There isn't much more iconic in France than the little Citroen 2CV's seen pootling around the countryside. There is such a reverence and fondness for these 'tin snails' that folk on the streets raise a hand as you drive by. Returning to the carpark to find a chap walking around the car enjoying the simplicity of the design (and ignoring the ageing body work) is not unusual.
Josephine was first registered in the UK in 1989 so is doing remarkably well for her 35 years. Simon bought her for Julie after her Breast Cancer surgery in 2017 and Julie and her good friend Nicola had an 'exciting' drive down to the Loire in April 2018.