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A man checking his car in Havana. In October, Cuba legalized the sale and purchase of automobiles for all citizens. Now, Cubans who left the island permanently can transfer ownership of their cars to a relative or sell directly. Earlier, Cuba was able to seize vehicles of people who emigrated.
A man checking his car in Havana. In October, Cuba legalized the sale and purchase of automobiles for all citizens. Now, Cubans who left the island permanently can transfer ownership of their cars to a relative or sell directly. Earlier, Cuba was able to seize vehicles of people who emigrated.
What may be the most expensive Honda Civic in the world can be found in Havana. There's nothing particularly fancy about cars: this is a red model in 2005, with 60,000 miles on the odometer.
But what is special about the Civic is that there are several like that in the quote from Cuba used car market. And that's why Acela Claro said he has a lot of interest, although she was offered for $ 65,000.