Cars, Lasses and Lads - A Photo Sharing Thread

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The original Michelin Man, 1894. He is white because rubber tyres are naturally white. It was not until 1912 that carbon was added to the composition, which turned them black. The change was structural, carbon makes tyres more durable, not aesthetic.

However his lungs will be black.

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3 hours ago, martc said:

The original Michelin Man, 1894. He is white because rubber tyres are naturally white. It was not until 1912 that carbon was added to the composition, which turned them black. The change was structural, carbon makes tyres more durable, not aesthetic.

However his lungs will be black.

Did he moonlight as the Pillsbury Dough boy ?

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1 hour ago, martc said:

Dad puts a shirt and tie on even to wash the car...

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1 hour ago, egg said:

Dad puts a shirt and tie on even to wash the car...

...And I bet that woolly is sleeveless under that jacket. 😉

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23 hours ago, martc said:

The original Michelin Man, 1894. He is white because rubber tyres are naturally white. It was not until 1912 that carbon was added to the composition, which turned them black. The change was structural, carbon makes tyres more durable, not aesthetic.

However his lungs will be black.

Affectionately known as Monsieur Bibendum , I'm not sure why.

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1 hour ago, DSdriver said:

Affectionately known as Monsieur Bibendum , I'm not sure why.

The original poster

"Nunc est Bibendum,” is Latin for "now is the time to drink.” 

"C'est à dire : À votre santé. Le pneu Michelin boit l'obstacle" means "That is to say: To your health. The Michelin tyre overcomes the obstacle"

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