Cuban Auto Repair

["Enter your name here" <karld@domain.elided>]

I once met an entrepreneur in Thailand, near the Burma (aka: Myanmar
military dictatorship) border. He restored antique BSA motorcycles that he
acquired in Burma for hard currency or as an even trade for a new Honda
scooter. He then exported them to Europe for a healthy profit. When I hear
about antique vehicles in Cuba, I wonder if any Canadians or Europeans are
down there buying these fascinating relics. One (wo)man's piece of junk
transportation is another (wo)man's awesome restoration project

Karl

> > There was an article in the 2/21/00 San Francisco Chronicle about the
> > inventiveness of Cuban mechanics. Due to parts shortages and the
> > repressed economy people go to surprising lengths to keep their motor
> > vehicles running including scavenging and machining replacement parts.
> >  The article mentioned Alfa Romeo pistons being incorporated into a
> > Harley Davidson engine

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