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

Art And Design

‘Made In April’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00

Hockney, David
‘In A Chiaroscuro’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00

Hockney, David
‘The Buzzing Of The Blue Guitar’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00

Hockney, David
‘Discord Merely Magnifies’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00

Hockney, David
‘Parade’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00

Hockney, David
‘Franco-American Mail’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00

Hockney, David
‘It Picks Its Way’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00

Hockney, David
‘A Tune’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00

Hockney, David
Anish Kapoor – Dirty Corner – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£45.00

Mercurio, Gianni & Paparoni, Demetrio
It’s All Writ Out For You, The Life And Work Of Scottie Wilson: Inscribed By George Melly
£45.00

Melly, George
Drawing On Life, The Autobiography Of Paul Hogarth
£45.00

Hogarth, Paul
David Hockney – La Grande Cour Normandie – September 14 – October 19 2019
£35.00

Hockney, David
Arctica – Exploring The Poles
£35.00

Chazournes, Yves De
Art Since 1980 – Charting the Contemporary – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£35.00

Kalb, Peter R
Beautiful Britain – Photographs From The 1970s To The Present – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£35.00

McKell, Iain
The Shape Of Things To Come: New Sculpture – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£35.00

The Saatchi Gallery
He She It – Edward Weston Harry Callahan – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£35.00

Weston, Edward & Callahan, Harry
Maggi Hambling War Requiem & Aftermath
£33.00

Hambling, Maggi & Cahill, James
David Hockney – Recent Paintings – 2009
£30.00

Hockney, David
David Hockney – Something New In Painting – And Photography – And Even Printing – April 5 – May 12 – 2018
£30.00

Hockney, David
David Hockney – In A Printing Machine – London 1 May – 11 July 2009
£30.00

Hockney, David
Richmondshire Architecture
£30.00

Hatcher, Jane
The Snail That Climbed The Eiffel Tower And Other Work By John Minton – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£30.00

Salisbury, Martin
Three Centuries of American Prints From The National Gallery Of Art – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£30.00

Brodie, Judith, Johnston, Amy & Lewis, Michael J
Midnight To The Boom: Painting In India After Independence – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£30.00

Bean, Susan S & Bhabha, Homi K
Regarding Thomas Rowlandson – 1757-1827 – His Life Art & Acquaintance
£28.00

Payne, Matthew & Payne, James
Figureheads Of The Royal Navy
£28.00

Pulvertaft, David
Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 14 Prints By Clive Hicks-Jenkins And The Penfold Press – Signed Copy
£25.00

Hicks-Jenkins, Clive, Russell, James, Wakelin, Peter & Wakelin, Andrew
David Hockney – Recent Etchings
£25.00

Hockney, David
Houses Of The North York Moors
£25.00

Royal Commission On The Historical Monuments Of England
The Day Of The Peacock – Style For Men 1963-1973 – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£24.00

Ross, Geoffrey Aquilina
Allen Jones
£23.00

Livingstone, Marco & Ferris, Natalie

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Art And Design

‘Made In April’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘In A Chiaroscuro’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘The Buzzing Of The Blue Guitar’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Discord Merely Magnifies’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Parade’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Franco-American Mail’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘It Picks Its Way’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘A Tune’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

Anish Kapoor – Dirty Corner – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

It’s All Writ Out For You, The Life And Work Of Scottie Wilson: Inscribed By George Melly

Drawing On Life, The Autobiography Of Paul Hogarth

David Hockney – La Grande Cour Normandie – September 14 – October 19 2019

Arctica – Exploring The Poles

Art Since 1980 – Charting the Contemporary – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

Beautiful Britain – Photographs From The 1970s To The Present – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

The Shape Of Things To Come: New Sculpture – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

He She It – Edward Weston Harry Callahan – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

Maggi Hambling War Requiem & Aftermath

David Hockney – Recent Paintings – 2009

David Hockney – Something New In Painting – And Photography – And Even Printing – April 5 – May 12 – 2018

David Hockney – In A Printing Machine – London 1 May – 11 July 2009

Richmondshire Architecture

The Snail That Climbed The Eiffel Tower And Other Work By John Minton – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

Three Centuries of American Prints From The National Gallery Of Art – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

Midnight To The Boom: Painting In India After Independence – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

Regarding Thomas Rowlandson – 1757-1827 – His Life Art & Acquaintance

Figureheads Of The Royal Navy

Sir Gawain And The Green Knight – 14 Prints By Clive Hicks-Jenkins And The Penfold Press – Signed Copy

David Hockney – Recent Etchings

Houses Of The North York Moors

The Day Of The Peacock – Style For Men 1963-1973 – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

Allen Jones

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