Friday 18 May 2012

Citroen 2CV Charleston


What the well-to-do child has for transport these days!  I used to drive a 2CV myself, and though I grant you it was a tiny bit bigger, I'm not convinced it was any more substantial.  It often did feel as though it was using pedal power.

The card came from the Netherlands.  I suppose Citroen 2CVs were available in many parts of the world but I always think of it as being a French car.

Photo from Wikipedia
The grown-up's version came in different colours.  A fun car to drive but I did eventually grow out of it.

This is a post for Postcard Friendship Friday hosted on Beth Niquette's blog The Best Hearts are Crunchy.

14 comments:

  1. I adore this! What a cutie! I have a fondness for this car, and even made a board in tribute to them on Pinterest!

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    1. I've always been very fond of them too, in spite of the lack of comfort. :)

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  2. We don't see them here in the USA

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    1. A yellow one was a star in the James Bond film, "For Your Eyes Only".

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  3. The toy car is cute but the adult car is fabulous. Having never ridden in one, perhaps it's would be appearance only that draws me to it.

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    1. I think they have enough character to overcome their lack of modern amenities. :)

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  4. I saw one of these cars last night, watching the old movie American Graffiti. It belonged to the Richard Dreyfus character. I thought it was an odd Volkswagon at first. Imagine today, seeing this post, and being quickly illuminated. Indeed the Citrus WAS French. (En effet, le Citrus est le français.) I think they make other versions as well. Yours must have started, since you mention enjoying driving it. What a nice-looking car.

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    1. It only started when it felt like it. I think it has come back as a cat. My next cat will be called Citrus, in honour.

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    2. Monty Citrus, how cute. Next cat?

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  5. I love odd and old cars--this one is no exception. I've read about them for years! lol I adore the postcard, by the way-it is darling. Happy PFF!

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  6. Interesting car...but I've never really been into cars...I just want something that runs and doesn't guzzle gas.

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    1. I tend to feel the same way but this one was fun. And you got waves from all the young men driving the same make of car. Mostly they had beards.

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