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

Les Aventures De Tintin – Les 7 Boules De Cristal – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Seven Crystal Balls – Very Early Edition – 1949
£275.00
Hergé
The Mediterranean Sea – North Africa – Europe – The Near East – Lumen Historiarum per Occidentem ex Conatibus Fran. Haraei Antverpiae
£275.00
Ortelius, Abraham
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Calculus Affair – First Edition – 1960
£275.00
Herge
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Castafiore Emerald – First Edition – 1963
£275.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Crab With The Golden Claws – First Edition – 1958
£275.00
Hergé
Meg On The Moon – First Edition – 1973
£275.00
Nicoll, Helen & Pieńkowski, Jan
The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In Tibet – First Edition – 1962
£275.00
Hergé
Tabby McTat Signed By Axel Scheffler And Julia Donaldson
£275.00
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel
Bravo Two Zero Signed By Andy McNab
£275.00
McNab, Andy
The Fairies Or The Tales Of Mother Goose Corrected Typescript: Presentation Copy To John Arlott
£275.00
Disher, M Willson
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Seven Crystal Balls – First Edition – 1962
£275.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Broken Ear – First Edition – 1975
£250.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Tintin – Tintin Au Tibet – The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In Tibet – First Or Very Early Issue – 1960
£250.00
Hergé
Les Aventures De Tintin – Au Pays De L’Or Noir – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Land Of Black Gold – First Edition – 1950
£250.00
Hergé
The Art Of Hergé – Volume 1 – Volume 2 – Volume 3 – First Editions
£250.00
Goddin, Philippe (& Hergé)
THE HISTORY OF THE YORUBAS FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO THE BEGINNING OF THE BRITISH PROTECTORATE
£250.00
JOHNSON, REVEREND SAMUEL EDITED BY DR O JOHNSON
Paddington And The Grand Tour Signed By Michael Bond – First Edition
£250.00
Bond, Michael & Alley, Bob
(Ripon) The Antient And Modern History Of The Loyal Town Of Rippon Introduc’d By A Poem On The Surprizing Beauties Of Studley Park … Besides Are Added Travels Into Other Parts Of Yorkshire
£250.00
Gent, Thomas
Collins New Naturalist Series – 74 – Ferns – First Edition
£250.00
Page, Christoper N.
Postcard Signed By Seamus Heaney
£250.00
Heaney, Seamus
Cave Birds – An Alchemical Cave Drama Signed And Dated By Ted Hughes
£250.00
Hughes, Ted & Baskin, Leonard
The Great Boer War
£250.00
Doyle, Arthur Conan
An Alphabet Of Circus Skills
£250.00
Scott, Pamela
A Book Of Months With Wood-Engravings By Anne Cathcart
£250.00
Cathcart, Anne & Harrison, Michael
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Shooting Star – First Edition – 1961
£245.00
Hergé
The Snail And The Whale
£245.00
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel
The Adventures Of Tintin – Prisoners Of The Sun – First Edition – 1962
£245.00
Hergé
Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 1948
£245.00
Edited by Hubert Preston
Personal Best Signed By Beryl Burton
£245.00
Burton, Beryl
Eels, The Final Frontier, An Insight Into The World Of Eels And Eel Fishing Signed By The Author
£245.00
Ricketts, Steve
Paula Rego Signed By Paula Rego
£245.00
Bradley, Fiona
David Hockney – Things Recent And A Catalogue With New Kinds Of Reproduction – December 5 1990 To January 5 1991
£245.00
Hockney, David & Andre Emmerich Gallery

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Books

Les Aventures De Tintin – Les 7 Boules De Cristal – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Seven Crystal Balls – Very Early Edition – 1949

The Mediterranean Sea – North Africa – Europe – The Near East – Lumen Historiarum per Occidentem ex Conatibus Fran. Haraei Antverpiae

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Calculus Affair – First Edition – 1960

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Castafiore Emerald – First Edition – 1963

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Crab With The Golden Claws – First Edition – 1958

Meg On The Moon – First Edition – 1973

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

Tabby McTat Signed By Axel Scheffler And Julia Donaldson

Bravo Two Zero Signed By Andy McNab

The Fairies Or The Tales Of Mother Goose Corrected Typescript: Presentation Copy To John Arlott

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

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Broken Ear – First Edition – 1975

Les Aventures De Tintin – Tintin Au Tibet – The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In Tibet – First Or Very Early Issue – 1960

Les Aventures De Tintin – Au Pays De L’Or Noir – The Adventures Of Tintin – The Land Of Black Gold – First Edition – 1950

The Art Of Hergé – Volume 1 – Volume 2 – Volume 3 – First Editions

THE HISTORY OF THE YORUBAS FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO THE BEGINNING OF THE BRITISH PROTECTORATE

Paddington And The Grand Tour Signed By Michael Bond – First Edition

(Ripon) The Antient And Modern History Of The Loyal Town Of Rippon Introduc’d By A Poem On The Surprizing Beauties Of Studley Park … Besides Are Added Travels Into Other Parts Of Yorkshire

Collins New Naturalist Series – 74 – Ferns – First Edition

Postcard Signed By Seamus Heaney

Cave Birds – An Alchemical Cave Drama Signed And Dated By Ted Hughes

The Great Boer War

An Alphabet Of Circus Skills

A Book Of Months With Wood-Engravings By Anne Cathcart

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

The Snail And The Whale

The Adventures Of Tintin – Prisoners Of The Sun – First Edition – 1962

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 1948

Personal Best Signed By Beryl Burton

Eels, The Final Frontier, An Insight Into The World Of Eels And Eel Fishing Signed By The Author

Paula Rego Signed By Paula Rego

David Hockney – Things Recent And A Catalogue With New Kinds Of Reproduction – December 5 1990 To January 5 1991

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