cars of havana, cuba in 2004, there were an estimated 60,000 american cars in use, all made before...
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Cars of Havana, CubaIn 2004, there were an estimated
60,000 American cars in use,
all made before 1960.
The US placed an embargo on trade
with Cuba in 1962, 50 years ago.
Slide show arranged by Kathy Spencer
In 2012, there are about 600,000 cars on the island. Half belong to the state. The average age is 15 years.
Many of the nicer cars are used as taxis for tourists
Photo by Lou Davis, fellow National Geographic Traveler
Sometimes the car’s paint color matches the surroundings
Some show their age and hard life more than others
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-07/cuba-us-
embargo/53000402/1
a discussion of the history
and pros and cons of
the US embargo of Cuba
Sometimes there’s no place to work on your car but the city street
For $30 an hour, you can have a private tour of the city, or just remember your first love (related to cars)
Audios!
Photo taken by Steve Silbert