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1920's Citroën

Taken at a local Citroën 2CV meeting some years ago, this elegant 15HP Citroën saloon is from the mid twenties, and was Citroën's first real attempt to enter the quality end of the French car market. It was followed by the more succesful Citroën Grande Lux, known affectionately as the "Rosalie".

The gent looking at the car is a member of a local Creusois choir, wearing traditional costume. Taken with the very first model Canon Digital Ixus, only 2.1 mpx !!

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12 comments

Martin Siegel said:

Very fine pics of those classic cars, Mike. I like this Citroen most.
Regards
Martin
7 years ago

Mikeinlagardette replied to Martin Siegel:

Martin, many thanks for your kind words !! Yes, my favourite also- pity they were parked so close together !!

Best, Mike
7 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

Your beautiful capture is greatly admired

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7 years ago

Mikeinlagardette replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮:

June, many thanks for all your encouragement !!
7 years ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

Une vieille Dame qui fait encore son effet!!!
Nice shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7 years ago ( translate )

Mikeinlagardette replied to Nouchetdu38:

Nouchet, mille mercis encore !!
7 years ago ( translate )

Marta Wojtkowska said:

Nice shot of a beautiful vehicle, Mike!
7 years ago

Mikeinlagardette replied to Marta Wojtkowska:

Marta, thanks so much for your kind words, and the invitation !!
7 years ago

Martin Siegel replied to Mikeinlagardette:

It's always the same thing at those meetings. Parked too close to each other.
Best
Martin
7 years ago

giovanegian said:

Hi Mike, sorry for not asking about cars, but I would like to know something about the fashion of the gentleman on the right! Can you help me? ;-)
7 years ago

Mikeinlagardette said:

Buona giornata Gianni,

all I can tell you is that he was a member of a local choir, who were singing traditional Creusois songs, and all the men wore similar clothes. He is wearing brightly painted wooden shoes - clogs( En.), sabots(Fr.) zoccoli (It.) ?

I do not know if the costume is factually historic- (the women were much more attractive, with beautiful hats and vividly coloured scarves, but of course, they were not interested in the cars !!!)

Ciao, Mike
7 years ago

giovanegian replied to Mikeinlagardette:

Mike, thanks for the detailed reply! (I quite appreciate the marginal note about women!)
Yes, "zoccoli" is right.

Cheers.
7 years ago