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

INTERNO DEL COLOSSEO SCAVATO NEL 1813 E RICOPERTO NEL 1814 – COLOSSEUM OF ROME – ORIGINAL ETCHING WITH ENGRAVING BY LUIGI ROSSINI
£295.00
Rossini, Luigi
JACK SNIPE – SCOLOPAX GALLINULA
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
TURTLE DOVE – COLUMBA TURTUR (LINN)
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
BASTARD OR GREY PLOVER
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Common Coot
£295.00
Original Etching
Under The Mistletoe
£295.00
Wain, Louis
LITTLE OWL
£250.00
SELBY, PRIDEAUX JOHN
SCOPS EARED OWL
£250.00
SELBY, PRIDEAUX JOHN
REDSHANK – TOTANUS CALIDRIS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£245.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
SPOTTED REDSHANK – TOTANUS FUSCUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£245.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
GREEN SHANK – TOTANUS GLOTTIS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£245.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
WHIMBREL – NUMENIUS PHAEOPUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£245.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER – TOTANUS SEMIPALMATUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£245.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
BRENT BERNICLE
£245.00
SELBY, PRIDEAUX JOHN
GREY PHALAROPE – PHALAROPUS PLATYRHYNCHUS
£245.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
BLACK TAILED GODWIT – LIMOSA MELANURA
£245.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
BAR-TAILED GODWIT
£245.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Common Gull Winter Plumage
£245.00
Original Etching
Pomarine Skua
£245.00
Original Etching
Common Thick Knee
£245.00
Original Etching
Whimbrel
£245.00
Original Etching
Common Crake
£225.00
Original Etching
Greenshank
£225.00
Original Etching
Common Skua
£225.00
Original Etching
SABINE’S GULL – XEMA SABINII – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£195.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
COMMON SANDPIPER – TOTANUS HYPOLEUCOS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£195.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
DOTTRELL – DOTTEREL – CHARADRIUS MORINELLUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£195.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
BUFF-BREASTED TRINGA – TRINGA RUFESCENS – BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£195.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 834: Primula Alpina – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£195.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 518: Frumentum Indicum – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£195.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
LAND RAIL – GALLINULA CREX
£195.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Common Bunting, Yellow Bunting, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting, Tawny Bunting
£195.00
Original Etching

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Antique Artwork

INTERNO DEL COLOSSEO SCAVATO NEL 1813 E RICOPERTO NEL 1814 – COLOSSEUM OF ROME – ORIGINAL ETCHING WITH ENGRAVING BY LUIGI ROSSINI

JACK SNIPE – SCOLOPAX GALLINULA

TURTLE DOVE – COLUMBA TURTUR (LINN)

BASTARD OR GREY PLOVER

Common Coot

Under The Mistletoe

LITTLE OWL

SCOPS EARED OWL

REDSHANK – TOTANUS CALIDRIS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

SPOTTED REDSHANK – TOTANUS FUSCUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

GREEN SHANK – TOTANUS GLOTTIS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

WHIMBREL – NUMENIUS PHAEOPUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER – TOTANUS SEMIPALMATUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

BRENT BERNICLE

GREY PHALAROPE – PHALAROPUS PLATYRHYNCHUS

BLACK TAILED GODWIT – LIMOSA MELANURA

BAR-TAILED GODWIT

Common Gull Winter Plumage

Pomarine Skua

Common Thick Knee

Whimbrel

Common Crake

Greenshank

Common Skua

SABINE’S GULL – XEMA SABINII – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

COMMON SANDPIPER – TOTANUS HYPOLEUCOS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

DOTTRELL – DOTTEREL – CHARADRIUS MORINELLUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

BUFF-BREASTED TRINGA – TRINGA RUFESCENS – BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 834: Primula Alpina – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 518: Frumentum Indicum – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

LAND RAIL – GALLINULA CREX

Common Bunting, Yellow Bunting, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting, Tawny Bunting

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