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

Saturday Girl
£195.00
Brodholt, Gail & The Curwen Studio
Thames Bridges – Looking West
£195.00
Duffin, John
Another High
£195.00
Duffin, John
Night Game
£195.00
Duffin, John
Tower Bridge: Original Lithograph
£195.00
Hogarth, Paul OBE RA
Santa Monica Beach: Original Lithograph
£195.00
Hogarth, Paul OBE RA
Sydney Harbour Bridge: Original Lithograph
£195.00
Hogarth, Paul OBE RA
Yellow Fields II
£195.00
Original hand-drawn lithograph.
Poppy Fields
£195.00
Original hand-drawn lithograph.
Undrained Field
£185.00
Akroyd, Carry
MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATE FOR TATE BRITAIN
£175.00
Hearld, Mark & Tate Britain
MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN – 8
£175.00
Hearld, Mark & Tate Britain
MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN – 5
£175.00
Hearld, Mark & Tate Britain
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid – Starring Paul Newman – August 1st 1970 – Original Press Photograph
£175.00
Newman, Paul
KEPTUSCHKA LAPWING – VANELLUS KEPTUSCHKA – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD
£175.00
GOULD, JOHN & GOULD, ELIZABETH
Phytanthoza Iconographia – Plate 948 – Stachys Sylvatica Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£175.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Phytanthoza Iconographia – Plate 297 – Canna Indica Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£175.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Phytanthoza Iconographia – Plate 298 – Canna Indica Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£175.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 415: Convolvulus Major – Convolvulus Arvensis – Convolvulus Minor – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£175.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 419: Convolvulus Pennatus Americanus – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving
£175.00
Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm
Aesop’s Fables: Original Lithograph III: Lion
£175.00
Lithograph.
Aesop’s Fables: Original Lithograph II: Venus
£175.00
Lithograph.
Aesop’s Fables: Original Lithograph I: Eagle
£175.00
Lithograph.
Aesop’s Fables: The Hare And The Tortoise
£175.00
Lithograph.
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Femme Couchee Et Guitariste
£175.00
Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Femme Dans Un Fauteuil Et Guitariste
£175.00
Picasso, Pablo (After) Introduced By Boeck, Wilhelm
In The Evening
£175.00
Kirkman, Michael
Cornered Owl
£175.00
Kirkman, Michael
Small Success
£175.00
Kirkman, Michael
Kwaremont – Original Screenprint
£165.00
Southwood, Eliza
Mam Nick – Original Screenprint
£165.00
Southwood, Eliza
Garsington Manor: Original Lithograph
£165.00
Paul Hogarth OBE RA

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Artwork

Saturday Girl

Thames Bridges – Looking West

Another High

Night Game

Tower Bridge: Original Lithograph

Santa Monica Beach: Original Lithograph

Sydney Harbour Bridge: Original Lithograph

Yellow Fields II

Poppy Fields

Undrained Field

MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATE FOR TATE BRITAIN

MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN – 8

MARK HEARLD FOLK ART PLATTER FOR TATE BRITAIN – 5

Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid – Starring Paul Newman – August 1st 1970 – Original Press Photograph

KEPTUSCHKA LAPWING – VANELLUS KEPTUSCHKA – ORIGINAL HAND-COLOURED LITHOGRAPH BY JOHN AND ELIZABETH GOULD

Phytanthoza Iconographia – Plate 948 – Stachys Sylvatica Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Phytanthoza Iconographia – Plate 297 – Canna Indica Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Phytanthoza Iconographia – Plate 298 – Canna Indica Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 415: Convolvulus Major – Convolvulus Arvensis – Convolvulus Minor – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Phytanthoza Iconographia: Plate 419: Convolvulus Pennatus Americanus – Original Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving

Aesop’s Fables: Original Lithograph III: Lion

Aesop’s Fables: Original Lithograph II: Venus

Aesop’s Fables: Original Lithograph I: Eagle

Aesop’s Fables: The Hare And The Tortoise

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Femme Couchee Et Guitariste

Pablo Picasso: Linogravures: Femme Dans Un Fauteuil Et Guitariste

In The Evening

Cornered Owl

Small Success

Kwaremont – Original Screenprint

Mam Nick – Original Screenprint

Garsington Manor: Original Lithograph

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