Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Le camion vert?


Although this little zoom-zoom was seen in a shop window,
I wonder its intended use. 

Maybe we should take it out for a spin?


Rue St Benoit
75006 Paris
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24 comments:

  1. French Girl in SeattleDecember 13, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Vive la besace Upla! I meant to order one of these for Christmas and forgot about it. Thanks for reminding me, Genie. ;-) I have no idea about the little "zoom-zoom" but it makes for an unusual display... Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  2. Sylvia KDecember 13, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Oh, without a doubt! Do take it for a spin and share the ride with us!! Hope your week is off to a great start, Genie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  3. VreniDecember 13, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Oh, you also took a photo of this green zoom-zoom! Sorry for not commenting lately, I have a new job and a crazy working schedule.

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  4. MalyssDecember 13, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    This is the kind of vehicle you could see everywhere in Italy until some years ago! they are easy of use, and small , therefore, very useful in cities where problems of traffic are an everyday situation. They were used by delivery men, mostly, but also sometimes by poor families for who it was the only way to travel a little faster. You often see them in old italian movies.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Le triporteur a connu ses heures de gloire dans les années 50-60. C'était très pratique pour les commerçants qui pouvaient alors syationner sur les trottoirs. On y voyait même, souvent, un chien à l'arrière.
    Bonne journée, Genie!

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  6. martinealisonDecember 13, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Un bien joli triporteur... Gros bisous

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  7. Shell SherreeDecember 13, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    That's so damned adorable, Genie ~ I want one!

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  8. JoeDecember 13, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    As long as there is a hill and we are going down I think we would be OK.

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  9. brattcatDecember 13, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    do the bags come with it?

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  10. GringoDecember 13, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Reminds me of those little Indian Tut Tut's !

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  11. SRQDecember 13, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Perhaps its purpose is to entice passersby to stop...admire...and take photos to share with the world. : )I'll take the bag in the driver's seat.

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  12. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsDecember 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Love the scooter (gorgeous green) but more so the bags!

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  13. VirginiaDecember 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I want the cargo! I think they would make great camera bags pour moi!
    V

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  14. Lynne with an eDecember 13, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Ooh! I hope I get one in my Christmas stocking this year! The bags are optional. Wouldn't want to be greedy.

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  15. StarmanDecember 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    In Paris, they're mostly used by the city workers.

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  16. AlexaDecember 13, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    And it sort of matches the color the Paris city workers wear too! I've seen trucks like this parked near the Mercado Centrale in Florence.

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  17. JamesDecember 13, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    That looks like fun! :)

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  18. Genie -- Paris and BeyondDecember 13, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Un triporteur? What a perfect French word and so descriptive. Merci, Richard! I can just imagine un petit chien in the back.

    Hop in and we'll take a ride... and there is a satchel for everyone! Zoom-zoom

    Bises,
    Genie

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  19. Sara LouiseDecember 14, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    That thing is awesome! I'd love it to zip around my little village with my dog in the back. Actually I think I need that little thing! xo

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  20. TashDecember 14, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    I adore the color! I recall having seen some variation of those in Croatia when I was a kid being used for small deliveries.

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  21. RandyDecember 14, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    That would be fun to drive to work.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I'm with you...I wonder what it is used for?

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  23. KateDecember 15, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    The photo is great with the bright shine and reflection, but there's something about the bilious green that makes me want to turn away!

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  24. TheChieftessDecember 15, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I'm up for a spin!!! Er...does it come with the bag of my choice???

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Merci for your comments!