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

Photography

JACKIE STEWART WELL IN THE LEAD: 1969: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Stewart, Jackie & Tyrrell, Ken
JACKIE STEWART RISING STAR OF THE TRACK: 1964: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Stewart, Jackie
Yehudi Menuhin Plays The Lady Blunt Stradivarius – June 6th 1971 – Original Press Photograph
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Menuhin, Yehudi & The BBC
EVEREST CLIMBER CHARLES G WYLIE TAKES LEAVE OF WIFE AND DAUGHTER: 1953: TELEPHOTO
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Wylie, Major Charles G
Duran Duran – Ian Fleming – James Bond – A View To A Kill – July 22nd 1985 – Original Press Photograph
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Fleming, Ian & Duran Duran
RONNIE PETERSON DRIVING FOR LOTUS AT BRANDS HATCH: AUGUST 19TH, 1978: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Peterson, Ronnie & Lotus Racing Team
RONNIE PETERSON DRIVING FOR ELF TEAM TYRRELL AT SILVERSTONE: 1977: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Peterson, Ronnie & Elf Team Tyrrell
Orson Welles – Joanne Woodward – The Long Hot Summer – November 19th 1957 – Original Press Photograph
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Associated Press, Welles, Orson & Woodward, Joanne
DON WHILLANS – 1971 – ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Whillans, Don
Ian Fleming – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – Caterina von Schell As Lady Claudine Lytton – 21st January 1970 – Original Press Photograph
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Fleming, Ian
RONNIE PETERSON SWEDISH DRIVER FOR JOHN PLAYER TEAM LOTUS: AUGUST 1975: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Peterson, Ronnie & Lotus Racing Team
RONNIE PETERSON THE MARCH TEAM LEADER NOVEMBER 1971: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Peterson, Ronnie & March Formula 1 Racing Team
RONNIE PETERSON NEXT WORLD CHAMPION? OCTOBER 1973: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Peterson, Ronnie & Lotus Racing Team
RONNIE PETERSON DRIVER FOR LOTUS: MARCH, 1974: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Peterson, Ronnie & Lotus Racing Team
DAN GURNEY: U.S. DRIVER FOR BIG SILVERSTONE EVENT: 1961: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Gurney, Dan & Lotus-Climax
DAN GURNEY TO DRIVE PORSCHE IN BRITISH GRAND PRIX: 1962: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Gurney, Dan & Porsche Formula 1 Team
GRAHAM HILL – FORMULA 1 RACING DRIVER – 1971 – ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Hill, Graham & Brabham Racing Team
JACKIE STEWART: B.R.M. TEAM: 1966: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Stewart, Jackie & B.R.M
JACKIE STEWART: FORMULA 1 DRIVER WITH A TASTE FOR MOD CLOTHES AT BRANDS HATCH: 1970: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Stewart, Jackie & Tyrrell Racing
JACKIE STEWART QUITS B.R.M. TO DRIVE FOR KEN TYRRELL: 1967: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Stewart, Jackie, Tyrrell, Ken & B.R.M.
JANET GUTHRIE: INDIANAPOLIS 500: 1978: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH
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Guthrie, Janet & Texaco Star Racing

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Photography

JACKIE STEWART WELL IN THE LEAD: 1969: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

JACKIE STEWART RISING STAR OF THE TRACK: 1964: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

Yehudi Menuhin Plays The Lady Blunt Stradivarius – June 6th 1971 – Original Press Photograph

EVEREST CLIMBER CHARLES G WYLIE TAKES LEAVE OF WIFE AND DAUGHTER: 1953: TELEPHOTO

Duran Duran – Ian Fleming – James Bond – A View To A Kill – July 22nd 1985 – Original Press Photograph

RONNIE PETERSON DRIVING FOR LOTUS AT BRANDS HATCH: AUGUST 19TH, 1978: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

RONNIE PETERSON DRIVING FOR ELF TEAM TYRRELL AT SILVERSTONE: 1977: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

Orson Welles – Joanne Woodward – The Long Hot Summer – November 19th 1957 – Original Press Photograph

DON WHILLANS – 1971 – ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

Ian Fleming – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – Caterina von Schell As Lady Claudine Lytton – 21st January 1970 – Original Press Photograph

RONNIE PETERSON SWEDISH DRIVER FOR JOHN PLAYER TEAM LOTUS: AUGUST 1975: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

RONNIE PETERSON THE MARCH TEAM LEADER NOVEMBER 1971: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

RONNIE PETERSON NEXT WORLD CHAMPION? OCTOBER 1973: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

RONNIE PETERSON DRIVER FOR LOTUS: MARCH, 1974: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

DAN GURNEY: U.S. DRIVER FOR BIG SILVERSTONE EVENT: 1961: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

DAN GURNEY TO DRIVE PORSCHE IN BRITISH GRAND PRIX: 1962: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

GRAHAM HILL – FORMULA 1 RACING DRIVER – 1971 – ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

JACKIE STEWART: B.R.M. TEAM: 1966: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

JACKIE STEWART: FORMULA 1 DRIVER WITH A TASTE FOR MOD CLOTHES AT BRANDS HATCH: 1970: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

JACKIE STEWART QUITS B.R.M. TO DRIVE FOR KEN TYRRELL: 1967: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

JANET GUTHRIE: INDIANAPOLIS 500: 1978: ORIGINAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPH

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