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

Ephemera

B.S.A. Bicycles: Trade Catalogue
£95.00
B.S.A
‘The Old Guitarist’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£85.00
Hockney, David
Winston Churchill. A Tribute by Sir Robert Menzies K.T., C.H., Q.C., M.P. Given On The Occasion Of The State Funeral Of Sir Winston Churchill, January 30, 1965
£85.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer & Menzies, Sir Robert
Evel Knievel – Snake River Canyon – September 6th 1974 – Original Press Photograph
£75.00
Knievel, Evel
Easy Rider – Starring Peter Fonda And Dennis Hopper – November 6th 1969 – Original Press Photograph
£75.00
Columbia Pictures
Murder On The Orient Express By Agatha Christie – Starring Ingrid Bergman – November 2nd 1974 – Original Press Photograph
£75.00
Christie, Agatha
Death On The Nile By Agatha Christie – Starring Mia Farrow – April 20th 1978 – Original Press Photograph
£75.00
Christie, Agatha
Premier Cycles, 1915: Trade Catalogue
£75.00
Premier Cycles
Raleigh The All Steel Bicycle: Trade Catalogue: 1938
£65.00
The Raleigh Cycle Co Ltd
Yehudi Menuhin Plays The Lady Blunt Stradivarius – June 6th 1971 – Original Press Photograph
£50.00
Menuhin, Yehudi & The BBC
‘Etching Is The Subject’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Figures With Still Life’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘I Say They Are’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘The Poet’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘On It May Stay His Eye’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘A Moving Still Life’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Tick It Tock It Turn It True’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Serenade’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘The Blue Guitar’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘A Picture Of Ourselves’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Made In April’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘In A Chiaroscuro’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘The Buzzing Of The Blue Guitar’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Discord Merely Magnifies’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Parade’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘Franco-American Mail’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘It Picks Its Way’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘A Tune’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
‘What Is This Picasso?’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977
£45.00
Hockney, David
Duran Duran – Ian Fleming – James Bond – A View To A Kill – July 22nd 1985 – Original Press Photograph
£45.00
Fleming, Ian & Duran Duran
Army (Military Savings Banks) Statement Of The Amount Due By The Public To Depositors In Military Savings Banks On The 31st March 1917…
£40.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer
Charles IXth Duke of Marlborough, K.G.
£40.00
Churchill, Winston Spencer

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Ephemera

B.S.A. Bicycles: Trade Catalogue

‘The Old Guitarist’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

Winston Churchill. A Tribute by Sir Robert Menzies K.T., C.H., Q.C., M.P. Given On The Occasion Of The State Funeral Of Sir Winston Churchill, January 30, 1965

Evel Knievel – Snake River Canyon – September 6th 1974 – Original Press Photograph

Easy Rider – Starring Peter Fonda And Dennis Hopper – November 6th 1969 – Original Press Photograph

Murder On The Orient Express By Agatha Christie – Starring Ingrid Bergman – November 2nd 1974 – Original Press Photograph

Death On The Nile By Agatha Christie – Starring Mia Farrow – April 20th 1978 – Original Press Photograph

Premier Cycles, 1915: Trade Catalogue

Raleigh The All Steel Bicycle: Trade Catalogue: 1938

Yehudi Menuhin Plays The Lady Blunt Stradivarius – June 6th 1971 – Original Press Photograph

‘Etching Is The Subject’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Figures With Still Life’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘I Say They Are’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘The Poet’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘On It May Stay His Eye’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘A Moving Still Life’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Tick It Tock It Turn It True’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Serenade’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘The Blue Guitar’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘A Picture Of Ourselves’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Made In April’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘In A Chiaroscuro’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘The Buzzing Of The Blue Guitar’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Discord Merely Magnifies’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Parade’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘Franco-American Mail’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘It Picks Its Way’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘A Tune’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

‘What Is This Picasso?’ – From ‘The Blue Guitar’ Published By The Petersburg Press – Publisher’s Promotional Card – 1977

Duran Duran – Ian Fleming – James Bond – A View To A Kill – July 22nd 1985 – Original Press Photograph

Army (Military Savings Banks) Statement Of The Amount Due By The Public To Depositors In Military Savings Banks On The 31st March 1917…

Charles IXth Duke of Marlborough, K.G.

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