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

Pavilhão Britanico Exposiçao Do Centenario Do Brasil Rio De Janeiro – Presentation Copy To Lionel Nathan De Rothschild MP From The British Commission To The Brazilian Centenary Exhibition 7th Sept 1922 – 2nd July 1923
£400.00
The British Commission & The British Pavilion
The Gruffalo Song – Signed By Julia Donaldson And Axel Scheffler
£395.00
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel
A Year In Provence
£395.00
Mayle, Peter
What The Ladybird Heard
£395.00
Donaldson, Julia & Monks, Lydia
Paddington Marches On
£395.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
A Book Of Mediterranean Food Signed By Elizabeth David
£385.00
David, Elizabeth
The World – The Persian Gulf – The Middle East – Egypt – Palestine – The Holy Land – Rdo. Dno. D. Adr. Stalpartio Abb. Togerlesi Disniso.d. Lumen Historiarum per Orientem
£375.00
Ortelius, Abraham
Paddington Abroad Signed By Michael Bond
£375.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
Curwen, Forty Years In Print Signed By Peter Blake
£375.00
The Curwen Studio
The Long Good-Bye
£375.00
Chandler, Raymond
Les Aventures De Tintin – L’Oreille Cassée – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Broken Ear – Early Edition – 1946
£350.00
Hergé
Meg’s Eggs – First Edition – 1972 – With Two Dustwrappers
£350.00
Nicoll, Helen & Pieńkowski, Jan
Churchill Parle: La Défaite Totale De Hitler Et De Mussolini Est Certaine – Churchill Speaks: The Total Defeat Of Hitler And Mussolini Is Certain
£350.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
Lady Filmy Fern Or The Voyage Of The Window Box – Signed By Edward Bawden And With Autograph Letter Signed By Edward Bawden
£350.00
Hennell, Thomas & Bawden, Edward
More About Paddington Signed By Michael Bond – First Edition – Third Impression
£350.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
More About Paddington Signed By Michael Bond
£345.00
Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy
St Andrews, The Evolution Of The Old Course: The Impact Of Golf On Time, Tradition And Technology: Signed By The Author
£345.00
Macpherson, Scott
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Seven Crystal Balls – First Edition – 1962
£325.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Shooting Star – First Edition – 1961 – Corrected File Copy
£325.00
Hergé
Collins New Naturalist – 5 – Wild Flowers – First Edition – 1954
£300.00
Gilmour, John & Walters, Max
Les Aventures De Jo Zette Et Jocko – Le Manitoba Ne Répond Plus – The Adventures Of Jo Zette And Jocko – The Manitoba No Longer Responds – First Or Very Early Issue – 1952
£300.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Jo Zette Et Jocko – L’Éruption Du Karamako – The Adventures Of Jo Zette And Jocko – The Eruption Of Karamako – First Or Very Early Issue – 1952
£300.00
Hergé
Le Mystère de la Grande Pyramide – Le Manuscrit de Manéthon – The Mystery of The Great Pyramid – The Manuscript of Manetho – First Edition – 1954
£300.00
Jacobs, Edgar P
Les Aventures De Tintin – Le Lotus Bleu – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Blue Lotus – Early Edition – 1948
£300.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Tintin – On A Marché Sur La Lune – The Adventures Of Tintin – Explorers On The Moon – First Edition – 1954
£300.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Tintin – L’Étoile Mystérieuse – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Shooting Star – Early Edition – 1947
£300.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Tintin – Tintin Au Congo – The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In The Congo – Early Edition – 1948
£300.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Tintin – L’Ile Noire – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Black Island – Early Edition – 1948
£300.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Tintin – Le Secret De La Licorne – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Secret Of The Unicorn – Early Edition – 1947
£300.00
Hergé
Meg’s Eggs – First Edition – 1972
£300.00
Nicoll, Helen & Pieńkowski, Jan
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
£300.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
Collins New Naturalist – 79 – Caves And Cave Life – First Edition – 1993
£300.00
Chapman, Philip

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Books

Pavilhão Britanico Exposiçao Do Centenario Do Brasil Rio De Janeiro – Presentation Copy To Lionel Nathan De Rothschild MP From The British Commission To The Brazilian Centenary Exhibition 7th Sept 1922 – 2nd July 1923

The Gruffalo Song – Signed By Julia Donaldson And Axel Scheffler

A Year In Provence

What The Ladybird Heard

Paddington Marches On

A Book Of Mediterranean Food Signed By Elizabeth David

The World – The Persian Gulf – The Middle East – Egypt – Palestine – The Holy Land – Rdo. Dno. D. Adr. Stalpartio Abb. Togerlesi Disniso.d. Lumen Historiarum per Orientem

Paddington Abroad Signed By Michael Bond

Curwen, Forty Years In Print Signed By Peter Blake

The Long Good-Bye

Les Aventures De Tintin – L’Oreille Cassée – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Broken Ear – Early Edition – 1946

Meg’s Eggs – First Edition – 1972 – With Two Dustwrappers

Churchill Parle: La Défaite Totale De Hitler Et De Mussolini Est Certaine – Churchill Speaks: The Total Defeat Of Hitler And Mussolini Is Certain

Lady Filmy Fern Or The Voyage Of The Window Box – Signed By Edward Bawden And With Autograph Letter Signed By Edward Bawden

More About Paddington Signed By Michael Bond – First Edition – Third Impression

More About Paddington Signed By Michael Bond

St Andrews, The Evolution Of The Old Course: The Impact Of Golf On Time, Tradition And Technology: Signed By The Author

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

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Shooting Star – First Edition – 1961 – Corrected File Copy

Collins New Naturalist – 5 – Wild Flowers – First Edition – 1954

Les Aventures De Jo Zette Et Jocko – Le Manitoba Ne Répond Plus – The Adventures Of Jo Zette And Jocko – The Manitoba No Longer Responds – First Or Very Early Issue – 1952

Les Aventures De Jo Zette Et Jocko – L’Éruption Du Karamako – The Adventures Of Jo Zette And Jocko – The Eruption Of Karamako – First Or Very Early Issue – 1952

Le Mystère de la Grande Pyramide – Le Manuscrit de Manéthon – The Mystery of The Great Pyramid – The Manuscript of Manetho – First Edition – 1954

Les Aventures De Tintin – Le Lotus Bleu – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Blue Lotus – Early Edition – 1948

Les Aventures De Tintin – On A Marché Sur La Lune – The Adventures Of Tintin – Explorers On The Moon – First Edition – 1954

Les Aventures De Tintin – L’Étoile Mystérieuse – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Shooting Star – Early Edition – 1947

Les Aventures De Tintin – Tintin Au Congo – The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In The Congo – Early Edition – 1948

Les Aventures De Tintin – L’Ile Noire – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Black Island – Early Edition – 1948

Les Aventures De Tintin – Le Secret De La Licorne – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Secret Of The Unicorn – Early Edition – 1947

Meg’s Eggs – First Edition – 1972

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

Collins New Naturalist – 79 – Caves And Cave Life – First Edition – 1993

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