A Chevrolet Chevelle SS was recently spotted on a street in Cuba, as shown in a video posted on TikTok by the user @yovymiamicuba, where the vehicle is seen being transported on a flatbed trailer pulled by a pickup truck.
The images, which have gone viral on social media, show the classic American car—apparently a model from the early 1970s—with a metallic blue body, white stripes on the hood, and the distinctive SS emblem on the front grille.
The car features black sport tires and evident restoration or modification work, which contrasts with the urban environment where the video was recorded. The vehicle was not moving under its own power; instead, it was being transported on a yellow trailer by a green truck.
The Chevrolet Chevelle SS is one of the most iconic "muscle cars" of the American automotive industry. Its presence in Cuba is not entirely unprecedented, due to the car fleet from before 1959 and subsequent selective imports; however, units at that level of restoration and customization are quite rare on the island.
The video generated numerous reactions among users. Some highlighted the vehicle's power and questioned its functionality in the Cuban context. “That kind of car isn’t made for the roads in Cuba; it’s a monster of power and speed,” commented a user.
Others focused the debate on the economic reality of the country. “The car is very nice, but in a country without food, electricity, medicine, hospitals, freedom, gasoline, with dirty streets and potholes, and a society mired in poverty. What good is it to them?” wrote another user.
There were also comments about the fuel consumption of the model. "Well, yes, it's more of a car to keep in a room and admire, because it has a gasoline consumption of around 12 liters per 100 kilometers," remarked a third party, referring to the expense that maintaining a vehicle of this kind would entail in a country with frequent fuel supply issues.
However, some defended the car owner. “A burning SS, if the owner can travel to the U.S., won’t have any problem with gasoline,” pointed out another comment, suggesting that access to foreign currency would make a difference.
So far, no details have been revealed about the owner of the vehicle or whether it is a recent import or a restoration carried out in Cuba. The case once again highlights the contrast between certain specific luxuries and the complex economic situation faced by a large portion of the Cuban population.
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