The Carson City Kid

When Fidel Castro became leader of Cuba the United States began the four-decade-long trade embargo, stranding 150,000 American cars. Stunning footage captures these exotic and colorful cars that roam the island paradise. In a climate of Castro conformity, they represent freedom for those who own them. The hard-working and resourceful Cubans cherish the American (Yank) cars (Tanks) and take the phrase, "living with less" to a new level. These classic Caddies, Buicks and Hudsons still cruise Havana''s sun splashed streets thanks to the imagination and industry of the underground network of mechanics, inventors and artists. Including rare, never before seen footage from the Cuban National Television Archive!.