Documentary | PBS: Classic American Cars of Cuba (2002)
Escape to Havana for a 1950's time capsule of sleek lines, shiny chrome, tail fins and good times in Classic American Cars of Cuba. In Cuba today, one in eight cars is a pre-1960s American brand Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Chrysler, Packard and other classic models - and just as in 1950's America, these cars are at the center of everyday life - courtships, marriages, careers, family outings. Classic American Cars of Cuba celebrates the timeless traditions of hot cars and cool music; the joys of cruising; the camaraderie of fathers and sons tinkering under the hood; the promise of romance. Revved up by a soundtrack of classic car songs, this program makes a passion for cars contagious.
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A classic car may describe an automobile 25 years or older, but this can vary depending on the jurisdiction for registration purposes or insurance company requirements. A car's age is not the only requirement before being considered a "classic." Other factors that can influence this classification include the vehicle's historical significance, rarity, and condition. A standard criterion for recognizing cars as classics does not exist, as different countries use their own rules and regulations fo...
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