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Tuesday 02 August 2011
Slideshow + audio report: Biggest-ever rally of Citroën 2CVs
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A colorful 2CV
Clea Caulcutt
By Clea Caulcutt

Thousands of Citroën 2CVs or deux chevaux flooded the streets of the town of Salbris in central France this weekend, in the biggest-ever rally to celebrate a vehicle which is synonymous with France.

Slideshow: 2CV exhibition
Jean-Jacques has dressed up as a Harlequin "to attract attention" and painted his 2CV to match.
Jean-Jacques has dressed up as a Harlequin "to attract attention" and painted his 2CV to match.
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2CV fans enjoy customising and painting their car.
2CV fans enjoy customising and painting their car.
RFI/Clea Caulcutt
At least 7,000 2CVs were spotted at the gathering.
At least 7,000 2CVs were spotted at the gathering.
RFI/Clea Caulcutt
This one really hits the spot.
This one really hits the spot.
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"I'm electric", electric 2CVs grab the limelight at the car fest.
"I'm electric", electric 2CVs grab the limelight at the car fest.
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A nun on the run in a blue 2CV.
A nun on the run in a blue 2CV.
RFI/Clea Caulcutt
More 2CVs in Salbris.
More 2CVs in Salbris.
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A former nurse grapples with Celestine's car parts.
A former nurse grapples with Celestine's car parts.
RFI/Clea Caulcutt
Getting one's hands dirty is part of the fun.
Getting one's hands dirty is part of the fun.
RFI/Clea Caulcutt
Some committed 2CV fans drove several thousand kilometers to reach Salbris in central France.
Some committed 2CV fans drove several thousand kilometers to reach Salbris in central France.
RFI/Clea Caulcutt

    tags : Car - Culture - Exhibition - France
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