As the clock strikes noon, a small group of tourists disembark from a bright yellow minibus along Havana’s iconic Malecón. They eagerly dash towards a lineup of gleaming classic cars, eager to capture the moment with some photographs. While the drivers, hopeful for their first fare of the day, rise in anticipation, their optimism quickly fades. For now, support is limited to political statements, while tourism—the economic engine for decades—sinks amid shortages, sanctions, and bleak prospects. And with fuel becoming scarcer, many drivers know it won't be long before they can’t even start their engines.