classic frankestiens from Cuba

[72fastback]

Well here are a few pics of the of some of the classic American cars in Cuba. One thing you should know is that none of these have original engines. Most have diesel engines and they all come from non U.S. cars. Like Nissan's, Mazda's and Mercedes. Look at the ingenuity on the motorcycle hahaha they will fix something no matter how.

 

[cobra3073]

THANKS for the memories.

Those pictures remind me of the Philippines. I tell you, necessity is the mother of invention. I would think they would have some nicely preserved car bodies over there.

Again, Thanks for sharing.

BT

 

[73vertproject]

Thanks, Eric! Necessity is the mother of invention, and lack of money may be the father. Great pics!

Doc

 

[coilwire]

Great classics. Thanks for sharing.:goodpost:

Jim

 

[Nance]

Nice looking cars..Thanks

 

[rpmcarter]

great pics..... two things is this the final resting place for classic four doors??? second... I met a guy from Puerto Rico... he showed me some AWESOME classics they just used as "drivers"

 

[not2old]

What year was your trip???? lol.. when I was there most had been converted to convertibles.....

Alan L

 

[72fastback]

What year was your trip???? lol.. when I was there most had been converted to convertibles.....

Alan L

hahaha I was there this January.

 

[lastfairlane]

Cuba must have been the other dumping ground for four door cars

in Australia we only got four door versions

no wagons

no two doors

no convertibles

and no hard tops

just your basic cars

and most were six cylinder models

with three on the tree gear boxes

John

 

[OLE PONY]

I've always appreciated seeing any old car preserved no matter what the brand. Nothing like a real survivor with the homemade "fixes" to keep it going!

 

[72fastback]

I've always appreciated seeing any old car preserved no matter what the brand. Nothing like a real survivor with the homemade "fixes" to keep it going!

I think Cuba is the capital of survivors per square mile. I would say more than 55% are old American or Russian cars. The American cars are of course the oldest ones there.