A cabinetmaker made this jewel using walnut wood for the fenders, pear and apple for the bodywork, and cherry for the doors and trunk. The previous record for a Citroen 2CV was 172,000 euros ($190,000), according to the same source.
The car was bought by Jean-Paul Favand, founder of a Paris museum specializing in fairs and "fairground of curiosities" The vehicle, which does not have a driving license, was sold for US $ 230,000 (AFP).