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

Children's And Illustrated

Rupert Annual – The Rupert Book 1941 Facsimile Edition
£40.00
Bestall, Alfred
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Garden – Reprint
£40.00
Lofting, Hugh
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Blue Lotus – New Colourised Edition – 2025
£35.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – Cigars Of The Pharaoh – New Colourised Edition – 2023
£35.00
Hergé
The Troll By Julia Donaldson And David Roberts
£35.00
Donaldson, Julia & Roberts, David
Calculus The Gardener – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 28 – Tournesol En Jardinier
£35.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
The Monster Rupert – 1949
£35.00
Tourtel, Mary
E H Shepard, The Man Who Drew Pooh: The Story Of E H Shepard: Signed By The Author
£35.00
Chandler, Arthur R
Hergé — The Black Island — First UK Paperback Edition, 1972
£30.00
Hergé
René Goscinny & Albert Uderzo — Asterix in Spain — First UK Edition, Second Impression, 1971
£30.00
Goscinny, René & Uderzo, Albert
Kay Thompson’s Eloise in Moscow — First UK Edition, 1959
£30.00
Thompson, Kay & Knight, Hilary
Kay Thompson’s Eloise — First Reprint of the First UK Edition, 1957
£30.00
Thompson, Kay & Knight, Hilary
Rupert Annual – Rupert’s Adventure Book 1940 Facsimile Edition
£30.00
Bestall, Alfred
Rupert Annual – Rupert In More Adventures 1944 Facsimile Edition
£30.00
Bestall, Alfred
Rupert Annual – More Adventures Of Rupert 1953 Facsimile Edition
£30.00
Bestall, Alfred
Paddington’s Storybook
£30.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
The Life And Times Of Paddington Bear
£30.00
Bond, Michael & Ash, Russell
Paddington Marches On By Michael Bond
£30.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle In The Moon – Reprint
£30.00
Lofting, Hugh
Hugh Lofting – The Voyages Of Doctor Dolittle – Reprint
£30.00
Lofting, Hugh
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle And The Secret Lake – Reprint
£30.00
Lofting, Hugh
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle In The Moon – Reprint
£30.00
Lofting, Hugh
The Last Battle – Facsimile Edition
£30.00
Lewis, C. S & Baynes, Pauline
Irma The Dresser – Figures Tintin La Collection Officielle – 72 – Irma L’Habilleuse
£28.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
The Art Of The Adventures Of Tintin – Forewords By Steven Spielberg And Peter Jackson
£28.00
Hergé, Weta Digital, Weta Workshop & Paramount Pictures
The Crayon Box: The Day The Crayons Quit & The Day The Crayons Came Home: Includes Original Oliver Jeffers Art Print
£28.00
Jeffers, Oliver & Daywalt, Drew
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Circus – Reprint
£25.00
Lofting, Hugh
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Post Office – Reprint
£25.00
Lofting, Hugh
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Caravan – Reprint
£25.00
Lofting, Hugh
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Return – Reprint
£25.00
Lofting, Hugh
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Garden – Reprint
£25.00
Lofting, Hugh
Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Caravan – Reprint
£25.00
Lofting, Hugh

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Children's And Illustrated

Rupert Annual – The Rupert Book 1941 Facsimile Edition

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Garden – Reprint

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Blue Lotus – New Colourised Edition – 2025

The Adventures Of Tintin – Cigars Of The Pharaoh – New Colourised Edition – 2023

The Troll By Julia Donaldson And David Roberts

Calculus The Gardener – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 28 – Tournesol En Jardinier

The Monster Rupert – 1949

E H Shepard, The Man Who Drew Pooh: The Story Of E H Shepard: Signed By The Author

Hergé — The Black Island — First UK Paperback Edition, 1972

René Goscinny & Albert Uderzo — Asterix in Spain — First UK Edition, Second Impression, 1971

Kay Thompson’s Eloise in Moscow — First UK Edition, 1959

Kay Thompson’s Eloise — First Reprint of the First UK Edition, 1957

Rupert Annual – Rupert’s Adventure Book 1940 Facsimile Edition

Rupert Annual – Rupert In More Adventures 1944 Facsimile Edition

Rupert Annual – More Adventures Of Rupert 1953 Facsimile Edition

Paddington’s Storybook

The Life And Times Of Paddington Bear

Paddington Marches On By Michael Bond

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle In The Moon – Reprint

Hugh Lofting – The Voyages Of Doctor Dolittle – Reprint

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle And The Secret Lake – Reprint

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle In The Moon – Reprint

The Last Battle – Facsimile Edition

Irma The Dresser – Figures Tintin La Collection Officielle – 72 – Irma L’Habilleuse

The Art Of The Adventures Of Tintin – Forewords By Steven Spielberg And Peter Jackson

The Crayon Box: The Day The Crayons Quit & The Day The Crayons Came Home: Includes Original Oliver Jeffers Art Print

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Circus – Reprint

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Post Office – Reprint

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Caravan – Reprint

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Return – Reprint

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Garden – Reprint

Hugh Lofting – Doctor Dolittle’s Caravan – Reprint

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