Two days ago, the blog photo showed a Solex, clearly a sight that is getting less and less common. Back in April, I featured the venerable Deux Chevaux, another endangered species. Here is one more vehicle that used to be ubiquitous and has virtually disappeared: the Volkswagen Beetle. I came across this beautifully preserved specimen in the harbor of Cannes, next to what looked like a rather expensive-looking yacht (as if there were cheap ones). Usually, one sees Porsches, or Lotus Esprits, or Jaguars, even the occasional Bentley... but certainly not anything as lowly as a VW Beetle. I suppose what make it valuable is that it is rare: one cannot just go and buy one. Apparently, this makes it a prime choice for someone who owns a multimillion dollar yacht.