tiabunna's photos with the keyword: voitures

While I was in Perth, a friend there arranged a meeting of Perth members of the Renault 4CV Register of Australia, which began with the Renault 4CV (at right) and now also encompasses all the derivatives of the 4CV - including those in the PiPs. In this photo, next left is an early (round headlight) R10, then a brightly coloured Dauphine and a blue 4CV, with an R4L completing the line.

This was a country general store which opened in the 1880s when Tingha was beginning to thrive as a tin mining town. It operated until 1998, when the local Council purchased it to become a museum - it now is heritage listed and a visit inside really is a "blast from the past" (images to come). It struck me that this image could have been taken back in 1961 (the date of the newest vehicle, the Renault Floride at left), so a b/w treatment seemed appropriate. Explored.

Tingha was once a thriving tin mining village. The tin mining has gone, as have most of the people. This was taken from the residence (see PiP) for the general store, which now is a museum and heritage listed. We visited in the course of our car club gathering. HFF and have a great weekend, everyone. Explored.

On our local historic car club's last run of the year yesterday. Who can identify the makes of cars? (Bonus points for also getting the models). Best viewed large.

On our local historic car club's last run of the year yesterday. Who can identify the makes of cars? (Bonus points for also getting the models). Best viewed large.

Were they wanting the background of their selfie to be a red umbrella or the classic Renault 4CVs? Maybe they wanted the fence in the rain - in which case, HFF everyone! Explored.

The much-loved Citroen 2CV or "deux chevaux" is often affectionately known as the "tin snail". This row of 2CVs and variants was at the Brisbane French Car Day. If you can spare a few minutes for this musical link you'll see many more images of the huge variety. Explored.

The Citroen DS (often known as the Deesse or Goddess) appeared 60 years ago - technically far in advance of any other car of the time. At the Queensland French Car Day, the Citroen enthusiasts arranged a mass gathering (see also note). Explored.

Classic Renault vehicles at the French Car Day in Brisbane. See also images in notes. Explored.

The Renault 4CV Register of Australia is the national group for old rear-engined Renaults. It holds a national Muster every two years. During the 2013 Muster at Junee, the group visited a historic homestead claimed to be "Australia's most haunted house". No, we didn't see anything spooky! Renault Caravelles in the foreground, 4CVs nearer the house. www.4cvregisteraustralia.org