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Homero

When I was 16 or 17, my dad worked fixing cars for a friend. One day, this friend bought a '48 Chevrolet and a '52 and proposed a deal: if he restored both, he would keep the '52 and let him use the '48. My dad had never owned a car, so he agreed without hesitation. He fixed the '52 first and then put the same effort into the '48, which ended up becoming part of our history.

That '48 Chevrolet was the car my dad used to visit me every weekend when I was at rural school, where we spent 45 days studying and working. He always arrived with food, and more than just a car, that Chevrolet represented my father's hard work and unconditional love. That image was etched in my memory, and years later, when a red '48 Chevrolet convertible appeared, I didn't hesitate. It reminded me of my father and his history, and it was also ideal for the business.

The original owner had emigrated and left the car in the custody of his mother-in-law in a basement in Miramar. When I went to see it, it had been sitting there for years. Its former owner called it "El Buti," but we renamed it "Homero," inspired by Greek mythology, a powerful name that symbolizes history and resilience, just like this '48 Chevrolet. Today, Homero is not just a restored car; it's a link to my father and our passion for classics.

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Fleemaster 1948
Engine
6 cilindros 216
Fuel
Gasoline
Steering and suspension
Original
Transmission
Manual original
Air conditioning
No

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Let’s go for a ride!

We are Julio & Nidialys. We own and operate NostalgiCar Tours & Garage. We have a fleet of beautifully restored vintage American cars from the 1950s. We drive visitors from around the world on tours and transfers around Havana and other Cuban destinations, on a unique people-to-people experience.

We combine our passion for classic cars with our love for our country Cuba.

Come ride with us while we tell you our story about building such a business in Cuba. You can also experience the action at our garage, where we return our American classics to their original splendor.