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

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Extract From The Hull Observer – Tuesday December 9th – 1834
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The Hull Observer
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – State Of The Poll On Thursday The 23rd – 1826
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Northumberland Election, 1826
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – FREEHOLDERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND! – Alnwick – 1826
£95.00

J. Graham, Printer, Alnwick
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – H. T. LIDDELL REQUISITION NOTICE – Newcastle – 1826
£95.00

T & J Hodgson
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – MR. BELL’S SPEECH FROM THE HUSTINGS. On the Close of the Poll, June 28th, 1826 – Alnwick – 1826
£95.00

Smith, Printer, Alnwick
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – LIDDELL AND LAMBTON POLITICAL EXCHANGE – “Dear Lambton, These Are Not Times To Suffer Private Feelings” – Alnwick – 1826
£95.00

Smith, Printer, Alnwick
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – To The Freeholders Of Northumberland – Alnwick – 1826
£95.00

J. Graham, Printer, Alnwick
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “Liddell For Ever!!!” – Alnwick – 1826
£95.00

J. Graham, Printer, Alnwick
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “Matty Bell” – Alnwick – 1826
£95.00

J. Graham, Printer, Alnwick
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “Northumberland Election” – “An Answer To Scrutator” – Newcastle – 1826
£95.00

J. Clark, Printer, Newcastle
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “Northumberland Election” – “A Protestant Whig” – ALNWICK – 1826
£95.00

Smith, Printer, Alnwick.
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “WANTING A SEAT IN PARLIAMENT” – ALNWICK – 1826
£95.00

J Graham, Printer, Alnwick.
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “TWO PUZZLING QUESTIONS TO MR. BEAUMONT” – ALNWICK – 1826
£95.00

J Graham, Printer, Alnwick.
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “FREEHOLDERS!” SIGNED “SICCIUS” – 1826
£95.00

Smith, Printer. Alnwick.
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – LORD HOWICK’S COMMITTEE – 1826
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The Committee of Lord Howick
NORTHUMBERLAND – CONVEYANCE OF PRISONERS – MORPETH QUARTER SESSIONS BROADSIDE – 1820
£95.00

Walker, Edward
Tea And Coffee – 1908 – Copy “Memorandum And Statistical Tables Showing The Consumption Of Tea And Coffee In The Principal Countries Of Europe, The United States And Certain British Colonies”
£95.00

Churchill, Winston Spencer
The Dave Clark Five – They Beat The Beatles – Glad All Over – January 8th 1964 – Original Press Photograph
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The Dave Clark Five
Peter O’Toole – Henri Gaudier – December 13th 1958 – Original Press Photograph
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BBC
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
German Anti-British Churchill Cartoon Leaflet – “Avant que ne tombent les feuilles…” – “Et les feuilles sont tombées!” – France, after June 1943 – Robert Hastings / Steve Forbes Provenance.
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Churchill, Winston Spencer
Erst im Westen – Jetzt im Osten – Roosevelt and Churchill on Germany’s Future – Allied German-Language Propaganda Leaflet, W.G.35, 1945 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.
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Churchill, Winston Spencer & Roosevelt, F. D.
Mehr als 1000 Bomber auf einmal eingesetzt / Englands Angebot – Englands Forderung – Allied German-Language RAF Propaganda Leaflet, G.31, 1942 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.
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Churchill, Winston Spencer
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY – James Grierson and the Principal Officers of the Company – Rare Composite Portrait Artist’s Proof – Cheltenham, 1878
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Great Western Railway
Autograph Letter Signed (“Granville”), Walmer Castle, Deal – 14 February – 1874?
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GRANVILLE, 2nd Earl Granville (1815-1891)
Evel Knievel – Snake River Canyon – September 6th 1974 – Original Press Photograph
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Knievel, Evel
Easy Rider – Starring Peter Fonda And Dennis Hopper – November 6th 1969 – Original Press Photograph
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Columbia Pictures
Murder On The Orient Express By Agatha Christie – Starring Ingrid Bergman – November 2nd 1974 – Original Press Photograph
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Christie, Agatha
Death On The Nile By Agatha Christie – Starring Mia Farrow – April 20th 1978 – Original Press Photograph
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Christie, Agatha
Premier Cycles, 1915: Trade Catalogue
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Premier Cycles

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Extract From The Hull Observer – Tuesday December 9th – 1834

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – State Of The Poll On Thursday The 23rd – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – FREEHOLDERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND! – Alnwick – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – H. T. LIDDELL REQUISITION NOTICE – Newcastle – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – MR. BELL’S SPEECH FROM THE HUSTINGS. On the Close of the Poll, June 28th, 1826 – Alnwick – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – LIDDELL AND LAMBTON POLITICAL EXCHANGE – “Dear Lambton, These Are Not Times To Suffer Private Feelings” – Alnwick – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – To The Freeholders Of Northumberland – Alnwick – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “Liddell For Ever!!!” – Alnwick – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “Matty Bell” – Alnwick – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “Northumberland Election” – “An Answer To Scrutator” – Newcastle – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “Northumberland Election” – “A Protestant Whig” – ALNWICK – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “WANTING A SEAT IN PARLIAMENT” – ALNWICK – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “TWO PUZZLING QUESTIONS TO MR. BEAUMONT” – ALNWICK – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – “FREEHOLDERS!” SIGNED “SICCIUS” – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – LORD HOWICK’S COMMITTEE – 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND – CONVEYANCE OF PRISONERS – MORPETH QUARTER SESSIONS BROADSIDE – 1820

Tea And Coffee – 1908 – Copy “Memorandum And Statistical Tables Showing The Consumption Of Tea And Coffee In The Principal Countries Of Europe, The United States And Certain British Colonies”

The Dave Clark Five – They Beat The Beatles – Glad All Over – January 8th 1964 – Original Press Photograph

Peter O’Toole – Henri Gaudier – December 13th 1958 – Original Press Photograph

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

German Anti-British Churchill Cartoon Leaflet – “Avant que ne tombent les feuilles…” – “Et les feuilles sont tombées!” – France, after June 1943 – Robert Hastings / Steve Forbes Provenance.

Erst im Westen – Jetzt im Osten – Roosevelt and Churchill on Germany’s Future – Allied German-Language Propaganda Leaflet, W.G.35, 1945 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.

Mehr als 1000 Bomber auf einmal eingesetzt / Englands Angebot – Englands Forderung – Allied German-Language RAF Propaganda Leaflet, G.31, 1942 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY – James Grierson and the Principal Officers of the Company – Rare Composite Portrait Artist’s Proof – Cheltenham, 1878

Autograph Letter Signed (“Granville”), Walmer Castle, Deal – 14 February – 1874?

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

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