BobT-47P15 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Here is a link to a group of pictures of all brands of old cars in Cuba. Many have various modifications done over the years to keep them on the road. Some are OK, some not too graceful, but it kept them going. Feel free to add any you have. http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&expIds=25657,27955,28156&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=old+cars+in+cuba&cp=13&wrapid=tljp1294643605194020&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=prEqTZuXNsz1nAez2LC-AQ&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CDAQsAQwAQ&biw=1020&bih=567 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Some nice ones there, Bob, including several pictures of P15s. If you Google search 'Plymouth Cuba', you'll find even more. Here's a shot I found on the web a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Our son had a destination wedding in Cuba two years ago. The wedding and weather and all that was fine, but what I really enjoyed was seeing all the old cars in their natural habitat. Blue house paint was a common theme, as were makeshift repairs. Keep 'em running... Edited January 10, 2011 by bamfordsgarage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Chris in the 4th pic, is that pickup truck, made from a 46-48 Chrysler, it sure has the front sheet metal, the doors too. Possibly a 4 door sedan chopped into a UTE.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Number 3 looks like a 57 Canadian "Plodge". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alshere59 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 You have to admire their ingenuity. http://www.fishingfury.com/20090907/aquatic-cars-from-cuba/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Rockwood — you may be right about that truck. I wish I had another picture or two to see a bit more detail. Another batch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Here's a link to a pic of a pretty nice P15 in Cuba. Couldn't lift the actual picture this time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41364765@N06/4596543664/ This 49 is in Santiago de Cuba...... Edited January 11, 2011 by BobT-47P15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 And a few more pictures. Blue house paint is definitely a popular item. The last three pictures go together — I wonder what's under the hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilJohnson Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Very interesting what the Cuban's come up to keep their cars on the road. I'll admit I've done a few "Cuban" fixes to various cars over the years myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 More Cubacars. Chevrolet and Ford were the most common oldies in Cuba by far, so I can't always include an old Mopar or two with each batch. The Caprice Classic is an interesting touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 More pictures. A few Mopars in this batch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 And a few more. Getchyer Plymouth body work done here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Wow that 56 plodge looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilJohnson Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I've noticed it seems like quite a few of those Cuban cars ride on beam axles up front. Most of the cars seem to be raised up at least a few inches over stock. I myself like raised up cars since I usually find myself off the beaten path I've been mulling over raising up my two Mopars about three inches or so. The rear is easy but the front looks like it might be a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 More Cubacar pix. The green Chrysler was an unusual sight down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 And another five pix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Chris, Thanks for sharing all these fantastic photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 The nice thing about these pics, is the fact these old cars are being kept alive with very little resources. I notice most of the cars are drivers, not big money restos, necessity is the mother of invention in that land..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilJohnson Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Cuba isn't the only place with old cars. Uraguay also has a lot of old vehicles running around still. Edited January 13, 2011 by PhilJohnson Mega Huge images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 The nice thing about these pics, is the fact these old cars are being kept alive with very little resources.I notice most of the cars are drivers, not big money restos, necessity is the mother of invention in that land..... Hey Fred,You don't have to travel to Cuba,come on over here to Alberta.I own a couple of examples myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hey Fred,You don't have to travel to Cuba,come on over here to Alberta.I own a couple of examples myself But the cars we have are just for our pleasure, these folks in Cuba, are probably very lucky if they can latch onto an old jalopy, which will be used for everyday use, not just a collector, or lover of old cars like us. Ona cold winter day, we just hit the remote start,on our modern daily drivers, such as a nice new SUV, get in drive with ice free windows, and super warm interiors even a -25, windows are always frosted up not that long ago..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 ...Just kidding ,Fred..Although,I do remember having these old vehicles as daily drivers.Nice there's lots of survivors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Thanks for the Uruguay pictures Phil — looks like some of their iron is much older than in Cuba. We saw only one pre-war vehicle in Cuba, a 20's Model T ruck in a Havana restaurant. Rockwood, I think you have hit the nail on the head with the appeal of these Cuba cars. For me anyway. Despite their age, they are still in daily service and probably have been since new. Think about it... when our P15-D24 cars were new, the average owner considered a five year old car to be very much used, and a 10 year old car to be basically worn out and worthless. These Cuba cars have been in use for 50-65 years now, five+ times their North American life expectancy. Remarkable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsgarage Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 A couple orange oddballs in this batch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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