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

Modern First Editions

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Crab With The Golden Claws – First Edition – 1958
£275.00
Hergé
Meg On The Moon – First Edition – 1973
£275.00
Nicoll, Helen & Pieńkowski, Jan
The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In Tibet – First Edition – 1962
£275.00
Hergé
Bravo Two Zero Signed By Andy McNab
£275.00
McNab, Andy
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Seven Crystal Balls – First Edition – 1962
£275.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Broken Ear – First Edition – 1975
£250.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Tintin – Tintin Au Tibet – The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In Tibet – First Or Very Early Issue – 1960
£250.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Tintin – Au Pays De L’Or Noir – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Land Of Black Gold – First Edition – 1950
£250.00
Hergé
The Art Of Hergé – Volume 1 – Volume 2 – Volume 3 – First Editions
£250.00
Goddin, Philippe (& Hergé)
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Shooting Star – First Edition – 1961
£245.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – Prisoners Of The Sun – First Edition – 1962
£245.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Black Island – First Edition – 1966
£245.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – Land Of Black Gold – First Edition – 1972
£225.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Broken Ear – First Edition – 1975
£225.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Castafiore Emerald – First Edition – 1963
£225.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin And The Picaros – First Edition
£225.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – Prisoners Of The Sun – First Edition – 1962
£225.00
Hergé
The Soldier And Death, A Russian Folk Tale Told In English With Signed Letter By Arthur Ransome To The Printer
£225.00
Ransome, Arthur
Flaubert’s Dictionary Of Accepted Ideas: Inscribed In Gaelic script By John Betjeman To John Arlott
£225.00
Barzun, Jacques Translates Flaubert & Betjeman, John
Guide To Mars – First Edition – 1977 – Signed By Patrick Moore
£200.00
Moore, Patrick
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Blue Lotus – First Edition – 1983
£200.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Jo Zette Et Jocko – Le Stratonef H 22 2me Episode – Destination New-York – The Adventures Of Jo Zette And Jocko – The Stratonef H 22 – Part Two – Destination New-York – First Or Very Early Issue – 1951
£200.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Jo Zette Et Jocko – Le Stratonef H 22 1er Episode – Le Testament De M Pump – The Adventures Of Jo Zette And Jocko – The Stratonef H 22 – Part One – Mr Pump’s Will – First Or Very Early Issue – 1951
£200.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – Flight 714 – First Edition – 1968
£200.00
Hergé
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – An Early Reprint
£200.00
Fleming, Ian
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Red Sea Sharks – First Edition – 1960
£195.00
Hergé
Life Of Admiral Sir Leopold McClintock
£195.00
Markham, Sir Clements R
The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents, A Story Of Discworld: Signed And Inscribed By Terry Pratchett
£195.00
Pratchett, Terry
The Box Office Murders, An Inspector French Case
£195.00
Crofts, Freeman Wills
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Castafiore Emerald – First Edition – 1963
£185.00
Hergé
The Comets – Visitors From Space – First Edition – 1973 – Signed By Patrick Moore
£175.00
Moore, Patrick
The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin And The Lake Of Sharks – First Edition – 1973
£175.00
Hergé

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Modern First Editions

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Crab With The Golden Claws – First Edition – 1958

Meg On The Moon – First Edition – 1973

The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In Tibet – First Edition – 1962

Bravo Two Zero Signed By Andy McNab

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Seven Crystal Balls – First Edition – 1962

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Broken Ear – First Edition – 1975

Les Aventures De Tintin – Tintin Au Tibet – The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In Tibet – First Or Very Early Issue – 1960

Les Aventures De Tintin – Au Pays De L’Or Noir – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Land Of Black Gold – First Edition – 1950

The Art Of Hergé – Volume 1 – Volume 2 – Volume 3 – First Editions

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Shooting Star – First Edition – 1961

The Adventures Of Tintin – Prisoners Of The Sun – First Edition – 1962

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Black Island – First Edition – 1966

The Adventures Of Tintin – Land Of Black Gold – First Edition – 1972

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Broken Ear – First Edition – 1975

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Castafiore Emerald – First Edition – 1963

The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin And The Picaros – First Edition

The Adventures Of Tintin – Prisoners Of The Sun – First Edition – 1962

The Soldier And Death, A Russian Folk Tale Told In English With Signed Letter By Arthur Ransome To The Printer

Flaubert’s Dictionary Of Accepted Ideas: Inscribed In Gaelic script By John Betjeman To John Arlott

Guide To Mars – First Edition – 1977 – Signed By Patrick Moore

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Blue Lotus – First Edition – 1983

Les Aventures De Jo Zette Et Jocko – Le Stratonef H 22 2me Episode – Destination New-York – The Adventures Of Jo Zette And Jocko – The Stratonef H 22 – Part Two – Destination New-York – First Or Very Early Issue – 1951

Les Aventures De Jo Zette Et Jocko – Le Stratonef H 22 1er Episode – Le Testament De M Pump – The Adventures Of Jo Zette And Jocko – The Stratonef H 22 – Part One – Mr Pump’s Will – First Or Very Early Issue – 1951

The Adventures Of Tintin – Flight 714 – First Edition – 1968

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – An Early Reprint

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Red Sea Sharks – First Edition – 1960

Life Of Admiral Sir Leopold McClintock

The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents, A Story Of Discworld: Signed And Inscribed By Terry Pratchett

The Box Office Murders, An Inspector French Case

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Castafiore Emerald – First Edition – 1963

The Comets – Visitors From Space – First Edition – 1973 – Signed By Patrick Moore

The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin And The Lake Of Sharks – First Edition – 1973

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