“Minerva” for Minerva Motors - Revs Institute

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“Minerva” for Minerva Motors

de Soete was born in Brussels and began exhibiting in the Paris Salon around 1929. Belgian marque Minerva tapped him to create a distinctive mascot for their brand. This stately and impressive Art Deco mascot was exclusive to their 8-cylinder limousines, making it extremely rare.

Mascot Designer

Pierre-Jean DE SOETE

Mascot Date

c. 1930

Mascot Theme

France and Commerce

Mascot Exhibition

French Mascots of 1920s

Mascot Owner

Collection of Jon N. Zoler

Did You Know?

Briggs Cunningham was one of the first to use two-way radios at Le Mans in 1950 by installing them in both the LeMonstre and the Petit Pataud. You can see both cars at Revs.