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

Kennilworthy Whisp: Quidditch Through The Ages: Signed By The Illustrator
£175.00
Rowling, J K & Gravett, Emily
Newt Scamander: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them: Signed By The Illustrator: Includes Promotional Poster
£175.00
Rowling, J K & Gill, Olivia Lomenech
The Mosquito Manual, The Official Air Publication For The Mosquito F.Mk.II, N.F.Mk.XII And N.F.Mk.XVII, 1941-1945 Signed
£175.00
Tanner, John Edits
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Castafiore Emerald – First Edition – 1963
£175.00
Hergé
Stick Man Illustrated By Axel Scheffler
£165.00
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel
Red Shadow Over Malaya
£165.00
Henniker, M. C. A. Brigadier
The Wood Engravings Of Gwen Raverat
£165.00
Stone, Reynolds
Ug, Boy Genius Of The Stone Age Signed By Raymond Briggs
£160.00
Briggs, Raymond
The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin And Alph-Art – First UK Edition – 1990
£150.00
Hergé
The Challenge Of The Green Knight – First UK Edition – 1966 – Signed By Ian Serraillier
£150.00
Serraillier, Ian
Collins New Naturalist – 78 – British Larks Pipits And Wagtails – First Edition – 1992
£150.00
Simms, Eric
Collins New Naturalist – 79 – Caves And Cave Life – First Edition – 1993
£150.00
Chapman, Philip
The Adventures Of Tintin – Destination Moon – First Edition – 1959
£150.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Red Sea Sharks – First Edition – 1960
£150.00
Hergé
The Adventures Of Tintin – The Red Sea Sharks – First Edition – 1960
£150.00
Hergé
Koortslijn Der Engelsche Tonnage – Critical Line Of English Tonnage
£150.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
Winston Churchill Discours De Guerre 1940-1942
£150.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
The Issues At Stake – A Speech Delivered By The Rt. Hon. John Morley MP Together With A Speech Delivered By Mr Winston Churchill MP On May 13th 1904 At Manchester
£150.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 1973
£150.00
Edited by Norman Preston
A Familiar And Practical Treatise On The Use Of The Globes, Terrestrial And Celestial And The Construction Of Maps
£150.00
Pinnock, W H
Newt Scamander: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them: Signed By The Illustrator
£150.00
Rowling, J K & Gill, Olivia Lomenech
Birds – First Edition – Inscribed By Mary Fedden
£145.00
Fedden, Mary & Gooding, Mel
David Hockney – A Bigger Picture
£145.00
Hockney, David
Northumberlande And The Bishoprick Of Durham – Michael Drayton – 1622
£145.00
Drayton, Michael
A Mapp Of Ye County of Northumberland With Ye Isles Of Farne & Holy Island – 1673
£145.00
Blome, Richard
Tyrannosaurus Drip – First Edition – Signed By Julia Donaldson And David Roberts
£145.00
Donaldson, Julia & Roberts, David
The Life Of Sir Clements R Markham
£145.00
Markham, Admiral Sir Albert H
Campbell’s Kingdom – Signed And Inscribed By Hammond Innes
£145.00
Innes, Hammond
Luciano’s Luck – With Typed Letter Signed By Jack Higgins
£145.00
Higgins, Jack
Paulo Rego Printmaker Signed By Paula Rego
£145.00
Coldwell, Paul & Jones, Stanley
Salmon Taking Times Signed And Inscribed By The Author
£145.00
Righyni, R. V.
A World of Men, Exploration In Antarctica Inscribed by Wally Herbert
£145.00
Herbert, Wally

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Books

Kennilworthy Whisp: Quidditch Through The Ages: Signed By The Illustrator

Newt Scamander: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them: Signed By The Illustrator: Includes Promotional Poster

The Mosquito Manual, The Official Air Publication For The Mosquito F.Mk.II, N.F.Mk.XII And N.F.Mk.XVII, 1941-1945 Signed

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

Stick Man Illustrated By Axel Scheffler

Red Shadow Over Malaya

The Wood Engravings Of Gwen Raverat

Ug, Boy Genius Of The Stone Age Signed By Raymond Briggs

The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin And Alph-Art – First UK Edition – 1990

The Challenge Of The Green Knight – First UK Edition – 1966 – Signed By Ian Serraillier

Collins New Naturalist – 78 – British Larks Pipits And Wagtails – First Edition – 1992

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

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

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Red Sea Sharks – First Edition – 1960

The Adventures Of Tintin – The Red Sea Sharks – First Edition – 1960

Koortslijn Der Engelsche Tonnage – Critical Line Of English Tonnage

Winston Churchill Discours De Guerre 1940-1942

The Issues At Stake – A Speech Delivered By The Rt. Hon. John Morley MP Together With A Speech Delivered By Mr Winston Churchill MP On May 13th 1904 At Manchester

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 1973

A Familiar And Practical Treatise On The Use Of The Globes, Terrestrial And Celestial And The Construction Of Maps

Newt Scamander: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them: Signed By The Illustrator

Birds – First Edition – Inscribed By Mary Fedden

David Hockney – A Bigger Picture

Northumberlande And The Bishoprick Of Durham – Michael Drayton – 1622

A Mapp Of Ye County of Northumberland With Ye Isles Of Farne & Holy Island – 1673

Tyrannosaurus Drip – First Edition – Signed By Julia Donaldson And David Roberts

The Life Of Sir Clements R Markham

Campbell’s Kingdom – Signed And Inscribed By Hammond Innes

Luciano’s Luck – With Typed Letter Signed By Jack Higgins

Paulo Rego Printmaker Signed By Paula Rego

Salmon Taking Times Signed And Inscribed By The Author

A World of Men, Exploration In Antarctica Inscribed by Wally Herbert

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