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Apr 2009
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Why is Cuba full of classic cars?

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Cuba has a lot of American cars -- most of which are from the 1930s to the 1950s, when the embargo hit full force. Learn how these car owners have kept their vehicles running for decades without access to new parts in this podcast. 
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