{"product_id":"bibendum-michelin-2003-validation-annote-50-cm","title":"2003 Michelin Bibendum – Annotated validation copy – 50 cm – Atypical collector's item","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eANNOTATED MICHELIN BIBENDUM VALIDATION PIECE – +\/- 50 cm – Atypical collector's item\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional large Michelin Bibendum (approximately 50 cm), bearing the molded marking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© MICHELIN ET CIE 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece stands out very clearly from standard production Bibendums due to the presence of numerous handwritten control and validation annotations made directly on the item: \"OK\" notations, initials, arrows, circles, and markings for different areas of the mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece comes from a supplier working on behalf of Michelin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the information accompanying its provenance, this copy served as a work\/manufacturing validation piece, of the \"BAT\" (proof\/press proof) or \"one shot\" type, before or during the model's production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe annotations have been intentionally kept in their original state and have not been erased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    ●    Seated Michelin Bibendum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    ●    Height: approximately 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    ●    Material: molded plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    ●    Blue MICHELIN sash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    ●    Molded marking: © MICHELIN ET CIE 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    ●    Numerous handwritten control annotations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    ●    \"OK\" notations, initials, arrows, and marked areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    ●    Supplier-linked provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    ●    Atypical piece, different from a standard commercial item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of use consistent with a work piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresence of traces, small marks, and annotations visible in the photographs. These are an integral part of the object's history and interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is sold strictly in its current condition. It has intentionally not been restored in order to preserve the inscriptions and validation traces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece intended for the Michelin collector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interest of this Bibendum lies precisely in its unusual nature: it is not simply a 2003 collector's Michelin Bibendum, but an annotated copy from the professional environment linked to its manufacture\/validation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly interesting piece for a collector of Michelin, Bibendum, automobilia, advertising objects, prototypes, and industrial documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsking price: €1,190\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54651883946325,"sku":null,"price":1190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/6329\/3013\/files\/BIB_ANOTE_50_CM_5f7d6049-8785-4b9d-8a1f-903e7156af67.jpg?v=1786746370","url":"https:\/\/shopaec.com\/en-eu\/products\/bibendum-michelin-2003-validation-annote-50-cm","provider":"SHOP AEC GROUPE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}