French Friday: a weekend Safari

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Not sure if I can outdo Jobjoris’ amazing Citroën DS 21, but I’ll try. Here’s a Husky (later Corgi Juniors) Citroën Safari.

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I picked this up at the same flea market I got the Seville at, for $5.

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It’s in remarkable condition for a casting from the 60s or 70s. Little to no axle rust, the hubcaps are still chromed, and there’s no missing paint on the body.

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It’s got two holes in the roof for a removable boat; however, not all versions of it came with the boat. The casting kept the holes anyway.

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As soon as I saw it it became a must-buy.

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That’s all for today.