Friday Fictioneers — For Regular People

Fandango

“What kind of car is that?” Anna asked her husband, who fancied himself to be a car buff. “I’ve never seen anything like that.”

It’s a Citroen Deux Chevaux,” Brad said. “It’s rare to see one over here.”

“I’ve never heard of it,” Anna said.

“That’s not surprising,” Brad said. “It was a French car and it was in production from 1948 through 1990. It was said to be France’s answer to Germany’s Volkswagen. The idea was to make cars affordable for regular people. It’s a classic.”

“Look, it has a for sale sign,” Anna said.

“Really?” Brad said, smiling.

(100 words)

Written for Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ Friday Fictioneers prompt. Photo credit: Brenda Cox.

10 thoughts on “Friday Fictioneers — For Regular People”

  1. donmatthewspoetry November 4, 2022 / 8:30 pm

    The ideas was…the idea was?

    I think the for sale sign must have fallen off?

    DG-865-TY
    Rare (’tis only one)
    Seems owner wants to sell it off
    Put sale sign on (fell off)

    Poor fella……

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    • Fandango November 4, 2022 / 11:01 pm

      One idea is good. One ideas is not so good.

      The for sale sign was invisible.

      Like

  2. donmatthewspoetry November 4, 2022 / 8:32 pm

    That’s OK Fan. I understand. Getting a Citroen Deux Chevaux with a for sale sign attached is not easy………

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  4. Nope, Not Pam November 5, 2022 / 3:29 am

    And now she should be very very worried

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    • Fandango November 5, 2022 / 8:49 am

      I wonder what a restored Deux Cheveau would be worth.

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