Well, somehow we at CC let the U.S.A.’s Independence Day on July 4th go by with nary a notice. Yes, we have a worldwide audience here but we ought to recognize one of the home team holidays. Your editorial team was undoubtedly too full of hot dogs and apple pie to make it to a keyboard on the holiday by the time we noticed that we had a full day of European automobiles for your consideration. Not that there is anything wrong with cars from Europe. And, I suppose you could say that the British and Germans did play a part in America’s independence – though (ahem) not necessarily in the most desirable way.
Better late than never is the old saying, and it is in that spirit we bring you something a little more in keeping with our July 4th holiday, while maintaining the international flavor (flavour?) of yesterday’s posts. We saw this unique Citroen in the basement of the Lane Motor Museum during last summer’s CC outing and I thought it might be a worthwhile addition to things here as we in the States all get back to work. A different kind of Citroen Ami? Or a big can of Franco American? Carry on. Or should I say continuer?
Salute!
But . . . but . . . where’s the rest? 🙂
Ha! My car would be singing this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Ic3RqPIJo
You Win!!!
The South African equivalent:
https://youtu.be/x1wvQ7ERXhY
Was there an Afrikaans version?
Your car would sing Football, meatpies, kangaroos and Holden cars Ed.
Yes, I’d wondered if my post about Italian cars in Canada would lead the 4th without getting moved, but sure enough it did.
Happy Independence Day, I hope you were all off doing something fun and independent. 🙂
BREXIT 1776!!
Doug, you’d be happy to know that I spent this July 4 taking my first-ever trip to Canada… spent most of the day in Ottawa. I did see a few non-US cars, like a Pontiac Wave. That made me satisfied; I’m easy to please!
Sorry, for the dreadful weather Eric. Traditionally, Canada Day in Ottawa is hot and dry. The frequent humidity, and very changeable summer weather, is a recent trend.
At least the Snowbirds made an appearance the following morning, as weather conditions improved.
http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/snowbirds/index.page
A belated Happy Birthday and best wishes to our American friends, hope some of you can enjoy additional time off this week.
We were actually treated to a nice day in Ottawa on Tuesday. We were camping on the St. Lawrence River (US side) and decided to take a day trip to Ottawa.
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of older cars I’ve seen in both Ontario and the New York North Country. I’ve photographed two cars for future CCs in NY, and would have stopped for a Ford Falcon near Winchester, Ont., but my wife was running out of patience with me!
Glad you enjoyed it. I always figure I have to enjoy Ottawa every few years, since my federal tax dollars pay for part of it.
One of these days we’ll do Washington DC on your federal tax dollar 🙂
Funny that you mention a big can of Franco American. My first thought was if this might have been Chef Boyardee’s car.
Or as Dinah Shore would have sung, “See the USA in your Citroen…” Huh. Ce n’est pas possible, monsieur. A challenge for you: Please find any information on the 1953 Lincoln sedan that was decorated like the American Flag. Its owner was an Italian who immigrated to America and fared well. In his old age, he and his wife went to Italy in 1953 in a Lincoln. They toured Italy visiting relatives and friends and wanted to show their priced in being Americans. I think that the man appeared in Life magazine in an article prior to his trip. Good Luck or “Bona fortuna!” Tom
In my local area there is a young man with a somewhat beater/gangster/DONK looking old Jaguar XJ. His front licence plate (none required here in NM) is a Mexican flag. Seeing the car always makes me chuckle.
Considering France helped us out during the American Revolution, it seems appropriate. Then again it maybe in remembrance of those men who gave thier lives to liberate Paris/France during WWII.
Don’t forget the Statue of Liberty, a gift of the people of France. I love this photo showing the great lady under construction in Paris c. 1885. Happy 4th, neighbours!
FDR nailed it:
Remember, remember always that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.
So, place of origin does not matter. The place in my heart does.
Nothing from Franco-American Motors?
My favorite tin can of Franco American… 😉
Chevrolet, founded by French-speaking, Swiss-born Louis Chevrolet, certainly belongs here as much as any nameplate.
The Lane Motor Museum is an amazing place. Been there several times and it never fails to impress. If you go…take the downstairs tour.
Here’s hoping you enjoyed your celebrations, and noting that the Citroen is UK registered….