. Flea markets display Cuba holiday souvenirs - wooden models of cars built in the 1950s, which are still seen on the streets of Cuba.
"Yank the Tank ',' mà ¡quina 'CACHARRO' and 'bartavia" are all words used to describe the American classic cars in Cuba. It is the only place where history and circumstance combined to enable a whole society to preserve these amazing vehicles and turn them into a national treasure.
About 150,000 classic cars existed at the time of the Cuban Revolution of 1959 when the U.S. imposed a trade embargo against Cuba. After that, international trade has been made very difficult, so the cars that were present at the time were fed and cared for.
Of the 60,000 cars period in Cuba, about half of the 50s, another 25 per cent of the 40's and similar number from the 30s. Brands include Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac, Buick, Plymouth, Chrysler, Dodge, Willy, Oldsmobile and De Soto - vintage models of all of these can be seen on Cuba's roads today.
Nostalgia
As a clash of cultures and ideologies, few experiences compared with that of rounding a corner in the heart of Old Havana with its crumbling buildings of baroque and nose to nose with a gleaming 1955 Thunderbird that looks as if it had been driven off the lot.
Cubans are increasingly aware of the value of classic cars, especially during the visit Americans become nostalgic about them. They realize that there are bargains to be made from hiring out, and it is therefore possible for those vacationing in Cuba to rent a classic car for the duration of their stay. Although there is more classic cars in all United States, an American would go to Cuba to see a concentration of cars filling the streets like a snapshot of 50 years the United States come to life.
Vacationers feel Cuba entered a time warp at this age may be more innocent, when Americans sported Prim and proper equipment and drove shiny, shiny wheels of cars in bright colors with fins and chrome bumpers. The cars made driving car feel special. The size of them and comfort gave a sense of calm for a time when people were able to take their time and enjoy good things in life.
Health & Warning
While classic cars are still used for daily transportation, often taxis, they have also become precious legacy handed down from generation to generation in families, in some cases going all the way back to 30s.
Most owners of classic cars spend hours applying waxes and polishes and basking in the praise and admiration bystanders. Some even remember a time when cars were new, and life itself seemed brighter and as inviting as an open road.
To have one of these vintages defines who you are, how you spend your time and how you want to be known, and Cubans will be incredible lengths to keep their classic cars running. 1950 bumpers and tailpipes are recreated and myriad other parties are appropriate. Steering wheels carved from wood, hub cabs from aluminum cans and plastic sheets for windows are common. Although such shortcuts would be frowned upon in the United States, fans of classic cars to admire the ingenuity of the Cubans and their ability to keep the cars in walking.
The Future for old cars in Cuba
Each day these cars get closer to extinction. They are now outnumbered by boxy Russian Ladas, Volga sedans and more recently in Eastern Europe and Japanese imports. But the greatest threat to classic cars Cuba is the scarcity of parts and the lack of original factory literature to maintain uniform standards.
Hopefully they will still preserved for years to come, even if they become increasingly temperamental with all the changes they go through. If you plan to rent a classic car on your Cuba holiday make sure to make a ceremonial splash of rum on the floor of the car for good luck!
Emma Lelliott is the general manager of Captivating Cuba, an independent Cuba holiday specialist. With offices in Havana and the UK, Captivating Cuba can offer expert advice on where you should visit on your Cuba holiday. From a vacation in Varadero to a holiday in Havana, Captivating Cuba can tailor an unforgettable holiday experience for you.
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