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

Apollo 11 Moon Landing – Edwin Buzz Aldrin – Tranquillity Base – Original Press Photograph August 21st 1969
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Armstrong, Neil
Lawrence Of Arabia – Starring Peter O’Toole As T E Lawrence – Original Press Photograph – May 31st 1963
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Columbia Pictures Press Office
LITTLE OWL
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SELBY, PRIDEAUX JOHN
SCOPS EARED OWL
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SELBY, PRIDEAUX JOHN
BRITAIN’S EVEREST CLIMBERS LEAVE: 1953: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Ward, Dr. M, Westmacott, M, Wylie, Major C. G, Band, G. C. & Stobart, T
REDSHANK – TOTANUS CALIDRIS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
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GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
SPOTTED REDSHANK – TOTANUS FUSCUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
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GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
GREEN SHANK – TOTANUS GLOTTIS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
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GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
WHIMBREL – NUMENIUS PHAEOPUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
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GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER – TOTANUS SEMIPALMATUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
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GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
BRENT BERNICLE
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SELBY, PRIDEAUX JOHN
GREY PHALAROPE – PHALAROPUS PLATYRHYNCHUS
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GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
BLACK TAILED GODWIT – LIMOSA MELANURA
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GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
BAR-TAILED GODWIT
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GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Common Gull Winter Plumage
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Original Etching
Pomarine Skua
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Original Etching
Common Thick Knee
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Original Etching
Whimbrel
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Original Etching
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Avant La Pique
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Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Bacchanale Au Hibou
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Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Les Danseurs Au Hibou
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Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Faunes Et Chevre
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Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Bacchanale Au Taureau
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Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Bacchanale
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Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Bacchanale
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Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Pique (Noir Et Beige)
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Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Paula Rego Signed By Paula Rego
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Bradley, Fiona
The Day Of The Triffids
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Smith, Andy
A Reedbed
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Akroyd, Carry
P. T. Barnum’s Swedish Nightingale Jenny Lind
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Alice Pattullo
P. T. Barnum’s Great American Museum
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Alice Pattullo
P. T. Barnum Prince Of Humbugs
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Alice Pattullo

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Artwork

Apollo 11 Moon Landing – Edwin Buzz Aldrin – Tranquillity Base – Original Press Photograph August 21st 1969

Lawrence Of Arabia – Starring Peter O’Toole As T E Lawrence – Original Press Photograph – May 31st 1963

LITTLE OWL

SCOPS EARED OWL

BRITAIN’S EVEREST CLIMBERS LEAVE: 1953: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

REDSHANK – TOTANUS CALIDRIS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

SPOTTED REDSHANK – TOTANUS FUSCUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

GREEN SHANK – TOTANUS GLOTTIS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

WHIMBREL – NUMENIUS PHAEOPUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER – TOTANUS SEMIPALMATUS – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

BRENT BERNICLE

GREY PHALAROPE – PHALAROPUS PLATYRHYNCHUS

BLACK TAILED GODWIT – LIMOSA MELANURA

BAR-TAILED GODWIT

Common Gull Winter Plumage

Pomarine Skua

Common Thick Knee

Whimbrel

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Avant La Pique

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Bacchanale Au Hibou

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Les Danseurs Au Hibou

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Faunes Et Chevre

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Bacchanale Au Taureau

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Bacchanale

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Bacchanale

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Pique (Noir Et Beige)

Paula Rego Signed By Paula Rego

The Day Of The Triffids

A Reedbed

P. T. Barnum’s Swedish Nightingale Jenny Lind

P. T. Barnum’s Great American Museum

P. T. Barnum Prince Of Humbugs

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