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

More About Paddington By Michael Bond
£45.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
A Bear Called Paddington New Edition – 1988
£45.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
Asterix And The Goths – First UK Edition
£45.00
Goscinny & Uderzo
Anish Kapoor – Dirty Corner – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap
£45.00
Mercurio, Gianni & Paparoni, Demetrio
Jane Grigson’s Fruit Book – First Edition
£45.00
Grigson, Jane
Collins New Naturalist Series – 38 – The World Of Spiders – Revised Edition Reprinted
£45.00
Ford, E. B.
Paddington In The Kitchen Illustrated By Barry Wilkinson
£45.00
Bond, Michael & Wilkinson, Barry
Paddington Hits Out Illustrated By Barry Wilkinson
£45.00
Bond, Michael & Wilkinson, Barry
Paddington’s Birthday Party Illustrated By Barry Wilkinson
£45.00
Bond, Michael & Wilkinson, Barry
Prince Caspian – The Return To Narnia – Facsimile Edition
£45.00
Lewis, C. S & Baynes, Pauline
It’s All Writ Out For You, The Life And Work Of Scottie Wilson: Inscribed By George Melly
£45.00
Melly, George
Drawing On Life, The Autobiography Of Paul Hogarth
£45.00
Hogarth, Paul
Five On A Treasure Island: Facsimile Edition
£45.00
Blyton, Enid
New Naturalist: 128: Lakes, Loughs And Lochs
£45.00
Moss, Brian
New Naturalist: 130: Yorkshire Dales
£45.00
Lee, John
New Naturalist: 109: Islands
£45.00
Berry, R. J
New Naturalist: 105: Wye Valley
£45.00
Peterken, George
New Naturalist: 103: Isles Of Scilly
£45.00
Parslow, Rosemary
New Naturalist: 112: Books And Naturalists
£45.00
Allen, David Elliston
New Naturalist: 119: Scotland
£45.00
Friend, Peter
Collins New Naturalist – 19 – Wild Orchids of Britain – First Edition
£43.00
Summerhayes, V.S
The Adventures Of Tintin – Flight 714 – First Reprint – 1968
£40.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Seven Crystal Balls – First Edition – 1962
£40.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In America – New Colourised Edition – 2020
£40.00
Hergé
David Hockney – The Yosemite Suite – April 29 – June 18 2016
£40.00
Hockney, David
David Hockney – Six Fairy Tales From The Brother Grimm
£40.00
Hockney, David & The Brothers Grimm
Collins New Naturalist Series – 61 – Inheritance And Natural History – First Edition – 1977
£40.00
Berry, R.J
Collins New Naturalist Series – 82 – The New Naturalists – Second Edition – 2005
£40.00
Marren, Peter
Collins New Naturalist – 87 – Amphibians And Reptiles – First Edition – 2000
£40.00
Beebee, Trevor & Griffiths, Richard
Collins New Naturalist – 24 – Flowers Of The Coast – First Edition – 1952
£40.00
Hepburn, Ian
New York Visitors Guide And Map Of The Greatest All-Year-Round Vacation City
£40.00
New York Convention And Visitors Bureau
Map Of Cairo – United Arab Republic Tourist Administration
£40.00
United Arab Republic Tourist Administration

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Books

More About Paddington By Michael Bond

A Bear Called Paddington New Edition – 1988

Asterix And The Goths – First UK Edition

Anish Kapoor – Dirty Corner – First Edition – New Copy In Shrinkwrap

Jane Grigson’s Fruit Book – First Edition

Collins New Naturalist Series – 38 – The World Of Spiders – Revised Edition Reprinted

Paddington In The Kitchen Illustrated By Barry Wilkinson

Paddington Hits Out Illustrated By Barry Wilkinson

Paddington’s Birthday Party Illustrated By Barry Wilkinson

Prince Caspian – The Return To Narnia – Facsimile Edition

It’s All Writ Out For You, The Life And Work Of Scottie Wilson: Inscribed By George Melly

Drawing On Life, The Autobiography Of Paul Hogarth

Five On A Treasure Island: Facsimile Edition

New Naturalist: 128: Lakes, Loughs And Lochs

New Naturalist: 130: Yorkshire Dales

New Naturalist: 109: Islands

New Naturalist: 105: Wye Valley

New Naturalist: 103: Isles Of Scilly

New Naturalist: 112: Books And Naturalists

New Naturalist: 119: Scotland

Collins New Naturalist – 19 – Wild Orchids of Britain – First Edition

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

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

The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In America – New Colourised Edition – 2020

David Hockney – The Yosemite Suite – April 29 – June 18 2016

David Hockney – Six Fairy Tales From The Brother Grimm

Collins New Naturalist Series – 61 – Inheritance And Natural History – First Edition – 1977

Collins New Naturalist Series – 82 – The New Naturalists – Second Edition – 2005

Collins New Naturalist – 87 – Amphibians And Reptiles – First Edition – 2000

Collins New Naturalist – 24 – Flowers Of The Coast – First Edition – 1952

New York Visitors Guide And Map Of The Greatest All-Year-Round Vacation City

Map Of Cairo – United Arab Republic Tourist Administration

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