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Every now and then I check out Cuba's version of Craigslist, Revolico.com, to check out the cars for sale. Today I was surprised to find three different '55-'56 Ford Crown Victorias. This one's been redone with a Ford 460:

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This one's a bit more stock. Pedro says he's the third owner; electrics are new but the V8 automatic drivetrain is all original:

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And a '55, not much info other than it's just been reupholstered with clear vinyl seat covers:

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I would love to wander around and check out all those sweet old American cars still hiding out down there. I remember reading articles in Hemmings that popped up a lot about photos of really rare cars down there just chilling, and not really rotting that bad either.

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The cars do rot to some extent with the salt air (check out the rockers and wheel openings on many cars that have obviously been redone) but they're kept up. A lot of cars have real nice trim and bumpers; I wonder if it's due to the fact Cuba has very large deposits of nickel?

This weekend's update is brought to you by your local Ford dealer, with two convenient locations in Havana:

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Now let's go back a ways:

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This '26 or '27 Model T is advertised as highly original (a relative term; note the Model A wheels and front fenders, plus the drum headlights).

And continuing the fresh-air theme, here's a '47 (with a '48 grille) Chevy convertible:

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Still has the original six-banger, runs perfect. The owner says it's one of only two in Havana, and that it needs paint (looks like it has a ton of Bondo, unfortunately).

And finally: Ad says it's a '31 Ford, but it looks more like a '28 or '29 Murray-bodied sedan minus its roof:

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Wheels of course are a bit later (like '33-'34?).

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