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

Artwork

Britannia Coconut Dancers
£145.00
Alice Pattullo
Cumberland Wrestling
£145.00
Alice Pattullo
Sword Dancing
£145.00
Alice Pattullo
Elisabeth Frink: Sculpture And Drawings 1952-1984: Signed By Elisabeth Frink
£145.00
Frink, Elisabeth & Kent, Sarah
View From Chilford Hall V
£145.00
Original hand-drawn lithograph.
Autumn Fields
£145.00
Original hand-drawn lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster X
£145.00
Original lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster IX
£145.00
Original lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster VIII
£145.00
Original lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster VII
£145.00
Original lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster VI
£145.00
Original lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster V
£145.00
Original lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster IV
£145.00
Original lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster III
£145.00
Original lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster II
£145.00
Original lithograph.
The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster I
£145.00
Original lithograph.
Elm
£135.00
Akroyd, Carry
Sinking Sun
£135.00
Akroyd, Carry
MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN – 2
£125.00
Hearld, Mark & Tate Britain
MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN – 4
£125.00
Hearld, Mark & Tate Britain
Doctor Zhivago By Boris Pasternak – Starring Julie Christie – April 30th 1966 – Original Press Photograph
£125.00
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer & Pasternak, Boris
Lawrence Of Arabia – Starring Peter O’Toole As T E Lawrence – Original Press Photograph – November 29th 1961
£125.00
P. A. Reuter
Lawrence Of Arabia – Starring Peter O’Toole As T E Lawrence – Original Press Photograph – November 28th 1961
£125.00
P. A. Reuter
TEMMINCK’S TRINGA – TRINGA TEMMINCKII – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£125.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 833: Primula Veris Variorum Colorum – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£125.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 500: Faba Major – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£125.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
CINEREOUS SHEARWATER – PUFFINUS CINEREUS
£125.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Sphinx And Pyramids – Egypt: Original Lithograph
£125.00
Hogarth, Paul OBE RA
J. F. GONZALES PUTS THE B.R.M. THROUGH ITS PACES AT SILVERSTONE: 1952: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
£125.00
Gonzales, J. F. & B.R.M.
Lesser Pennychaps, Wood Wren, Yellow Wren, Golden Crested Regulus, Common Wren
£125.00
Original Etching
Aesop’s Fables: The Old Hound
£125.00
Lithograph.
Aesop’s Fables: The Fox And The Goat
£125.00
Lithograph.

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Artwork

Britannia Coconut Dancers

Cumberland Wrestling

Sword Dancing

Elisabeth Frink: Sculpture And Drawings 1952-1984: Signed By Elisabeth Frink

View From Chilford Hall V

Autumn Fields

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster X

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster IX

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster VIII

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster VII

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster VI

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster V

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster IV

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster III

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster II

The Curwen Studio 25th Anniversary Unique Exhibition Poster I

Elm

Sinking Sun

MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN – 2

MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN – 4

Doctor Zhivago By Boris Pasternak – Starring Julie Christie – April 30th 1966 – Original Press Photograph

Lawrence Of Arabia – Starring Peter O’Toole As T E Lawrence – Original Press Photograph – November 29th 1961

Lawrence Of Arabia – Starring Peter O’Toole As T E Lawrence – Original Press Photograph – November 28th 1961

TEMMINCK’S TRINGA – TRINGA TEMMINCKII – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 833: Primula Veris Variorum Colorum – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 500: Faba Major – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

CINEREOUS SHEARWATER – PUFFINUS CINEREUS

Sphinx And Pyramids – Egypt: Original Lithograph

J. F. GONZALES PUTS THE B.R.M. THROUGH ITS PACES AT SILVERSTONE: 1952: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

Lesser Pennychaps, Wood Wren, Yellow Wren, Golden Crested Regulus, Common Wren

Aesop’s Fables: The Old Hound

Aesop’s Fables: The Fox And The Goat

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