Non, non, this shot of a Frenchman smoking a Gauloise , standing in front of a row of brightly colored Solexes and a collection of vintage Citroën 2 CV's, was not taken on the Champs-Élisées, but on Fifth Avenue for the Greater New York Citroën And Velosolex Club's Rendez-Vous.
The anti-dote to the S.U.V., the 2 CV boasts the incredible power of, you guessed it, 2 horse power. The car is affectionately called the French duck. Though the car has not been produced for decades, the 2 CV still has fans everywhere in the world and those lucky enough to own one treasure them for their quirky appearance and features .
Now, for those of you who read this blog on a regular basis, you know the affection I have for the Solex. I happen to own an old one back in France , but unfortunately, the brakes are shot and I have not been able to ride it for a long time. So, I admired the ones lined up on Fifth Avenue and 60th Street with just a tinge of jealousy.
May you keep a secret, dear reader? I am actually very tempted to purchase a new one here in America. because you see, a brand new model of Solex is being produced and they are available right here in America.
They are ever so cool. Couldn't you just see me riding down Court Street with one of these motorized bicycles?
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Let's fix the one in France before thinking about buying one here. I have yet to see you ride the moped.
Mr. Pardon me
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