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Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by obafemee80(m): 5:45pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Ever wondered why South American Country Cuba has the largest numbers of classic cars in the world? The reason is this: After the Cuban Revolution in 1959, Fidel Castro ,the then-President of Cuba, banned the importation of US-made cars and their mechanical parts . Till today, over 60,000 pre-1959 cars, which were part of the over 125,000 wealthy Americans abandoned cars , still ply the streets of Cuba. More than half of these old-school American cars, that includes brands like Cadillacs ,Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, Buick , Ford and Chrysler, were from the 1950s. The remaining were from the 1940s and 1930s and they are mostly passed down from generation to generation. Since the Cubans weren't permitted to buy cars,they were forced to devise special parts to maintain these classic cars for more than 50 years .Most of them still retain their original parts while others have been modified with parts from a different brands ,like a Peugeot diesel engine in a 1956 Cadillac. Russian-made boxy Ladas, Chinese Geelys, Citroens and Nissans are some of the other brands found on Cuban roads. Right now, Fidel’s brother and former President , Raul Castro,has abolished the need for permission to buy a foreign-made cars - Which means they are now free to buy new or used vehicles ,if they can afford it. The Cuban government have also legalized the purchase and sale of used pre-1959 classic cars - which is good news to the present owners and to the car collectors. https://autojosh.com/cuba-has-the-largest-number-of-classic-cars-in-the-world-see-the-reason-why/ 27 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Alvin007: 7:16pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
True...quite a number of ‘em were featured in the Fast and Furious 8. 93 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Oweku: 8:30pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Kingluqman(m): 8:30pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
No wonder "fate of the furious" was filmed in Havana. Dom Toretto my man. 53 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by ChiefAzubuike(f): 8:30pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Cuba, home to classic low riders and vintage Aston Martins. 16 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by KingLennon(m): 8:31pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
I've got mad love for classic cars. Those cars got real class. I wanna use one on my wedding day 37 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Jh0wsef(m): 8:31pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Nice |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Nobody: 8:31pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Sure, classic cars with engines of other vehicles. When embargo was placed by US against Fidel Castro-led Cuba. Car - wise, they are stuck in the past. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Pruwa: 8:31pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Wow 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Kenekingisback: 8:31pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Buhari sef 3 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Mowoe(m): 8:32pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
I find vintage cars very fashionable! Can't wait to have the cash to gift me one of those. 7 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by nams77: 8:32pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Most of them are used as taxis for tourists 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by arabbunkum: 8:33pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Nice 6 Likes
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Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Decryptor(m): 8:33pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Cuba's own na old cars...Nigeria own na old leaders. 25 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Xerox01(m): 8:33pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Reminds me of fast a d furious 7 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by idu1(m): 8:34pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
G |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by braveboy64(m): 8:38pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
classic cars with good road but nigeria classic road with good car 10 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Emeskhalifa(m): 8:40pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Those set of old cars? Abeq where's Dubai jarey Ok good From the crib of awoofdata We wish you Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year to you and your family. May you witness many more and God's blessings in your life. 1 Like |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Nobody: 8:42pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Kenekingisback: 3 Likes
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Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by abdulazeez1002(m): 8:43pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
classic cars with parts of other vehicles. SMH |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by NwaIgboBoy(m): 8:43pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
buh dey dont have keke or busimo der why? |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Gkay1(m): 8:47pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
unbelievable |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by enesty77(m): 8:48pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Cuba am on my way |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Kobicove(m): 8:48pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
The shock absorbers of most classic cars will not survive on Nigerian roads 3 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by MANNABBQGRILLS: 8:49pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Interestingly interesting...... |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Nobody: 8:54pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
braveboy64:calling Nigerian roads classic is an insult to the word classic. Our roads are bad, worse, worst! 3 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by Nobody: 8:56pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Home of traffickers & pushers See that young hustler in the last pics 1 Like |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by QuietHammer(m): 8:59pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Fidel castro. These are men 5 Likes |
Re: Cuba Has The Largest Number Of Classic Cars In The World .see The Reasons Why by PStacks(m): 9:04pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
There are Leaders and THERE are Leaders.. Not ALL dis APC and PDP Bullshit dey offer us Here in NaiJa 1 Like |
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