What car did Tintin drive?

Tintin was often seen driving various vehicles throughout his adventures, but the most iconic car associated with him is the Lancia Aprilia. This stylish Italian car appears in The Calculus Affair (L'Affaire Tournesol), where Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Snowy drive it through intense chase sequences. Other notable vehicles Tintin has used include: • Buick Model 1939 (The Black Island) • Jaguar Mk X (The Castafiore Emerald) • Citroën 15CV (Land of Black Gold) The adventures of Tintin frequently feature meticulously drawn, real-world vehicles, which Hergé, the creator of Tintin, illustrated with exceptional accuracy.

Moulinsart is the official company responsible for managing and protecting the Tintin brand and Hergé’s legacy. Named after Marlinspike Hall (Château de Moulinsart in French), Captain Haddock’s ancestral home, the company oversees licensing, merchandise, and copyrights related to The Adventures of Tintin. Founded by Nick Rodwell, the husband of Hergé’s widow, Fanny Rodwell, Moulinsart plays a crucial role in ensuring the authenticity and quality of official Tintin products, including the highly detailed 1:24 scale vehicle models available on Hornseys.

Are these Tintin model vehicles official merchandise?

Yes, the 1:24 scale Tintin vehicles sold by Hornseys are officially licensed by Moulinsart and crafted with exceptional detail. Each model is based on Hergé’s original illustrations and represents vehicles from Tintin’s many adventures.

Do the Tintin model cars come with certificates of authenticity?

Most official Moulinsart-licensed Tintin models come with a certificate of authenticity, confirming their status as an officially licensed collectible. If you are looking for a specific certification, please check the individual product descriptions or contact us for more details.

What scale are the Tintin vehicle models?

The 1:24 scale models mean that the vehicles are 24 times smaller than their real-world counterparts. This scale allows for a perfect balance between detail and display size, making them ideal for collectors who appreciate high-quality craftsmanship.

Can I buy other Tintin collectibles from Hornseys?

In addition to 1:24 scale vehicles, Hornseys stocks a wide range of Tintin collectibles, including: • 1:43 scale model cars • Tintin figurines & statues • Limited edition prints & artwork • Tintin books & graphic novels

Antique Artwork

LEAD-COLOURED FALCON – FALCO CONCOLOR
£395.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
PALLID HARRIER – CIRCUS PALLIDUS
£395.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
RUFFED BUSTARD – OTIS HOUBARA
£395.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
HERRING GULL OLD
£395.00
SELBY, PRIDEAUX JOHN
Foolish Guillemot
£345.00
Original Etching
AUDOUIN’S GULL – Larus Audouinii Temm – Original Lithograph – Edward Lear – John Gould – 1832-1837
£300.00
Lear, Edward & Gould, John
Somateria Mollissima – Original Lithograph – John Gould – Eider Duck – 1862-1873
£300.00
Gould, John & Richter, H.C
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXV
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXIV
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXIII
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXII
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXI
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXVI
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXV
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXI
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XX
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XVI
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XIV
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XIII
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XI
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate X
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate IX
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate VI
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate V
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate III
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate II
£295.00
Arena, Filippo
STOCK DOVE – COLUMBA OENAS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
GREAT SNIPE – SCOLOPAX MAJOR – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
LITTLE BUSTARD – OTIS TETRAX – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
SARDINIAN STARLING – STURNUS UNICOLOR – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 961: Tagetes Indica – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£295.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 753: Nasturtium Indicum – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£295.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm

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Antique Artwork

LEAD-COLOURED FALCON – FALCO CONCOLOR

PALLID HARRIER – CIRCUS PALLIDUS

RUFFED BUSTARD – OTIS HOUBARA

HERRING GULL OLD

Foolish Guillemot

AUDOUIN’S GULL – Larus Audouinii Temm – Original Lithograph – Edward Lear – John Gould – 1832-1837

Somateria Mollissima – Original Lithograph – John Gould – Eider Duck – 1862-1873

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXV

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXIV

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXIII

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXII

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXXI

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXVI

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXV

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XXI

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XX

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XVI

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XIV

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XIII

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate XI

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate X

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate IX

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate VI

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate V

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate III

Filippo Arena & Mario Cammareri – Natura e Coltura dei Fiori – Plate II

STOCK DOVE – COLUMBA OENAS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

GREAT SNIPE – SCOLOPAX MAJOR – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

LITTLE BUSTARD – OTIS TETRAX – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

SARDINIAN STARLING – STURNUS UNICOLOR – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 961: Tagetes Indica – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 753: Nasturtium Indicum – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

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