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

Books

Collins New Naturalist – 9 – A Country Parish – First Edition
£125.00
Boyd, A.W
Tharkey The Loyal Sherpa Guide – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 109 – Tharkey Le Fidele Sherpa
£125.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
The Joyeux Turluron – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 86 – Le Joyeux Turluron Danse
£125.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Black Island – First Edition – 1966
£125.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Secret Of The Unicorn – First Edition – 1959
£125.00
Hergé
Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 1976
£125.00
Edited by Norman Preston
Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 1977
£125.00
Edited by Norman Preston
A History Of British Birds Volume The Sixth
£125.00
Morris, Rev. F. O.
Geological Map Of The People’s Republic Of China – Presentation Copy From Geologist Shihe Lei
£125.00
Published in Beijing
A Naturalist’s Voyage – Journal Of Researches Into The Natural History And Geology Of The Countries Visited During The Voyage Of H.M.S. Beagle Round The World
£125.00
Darwin, Charles
Elizabeth Blackadder – Signed By Elizabeth Blackadder With Mercury Gallery Exhibition Invitation
£125.00
Blackadder, Elizabeth & Bumpus, Judith
A Pocketful Of Python Picked By Terry Jones: Signed By Terry Jones
£125.00
Jones, Brian
Zog Illustrated By Axel Scheffler
£125.00
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel
The Snail And The Whale Signed By Julia Donaldson And Axel Scheffler
£125.00
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel
The Gruffalo Signed By Julia Donaldson And Axel Scheffler
£125.00
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel
Fly Fishing In Northern Streams Inscribed By The Author
£125.00
Rollo, W. K Lt-Col, M.C
The Silken Canopy Signed And Inscribed By The Author
£125.00
Dover, Major Victor MC
Peter Lanyon, At The Edge Of Landscape Signed By The Author
£125.00
Stephens, Chris
The Improvement Of The River Clyde And Harbour of Glasgow, 1873-1914
£125.00
Mason, Sir Thomas Edited By Tudsbery, J. H. T
Sledge, The British Trans-Greenland Expedition, 1934
£125.00
Lindsay, Martin
The Orchard Book Of Aesop’s Fables Inscribed By Michael Morpurgo To Wendy Cooling
£125.00
Morpurgo, Michael & Chichester Clark, Emma
Angler’s Moon Signed By Leo Walmsley
£125.00
Walmsley, Leo
Models Of Propriety, Occasional Caprices For The Edification Of Ladies And The Delight Of Gentlemen, Signed By The Artist
£125.00
Flint, W Russell
London A La Mode, Signed By Paul Hogarth
£125.00
Hogarth, Paul & Muggeridge, Malcolm
Pennethorne Hughes: Thirty Eight Poems: Signed By John Betjeman
£125.00
(Pennethorne Hughes, Jim) Betjeman, John, Arlott, John & Grigson, Geoffrey
The Man In The Brown Suit
£125.00
Christie, Agatha
Peter Pan And Wendy: Signed By The Illustrator
£125.00
Barrie, J M Illustrated By Ingpen, Robert
History Of Yorkshire County Cricket 1924-1949, Herbert Sutcliffe’s Own Copy, Signed By Him
£125.00
Kilburn, J.M
Mair, Lewine & Cotton, Henry
£125.00
The Dunlop Lady Golfer’s Companion
The Mediterranean Shore: Travels In Lawrence Durrell Country: Signed By The Artist
£125.00
Hogarth, Paul with introduction and commentary by Durrell, Lawrence
The Chronicles Of Narnia: New Edition
£125.00
Lewis, C. S & Baynes, Pauline
Drawing Upon Drawing, 50 Years Of Illustrating Signed By The Author
£125.00
Lord, John Vernon

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Books

Collins New Naturalist – 9 – A Country Parish – First Edition

Tharkey The Loyal Sherpa Guide – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 109 – Tharkey Le Fidele Sherpa

The Joyeux Turluron – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 86 – Le Joyeux Turluron Danse

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

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Secret Of The Unicorn – First Edition – 1959

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 1976

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 1977

A History Of British Birds Volume The Sixth

Geological Map Of The People’s Republic Of China – Presentation Copy From Geologist Shihe Lei

A Naturalist’s Voyage – Journal Of Researches Into The Natural History And Geology Of The Countries Visited During The Voyage Of H.M.S. Beagle Round The World

Elizabeth Blackadder – Signed By Elizabeth Blackadder With Mercury Gallery Exhibition Invitation

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

Zog Illustrated By Axel Scheffler

The Snail And The Whale Signed By Julia Donaldson And Axel Scheffler

The Gruffalo Signed By Julia Donaldson And Axel Scheffler

Fly Fishing In Northern Streams Inscribed By The Author

The Silken Canopy Signed And Inscribed By The Author

Peter Lanyon, At The Edge Of Landscape Signed By The Author

The Improvement Of The River Clyde And Harbour of Glasgow, 1873-1914

Sledge, The British Trans-Greenland Expedition, 1934

The Orchard Book Of Aesop’s Fables Inscribed By Michael Morpurgo To Wendy Cooling

Angler’s Moon Signed By Leo Walmsley

Models Of Propriety, Occasional Caprices For The Edification Of Ladies And The Delight Of Gentlemen, Signed By The Artist

London A La Mode, Signed By Paul Hogarth

Pennethorne Hughes: Thirty Eight Poems: Signed By John Betjeman

The Man In The Brown Suit

Peter Pan And Wendy: Signed By The Illustrator

History Of Yorkshire County Cricket 1924-1949, Herbert Sutcliffe’s Own Copy, Signed By Him

Mair, Lewine & Cotton, Henry

The Mediterranean Shore: Travels In Lawrence Durrell Country: Signed By The Artist

The Chronicles Of Narnia: New Edition

Drawing Upon Drawing, 50 Years Of Illustrating Signed By The Author

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