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

The Hong Kong Cricket Tour of England, July 1976 – Official Tour Programme with Original Printed Itinerary
£75.00

Hong Kong Cricket Association
The Bishops’ Bible – Exodus XXVI-XXVII – The Tabernacle and Altar of Burnt Offering – Original Illustrated English Bible Leaf – London – 1568-1572
£65.00

Bishops’ Bible
BEVERLEY – Bankruptcy Auction Broadside for Saturday Market and Walkergate Properties – 1818
£65.00

Turner, M
Raleigh The All Steel Bicycle: Trade Catalogue: 1938
£65.00

The Raleigh Cycle Co Ltd
Träume und Tatsachen – Allied German-Language Propaganda Leaflet, G.62. Churchill on Unconditional Surrender and Germany’s Future. 1943 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.
£60.00

(Churchill, Winston Spencer)
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION – THE HON. H. T. LIDDELL – REQUISITION HAND-BILL CALLING FOR FREEHOLDERS TO NOMINATE HENRY THOMAS LIDDELL – ALNWICK, 11 MARCH 1826
£60.00

W. Davison, Printer, Alnwick
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION – THE HON. H. T. LIDDELL – REQUISITION HAND-BILL CALLING FOR FREEHOLDERS TO NOMINATE HENRY THOMAS LIDDELL – ALNWICK, 11 MARCH 1826
£60.00

W. Davison, Printer, Alnwick
FOSTER, Myles Birket Foster (1825–1899) – Autograph Letter Signed to “Dudley” – 11 March 1875.
£60.00

FOSTER, Myles Birket (1825–1899)
T. E. Lawrence – Revolt in the Desert – Bumpus Prospectus – 1927
£60.00

LAWRENCE, T. E. & John & Edward Bumpus Ltd
Simon Ward as Winston Churchill – Young Winston – Four Original Press & AP Wire Photographs – 1971-1975
£50.00

(CHURCHILL, WINSTON S) & Unnamed photographer
FOXE’S BOOK OF MARTYRS – A CONTINUATION OF THE HISTORIES OF FORREINE MARTYRS – ORIGINAL WOODCUT TITLE PAGE – LONDON – 1641
£50.00

Richard Hearn for the Company of Stationers & (Foxe, John)
TITUS LIVY – FIRST DUTCH EDITION OF THE HISTORY OF ROME – ORIGINAL RENAISSANCE PRINTED LEAF – ANTWERP – JOANNES GRAPHEUS FOR JAN GYMNICK – 1541
£50.00

LIVIUS, Titus
Churchills neue Warnung – Allied German-Language Propaganda Leaflet, G.11 – March 1944 – RAF Bombing Offensive / German Civilians – Robert Hastings & Steve Forbes Provenance
£50.00

Churchill, Winston Spencer
Wer ist dieser Mann? – Schwarze Listen für die Schwarze Schmach – Allied German-Language Anti-SS Propaganda Leaflet, G.54, 1942 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.
£50.00

Churchill, Winston Spencer
L’Amérique en Guerre. No. 75. 30 November 1943 – Allied Air-Dropped Propaganda Newspaper for Occupied France – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.
£50.00

(Churchill, Winston Spencer)
NEWS FROM ENGLAND FOR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS – No. 2, September 30, 1940 – Distributed by the R.A.F. – Provenance – Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes
£50.00

(Churchill, Winston Spencer)
Churchills Neue Warnung – Propaganda Leaflet – G.11
£50.00

Churchill, Winston Spencer
Yehudi Menuhin Plays The Lady Blunt Stradivarius – June 6th 1971 – Original Press Photograph
£50.00

Menuhin, Yehudi & The BBC
Enea Vico – Le Imagini delle Donne Auguste – Original Engraved Title Page – First Edition – Venice, 1557
£45.00

VICO, Enea (1523–1567)
Johannes Herolt (Discipulus) – Sermones de Sanctis – “Posui vos ut eatis et fructum afferatis” – Original Early Printed Latin Sermon Leaf – c.1500
£45.00

