The US embargo against Cuba that began in 1960 essentially stopped the flow of Yank Tanks onto the island as well as the flow of replacement parts. The Cubans are experts in repairing these old cars in creative ways.
Mary
Sunday, December 15, 2013
#618 Cars in Cuba
The classic 1950s American cars are everywhere in Cuba.
The US embargo against Cuba that began in 1960 essentially stopped the flow of Yank Tanks onto the island as well as the flow of replacement parts. The Cubans are experts in repairing these old cars in creative ways.
Our ship is docked in Old Havana where Bryan Koop, our voyage photographer, snaps this photo on our last day.
Yours in enjoying the color of Havana,
Mary
The US embargo against Cuba that began in 1960 essentially stopped the flow of Yank Tanks onto the island as well as the flow of replacement parts. The Cubans are experts in repairing these old cars in creative ways.
Mary
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