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

Contemporary Artists

Tour Of Flanders – Original Screenprint
£595.00
Southwood, Eliza
Liege Bastogne Liege – Original Screenprint
£595.00
Southwood, Eliza
Terry Shone – Ceramic Dog With Blue Markings
£500.00
Shone, Terry
Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 14 Prints By Clive Hicks-Jenkins And The Penfold Press – Inscribed By The Artist To Sarah Parvin
£495.00
Hicks-Jenkins, Clive, Russell, James, Wakelin, Peter & Wakelin, Andrew
Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 2 – The Green Knight Arrives – Original Screenprint – Variant Edition
£495.00
Hicks-Jenkins, Clive & (Parvin, Sarah)
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
£495.00
Smith, Andy
MICHAEL KIRKMAN: UNTITLED (POKING A POT) – ORIGINAL LINOCUT
£495.00
Kirkman, Michael
MICHAEL KIRKMAN: FRANCIS BACON – ORIGINAL LINOCUT
£495.00
Kirkman, Michael
Leopard (Sepia)
£395.00
Corcoran, Rose
Cuckoo
£395.00
Akroyd, Carry
Landscape With Figures, A Whippet, Sculptures And Washing.
£395.00
Original lithograph.
Moving The Poet’s Chair
£395.00
Original lithograph.
Blue Anchor Yard
£375.00
Original lithograph.
U IS FOR UNICORN – ORIGINAL SCREENPRINT
£350.00
Sutton, Emily
Amstel Gold – Original Screenprint
£350.00
Southwood, Eliza
Fleche Wallonne – Original Screenprint
£350.00
Southwood, Eliza
Reservoir
£345.00
Akroyd, Carry
Pike Hill
£345.00
Original lithograph.
A Private View
£325.00
Original lithograph.
All Work
£325.00
Original lithograph.
Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 5 – The Armouring Of Gawain – Original Screenprint
£295.00
Hicks-Jenkins, Clive
Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 13 – Morgan Le Fay – Original Screenprint
£295.00
Hicks-Jenkins, Clive
MICHAEL KIRKMAN: SUNFLOWER WORSHIP – ORIGINAL LINOCUT
£295.00
Kirkman, Michael
MICHAEL KIRKMAN: COWBOY SCENE ONE – BLUE – ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH
£295.00
Kirkman, Michael
Over The Meres
£295.00
Akroyd, Carry
Stepping On The Floor
£295.00
Original lithograph.
Pike Hill
£295.00
Original lithograph.
Broken Swan
£275.00
Kirkman, Michael
Weekday
£275.00
Kirkman, Michael
Puncture
£275.00
Kirkman, Michael
MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN
£275.00
Hearld, Mark & Tate Britain
Paula Rego Signed By Paula Rego
£245.00
Bradley, Fiona

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Contemporary Artists

Tour Of Flanders – Original Screenprint

Liege Bastogne Liege – Original Screenprint

Terry Shone – Ceramic Dog With Blue Markings

Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 14 Prints By Clive Hicks-Jenkins And The Penfold Press – Inscribed By The Artist To Sarah Parvin

Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 2 – The Green Knight Arrives – Original Screenprint – Variant Edition

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

MICHAEL KIRKMAN: UNTITLED (POKING A POT) – ORIGINAL LINOCUT

MICHAEL KIRKMAN: FRANCIS BACON – ORIGINAL LINOCUT

Leopard (Sepia)

Cuckoo

Landscape With Figures, A Whippet, Sculptures And Washing.

Moving The Poet’s Chair

Blue Anchor Yard

U IS FOR UNICORN – ORIGINAL SCREENPRINT

Amstel Gold – Original Screenprint

Fleche Wallonne – Original Screenprint

Reservoir

Pike Hill

A Private View

All Work

Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 5 – The Armouring Of Gawain – Original Screenprint

Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 13 – Morgan Le Fay – Original Screenprint

MICHAEL KIRKMAN: SUNFLOWER WORSHIP – ORIGINAL LINOCUT

MICHAEL KIRKMAN: COWBOY SCENE ONE – BLUE – ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH

Over The Meres

Stepping On The Floor

Pike Hill

Broken Swan

Weekday

Puncture

MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN

Paula Rego Signed By Paula Rego

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