Yesterday, the Automobile Club of Menton held its annual concours of classic cars - but with a twist - dressed up with flowers. It's a annual competition that considers the car, the flower arrrangements and the costumes of the drivers. All the flowers were provided by the florists of Menton and of Roquebrune-cap-Menton.
There were 25 cars exhibited - a real mix from a Mercedes 190 SL to a Cinquecento Topolino but no vehicle was less than 25 years old.
Here you see the oldest car exhibited, a Zebra of 1912. This particular car was buried in the ground during the war. Click on the link to read more about the model.
Tomorrow - a Hotchkiss.
There were 25 cars exhibited - a real mix from a Mercedes 190 SL to a Cinquecento Topolino but no vehicle was less than 25 years old.
Here you see the oldest car exhibited, a Zebra of 1912. This particular car was buried in the ground during the war. Click on the link to read more about the model.
Tomorrow - a Hotchkiss.
Ripper old car, Jilly. Sad to see the marque did not continue after the war.
ReplyDeleteThe florists in Menton must have bent over backwards to supply all those magnificent flowers.
I'd bend over backwards, too, for a Hotch kiss !!
(Whoops,,, just joking !!)
A rich-looking old car. I never heard of the name before so this is a learning experience for me.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see that Hotchkiss. They are gorgeous cars.
ReplyDeleteIf that Zebra could talk, eh? ;)
This is the kind of quirkiness I like. Those cars,with those flowers, just perfect for photographing.Looks like they bought out Nice flower market.
ReplyDeleteHow cute - great old car and such lovely flowers.
ReplyDeletei never would have thought a car could look pretty before this!
ReplyDeletethe great green color of the car and the flowers are just so lovely.
I have not heard of this car either...the flowers are really lovely.
ReplyDeleteHowever interesting I don't think these cars are good hanging baskets.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure it was the Automobile Club not the Gardeners Association?
A fabulous spectacle; a nicely restored old car and beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeletevoilà les plus beaux vases du monde. c'est superbe
ReplyDeleteinteresting, it almost looks like a metal version of a horse drawn carriage.
ReplyDeleteArlene,
Port Orchard florist
Totally adorable!! Way too cute for words.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are just sooooo amazing! The colours, the textures...so pretty.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots! What a unique concept!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting history for the Hotchkiss company. I love the mix of these beautifully maintained cars with beautifully arranged exotic flowers. I would have never thought of mixing the two either. Just goes to show that where there is style, there is often creativity. Your photos are excellent Jilly.
ReplyDeleteoh this is enchanting! What a CUTE car! Considering it has risen from the grave it it in amazing condition!
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