Vintage Cuba: Oh those cars and 1950’s Nostalgia
When I was in Cuba a few years back, I felt I was transported to not another part of the world but to another era in time. Everyone who has been to Cuba will undoubtedly note they felt that way. The second you get off the plane and are hit with that massive heat, you feel as though the airwaves are gently guiding you back in time.
Immediately upon exiting the airport, you come across a slew of vintage cars in great pastel colors. As someone who outwardly loves the color pink, I was in color heaven.
I am not a car person-I have never had my driver’s license for I am a New Yorker that walks and uses public transportation. However, I did have an appreciation for the timelessness these cars symbolized.
I do worry about what will happen to this vibe once the sanctions are fully lifted by the United States.
I desire nothing but greatness for this beautiful island and its warm people. Hopefully, these cars will stay embedded in some way in its social-historical fabric as it keep moving forward.
Categories: hispanic, photography, Travel
psychologistmimi 
I hear Cuba is mecca for cars from the 50s. Great photos.
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I need to get there before Starbucks and a W hotel beat me to it. The food and music, the authenticity, you’re so lucky you went!
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Yes. I highly recommend going. Oh boy can you imagine starbucks, mcdonalds etc there? Theyve got a foothold in puerto rico
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I hope you are having a fabulous week.
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How very cool. I love, love your challenges. Thanks for creating them. Thanks for selecting my post! Have a great one
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You are welcome. This week is turning out to be a lot of fun.
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Wow I wish I could sneak one of these cars back home!
-ValS
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Those cars are awesome. I was in Berlin and Leipzig in 1992, not that long after the Berlin Wall had come down. They still had these fabulous cars called Trabants which I think weree made out of fibreglassed cardboard. They were true relics of the Communist era and such a treat.
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Those cars sound great. I will have to look them up 🙂
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