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JUST THE TWO HORSES

The DS aside, there is probably no other car that epitomises the quintessentially French marque of Citroën than the 2CV. It is not only one of the most recognisable French motoring icons, but also reflects all the wonderful quirkiness of the country it came from. (The suspension was designed to enable farmers to carry a basket of eggs safely across a ploughed field.)

“Like the VW Beetle to Germany, the Fiat Bambina to Italy, the Mini to England, the 2CV is an iconic French vehicle,” says the owner of Bains Classic Motor House and classic car enthusiast

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