Do you like pineapple on pizza? How about velcro instead of laces? Wood trim in cars? You must love a who are they! French carpenter It is possible that Michel Robillard would choose the latter, or he might reply, “I see your wood trim and raise you a car that is almost all wood.”
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The details here are amazing, though. The dashboard, steering wheel and gear selector are entirely made of wood. Places? Yes, these are also wooden, the original fabric upholstery has been replaced with wood panels. Anyone know a good chiropractor?
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Best of all, they’re all practical, mounted on Dyane’s 1969 bodywork – although the bodywork is modeled after the 1955 version of that car’s “Tin Snail” predecessor – and powered by a twin-cylinder engine from a 602 cc 3C in an air-cooled engine. Is the street legal? no. Can it reach speeds of up to 80 km / h? Yes.
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The well-travelled piece has been on display in numerous auto galleries and museums across France, where fans marvel at the exquisite artwork made from four types of wood. (The wings are nutty, and a blend of pear, apple, and cherry balances the body.)
In other words, if you weren’t aware, it usually goes by a 2CV or Dyane – in fact, that’s a record for the model. According to the insurance company Hagerty, in Canada a perfect 1954 Citroën 2CV would cost about C$62,000, which is less than Dyane’s. rare dual drive This 2CV Sahara recently sold for just over half a Robillard, at €132,000 (CAD$221,247), to give you another idea of what this one-piece is worth.
What’s next for the carpenter? Well, it looks like Robillard has branched out—he’s currently spending time making a wooden Chapron DS21 Convertible.