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

Sights And Scenes In Fair Japan
£495.00

Ogawa, K (Kazumasa)
The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child: First Deluxe Miniature Editions Both Signed By Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
£495.00

Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel
Les Aventures De Tintin – Le Trésor De Rackham Le Rouge – The Adventures Of Tintin – Red Rackham’s Treasure – Very Early Edition – 1946
£450.00

Hergé
Rowland Ward’s Records Of Big Game, Eighth Edition
£450.00

Edited By J G Dolman & J B Burlace
Collins New Naturalist Series – 71 – British Warblers – First Edition – First Issue – 1985
£425.00

Simms, Eric
The Adventures Of Tintin – Destination Moon – First Edition – 1959
£425.00

Hergé
M. Churchill parle aux Français – Original French-Language Text of Winston Churchill’s Broadcast to France, 21 October 1940 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes
£400.00

Churchill, Winston Spencer
Meg And Mog – First Edition – 1972
£400.00

Nicoll, Helen & Pieńkowski, Jan
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
INCUNABLE LEAF – ST AUGUSTINE – EPISTLE 186 ON GRACE, FAITH & FREE WILL – FIRST PRINTED EDITION OF THE EPISTOLAE – JOHANN MENTELIN, STRASBOURG – NOT AFTER 1471
£395.00

AUGUSTINUS, Aurelius [St Augustine of Hippo].
ANGELUS DE UBALDIS – LECTURA SUPER PRIMA PARTE DIGESTI VETERIS – RENAISSANCE RED & BLACK TITLE PAGE – JOHANN AUGUSTIN PHILIPP GESNER PRESENTATION COPY – 1534
£395.00

Angelus De Ubaldis
Royal Doulton – Beswick – Alice in Wonderland Series – Complete Set of Eleven Figures – 1974 onwards
£395.00

Carroll, Lewis, Tenniel, John, Royal Doulton & Beswick
CHURCHILL PARLE: La défaite totale de Hitler et de Mussolini est certaine – German Anti-Churchill Propaganda Leaflet for Occupied France, 1941 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes
£395.00

Churchill, Winston Spencer
Six Men – Signed And With An Original Drawing By David McKee
£395.00

McKee, David
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 Adventures Of Tintin – Destination Moon – First Edition – 1959
£375.00

Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – King Ottokar’s Sceptre – First Edition – 1958
£375.00

Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In Tibet – First Edition – 1962
£375.00

Hergé
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
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
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Shooting Star – First Edition – 1961
£345.00

Hergé
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

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Books

Sights And Scenes In Fair Japan

The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child: First Deluxe Miniature Editions Both Signed By Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

Les Aventures De Tintin – Le Trésor De Rackham Le Rouge – The Adventures Of Tintin – Red Rackham’s Treasure – Very Early Edition – 1946

Rowland Ward’s Records Of Big Game, Eighth Edition

Collins New Naturalist Series – 71 – British Warblers – First Edition – First Issue – 1985

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

M. Churchill parle aux Français – Original French-Language Text of Winston Churchill’s Broadcast to France, 21 October 1940 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes

Meg And Mog – First Edition – 1972

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

INCUNABLE LEAF – ST AUGUSTINE – EPISTLE 186 ON GRACE, FAITH & FREE WILL – FIRST PRINTED EDITION OF THE EPISTOLAE – JOHANN MENTELIN, STRASBOURG – NOT AFTER 1471

ANGELUS DE UBALDIS – LECTURA SUPER PRIMA PARTE DIGESTI VETERIS – RENAISSANCE RED & BLACK TITLE PAGE – JOHANN AUGUSTIN PHILIPP GESNER PRESENTATION COPY – 1534

Royal Doulton – Beswick – Alice in Wonderland Series – Complete Set of Eleven Figures – 1974 onwards

CHURCHILL PARLE: La défaite totale de Hitler et de Mussolini est certaine – German Anti-Churchill Propaganda Leaflet for Occupied France, 1941 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes

Six Men – Signed And With An Original Drawing By David McKee

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 Adventures Of Tintin – Destination Moon – First Edition – 1959

The Adventures Of Tintin – King Ottokar’s Sceptre – First Edition – 1958

The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In Tibet – First Edition – 1962

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

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

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Shooting Star – First Edition – 1961

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

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