Tyres Collection

Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, Essex coast
The pirate radio ship, Radio Caroline, anchored off the Essex coast near Walton-on-the-Naze, with a boat alongside. circa 1966

Ford Thunderbird 1955 Blue & white

Jaguar Mk 2 Inspector Morse TV series

Ford V8 Pilot 1954 Green light

Triumph Herald 1200

Passenger Plane Imperial
An Armstrong Whitworth Ensign of Imperial Airways takes off: it has the same Dunlop tyres as the smart red motor car on the ground

Volkswagen VW Classic Beetle 1957 Blue light

Pirate Radio ship, Radio London, Essex coast

Advert / Pirelli Tyres
A striking advertisement for Pirelli tyres

Studebaker Commander

Vauxhall Cresta Britain

BSA three wheeler sports car and driver, South Wales
Mr Jack Holt driving his 1932 BSA three wheeler sports car, bought in 1938 from Morgan of Caerphilly. Probably photographed in the Haverfordwest area, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Bank holiday at Goodwood
A plug and spanner bank holiday at Goodwood. R. D. Poore in his 3.8 Alfa-Romeo and Leslie Johnson in the E-type 1 1/2 litre E.R.A. top the rise after St

Advert / Dunlop Tyres 1933
Advertisement for Dunlop tyres: women wearing cloche hat with single breasted 3/4 length winter coat, walking her borzoi dogs

Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA
Greetings postcard from Akron, Ohio, USA, rubber manufacturing center of the world, showing the Goodyear Memorial and a rubber tyre shape containing three scenes (Firestone, Goodrich and Goodyear)

Advert for Malcolm campbell 1931
Dunlop Tyres pay tribute to Malcolm Campbell when he drives his Bluebird on Daytona Beach, Florida, at a speed of 395 km/h. Date: 1931

Chevrolet Bel Air V8 Convertible

Advert / Goodyear Tyres
Showcard for GOODYEAR Straight Side Tyres

Advertisement for Michelin, printed by Cornille & Serre, Paris (colour litho)
PER320977 Advertisement for Michelin, printed by Cornille & Serre, Paris (colour litho) by Rossillon, Marius (O Galop) (1867-1946); Private Collection

Michelin Tyre Advert
The Michelin Man sits atop Olympia and makes sure all the exhibits for the 1913 motor show are equipped with the best tyres. Date: 1913

Poster advertising Palmer tyres of London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Coventry and Nottingham. A lady on a bicycle and a group of people in a car travel side by side

Formula One World Championship: Australian Grand Prix, Adelaide, 26 October 1986
Nigel Mansell (GBR) Williams FW11, DNF Australian Grand Prix, Adelaide, 26 October 1986

Advert / Fisk Tyres 1926
Fisk Tyres - time to re-tire

Advert / Dunlop Tyres 1934
An elegant woman in a yellow dress waves to her friends who are boating on the river

2004 Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 21: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2004, during a pitstop during the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on March 21

2006 Chinese GP
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, CHINA - OCTOBER 01: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 248 F1 pitstop during the Chinese GP at Shanghai International Circuit on October 01

2000 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 27: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F1-2000, during a pitstop during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on August 27, 2000 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

A Red Hillman Minx Deluxe saloon advertised in a Humber, Hillman and Sunbeam Rootes Motors Limited brochure. 1960

1939 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JULY 23: Hermann Muller, Auto Union D, makes a pitstop during the German GP at Nurburgring on July 23, 1939 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

Bone-Shaker Bike C1830
It has pedals, but no chain, and no pneumatic tyres - hard work to propel, and hard on the seat... Date: circa 1830

Pile of old cars in a junk yard
A pile of old cars in a junk yard, with an appropriate road sign pointing upwards: One Way Street

The Micheline - a train on pneumatic tyres
The Micheline - the first train on pneumatic tyres. In commercial use since 1931 - the birth of the Michelin Tyre. This example was run on the L.M.S. Line (Bletchley to Oxford) in 1932

1906 Tyre Advertisement
An advert for Jenatzy Tyres of Brussels

DUNLOP TYRE ADVERT 14
A lady on a riverbank waves to friends in a motor boat. Date: 1934

Women employee in the Road Motor Department at Slough, 1944
The Road Motor Department at Slough was another area that saw the employment of women in traditionally male roles. This photograph was taken on April 18th 1944

A splendid cabinet photograph of two well-dressed women standing proudly with their bicycles. Date: circa 1890s

1974 Belgian GP
NIVELLES-BAULERS, BELGIUM - MAY 12: Jacky Ickx, Lotus 76 Ford during the Belgian GP at Nivelles-Baulers on May 12, 1974 in Nivelles-Baulers, Belgium. (Photo by LAT Images)

1958 Packard Hawk

Michelin Tyre Advert
A Michelin Tyre Advertisement, showing the Michelin Man aiding the local workers in rubber collection!

Advertisement for Michelin bicycle tyres. 1916

People on a bus, Lincoln to Olympia
People on a bus, travelling from Lincoln to Olympia. The advertisement on the side of the bus reads: Battles, Chemists, a century of public service

Advert / Pirelli Tyres
Pirelli Tyres - the best is the cheapest Date: 1916

Dunlop Advertisement
Advert for Dunlop tyres showing motor cars in the snow, with the tag line, make motoring safe

My Toys. Middlesbrough, 1970s 1970s

Poster design, Commercial Motor Show, Earls Court, London, 25 September to 3 October

Poster: Keep on keeping up tyre care, giving advice on how to make your car tyres last as long as possible. 20th century

Dunlop advertisement, Windsor Castle
A Dunlop advertisement featuring an illustration of Windsor Castle. 1937

Dunlop Tyre Advert 17
Motorists stop at a country inn in northern England. Now they must decide which of them will drink, which will drive

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"Revolutionizing the Roads: Tyres that Tread History" Embarking on a journey back in time, we set sail with Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, along the picturesque Essex coast. As we navigate through the waves of nostalgia, our first stop is at the iconic Ford Thunderbird 1955 Blue & white, gliding effortlessly on its Pirelli tyres. Next up is the Ford V8 Pilot 1954 Green light, showcasing its timeless elegance as it cruises down memory lane. The Triumph Herald 1200 follows suit, proving that even compact cars can make a big impact when equipped with reliable rubber companions. Taking to the skies now, we soar alongside an Imperial passenger plane while pondering over how Pirelli they have conquered both land and air. Back on solid ground again, we dock at another Pirate Radio ship - this time it's Radio London stationed off the enchanting Essex coast. As night falls and city lights illuminate our path forward, a Volkswagen VW Classic Beetle 1957 Blue light catches our eye. Its vintage charm paired with dependable Pirelli tyres makes for an unforgettable ride through history. The Studebaker Commander gracefully joins us next; its sleek design and superior handling are enhanced by top-of-the-line tyre technology. Inspector Morse himself would approve of our next find - a Jaguar Mk 2 from his beloved TV series - showcasing how quality tyres elevate any driving experience. Continuing our voyage across Britain's roadscape brings us to the regal Vauxhall Cresta; its majestic presence demands attention as it rolls smoothly thanks to trusty Pirelli tyres beneath it. Finally, we encounter a Chevrolet Bel Air V8 Convertible cruising along effortlessly - proof that classic American muscle meets modern-day performance when matched with exceptional tyre craftsmanship. From pirate radio ships to inspector-approved rides and everything in between – these historic vehicles remind us of how far tyre technology has come throughout the years.