Cars and Trucks of Buenos Aires and Uruguay

Among other things I enjoyed while on vacation in South America, I was also happy about seeing all the different cars on the streets of Buenos Aires and Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay. In Buenos Aires, I noted many French cars, both old and new, but maybe because I really like them they were more noticeable.

This Peugeot 404 is completely charming. Apart from cleaning and repainting the steel wheels, I wouldn't change anything about it.


Another Peugeot I think, though I can't recall the model number. I saw a lot of these, some with the spare tire mounted on top of the trunk lid. These seem like very masculine cars to me, like a 70's Ford Capri.


Most buses in Buenos Aires appear to be customized by their drivers, with chrome wheels, bumper adornment, additional lights, and interior curtains. This red one is a great example.


I'd read that Colonia de Sacramento had many classic cars on the streets, like Cuba, but it wasn't as populated as I hoped. However, this Citroen runabout looks like a blast to drive, particularly bouncing around the cobblestone streets, laden with supplies for a beach week-end. Superb.

The full set of BA/Uruguay vehicle photos can be seen at on my MobileMe gallery.