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]]> I came across this classic Citroën 2CV, parked on a residential street in Arlington, Virginia.

As France’s answer to the VW Beetle, just 250 of the 2CV’s were built just before the start of WW-II in 1939. After the war, when production began resumed, it became a very popular car across France.

By 1990 when production ceased, over 3.8 million had been sold.

White Citroen 2CV

Three engine options were available, a 375 cc, a 435 cc or the “powerful” 602 cc engine. None created more than 40 horsepower. By comparison, the current Honda Civic engines produce 4 to 7 times more horsepower than the largest 2CV engine.

But even standing still, it is a beauty.

 White Citroen 2CV - front view

Images – from personal collection – © 2008 – Jon Rochetti

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