Renault Dauphine

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Like ice in the sunshine

Imagine a sizzling hot day early in June, with temperatures well over 30°C and no wind whatsoever. We are cruising through the pine forests between Biarritz and Bordeaux at a leisurely pace with the windows and sunroof wide open. The loudspeakers of the trusty old Mercedes play a tune most Germans immediately associate with childhood memories of family summer vacations. Beagle Music Ltd. enjoyed great success in the 1980’s with a song they wrote for the Langnese ice cream company. I suggest you hit the play button and listen to the melody while reading o

Call it coincidence, but upon entering the tranquil town of Mézos in the early afternoon we found a vintage little car, basking in the hot sun. The successor of a car called Motte de Beurre sure is going to melt in the sun, isn’t it? Well… no. It was just sitting there, seemingly enjoying the sun after a long winter in a dark garage.

Lookin’ cute like a puppy, ain’t she?

We had plenty of time look at the beautiful details of the car and take some pictures because the owner of the Dauphine was either…

… in the church praying, or…

… in the restaurant on the other side of the road, probably enjoying a glass of Bordeaux.

Click here to see more pictures of the church.

Sebastian Motsch   |   instagram @drivebysnapshots