Georges Pinson,who wants to spend his holidays on the Riviera with his wife and his two kids,buys a car.His neighbors and the drivers who overtake him gibe at him..After a "car race" with a driver whose vehicle is older than his,Georges swaps his car for another one ,antediluvian ,but faster.After many events,they arrive on the seaside where the wife accidentally sets a pinewood on fire .Georges gives himself up with dignity ,but he is immediately released.Shortly after another incident,they pass for arsonists.