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

The Two Sheds – Les Deux Hangars (1947) – Lithograph – 1970
£50.00
Derain, André
Still Life With Fish – Nature Morte Aux Poissons (1947) – Lithograph – 1970
£50.00
Derain, André
Amiens – Amiens (1947) – Lithograph – 1970
£50.00
Derain, André
Sketch Map Of Mount Everest From Surveys Of The Expeditions Of 1921 And 1924 With Geology Added By N E Odell – Digital Print – 42cm x 38.5cm
£50.00
The Royal Geographical Society & N. E. Odell
Yehudi Menuhin Plays The Lady Blunt Stradivarius – June 6th 1971 – Original Press Photograph
£50.00
Menuhin, Yehudi & The BBC
EVEREST CLIMBER CHARLES G WYLIE TAKES LEAVE OF WIFE AND DAUGHTER: 1953: TELEPHOTO
£50.00
Wylie, Major Charles G
The Temple Of Flora: 31: The Blue Egyptian Water-Lily
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 30: The Sacred Egyptian Bean
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 29: Indian Reed
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 28: The China Limodoron
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 27: The Narrow-Leaved Kalmia
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 26: The American Cowslip
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 25: The Pontic Rhododendron
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 24B: Pitcher Plant
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 24A: American Bog Plants And Pitcher Plant
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 23: The Maggot-Bearing Stapelia
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 22: The Dragon Arum
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 21: The Superb Lily
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 20: The White Lily
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 19: The Quadrangular Passion-Flower
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 18: The Winged Passion-Flower
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 17: The Blue Passion-Flower
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 16: Large Flowering Sensitive Plant
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 15: The Oblique-Leaved Begonia
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 14: The Night-Blowing Cereus
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 13: The Nodding Renealmia
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 12: The Aloe
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 11: The Queen
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 10: Tulips
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 9B: A Group Of Auriculas
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 9A: A Group Of Auriculas
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John
The Temple Of Flora: 7: Roses
£50.00
Thornton, Robert John

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Artwork

The Two Sheds – Les Deux Hangars (1947) – Lithograph – 1970

Still Life With Fish – Nature Morte Aux Poissons (1947) – Lithograph – 1970

Amiens – Amiens (1947) – Lithograph – 1970

Sketch Map Of Mount Everest From Surveys Of The Expeditions Of 1921 And 1924 With Geology Added By N E Odell – Digital Print – 42cm x 38.5cm

Yehudi Menuhin Plays The Lady Blunt Stradivarius – June 6th 1971 – Original Press Photograph

EVEREST CLIMBER CHARLES G WYLIE TAKES LEAVE OF WIFE AND DAUGHTER: 1953: TELEPHOTO

The Temple Of Flora: 31: The Blue Egyptian Water-Lily

The Temple Of Flora: 30: The Sacred Egyptian Bean

The Temple Of Flora: 29: Indian Reed

The Temple Of Flora: 28: The China Limodoron

The Temple Of Flora: 27: The Narrow-Leaved Kalmia

The Temple Of Flora: 26: The American Cowslip

The Temple Of Flora: 25: The Pontic Rhododendron

The Temple Of Flora: 24B: Pitcher Plant

The Temple Of Flora: 24A: American Bog Plants And Pitcher Plant

The Temple Of Flora: 23: The Maggot-Bearing Stapelia

The Temple Of Flora: 22: The Dragon Arum

The Temple Of Flora: 21: The Superb Lily

The Temple Of Flora: 20: The White Lily

The Temple Of Flora: 19: The Quadrangular Passion-Flower

The Temple Of Flora: 18: The Winged Passion-Flower

The Temple Of Flora: 17: The Blue Passion-Flower

The Temple Of Flora: 16: Large Flowering Sensitive Plant

The Temple Of Flora: 15: The Oblique-Leaved Begonia

The Temple Of Flora: 14: The Night-Blowing Cereus

The Temple Of Flora: 13: The Nodding Renealmia

The Temple Of Flora: 12: The Aloe

The Temple Of Flora: 11: The Queen

The Temple Of Flora: 10: Tulips

The Temple Of Flora: 9B: A Group Of Auriculas

The Temple Of Flora: 9A: A Group Of Auriculas

The Temple Of Flora: 7: Roses

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