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Deux chevaux vapeur (two steam horses)

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Nov 072009

http://www.2cvtv.com/

The design brief for the 2CV

“….was for a low-priced, rugged ‘umbrella on four wheels’ that would enable two peasants to drive 100 kg of farm goods to market at 60 km/h, in clogs and across muddy unpaved roads if necessary. France at that time had a very large rural population, who had not yet adopted the automobile, due to its cost. The car would use no more than 3 litres of gasoline to travel 100 km. Most famously, it would be able to drive across a ploughed field without breaking the eggs it was carrying. {The designer} later also had the roof raised to allow him to drive while wearing a hat.”

About as french as you can get.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_2CV

Deux-chevaux

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Humber Hawk

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Oct 062009

http://www.humber.org.uk/: The Humber rides again….

The Humber rides again! With the help of a kind friend with a tractor we managed to extricate the poor old Humber from the hedge, before it disappeared forever in the brambles.Ok it wouldn’t pass an MOT, even here, but it’s still quite intact (the engine is in a box in our cellar…) We think it’s a Mark V, but would be grateful for an expert opinion. It’s going up for sale soon so if you’re a game vintage car restorer watch this space.

http://gitelajonchere.com/bloglajonchere/humber-hawk-for-sale

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