September 29, 2011

Cuba’s cars – in pictures

In the wake of Cuba's easing of restrictions on buying and selling cars, we look at some of the classic cars still on the road there

Cars in Cuba — A car dating from before the revolution seen driving in Havana this year Photograph: Getty

Cars in Cuba — Cuba's vintage cars have become almost as iconic as the image of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, seen in the background Photograph: Jorge Rey/AP

Cars in Cuba — A Fiat 600 car is driven on a street in Havana in 2010. The rear-engine Italian car was produced between 1955 and 1969 Photograph: Desmond Boylan/Reuters

Cars in Cuba — A Ford car, featuring rocket ship fins, cruises through downtown Havana Photograph: Alejandro Ernesto/EPA

Cars in Cuba — A not uncommon sight on the streets of Havana, as you might have guessed by now Photograph: Eamonn McCabe for the Guardian

Cars in Cuba — Getting married in style in a Buick Century Photograph: Sean Smith for the Guardian

Cars in Cuba — It takes a lot to keep a 55-year old car (at a guess) on the road Photograph: Enrique De La Osa/Reuters

Cars in Cuba — A common sight in Trinidad, Cuba Photograph: Alamy

Cuban Cars: Cars in Cuba — Another fairly common sight – these old cars need a lot of work. In the background, the hotel Palacio de Valle, Cienfuegos Photograph: John Norman /Alamy

Cars in Cuba — Children play near a 1917 Ford Model T car being restored in Havana Photograph: Desmond Boylan/Reuters

Cars in Cuba — A 1956 Chevrolet parked on the outskirts of Havana, while its occupants enjoy the sea Photograph: Desmond Boylan/Reuters

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