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

BRAMBLE AND APPLE ALLOTMENT PRINTER’S PROGRESSIVE PROOF – ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH
£195.00
Mark Hearld & The Curwen Studio
GOAT HUSBANDRY PRINTER’S PROGRESSIVE PROOF – ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH
£195.00
Mark Hearld & The Curwen Studio
Common Bunting, Yellow Bunting, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting, Tawny Bunting
£195.00
Original Etching
Nightingale, Redbreast, Redstart, Greater Pettychaps, Black Cap, Dartford Warbler, Greater White Throat
£195.00
Original Etching
Common Turnstone
£195.00
Original Etching
Collared Pratincole
£195.00
Original Etching
Rail
£195.00
Original Etching
Cream Coloured Swiftfoot
£195.00
Original Etching
Spotted Crake, Baillons Crake And Little Crake
£195.00
Original Etching
Pencil Study
£195.00
Dunstan, Bernard
George And Dragon Variant Colourway
£195.00
Kirkman, Michael
Untitled (Orange Fruit)
£195.00
Kirkman, Michael
New Ground
£195.00
Kirkman, Michael
Broadway Market
£195.00
Kirkman, Michael
Coursing After Pisanello
£195.00
Kirkman, Michael
Loud Fire
£195.00
Kirkman, Michael
Gloucester Road Goth
£195.00
Brodholt, Gail & The Curwen Studio
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
Poppy Fields
£195.00
Original hand-drawn lithograph.
Jonny Hannah – Mr Gerry Mulligan – Signed Limited-Edition Screenprint 13/25 – 2008
£185.00
Hannah, Jonny
Roald Dahl with Wartime Aircraft – Original ITV/Rex Press Photograph – Going Solo – 1986
£175.00
Unnamed Photographer, Roald Dahl & ITV/Rex Press
Roald Dahl – Original Keystone Press Photograph – January 1979 – Children’s Author Portrait
£175.00
Unnamed Photographer, Roald Dahl & Keystone Press
Associated Press Telephoto of Tadashi Yamamoto Following Radiation Exposure from the Castle Bravo Hydrogen Bomb Test – 30 March 1954
£175.00
Associated Press – Unnamed Photographer
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

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Artwork

BRAMBLE AND APPLE ALLOTMENT PRINTER’S PROGRESSIVE PROOF – ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH

GOAT HUSBANDRY PRINTER’S PROGRESSIVE PROOF – ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH

Common Bunting, Yellow Bunting, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting, Tawny Bunting

Nightingale, Redbreast, Redstart, Greater Pettychaps, Black Cap, Dartford Warbler, Greater White Throat

Common Turnstone

Collared Pratincole

Rail

Cream Coloured Swiftfoot

Spotted Crake, Baillons Crake And Little Crake

Pencil Study

George And Dragon Variant Colourway

Untitled (Orange Fruit)

New Ground

Broadway Market

Coursing After Pisanello

Loud Fire

Gloucester Road Goth

Saturday Girl

Thames Bridges – Looking West

Another High

Night Game

Tower Bridge: Original Lithograph

Santa Monica Beach: Original Lithograph

Sydney Harbour Bridge: Original Lithograph

Poppy Fields

Jonny Hannah – Mr Gerry Mulligan – Signed Limited-Edition Screenprint 13/25 – 2008

Roald Dahl with Wartime Aircraft – Original ITV/Rex Press Photograph – Going Solo – 1986

Roald Dahl – Original Keystone Press Photograph – January 1979 – Children’s Author Portrait

Associated Press Telephoto of Tadashi Yamamoto Following Radiation Exposure from the Castle Bravo Hydrogen Bomb Test – 30 March 1954

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

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