Classic Car Models You’ll Find in Cuba

Cuba is often referred to as the "Haven for Vintage Cars" due to its abundance of automobiles dating back to the 1950s.

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Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the American cars that can be easily seen on the streets of Cuba. This car was produced from the 1950s and was very popular due to its large size and stylish design at that time. The car is equipped with a 3.5L engine and a 3-speed manual transmission.

The Moskvitch Aleko is a hatchback model from Russia. It was produced around the 1986s and imported into Russia to serve transportation needs. This car is equipped with two engine options: 1.5L and 2.0L.

In addition to Russian and American cars, Cuba also has Chinese models. One of the most notable models is the Geely Emgrand EC7, which was produced in 2009. It is known that these cars are imported for rental or for serving the Cuban government. This model is equipped with a 1.5L engine and a CVT transmission.

The Beijing BJ212 SUV is also one of the Chinese models that can be easily seen on the streets of Cuba. The Beijing BJ212 has a 2.445cc 4-cylinder engine and, of course, a four-wheel drive system.

The Volga GAZ 24-10 is a car model that was produced from 1985 to 1992 in Russia. This car is mainly used as a taxi in Cuba.

The Ford Fairlane is a car model that was produced from the 1955s to 1970s in the United States and imported into Cuba before the revolution led by President Fidel Castro in 1959. And this model of car has stayed in Cuba ever since. Nowadays, Ford Fairlane cars are still used as taxis to serve tourists in Cuba.

The Peugeot 405 is also a car model that is quite common in Cuba. This sedan model was first introduced in 1987 and began to be imported into Cuba around the 1990s.

Another Russian car model is the VAZ 2105, also known as the Lada Riva in Cuba. This car has a 1.3L engine with a maximum power output of 63.6 horsepower.