The end scene (people walking with umbrellas between parked cars) was shot on the parking lot of the then still functioning Amsterdam Ford factory.
In addition to playing Mr. Hulot, Jacques Tati plays a drunk driver in the Customs Office, and a policeman directing traffic as the multi-car accident is about to happen.
At the car-show in Amsterdam, Hulot's company Altra has a spot which is captured by Volvo and their new series Volvo 140 sedan and Volvo 145 station-wagon.