How do the classic American cars of the 1940s and 1950s still manage to run in Cuba after all these years?
A. Under their hoods, their engines comprise of a hodge-podge collection of parts from all types and makes of cars, modified and rebuilt to fit. Many of the better American classics still have original parts but these days spare parts are becoming scarcer and scarcer (especially tires). Mint-conditioned Ford Chevrolets, Dodge Studebakers, Buick Oldsmobiles, and others, with drivers, are available on the streets for hire for approximately $16 per hour (or 20 kms). Or you can reserve one by calling “Gran Car” tel.# 33-56-47.
