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

GREAT SNIPE – SCOLOPAX MAJOR – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner VII – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones
£295.00
Jones, David & Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner III – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones
£295.00
Jones, David & Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner VI – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones
£295.00
Jones, David & Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner I – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones
£295.00
Jones, David & Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner II – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones
£295.00
Jones, David & Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner V – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones
£295.00
Jones, David & Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner VIII – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones
£295.00
Jones, David & Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
LITTLE BUSTARD – OTIS TETRAX – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
SARDINIAN STARLING – STURNUS UNICOLOR – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 961: Tagetes Indica – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£295.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 753: Nasturtium Indicum – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£295.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
INTERNO DEL COLOSSEO SCAVATO NEL 1813 E RICOPERTO NEL 1814 – COLOSSEUM OF ROME – ORIGINAL ETCHING WITH ENGRAVING BY LUIGI ROSSINI
£295.00
Rossini, Luigi
Dubrovnik Restituta: Original Lithograph
£295.00
Hogarth, Paul OBE RA
Sphinx And Pyramids – Egypt: Original Lithograph
£295.00
Hogarth, Paul OBE RA
The Harbour Of Naousa – Paros: Original Lithograph
£295.00
Hogarth, Paul OBE RA
Agios Nikolaos – Greece: Original Lithograph
£295.00
Hogarth, Paul OBE RA
Skiathos: Original Lithograph
£295.00
Hogarth, Paul OBE RA
JACK SNIPE – SCOLOPAX GALLINULA
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
TURTLE DOVE – COLUMBA TURTUR (LINN)
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
BASTARD OR GREY PLOVER
£295.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Common Coot
£295.00
Original Etching
MICHAEL KIRKMAN: SUNFLOWER WORSHIP – ORIGINAL LINOCUT
£295.00
Kirkman, Michael
MICHAEL KIRKMAN: COWBOY SCENE ONE – BLUE – ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH
£295.00
Kirkman, Michael
Under The Mistletoe
£295.00
Wain, Louis
Over The Meres
£295.00
Akroyd, Carry
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner VI – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones
£295.00
Jones, David & Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner I – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones
£295.00
Jones, David & Coleridge, Samuel Taylor
Stepping On The Floor
£295.00
Original lithograph.
Pike Hill
£295.00
Original lithograph.
Agatha Christie – CBE New Year Honours Announcement – Original Press Photograph – 1955
£275.00
Unnamed Photographer & Christie, Agatha
Associated Press Press Photograph – Kim Phúc “Napalm Girl” – Photographer – Nick Ut – Image Reissued in 1984
£275.00
Associated Press – Nick Ut

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Artwork

GREAT SNIPE – SCOLOPAX MAJOR – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner VII – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones

Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner III – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones

Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner VI – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones

Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner I – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones

Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner II – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones

Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner V – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones

Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner VIII – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones

LITTLE BUSTARD – OTIS TETRAX – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

SARDINIAN STARLING – STURNUS UNICOLOR – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 961: Tagetes Indica – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 753: Nasturtium Indicum – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

INTERNO DEL COLOSSEO SCAVATO NEL 1813 E RICOPERTO NEL 1814 – COLOSSEUM OF ROME – ORIGINAL ETCHING WITH ENGRAVING BY LUIGI ROSSINI

Dubrovnik Restituta: Original Lithograph

Sphinx And Pyramids – Egypt: Original Lithograph

The Harbour Of Naousa – Paros: Original Lithograph

Agios Nikolaos – Greece: Original Lithograph

Skiathos: Original Lithograph

JACK SNIPE – SCOLOPAX GALLINULA

TURTLE DOVE – COLUMBA TURTUR (LINN)

BASTARD OR GREY PLOVER

Common Coot

MICHAEL KIRKMAN: SUNFLOWER WORSHIP – ORIGINAL LINOCUT

MICHAEL KIRKMAN: COWBOY SCENE ONE – BLUE – ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH

Under The Mistletoe

Over The Meres

Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner VI – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones

Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner I – Original Copper Engraving By David Jones

Stepping On The Floor

Pike Hill

Agatha Christie – CBE New Year Honours Announcement – Original Press Photograph – 1955

Associated Press Press Photograph – Kim Phúc “Napalm Girl” – Photographer – Nick Ut – Image Reissued in 1984

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