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

MICHAEL KIRKMAN: UNTITLED (POKING A POT) – ORIGINAL LINOCUT
£495.00
Kirkman, Michael
MICHAEL KIRKMAN: FRANCIS BACON – ORIGINAL LINOCUT
£495.00
Kirkman, Michael
Tom Finney – The Splash – Stamford Bridge – Original Press Photograph – August 25th 1956
£450.00
Finney, Tom & P. A. Reuter
HOODED CROW
£450.00
SELBY, PRIDEAUX JOHN
GRIFFON VULTURE – VULTURE FULVUS
£450.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Phytanthoza Iconographia – Plates 296 – 297 – 298 – Set Of Three Canna Indica Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engravings
£425.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Apollo 11 Moon Landing – Edwin Buzz Aldrin – Stars And Stripes On The Moon – Original Press Photograph August 21st 1969
£400.00
Armstrong, Neil
JAMES HUNT: RACING DRIVER FOR McLAREN AT ADAMS AND GIBBONS GARAGE, FELLING: 1978: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
£400.00
Hunt, James
BEARDED VULTURE OR LOEMMER GEYER
£400.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
THICK-KNEED BUSTARD – OEDICNEMUS CREPITANS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£395.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
GREY SNIPE – MACRORHAMPHUS GRISEUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£395.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
LEAD-COLOURED FALCON – FALCO CONCOLOR
£395.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
PALLID HARRIER – CIRCUS PALLIDUS
£395.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
RUFFED BUSTARD – OTIS HOUBARA
£395.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
HERRING GULL OLD
£395.00
SELBY, PRIDEAUX JOHN
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: La Pique Cassee
£395.00
Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Pique
£395.00
Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
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
Foolish Guillemot
£345.00
Original Etching
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

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Artwork

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

MICHAEL KIRKMAN: FRANCIS BACON – ORIGINAL LINOCUT

Tom Finney – The Splash – Stamford Bridge – Original Press Photograph – August 25th 1956

HOODED CROW

GRIFFON VULTURE – VULTURE FULVUS

Phytanthoza Iconographia – Plates 296 – 297 – 298 – Set Of Three Canna Indica Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engravings

Apollo 11 Moon Landing – Edwin Buzz Aldrin – Stars And Stripes On The Moon – Original Press Photograph August 21st 1969

JAMES HUNT: RACING DRIVER FOR McLAREN AT ADAMS AND GIBBONS GARAGE, FELLING: 1978: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

BEARDED VULTURE OR LOEMMER GEYER

THICK-KNEED BUSTARD – OEDICNEMUS CREPITANS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

GREY SNIPE – MACRORHAMPHUS GRISEUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

LEAD-COLOURED FALCON – FALCO CONCOLOR

PALLID HARRIER – CIRCUS PALLIDUS

RUFFED BUSTARD – OTIS HOUBARA

HERRING GULL OLD

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: La Pique Cassee

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Pique

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

Foolish Guillemot

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

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