A man from Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, amazed social media with his impressive riquimbili, inspired by a vintage car and built with various collected pieces.
The "riquimbilis" in Cuba are known for their ingenious fabrication, using components from different vehicles. Some of the most modern ones are equipped with diesel engines and adapted gearboxes from Russian cars such as Lada and Moscovich, which are still common on the island.
The vehicle was presented by the user Titi Álvarez Pérez, in the Facebook group Sales of riquimbilis and scooters in Ciego de Ávila.
The riquimbili is a clear example of this Cuban creativity. It stands out on the streets for its unique and striking design, with a green body, metallic details on the edges, and a robust front grille.
It is equipped with round headlights and a wide windshield. It is true that it is a handmade vehicle, but it solves the transportation problem for its owner and some Cubans even consider it an "attractive invention."
In May, the Cuban government began a new registration process for Armed Vehicles in Parts (VAP), to legalize mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles, and light trailers assembled with loose parts.
The authorities warned that they must conduct a census to make decisions and be able to authorize the circulation of these devices and the responsibilities of the owners.
The measure aims to regularize the situation of numerous vehicles like this rickshaw, which represent a creative and essential transportation solution for many Cubans, amidst an unprecedented crisis in the country.
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