The Mosaic Tile Car is a 1969 Alfa Romeo that been a Key West landmark for over a decade. Originally conceived and created by Lenny Addorisio, the car has been reworked and maintained by a number of artisans at Glass Reunions, the contemporary American art glass gallery where the tile car is on display.

The added weight of the tiles would present a significant challenge to the car's suspension and tires, but now that the vehicle has a higher calling as a work of art, it has no need to be mobile. If you look closely, you can see that the car is floating above the ground, held up by a heavy-duty transport cart. You can also (barely) see the photographer in the gallery window.

Glass Reunions is located at 825 Duval Street in downtown Key West.

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Photographed by Bill Hodlin, 5/3/06
Posted on RoadTrip America 7/06