Two days ago, the blog photo showed a Solex, clearly a sight that is getting less and less common. Back in April, I featured the venerable Deux Chevaux, another endangered species. Here is one more vehicle that used to be ubiquitous and has virtually disappeared: the Volkswagen Beetle. I came across this beautifully preserved specimen in the harbor of Cannes, next to a rather expensive-looking yacht (as if there were cheap ones). Next to yachts, one usually sees Porsches, or Lotus Esprits, or Jaguars, even the occasional Bentley... but certainly not anything as lowly as a VW Beetle. I suppose what make it valuable is that it is rare: one cannot just go and buy one. Apparently, this makes it a prime choice for someone who owns a multimillion dollar yacht.