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

‘Etching Is The Subject’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Figures With Still Life’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘I Say They Are’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘The Poet’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘On It May Stay His Eye’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘A Moving Still Life’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Tick It Tock It Turn It True’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Serenade’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘The Blue Guitar’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘A Picture Of Ourselves’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘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
‘What Is This Picasso?’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
Collins New Naturalist – 84 – Ireland – A Natural History – First Edition – 1999
£45.00
Cabot, David
Collins New Naturalist – 22 – Climate And The British Scene – First Edition
£45.00
Manley, Gordon
Tintin By Plane – 43 – The Blue Aeroplane From The Testament Of Mr Pump – L’Avion Bleu Du Testament De M Pump – En Avion Tintin
£45.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin Surveys The Desert – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 77 – Tintin Scrute Le Désert
£45.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Frank Wolff The Treacherous Engineer – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 75 – Frank Wolff L’Ingénieur Félon
£45.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Rastapopoulos With The Whip – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 45 – Rastapopoulos A La Cravache
£45.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Haddock As Hadoque – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 24 – Haddock En Hadoque
£45.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Snowy Stuck In The Crab Tin – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 19 – Milou Coincé Dans La Boîte De Crabe
£45.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Charcuterie And French Pork Cookery – First Edition
£45.00
Grigson, Jane
Rupert Annual – More Adventures Of Rupert Book 1937 Facsimile Edition
£45.00
Bestall, Alfred
A Bear Called Paddington – Deluxe Edition With Full Colour Illustrations
£45.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
Paddington At Large By Michael Bond
£45.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
Paddington At Work By Michael Bond
£45.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy

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Books

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

‘Figures With Still Life’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘I Say They Are’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

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

‘On It May Stay His Eye’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

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

‘Tick It Tock It Turn It True’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

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

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

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

‘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

‘What Is This Picasso?’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

Collins New Naturalist – 84 – Ireland – A Natural History – First Edition – 1999

Collins New Naturalist – 22 – Climate And The British Scene – First Edition

Tintin By Plane – 43 – The Blue Aeroplane From The Testament Of Mr Pump – L’Avion Bleu Du Testament De M Pump – En Avion Tintin

Tintin Surveys The Desert – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 77 – Tintin Scrute Le Désert

Frank Wolff The Treacherous Engineer – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 75 – Frank Wolff L’Ingénieur Félon

Rastapopoulos With The Whip – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 45 – Rastapopoulos A La Cravache

Haddock As Hadoque – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 24 – Haddock En Hadoque

Snowy Stuck In The Crab Tin – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 19 – Milou Coincé Dans La Boîte De Crabe

Charcuterie And French Pork Cookery – First Edition

Rupert Annual – More Adventures Of Rupert Book 1937 Facsimile Edition

A Bear Called Paddington – Deluxe Edition With Full Colour Illustrations

Paddington At Large By Michael Bond

Paddington At Work By Michael Bond

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