MICHELIN MAN “BIBENDUM” CAST‑IRON RACING CAR TOY, MARKED HUBLEY, 1934
A substantial and visually striking cast‑iron toy depicting Bibendum, the iconic Michelin Man, seated in a streamlined blue racing car. Manufactured by Hubley, USA, and bearing the 1934 mark.
Cast in heavy iron with original blue paint and white figure detailing. The model retains its working wheels, turning freely, and displays honest age‑related wear consistent with period toys.
Length: approx. 25 cm (10 in)
Weight: approx. 1.4 kg (unpacked)
Bibendum (the Michelin Man) is the 1894 mascot of the Michelin tyre company, a figure made of stacked white tyres and one of the oldest trademarks still in use.
Name: Bibendum (Michelin Man)
Date: 1894
Origin: Michelin, France
Description: Humanoid figure composed of white tyres; name derived from the Latin Nunc est bibendum.
Alternate names: Bib, Bibelobis
MICHELIN MAN “BIBENDUM” CAST‑IRON RACING CAR TOY, MARKED HUBLEY, 1934
A substantial and visually striking cast‑iron toy depicting Bibendum, the iconic Michelin Man, seated in a streamlined blue racing car. Manufactured by Hubley, USA, and bearing the 1934 mark.
Cast in heavy iron with original blue paint and white figure detailing. The model retains its working wheels, turning freely, and displays honest age‑related wear consistent with period toys.
Length: approx. 25 cm (10 in)
Weight: approx. 1.4 kg (unpacked)
Bibendum (the Michelin Man) is the 1894 mascot of the Michelin tyre company, a figure made of stacked white tyres and one of the oldest trademarks still in use.
Name: Bibendum (Michelin Man)
Date: 1894
Origin: Michelin, France
Description: Humanoid figure composed of white tyres; name derived from the Latin Nunc est bibendum.
Alternate names: Bib, Bibelobis
