Callie Update, next instalment

Paula's Place · yesterday · 5 views

En route for MulhouseThe short drive from Luxeuil-les-Bains to Mulhouse is spectacular, I may well be looking for an excuse to go back and drive it again, only without having to resort to ear plugs! The French National Motor Museum is well worth a visit for any petrol head, or indeed anyone interested in beautiful things and design in general. The collection of Bugattis is very special, but there are plenty of other interesting cars as well. I certainly had no problem staying interested for the major part of a day.I parked up as close to the main entrance as possible, and got a gratifying amount of attention, even with Callie in somewhat less than prime condition. Although ear shatteringly loud inside no pedestrians seemed to care. I have noticed that where ever I go in Callie people smile. When I have had other classic cars they have got attention but never so many smiles.The museum is very largely still based on the Schlumpf collection so is mostly Bugattis, Bugattis, and more Bugattis ~ I'm not complaining!This is my second visit, the last one must have been about 1990 with my Brother, at that point they were celebrating the Royale and had all the Royales still around on display, I failed to be disappointed by only one this time!I left the museum, tired but content, and went off to find my hotel, after finding a parking spot and unloading my luggage, I found a lovely bar and enjoyed a few nice cold local brews! Although Bugattis are clearly the stars of the day I can't leave without at least one photo of a bright yellow MGB GT, and one that mercifully behaved herself all day