French Car
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Posted by Eric
Until I took this photo and did a little research on the net, I was sure that France had only 3 car manufacturers: Renault, Peugeot and Citroën. I know now that we have a 4th one, called 4 stroke Rumen (Rumen, is the name of the car designer and founder of the company). As you guessed, it's not exactly a mass produced car - nor a cheap one either (55 000 €) - but it's got a real original shape and obviously attracts attention. Here is a little video, if you want to see it in motion.
January 16, 2008 1:01:00 AM GMT+01:00
My first car (that I purchased myself) was a Renault...but I think that I'll take one of those! What a smart-looking car!
January 16, 2008 1:18:00 AM GMT+01:00
It looks a little bit alien-like to me. The best part of the picture is the expression on the faces of the people - and also how they all appear to be leaning to the right!
January 16, 2008 1:24:00 AM GMT+01:00
it looks like part of my collar bone.
January 16, 2008 1:25:00 AM GMT+01:00
Wicked awesome! Thanks for always keeping us in touch with French innovation!
January 16, 2008 1:36:00 AM GMT+01:00
Oh I love the car! It looks very chic and futuristic too.
January 16, 2008 2:25:00 AM GMT+01:00
Eric you know I love everything you publish, but oh Lord I gotta say: that is one ugly car!
January 16, 2008 2:28:00 AM GMT+01:00
How do you find these gems? or do they find you? Only 55K for a 2-seater? France has come a long way from the Citroen 2CV.
January 16, 2008 2:40:00 AM GMT+01:00
J'aime la Rumen. It's low slung, sleek and chic! The video was cute. But, mince! I have Moët et Chandon taste on a Stella Artois budget. I put $99 down on a Smartcar Fortwo.
January 16, 2008 3:44:00 AM GMT+01:00
It has many retro details which makes it very elegant and sexy. I love it!
January 16, 2008 4:19:00 AM GMT+01:00
I need a little more truck space . . . Love the onlookers ;) Great capture.
January 16, 2008 5:07:00 AM GMT+01:00
Sympa! Le design est tres original avec sa ligne ronde et en forme d'abeille à l'arrière et son look de traction avant. Les fenêtres en forme de goutte sont tres chouettes aussi. Un peu chere quand meme!
January 16, 2008 6:25:00 AM GMT+01:00
Monica, you think so? I love it. It looks like it comes from a cartoon. And if phx-cdg has a collar bone that looks like that, ooh la la!
January 16, 2008 6:55:00 AM GMT+01:00
I've never seen a car like this!!! Wow! I'm not sure if I like it or not!
Pat
Guelph Daily Photo, Pat's Photo-a-Day
January 16, 2008 9:46:00 AM GMT+01:00
I love how you selected the people and expression and how you worked on the picture but I have to be mean apparently the designer had not the same attention to detail
January 16, 2008 10:00:00 AM GMT+01:00
I love the reflection of people in the window framing the lady drinking a Coke in the cafe.
Really excellent shot.
Monica you need to see the film where they show the front of the car.
January 16, 2008 1:23:00 PM GMT+01:00
Michael what can I say? I agree with Pont Girl that it looks a little alien-like... and aliens usually are not cute right?!
;-)
January 16, 2008 2:13:00 PM GMT+01:00
The spectators must be thinking:
''55,000 Euros for that? You must be joking!''
The passers-by make this a really good photo. The car is pretty awful.
January 16, 2008 4:40:00 PM GMT+01:00
Renault, Peugeot and Citroën cars are available in Singapore, but not Rumen!
cool design!
January 16, 2008 6:59:00 PM GMT+01:00
Well Eric your photo is not showing for me i am afraid. However i saw your video and my verdict is... tres jolie! Destinee aux femmes, oui! Moi! lol. The front is beautiful, classic, reminiscent of an era long lost. The back lets it down a little, trying to be too dynamic. Should have continued the classic style in my opinion. In white, it is superb too. I love it. Not very practical though is it? Still...sigh.... if i could afford one of those i'm sure i could afford something else for the shopping and passengers!
January 16, 2008 8:17:00 PM GMT+01:00
Another person here who can't see this photo. Even if I click on the blank spot it should be in, rien.
:(
January 16, 2008 8:20:00 PM GMT+01:00
Can see neither the pic nor the video???
January 16, 2008 9:16:00 PM GMT+01:00
It does look a bit "cartoon-ish"...or perhaps something Peter Sellers would step out of in a "Pink Panther" movie!! LOL!! I think I would have a hard time getting in and out of it!! LOL!!
January 16, 2008 10:23:00 PM GMT+01:00
Ooh well this'll teach Eric to go out partying without checking his blog is okay won't it! He's obviously out on the town as i know if he was home, he'd surely fix the wayward picture. We know what you're doing, Eric; caught partying!!
January 16, 2008 11:06:00 PM GMT+01:00
LOL Lynn, actually I saw they was a problem this afternoon while I was in my office and there was nothing I could do...
I just replaced the link, it was Google's fault!!
January 16, 2008 11:54:00 PM GMT+01:00
I don't know if I should say "cool car" or "what an ugly piece of sh..." Either way, the price tag is a little bit much for me.
(By the way, I saw on the news yesterday that SMARTs are finally coming to the Bay Area, but the wait list to be able to buy one is ... 1 year!
January 17, 2008 2:23:00 PM GMT+01:00
The car reminds me a lot of the classic Talbot teardrop two-seater of the 1930s.
January 17, 2008 10:32:00 PM GMT+01:00
he he so not partying then Eric? Okay i'll believe you, thousands wouldn't (English saying). So now i can see the pic! Beautiful, i have to say. Can you have them send one over to the UK for me to review, please Eric?
January 18, 2008 6:27:00 AM GMT+01:00
The car has nice design, But I guess it is two seater. Recently Tata(India based car manufacturer)has produced four seater car for just $2500 approx., and named "nano".
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January 18, 2008 9:47:00 AM GMT+01:00
Oh what FUN! Quirky French design flair at its best!
January 18, 2008 11:03:00 AM GMT+01:00
I saw the car parked at Saint-Germain-des-Pres last week! Did you see it there?
January 18, 2008 10:40:00 PM GMT+01:00
I like the expression on the guy to the right of "The Phil Collins" look alike. Not hard to imagine what he's thinking. Great shot of an ugly car! BTW...for the price tag, what's with the hideous wheels? Definitely, not a SMART car...especially considering the price tag!
January 20, 2008 7:49:00 AM GMT+01:00
If it comes to America they will have to change the name. Rumen in English refers to the first stomach of a cud chewing animal, such as a cow.(Not that many people know that bit of trivia) Also that Indian car company Tata that John mentions is American slang for breasts!
January 25, 2008 9:26:00 PM GMT+01:00
Kinda looks like a 21st century 2 chevaux, new and old at the same time... don't like the white color though
March 25, 2009 6:20:00 AM GMT+01:00
Looks like a Bugatti Atalante that spent too long in the dryer! But I like it. Have to have it in French Blue.
October 7, 2009 12:32:00 PM GMT+02:00
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