HAVANA CLASSIC CAR TOUR Why are they called Almendrones? The exact origin or why of this is still difficult to pin down, but some point out that it is because of the almond shape that some of these vehicles from the 50s have. Each of these cars that travel usually look like a giant almond. by Cuba. The vast majority of these cars are from the year 1950 and are usually American vehicles. The different old brands that are usually seen rolling around are the well-known brands Dodge, Chevrolet, Plym