Johannes Herolt (Discipulus)
Wolkiger Beobachter. 1. Jahrgang, Nr. 9. Luftpost-Ausgabe – British Air-Dropped Propaganda Newspaper for Germany, 1940 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.
£45.00

(Churchill, Winston Spencer)
NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – FREEHOLDERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND – “A BROTHER FREEHOLDER” URGES ELECTORS TO WITHHOLD THEIR PROMISES OF SUPPORT UNTIL ALL CANDIDATES ARE DECLARED – NEWCASTLE, 10 MARCH 1826
£45.00

E. Walker, Printer, Newcastle
‘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
‘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

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Ephemera

The Hong Kong Cricket Tour of England, July 1976 – Official Tour Programme with Original Printed Itinerary

The Bishops’ Bible – Exodus XXVI-XXVII – The Tabernacle and Altar of Burnt Offering – Original Illustrated English Bible Leaf – London – 1568-1572

BEVERLEY – Bankruptcy Auction Broadside for Saturday Market and Walkergate Properties – 1818

Raleigh The All Steel Bicycle: Trade Catalogue: 1938

Träume und Tatsachen – Allied German-Language Propaganda Leaflet, G.62. Churchill on Unconditional Surrender and Germany’s Future. 1943 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION – THE HON. H. T. LIDDELL – REQUISITION HAND-BILL CALLING FOR FREEHOLDERS TO NOMINATE HENRY THOMAS LIDDELL – ALNWICK, 11 MARCH 1826

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION – THE HON. H. T. LIDDELL – REQUISITION HAND-BILL CALLING FOR FREEHOLDERS TO NOMINATE HENRY THOMAS LIDDELL – ALNWICK, 11 MARCH 1826

FOSTER, Myles Birket Foster (1825–1899) – Autograph Letter Signed to “Dudley” – 11 March 1875.

T. E. Lawrence – Revolt in the Desert – Bumpus Prospectus – 1927

Simon Ward as Winston Churchill – Young Winston – Four Original Press & AP Wire Photographs – 1971-1975

FOXE’S BOOK OF MARTYRS – A CONTINUATION OF THE HISTORIES OF FORREINE MARTYRS – ORIGINAL WOODCUT TITLE PAGE – LONDON – 1641

TITUS LIVY – FIRST DUTCH EDITION OF THE HISTORY OF ROME – ORIGINAL RENAISSANCE PRINTED LEAF – ANTWERP – JOANNES GRAPHEUS FOR JAN GYMNICK – 1541

Churchills neue Warnung – Allied German-Language Propaganda Leaflet, G.11 – March 1944 – RAF Bombing Offensive / German Civilians – Robert Hastings & Steve Forbes Provenance

Wer ist dieser Mann? – Schwarze Listen für die Schwarze Schmach – Allied German-Language Anti-SS Propaganda Leaflet, G.54, 1942 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.

L’Amérique en Guerre. No. 75. 30 November 1943 – Allied Air-Dropped Propaganda Newspaper for Occupied France – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.

NEWS FROM ENGLAND FOR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS – No. 2, September 30, 1940 – Distributed by the R.A.F. – Provenance – Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes

Churchills Neue Warnung – Propaganda Leaflet – G.11

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

Enea Vico – Le Imagini delle Donne Auguste – Original Engraved Title Page – First Edition – Venice, 1557

Johannes Herolt (Discipulus) – Sermones de Sanctis – “Posui vos ut eatis et fructum afferatis” – Original Early Printed Latin Sermon Leaf – c.1500

Wolkiger Beobachter. 1. Jahrgang, Nr. 9. Luftpost-Ausgabe – British Air-Dropped Propaganda Newspaper for Germany, 1940 – Provenance: Robert Hastings; The Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes.

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION BROADSIDE – FREEHOLDERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND – “A BROTHER FREEHOLDER” URGES ELECTORS TO WITHHOLD THEIR PROMISES OF SUPPORT UNTIL ALL CANDIDATES ARE DECLARED – NEWCASTLE, 10 MARCH 1826

‘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

‘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

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