Few things are as quintessentially French as the Citroën 2CV, with the possible exception of berets, baguettes, and grèves (strikes). The 2CV, or “Deux Chevaux” never had as little as the two horse power output its name implies; indeed, this was always its fiscal rating and only relevant for tax purposes. Still, with engine sizes ranging from 375 to a whopping 600 cc, the 2CV is hardly a speed demon. It was built continuously from 1948 through 1990 with only minor design changes in between. These days, it is becoming rare to see a 2CV, so I was happy to take a photo of this one in the Amadeus parking lot at 7:35 this morning. It belongs to my (English!) colleague Peter and it’s about 20 years old. For more on this French classic, see this web page. Ugly? Try endearing...