When visiting London, PreWarCar enthusiasts should not miss the opportunity to visit the Michelin Building at 81 Fulham Road. Built in 1910 and used as a garage and tyre depot, it is now a famous restaurant. A cross between Art Deco ant Art Nouveau, the building has a style all of its own. On the front of the building is a stained-glass window that features the famous Bibendum. The walls - inside and outside - are adorned with 32 panels of ceramic tiles, depicting the early years of motor racing, especially the cars with Michelin tyres like this one of Louis Naudin driving his Sizaire et Naudin to win the 1907 Coupe des Voiturettes. The images on the tiles were drawn by Ernest Montaut, who will be the subject of a future story.


picture courtesy The Joy of Shards

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