Friday, July 16, 2010

Photo-Finish Friday--Days Long Past Still Here


A common sight in Cuba

Old American cars in mint condition are a common sight in Cuba. Many of them earn their keep as taxicabs.
For as many as you'll see lovingly kept up there are just as many held together by rust and luck.

12 comments:

messymimi said...

That's a beauty.

Any time I see an old clunker, I am reminded of the song, "Rusty Chevrolet" as sung to the tune of "Jingle Bells."

Hilary said...

That's a fine looking machine. It must be so cool to see them used as everyday vehicles in such good condition.

Leah J. Utas said...

I don't know that song, Messymimi. I'll have to look it up.

Hilary, it really was cool.

the Bag Lady said...

What a nicely-kept vehicle! Looks like it's from the late '50's.

(I've heard the song to which messymimi refers, but cannot think of the words.)

Leah J. Utas said...

It sure was, df Bag Lady. Quite a sight.

Reb said...

Beautiful! It looks so incongruous next to the shiny modern bus! Great composition there.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Reb. Never thought about the juxtaposition, but you're right.

Anonymous said...

I'd heard that cars from the 1950s were in Cuba. How cool.
Mary

Tabor said...

I remember seeing some antique cars on a town center in Sicily one summer. They have a lovely charm and detail that only the most expensive cars have today. But they sure do drink!

Leah J. Utas said...

It's very cool, Mary. Uruguay does the same. It decided many long yars ago it was better to fix up what they had rather than import.

Tabor, they just don't make them like that anymore.

tattytiara said...

I've been wanting to go to Cuba, and that's put another good reason on the why I should list. Thanks!

Leah J. Utas said...

You're welcome, Tattytiara. I hope you get there soon.