1964 Oldsmobile Super 88

1964 Oldsmobile Super 88 in Cuba: Sombras y luces, Documentary, 2006

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
cko ◊ 2010-07-24 22:31	I believe the embargo started around 1959.How'd this get into Cuba?
Gomselmash11 ◊ 2010-07-24 22:32	in the audio of the documentary, the guy says a 1964 Oldsmobile. It's sure a 2º hand particular import or similar. -- Last edit: 2010-07-24 22:32:53
rjluna2 ◊ 2010-07-24 23:39	I believe the Cuba embargo in 1962... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba_embargo
DynaMike ◊ 2010-07-24 23:45	Yes, but not many car imports will have taken place since Fidel Castro came into power in 1959... And still, a 1964 car ...?
Gomselmash11 ◊ 2010-07-24 23:53	Look this in the minute 2:48 -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iEH1k2IknA Says "DEL 64'" (1964)
Gag Halfrunt ◊ 2010-07-24 23:53	It could have been imported from Canada or any other country where US cars were sold.
CougarTim ◊ 2010-07-25 01:08	I think it's a Super 88
Skid ◊ 2018-04-12 09:52	Supposedly Castro got his hands on 12 new 1964 Oldsmobiles for the use of his bodyguards. A few are still around in Cuba today, in private hands. Another one seen here: Link to "cubanclassics.blogspot.com"