Following the “Black Gold” clover, which had been on display in the atrium until now, it is now the Ford Model T from *Tintin in the Congo *’s turn to take center stage.
Straight out of the 1920s and 1930s, this vehicle with its timeless design played a major role in making cars and mass production accessible to the general public.
But his destiny wasn’t limited to industrial history, since he very quickly found himself caught up in all the great adventures of the era… including those of Tintin, of course! For it was aboard a “Thin Lizzie”—specially equipped for the assignment—that the young reporter hit the road… or rather, the trail, to explore Central Africa, at a time when traveling by car was still considered a feat.
The Ford Model T takes its place under the lights of the atrium, which was recently repainted, inviting visitors to (re)discover this legendary model.
Text and images © Hergé / Tintinimaginatio – 2026
