NEW LAW THREATENS CUBA'S CLASSIC BEAUTIFUL CARS

[warrior1972]

(CNN) -- Cuba recently eased restrictions on car imports and acquisitions in the country, doing away with a law that made icons of its old American Pontiacs and Chevys.

Though there have been some reports that new cars are so far prohibitively expensive for most locals, some fear the easing of the law spells the beginning of the end for these vehicular stalwarts.

We asked iReporters to send in images of the country's beautiful vintage U.S. cars -- have a look at some of the best in the gallery above and send in your own.


www.cnn.com/2014/01/13/travel/cuba-classic-cars/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

[tankcommander]

What amazes me is the Cuban mechanicis who keep these cars running. It's hard enough to find parts for them in the U.S., and in Cuba I'm sure it's nearly impossible. I've heard some unbelievable stories about their ingenuity in rebuilding and fabricating parts, including making some of the gaskets out of leather.

I sure wish they would open Cuba up. It's the biggest and most beautiful island in the Caribbean, and the days for an embargo are long gone. Since it's only 90 miles from Key West, on a nice day, I could actually pack up with 3 or 4 other boats for safety, and make the run in my own 21' boat in probably about 4 hours.

[warrior1972]

Jan 15, 2014 16:00:10 GMT -8 tankcommander said:

What amazes me is the Cuban mechanicis who keep these cars running. It's hard enough to find parts for them in the U.S., and in Cuba I'm sure it's nearly impossible. I've heard some unbelievable stories about their ingenuity in rebuilding and fabricating parts, including making some of the gaskets out of leather.

I sure wish they would open Cuba up. It's the biggest and most beautiful island in the Caribbean, and the days for an embargo are long gone. Since it's only 90 miles from Key West, on a nice day, I could actually pack up with 3 or 4 other boats for safety, and make the run in my own 21' boat in probably about 4 hours.

Yeah, no kidding. Agreed, on all counts.