This is the almendrón that Yotuel bought, inspired by 1950s Cuba: “I already have it at home.”

Yotuel Romero acquired a classic "almendrón" from the 1950s, paying tribute to his Cuban roots. The car, restored with original details, symbolizes the golden age of Havana.

Yotuel RomeroPhoto © Yotuel Romero / Facebook

The Cuban singer, songwriter, actor, model, and music producer Yotuel Romero surprised his followers by showcasing his latest acquisition on social media: a classic "almendrón," restored to reflect the splendor of the 1950s Cuban automotive style.

In a video posted on his official accounts, the artist appears beside the shiny light blue car, visibly excited, as he comments:

"I have it already, right here at home. This is the regular one, the one we deserve (referring to his other Mercedes-Benz), and this is the one that just arrived," alluding to his iconic new vehicle.

The car, a classic American model with an impeccable body, shiny chrome, and whitewall tires, evokes the golden age of Havana in the mid-twentieth century, when the almendrones were a symbol of elegance and modernity.

The interpreter of Patria y Vida wanted to pay tribute to his roots with this purchase, evoking one of the most representative icons of Cuban identity.

His gesture was received with enthusiasm by his followers, who highlighted both the artist's good taste and the nod to the island's popular culture.

Romero, based in Miami, continues to combine his international musical success with expressions of pride in his Cuban roots, reaffirming once again his connection to the land that gave him birth.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.