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

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
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Picasso, Provence and Douglas Cooper Inscribed By John Richardson To Min Hogg
£125.00
Richardson, John
Peter Lanyon, At The Edge Of Landscape Signed By The Author
£125.00
Stephens, Chris
Purdey Gun And Rifle Makers The Definitive History Signed By The Author
£125.00
Dallas, Donald
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
The Mediterranean Shore: Travels In Lawrence Durrell Country: Signed By The Artist
£125.00
Hogarth, Paul with introduction and commentary by Durrell, Lawrence
Drawing Upon Drawing, 50 Years Of Illustrating Signed By The Author
£125.00
Lord, John Vernon
Toy Theatres Of The World: Signed By The Author
£100.00
Baldwin, Peter
The Geology Of The Country Around Liverpool – A Lecture To The Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club November 1861 – Signed By The Author
£95.00
Morton, George H.
BRM Signed By Raymond Mays
£95.00
Mays, Raymond & Roberts, Peter
The Adventures Of Bert Inscribed By Allan Ahlberg To Wendy Cooling
£95.00
Ahlberg, Allan & Briggs, Raymond
Beth Chatto’s Woodland Garden: Shade-Loving Plants For Year-Round Interest: Signed By Beth Chatto
£95.00
Chatto, Beth
A Racing Motorist: His Adventures At The Wheel In Peace And War: Signed By The Author
£95.00
Davis, S C H
The Dig – Signed By John Preston
£85.00
Preston, John
Trog, Forty Graphic Years, The Art Of Wally Fawkes Signed By George Melly
£85.00
Whitford, Frank
The Green Tapestry, Perennial Plants For The Garden: Signed By Beth Chatto
£85.00
Chatto, Beth
BETH CHATTO’S GRAVEL GARDEN: DROUGHT-RESISTANT PLANTING THROUGH THE YEAR – SIGNED BY BETH CHATTO
£85.00
Chatto, Beth
Flannelled Foolishness, Signed By The Author
£75.00
Holmes, E R T
ABC And 123, An Alphabetical Arrangement
£70.00
Russell, Pat
Silverstone The Home Of British Motor Racing Signed By Chas Parker
£60.00
Parker, Chas
Michael Ayrton, A Biography Signed By The Author
£60.00
Hopkins, Justine
Himalayan Climber: A Lifetime’s Quest To The World’s Greater Ranges Signed By Doug Scott
£45.00
Scott, Doug
It’s All Writ Out For You, The Life And Work Of Scottie Wilson: Inscribed By George Melly
£45.00
Melly, George
Fr. Allan McDonald Of Eriskay, 1859-1905, Priest, Poet, And Folklorist, Signed By The Author
£40.00
Campbell, John Lorne
The Artist And The Garden, Signed By The Author
£35.00
Strong, Roy
E H Shepard, The Man Who Drew Pooh: The Story Of E H Shepard: Signed By The Author
£35.00
Chandler, Arthur R

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Signed Books

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

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Picasso, Provence and Douglas Cooper Inscribed By John Richardson To Min Hogg

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

Purdey Gun And Rifle Makers The Definitive History Signed By The Author

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

Mair, Lewine & Cotton, Henry

The Mediterranean Shore: Travels In Lawrence Durrell Country: Signed By The Artist

Drawing Upon Drawing, 50 Years Of Illustrating Signed By The Author

Toy Theatres Of The World: Signed By The Author

The Geology Of The Country Around Liverpool – A Lecture To The Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club November 1861 – Signed By The Author

BRM Signed By Raymond Mays

The Adventures Of Bert Inscribed By Allan Ahlberg To Wendy Cooling

Beth Chatto’s Woodland Garden: Shade-Loving Plants For Year-Round Interest: Signed By Beth Chatto

A Racing Motorist: His Adventures At The Wheel In Peace And War: Signed By The Author

The Dig – Signed By John Preston

Trog, Forty Graphic Years, The Art Of Wally Fawkes Signed By George Melly

The Green Tapestry, Perennial Plants For The Garden: Signed By Beth Chatto

BETH CHATTO’S GRAVEL GARDEN: DROUGHT-RESISTANT PLANTING THROUGH THE YEAR – SIGNED BY BETH CHATTO

Flannelled Foolishness, Signed By The Author

ABC And 123, An Alphabetical Arrangement

Silverstone The Home Of British Motor Racing Signed By Chas Parker

Michael Ayrton, A Biography Signed By The Author

Himalayan Climber: A Lifetime’s Quest To The World’s Greater Ranges Signed By Doug Scott

It’s All Writ Out For You, The Life And Work Of Scottie Wilson: Inscribed By George Melly

Fr. Allan McDonald Of Eriskay, 1859-1905, Priest, Poet, And Folklorist, Signed By The Author

The Artist And The Garden, Signed By The Author

E H Shepard, The Man Who Drew Pooh: The Story Of E H Shepard: Signed By The Author

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