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

Hergé — The Blue Lotus — First UK Edition, 1983
£185.00
Hergé
Hergé — Tintin in America — First UK Edition, 1978
£185.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Castafiore Emerald – First Edition – 1963
£185.00
Hergé
Hergé — The Seven Crystal Balls — First UK Edition, 1962
£175.00
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
Les Aventures De Tintin – Les Cigares Du Pharaon – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Cigars Of The Pharaoh – Very Early Edition – 1955
£175.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Broken Ear – First Edition – 1975
£175.00
Hergé
I Chose Freedom – The Personal And Political Life of A Soviet Official
£175.00
Kravchenko, Victor
Fear Is The Key
£175.00
Maclean, Alistair
Coppard, A. E. — The Gollan — Privately Printed Christmas Edition, 1929
£150.00
Coppard, A. E
Hergé — Destination Moon — First UK Edition, 1959
£150.00
Hergé
The Challenge Of The Green Knight – First UK Edition – 1966 – Signed By Ian Serraillier
£150.00
Serraillier, Ian
The Adventures Of Tintin – Destination Moon – First Edition – 1959
£150.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Red Sea Sharks – First Edition – 1960
£150.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Red Sea Sharks – First Edition – 1960
£150.00
Hergé
Winston Churchill Discours De Guerre 1940-1942
£150.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
Tout Homme Ou Tout Etat Qui Se Bat Contre La Puissance Nazie Aura Notre Aide – Tout Homme Ou Tout Etat Qui Marche Avec Hitler Est Notre Ennemi – Any Man Or Any State That Fights Against Nazi Power Will Have Our Help – Any Man Or Any State That Sides With Hitler Is Our Enemy
£150.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
The Issues At Stake – A Speech Delivered By The Rt. Hon. John Morley MP Together With A Speech Delivered By Mr Winston Churchill MP On May 13th 1904 At Manchester
£150.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
VZKAZ Z LONDÝNA (“Message from London”) – Czech-Language Allied Propaganda Leaflet Featuring Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden – c.1943 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes
£145.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer & Eden, Anthony
The Life Of Sir Clements R Markham
£145.00
Markham, Admiral Sir Albert H
Campbell’s Kingdom – Signed And Inscribed By Hammond Innes
£145.00
Innes, Hammond
Luciano’s Luck – With Typed Letter Signed By Jack Higgins
£145.00
Higgins, Jack
The Days Ahead – Speech By The Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill O.M., C.H., M.P At The Ibrox Park Stadium, Glasgow 20th May 1949
£135.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
Hergé — Flight 714 — First UK Edition, 1968
£125.00
Hergé
Schluss mit den Greuelmärchen! / Schwarze Listen für die Schwarze Schmach – Allied Anti-Nazi Propaganda Leaflet, G.17, c.1943 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.
£125.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
Erklärung Churchills / Erklärung Roosevelts – Allied German-Language Propaganda Leaflet, G.73. Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes
£125.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer & Roosevelt, F. D
If the Invader Comes – What To Do – And How To Do It – Ministry of Information, June 1940 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes
£125.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
LES ARMÉES FRANÇAISES À L’HONNEUR – Allied Propaganda Leaflet Celebrating the French Army in Italy, with Churchill and de Gaulle Portraits. c.1944 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.
£125.00
(Churchill, Winston Spencer)
A Pocketful Of Python Picked By Terry Jones: Signed By Terry Jones
£125.00
Jones, Brian
Angler’s Moon Signed By Leo Walmsley
£125.00
Walmsley, Leo
The Man In The Brown Suit
£125.00
Christie, Agatha

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Modern First Editions

Hergé — The Blue Lotus — First UK Edition, 1983

Hergé — Tintin in America — First UK Edition, 1978

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

Hergé — The Seven Crystal Balls — First UK Edition, 1962

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

Les Aventures De Tintin – Les Cigares Du Pharaon – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Cigars Of The Pharaoh – Very Early Edition – 1955

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

I Chose Freedom – The Personal And Political Life of A Soviet Official

Fear Is The Key

Coppard, A. E. — The Gollan — Privately Printed Christmas Edition, 1929

Hergé — Destination Moon — First UK Edition, 1959

The Challenge Of The Green Knight – First UK Edition – 1966 – Signed By Ian Serraillier

The Adventures Of Tintin – Destination Moon – First Edition – 1959

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

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

Winston Churchill Discours De Guerre 1940-1942

Tout Homme Ou Tout Etat Qui Se Bat Contre La Puissance Nazie Aura Notre Aide – Tout Homme Ou Tout Etat Qui Marche Avec Hitler Est Notre Ennemi – Any Man Or Any State That Fights Against Nazi Power Will Have Our Help – Any Man Or Any State That Sides With Hitler Is Our Enemy

The Issues At Stake – A Speech Delivered By The Rt. Hon. John Morley MP Together With A Speech Delivered By Mr Winston Churchill MP On May 13th 1904 At Manchester

VZKAZ Z LONDÝNA (“Message from London”) – Czech-Language Allied Propaganda Leaflet Featuring Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden – c.1943 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes

The Life Of Sir Clements R Markham

Campbell’s Kingdom – Signed And Inscribed By Hammond Innes

Luciano’s Luck – With Typed Letter Signed By Jack Higgins

The Days Ahead – Speech By The Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill O.M., C.H., M.P At The Ibrox Park Stadium, Glasgow 20th May 1949

Hergé — Flight 714 — First UK Edition, 1968

Schluss mit den Greuelmärchen! / Schwarze Listen für die Schwarze Schmach – Allied Anti-Nazi Propaganda Leaflet, G.17, c.1943 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.

Erklärung Churchills / Erklärung Roosevelts – Allied German-Language Propaganda Leaflet, G.73. Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes

If the Invader Comes – What To Do – And How To Do It – Ministry of Information, June 1940 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes

LES ARMÉES FRANÇAISES À L’HONNEUR – Allied Propaganda Leaflet Celebrating the French Army in Italy, with Churchill and de Gaulle Portraits. c.1944 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.

A Pocketful Of Python Picked By Terry Jones: Signed By Terry Jones

Angler’s Moon Signed By Leo Walmsley

The Man In The Brown Suit

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