1970 Impala, 1960(?) Mercedes and other old cars in Varadero Cuba Nov. 13, 2011

Avery quick and blurred view of a 1958 Impala, and then a zoomed view - until the camera was reset, hard to see in the bright sun! - of a 1970 Chevy Impala. The car was certainly not in the best of condition, but regardless is still moving along. The interior looks quite sorry. Also seen is a 1960 or so Mercedes 190D. No need to convert a diesel into this one, it is already there, and given the toughness of them, it may be the original one at that. Also seen is a 'mutt', a car with many different parts from other cars on it, but at the same time, still providing transportation. Some local views of Varadero, and the top restaurant called Casa Nostra Cubana. The food was very good there.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Varadero Cuba
• old cars in Cuba
• old cars
• antique autos
• 1970 Chevrolet Impala
• 1960 (?) Mercedes 190D
• spikedpunk
• old cars in the tropics
• Cuban classics
• Yank Tank
• Casa Nostra Cubana

[jeepers2655]

amazing that we don`t trade with a communist island like Cuba,but trade with other Communist countries?........WTH?

[spikedpunk]

@jeepers2655 I honestly try my best to stay away from anything involving politics or any polarizing subject. This channel is about the interest and love of old cars to be shared with many. Regardless the question does ponder a lot of thought. Perhaps somebody who is more versed on the subject who stumbles across this channel and movies will be able to elaborate more on the question posed. I thank you for bringing it up.

[jeepers2655]

if they have NAPA batteries (like the ones in the early video,why do they make brake fluid?

[spikedpunk]

@jeepers2655 It will be something to ask in a non-obtrusive way down there next time.The thought did cross my mind where the seemingly stout batteries were seen in many of the cars.There are no laws preventing visitors from bringing limited amount of things to the country when they visit, paperwork and duties have to be in order and paid.We have brought down little things like door handles, and bulbs,one just has to check the rules. I could see liquids being a problem, not 'dry' batteries

[monarch1957]

That is rare to see such a new car in Cuba as I thought 59 was the last year of imported American cars.

[spikedpunk]

@monarch1957 1959 model year was the last year (and quite a few made it too the island) that bringing a car in was easy - Jan 1 1959 was when the revolution happened, then it all changed. One can see a decent amount of 1960 models, there are Corvair's running around, but I did not catch them, and in fact, some '61's. Cars as you see here were brought in by businesses, and too expensive to return home, so they were given to the gov't. The embassy is another source of these gems.

[jeepers2655]

got ya,I hate politics also.

[spikedpunk]

@Comrick317 Hiccup! Actually without the shampoo, it would probably taste very nice, and what a sugar rush too. Thanks!

[spikedpunk]

@Pookatube It may have been a Caprice, but it did have correct for the period 'Impala' insignias, however in the wrong place. And the fact it was a sedan too, Caprice offerings were usually hardtops. Perhaps someday I'll meet the owner and ask the history, I suspect it came from a Canadian business or the embassy.

[spikedpunk]

@bigpaw64 Had to get the 'fix' of old cars, and get some sun at the same time. have been to Dominica, etc, they have a boring bland blend of anonymous Asian things running around. But the island of Cuba, oh boy, barely scratched the surface of how many old cars are running around.