Wednesday, 5 May 2010
The Anderton Lift - Answer
The clue was in the shape of the gear teeth. They were made by Monsieur Citroen (before his company later went on to build that car with the power of two horses and was capable of transporting farmers around their farms whilst still wearing a top hat. Although why or should I say " pourquoi" they would want to wear a top hat when farming has always confused me. The teeth design went on to become the Citroen motif
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Aha. Interesting about the logo! When I was a student I had one of those funny little Citroens - but not for long I hasten to add!!
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Ed had one of those funny little Citroens as well although his was the GT version. It reminded me of a mobile plum and custard pie;-)
ReplyDeleteMine was worse ... it was like a mud pie with custard!! Aaaghh.
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