The Hidden Classic-Car Paradise in Uruguay #oldtimer

DW REV - Cars & Mobility • June 14, 2025

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Uruguay is a paradise for classic car lovers. From President Jose Mujica who drove an old Volkswagen Beetle as his official state car, to the members of the Sangre de Fierro classic car club, who painstakingly restore and maintain their vintage rides. 00:00 Uruguay’s Classic Car Obsession 00:25 Why So Many Vintage Cars? 00:47 Inside a Classic Car Collector’s World 01:53 Uruguay’s Iron Blood Car Club 02:32 Family Heirlooms on Wheels 03:12 The Economic History Behind It 04:36 A Car Culture of Repair and Reuse 05:24 Buying the Same Car Twice 06:05 A Nation of Nostalgia 06:23 José Mujica’s Famous VW Beetle 06:42 Uruguay’s EV Boom and Changing Streets 07:21 The Hunt for Rare Car Parts 08:38 Driving a 1955 Dodge Kingsway 09:07 Keeping the Culture Alive 09:59 Why Classic Cars Still Matter Today ► Liked the video? Let us know by giving us a thumbs up! ► Want to see more? Make sure to subscribe ► Check our website: https://dw.com/REV REV - The Global Auto and Mobility Show from Deutsche Welle #DW #DWREV