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

Signed Books

Paddington And The Grand Tour Signed By Michael Bond – First Edition
£250.00
Bond, Michael & Alley, Bob
Wildlife Through The Camera Inscribed By David Attenborough To The Environmentalist Edmund Leopold De Rothschild
£245.00
Attenborough, David
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
Tabby McTat – First Edition – Signed By Axel Scheffler With An Original Drawing Of A Cat To The Title Page
£225.00
Donaldson, Julia & Scheffler, Axel
My Favourite Mountaineering Stories Signed By Sir John Hunt
£225.00
Hunt, Sir John Edits
The Naval Memoirs Of Admiral Of The Fleet Sir Roger Keyes: Scapa Flow To The Dover Straits, 1916-1918 Inscribed By Keyes To Commander J H Owen
£225.00
Keyes, Admiral Sir Roger & (Churchill, Winston S.)
The Soldier And Death, A Russian Folk Tale Told In English With Signed Letter By Arthur Ransome To The Printer
£225.00
Ransome, Arthur
The Burning Of The Brothel, Signed by the Author
£225.00
Hughes, Ted
The Hard Years. His Autobiography: Signed By Joe Brown
£225.00
Brown, Joe
Graham Greene Country Visited By Paul Hogarth: Presentation Copy From The Artist To Elisabeth Frink
£225.00
Hogarth, Paul with foreword and commentary by Greene, Graham
The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents, A Story Of Discworld: Signed And Inscribed By Terry Pratchett
£195.00
Pratchett, Terry
Martine Franck – One Day To The Next – First Edition – Signed By Martine Franck
£175.00
Franck, Martine
Everest South West Face Signed By Chris Bonington And Nick Estcourt
£175.00
Bonington, Chris
Birds – First Edition – Inscribed By Mary Fedden
£145.00
Fedden, Mary & Gooding, Mel
Tyrannosaurus Drip – First Edition – Signed By Julia Donaldson And David Roberts
£145.00
Donaldson, Julia & Roberts, David
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
I Will Not Ever Never Eat A Tomato Ten Year Anniversary Edition Signed By Lauren Child
£145.00
Child, Lauren
Elisabeth Frink: Sculpture And Drawings 1952-1984: Signed By Elisabeth Frink
£145.00
Frink, Elisabeth & Kent, Sarah
Mary Fedden – First Edition – Signed By Mary Fedden
£125.00
Gooding, Mel
Elizabeth Blackadder – Signed By Elizabeth Blackadder With Mercury Gallery Exhibition Invitation
£125.00
Blackadder, Elizabeth & Bumpus, Judith
A Pocketful Of Python Picked By Terry Jones: Signed By Terry Jones
£125.00
Jones, Brian
Fly Fishing In Northern Streams Inscribed By The Author
£125.00
Rollo, W. K Lt-Col, M.C
The Silken Canopy Signed And Inscribed By The Author
£125.00
Dover, Major Victor MC
Peter Lanyon, At The Edge Of Landscape Signed By The Author
£125.00
Stephens, Chris
The Orchard Book Of Aesop’s Fables Inscribed By Michael Morpurgo To Wendy Cooling
£125.00
Morpurgo, Michael & Chichester Clark, Emma
Mair, Lewine & Cotton, Henry
£125.00
The Dunlop Lady Golfer’s Companion

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Signed Books

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

Wildlife Through The Camera Inscribed By David Attenborough To The Environmentalist Edmund Leopold De Rothschild

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

Tabby McTat – First Edition – Signed By Axel Scheffler With An Original Drawing Of A Cat To The Title Page

My Favourite Mountaineering Stories Signed By Sir John Hunt

The Naval Memoirs Of Admiral Of The Fleet Sir Roger Keyes: Scapa Flow To The Dover Straits, 1916-1918 Inscribed By Keyes To Commander J H Owen

The Soldier And Death, A Russian Folk Tale Told In English With Signed Letter By Arthur Ransome To The Printer

The Burning Of The Brothel, Signed by the Author

The Hard Years. His Autobiography: Signed By Joe Brown

Graham Greene Country Visited By Paul Hogarth: Presentation Copy From The Artist To Elisabeth Frink

The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents, A Story Of Discworld: Signed And Inscribed By Terry Pratchett

Martine Franck – One Day To The Next – First Edition – Signed By Martine Franck

Everest South West Face Signed By Chris Bonington And Nick Estcourt

Birds – First Edition – Inscribed By Mary Fedden

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

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

I Will Not Ever Never Eat A Tomato Ten Year Anniversary Edition Signed By Lauren Child

Elisabeth Frink: Sculpture And Drawings 1952-1984: Signed By Elisabeth Frink

Mary Fedden – First Edition – Signed By Mary Fedden

Elizabeth Blackadder – Signed By Elizabeth Blackadder With Mercury Gallery Exhibition Invitation

A Pocketful Of Python Picked By Terry Jones: Signed By Terry Jones

Fly Fishing In Northern Streams Inscribed By The Author

The Silken Canopy Signed And Inscribed By The Author

Peter Lanyon, At The Edge Of Landscape Signed By The Author

The Orchard Book Of Aesop’s Fables Inscribed By Michael Morpurgo To Wendy Cooling

Mair, Lewine & Cotton, Henry

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