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The third annual Velaux Rétro car show
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The third annual Velaux Rétro car show

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The town of Velaux, France, held its third annual car show last weekend. It was one of the first car local shows of the year which is risky because in April the weather can change for the worse with very little notice, as those who visited the much larger Avignon show found out. However, the … Continue reading →

Ran When Parked visits the Aventure Peugeot museum in Sochaux, France
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Ran When Parked visits the Aventure Peugeot museum in Sochaux, France

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Although PSA Peugeot-Citroën is headquartered in Paris, Peugeot chose to open its museum in its hometown of Sochaux, France. Located a stone’s throw away from the automaker’s very first factory, the museum is home to well over 100 vehicles that are swapped around on a regular basis. Continue reading →

Shedding light on a century’s worth of coachbuilt French cars
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Shedding light on a century’s worth of coachbuilt French cars

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Régis Mathieu is known throughout the world for his work with chandeliers and light fixtures, but once a year he shifts his attention to cars and invites clients to display their vintage automobiles in his museum-like showroom. Located in a small village in the picturesque Vaucluse department of France, the showroom is decorated – and … Continue reading →