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

Aesop’s Fables: The Fox And The Grapes
£85.00
Lithograph.
Aesop’s Fables: The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner
£85.00
Lithograph.
Aesop’s Fables: The Fox And The Hedgehog
£85.00
Lithograph.
Aesop’s Fables: The Tortoise And The Eagle
£85.00
Lithograph.
Aesop’s Fables: The Vain Jackdaw
£85.00
Lithograph.
Aesop’s Fables: Mercury And The Sculptor
£85.00
Lithograph.
Sketch Map Of Mount Everest From Surveys Of The Expeditions Of 1921 And 1924 With Geology Added By N E Odell – Digital Print – 59.4mm x 534mm
£80.00
The Royal Geographical Society & N. E. Odell
Sky Lark, Wood Lark
£80.00
Original Etching
Common Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Swift
£80.00
Original Etching
Still Life With Fish And A Frying Pan – Nature Morte Aux Poissons Et A La Poêle (1939) – Lithograph – 1970
£75.00
Derain, André
Boats at Gravelines – Barques A Gravelines (1946) – Lithograph – 1970
£75.00
Derain, André
Tourettes De France – Original Screenprint – Tour De France
£75.00
Paul Bommer
Evel Knievel – Snake River Canyon – September 6th 1974 – Original Press Photograph
£75.00
Knievel, Evel
Easy Rider – Starring Peter Fonda And Dennis Hopper – November 6th 1969 – Original Press Photograph
£75.00
Columbia Pictures
Murder On The Orient Express By Agatha Christie – Starring Ingrid Bergman – November 2nd 1974 – Original Press Photograph
£75.00
Christie, Agatha
Death On The Nile By Agatha Christie – Starring Mia Farrow – April 20th 1978 – Original Press Photograph
£75.00
Christie, Agatha
Waxwing – Bombycilla Garrula – Original Hand-Coloured Lithograph
£75.00
Keulemans, John Gerrard
CHARLES SHEARER CONTRIBUTES TO AMBIT ART EXHIBITION – ORIGINAL POSTER
£75.00
Shearer, Charles, Hockney, David & Others For Ambit Magazine
GABRIEL KONIG & MICKI VANDERVELL: A COUPLE OF SPEED QUEENS: BRANDS HATCH: 1971: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
£75.00
Konig, Gabriel & Vanderwell, Micki
The Race Courses Of Great Britain And Ireland: Royal Ascot Heath
£75.00
Bayles, F. H. & The Hannibal Press
The Race Courses Of Great Britain And Ireland: Newmarket Heath
£75.00
Bayles, F. H. & The Hannibal Press
The Race Courses Of Great Britain And Ireland: Epsom Downs
£75.00
Bayles, F. H. & The Hannibal Press
The Sprint
£75.00
Southwood, Eliza
Filippo Arena Botanical Plate 8 – A2 Print
£65.00
Filippo Arena
Filippo Arena Botanical Plate 23 – A2 Print
£65.00
Filippo Arena
Filippo Arena Botanical Plate 21 – A2 Print
£65.00
Filippo Arena
Teatro E Fontana Della Civetta Con Diversi Givochi D’Acqua – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta
£65.00
Venturini, Giovanni Francesco
Prospetto E Cascata Del Fiume Aniene Col Tempio Della Sibilla Contigua Alla Roma Antica Nel Piano Del Vialone Della Fontanelle – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta
£65.00
Venturini, Giovanni Francesco
Fontana Nel Giardino Montalto – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta
£65.00
Venturini, Giovanni Francesco
Fontana Situata Nel Cortile Grande Del Palazzo Nuovo Del Signor Prencipe – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta
£65.00
Venturini, Giovanni Francesco
Fontana Del Tritone A Capo Il Viale Delle Fontanelle Nel Giardino – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta
£65.00
Venturini, Giovanni Francesco
1 – Fontana Detta Della Pioggia Nel Giardino Del Palazzo Pontificio Sul Quirinale A Monte Cauallo Nel Primo Piano 2 – Altra Veduta E Pioggia Della Fontana Sula Rupe Superiore Nel Secondo Piano Architettura Di Carlo Moderno – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta
£65.00
Venturini, Giovanni Francesco

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Artwork

Aesop’s Fables: The Fox And The Grapes

Aesop’s Fables: The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner

Aesop’s Fables: The Fox And The Hedgehog

Aesop’s Fables: The Tortoise And The Eagle

Aesop’s Fables: The Vain Jackdaw

Aesop’s Fables: Mercury And The Sculptor

Sketch Map Of Mount Everest From Surveys Of The Expeditions Of 1921 And 1924 With Geology Added By N E Odell – Digital Print – 59.4mm x 534mm

Sky Lark, Wood Lark

Common Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Swift

Still Life With Fish And A Frying Pan – Nature Morte Aux Poissons Et A La Poêle (1939) – Lithograph – 1970

Boats at Gravelines – Barques A Gravelines (1946) – Lithograph – 1970

Tourettes De France – Original Screenprint – Tour De France

Evel Knievel – Snake River Canyon – September 6th 1974 – Original Press Photograph

Easy Rider – Starring Peter Fonda And Dennis Hopper – November 6th 1969 – Original Press Photograph

Murder On The Orient Express By Agatha Christie – Starring Ingrid Bergman – November 2nd 1974 – Original Press Photograph

Death On The Nile By Agatha Christie – Starring Mia Farrow – April 20th 1978 – Original Press Photograph

Waxwing – Bombycilla Garrula – Original Hand-Coloured Lithograph

CHARLES SHEARER CONTRIBUTES TO AMBIT ART EXHIBITION – ORIGINAL POSTER

GABRIEL KONIG & MICKI VANDERVELL: A COUPLE OF SPEED QUEENS: BRANDS HATCH: 1971: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

The Race Courses Of Great Britain And Ireland: Royal Ascot Heath

The Race Courses Of Great Britain And Ireland: Newmarket Heath

The Race Courses Of Great Britain And Ireland: Epsom Downs

The Sprint

Filippo Arena Botanical Plate 8 – A2 Print

Filippo Arena Botanical Plate 23 – A2 Print

Filippo Arena Botanical Plate 21 – A2 Print

Teatro E Fontana Della Civetta Con Diversi Givochi D’Acqua – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta

Prospetto E Cascata Del Fiume Aniene Col Tempio Della Sibilla Contigua Alla Roma Antica Nel Piano Del Vialone Della Fontanelle – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta

Fontana Nel Giardino Montalto – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta

Fontana Situata Nel Cortile Grande Del Palazzo Nuovo Del Signor Prencipe – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta

Fontana Del Tritone A Capo Il Viale Delle Fontanelle Nel Giardino – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta

1 – Fontana Detta Della Pioggia Nel Giardino Del Palazzo Pontificio Sul Quirinale A Monte Cauallo Nel Primo Piano 2 – Altra Veduta E Pioggia Della Fontana Sula Rupe Superiore Nel Secondo Piano Architettura Di Carlo Moderno – Le Fontane Di Roma Nelle Piazze E Luoghi Publici Della Citta

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