More than 60 years after its launch the Citroën 2CV is still breaking records.

The 19th World Meeting of Citroën 2CV Friends/19e Rencontre Mondiale des Amis de la 2CV opened its doors on Tuesday and will last till Sunday, near Salbris, Central France. Around 6000 examples of the Citroën 2Cv (known as Dolly) and derivates are expected.

Every two years in a different country, the Rencontre Mondiale des Amis de la 2CV attracts participants and Citroën 2CV enthusiasts from all over the world. This year the event promises to be the biggest yet.

In this event the past and the future will be arm in arm. Four pre-war prototype Citroën 2CV are being exhibited alongside the contemporary Citroën REVOLTe concept – inspired by the 2CV’s distinctive silhouette.

According to the official website, the world meeting of 2 CV Friends is gaining ground and in 2006, on this same site, more than 2650 2CVs and A-types gathered for the 14th National Meeting of French 2 CV Clubs.

Close to the centre of France, Salbris is only two hours away from Paris by car. The world famous Loire valley castles such as Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois and Amboise, all on the UN World Heritage list, are easily reachable from the Sologne region. The site has all the usual amenities such as bathrooms and hot showers, needed for the comfort of participants but at the heart of the meeting, participants can find many stalls selling 2CV memorabilia and spare parts as well as traditional French delicacies such as wine, cheese, deli meats, bread and pastries.A spectacular and unheard of 2CV museum is exhibiting unique and exceptional A-series models. Traditional daily activities are not forgotten, and a large tent will host live music every night.