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Cacharros: The Persistence of Vintage Automobiles in Cuba

2013; Wiley; Volume: 56; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/foge.12006

1949-8535

Jeffrey S. Smith, Charles O. Collins, Jennine Pettit,

Cuban History and Society

Focus on GeographyVolume 56, Issue 1 p. 1-7 Feature Article Cacharros: The Persistence of Vintage Automobiles in Cuba Jeffrey S. Smith, Jeffrey S. Smith [email protected] Search for more papers by this authorCharles O. Collins, Charles O. CollinsSearch for more papers by this authorJennine Pettit, Jennine PettitSearch for more papers by this author Jeffrey S. Smith, Jeffrey S. Smith [email protected] Search for more papers by this authorCharles O. Collins, Charles O. CollinsSearch for more papers by this authorJennine Pettit, Jennine PettitSearch for more papers by this author First published: 12 February 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/foge.12006Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Graphical Abstract This article illustrates how necessity (especially income), nostalgia, and nationalism are three of the driving forces behind the existence of an entire fleet of aged American automobiles in modern Cuba. References Alpert, M. 1990. Castro's Exports. 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