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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CARTA DELL’AMERICA MERIDIONALE PER LA STORIA D’AMERICA – ORIGINAL COPPER ENGRAVED MAP
£75.00
Kitchin, Thomas
Australia: Entree De La Riviere Endeavour Dans La Nouvelle Galles Meridionale Lat 15d 26’ Sud & Baye De Botanique Dans La Nouvelles Galles Meridionale Late 34d. 00’ Sud
£75.00
Cook, James & Bowen, Thomas
Australia: Das Innere Von Neu-Sud-Wales Nach John Oxley, 1822
£75.00
Oxley, John & Perthes, Justus & Gross, J
(India) Empire de Mogol: The Empire Of The Mogul
£75.00
Morden, Robert
(The Barbary Coast) West Barbarie & East Barbarie
£75.00
Morden, Robert
(Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey) Isles De Jersey Et De Garnesey
£75.00
Mallet, Allain Manesson
London – Langborn Ward And Candlewick Ward With Their Divisions Into Parishes According To A New Survey – 1755
£70.00
Cole, Benjamin & Mailtand, William
A New Map of Derbyshire Divided Into Hundreds Exhibiting Its Roads Rivers And Parks &c By John Cary Engraver 1831
£65.00
Cary, John
Department Of Mines – 3319C Worcester – 2419A Caledon – Geological Survey
£65.00
Besaans, A. J
Department Of Mines – 3325D Port Elizabeth – 3326C Alexandria – 3326D Port Alfred – Geological Survey
£65.00
Besaans, A. J
Department Of Mines – 3321 B Gamkapoort – 3222 A Prince Albert – Geological Survey
£65.00
Besaans, A. J
CARTE DE L’ASIE PUBLIÉE PAR J ANDRIVEAU-GOUJON – 1850
£65.00
Andriveau-Goujon, J
(Italy) L’Italie Distinguee Suivant L’Etendue De Tous Les Etats Royaumes, Republiques, Duches Et Principautes
£65.00
Sanson, Nicolas
Durham: Dunelmensis Episcopatus
£65.00
Kip, William After Saxton, Christopher
(Guinea, Egypt, Barbary, Abyssina, Nubua, Sahara Desert) Barbarie, Egypte, Nigritie, Guinee, Nubie, Abissinie
£65.00
Vaugondy, Robert de
(India) Carte De La Partie Superieure De L’Inde En Deca Du Gange
£65.00
Bonne, Rigobert
(The Congo, Angola) Carte Des Royaumes De Congo, Angola Et Benguela Avec Les Pays Voisins Tire de L’Anglois
£65.00
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas
(Africa) Afrique Dressee
£65.00
Bonne, Rigobert
Kingston Upon Hull – Original Hand-Coloured Boundary Commission Ward Map of the Borough – c.1837
£60.00
Dawson, R. K
Le Zanguebar Tire De Sanut & Partie Du Zanguebar Ou Sont Les Costes D’Ajan Et D’Abex
£60.00
Sanson, Nicolas
(Italy, France) Northern And Middle Italy
£60.00
Smith, C
(Italy) Plan De La Ville De Syracuse
£60.00
Anonymous (Le Bas, Jacques-Philippe?)
(Italy) Italy North Part & Italy South Part
£60.00
Arrowsmith, A
AUSTRIA – ORIGINAL STEEL ENGRAVED MAP
£55.00
Tallis, John & John Rapkin
Germany
£55.00
Moll, Herman
(Austria) La Haute Autriche A Paris
£55.00
Le Rouge, Georges Louis
(Austria) La Basse Autriche A Paris
£55.00
Le Rouge, Georges Louis
Sketch Map Of Mount Everest From Surveys Of The Expeditions Of 1921 And 1924 With Geology Added By N E Odell – Digital Print – 42cm x 38.5cm
£50.00
The Royal Geographical Society & N. E. Odell
AFRICA PUBLISHED BY CHARLES SMITH
£50.00
Smith, Charles
SOUTH AMERICA PERFORMED UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE DUKE OF ORLEANS FIRST PRINCE OF THE BLOOD BY THE SIEUR D’ANVILLE – PLATE I
£50.00
Kitchin, Thomas
CHART OF THE BALTIC COMPILED FROM BRITISH AND CONTINENTAL ADMIRALTY CHARTS
£50.00
A & C Black & Schenck & McFarlane
AMERICA (NORTH AND SOUTH) SOLD BY CHARLES SMITH
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Smith, Charles

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Maps

CARTA DELL’AMERICA MERIDIONALE PER LA STORIA D’AMERICA – ORIGINAL COPPER ENGRAVED MAP

Australia: Entree De La Riviere Endeavour Dans La Nouvelle Galles Meridionale Lat 15d 26’ Sud & Baye De Botanique Dans La Nouvelles Galles Meridionale Late 34d. 00’ Sud

Australia: Das Innere Von Neu-Sud-Wales Nach John Oxley, 1822

(India) Empire de Mogol: The Empire Of The Mogul

(The Barbary Coast) West Barbarie & East Barbarie

(Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey) Isles De Jersey Et De Garnesey

London – Langborn Ward And Candlewick Ward With Their Divisions Into Parishes According To A New Survey – 1755

A New Map of Derbyshire Divided Into Hundreds Exhibiting Its Roads Rivers And Parks &c By John Cary Engraver 1831

Department Of Mines – 3319C Worcester – 2419A Caledon – Geological Survey

Department Of Mines – 3325D Port Elizabeth – 3326C Alexandria – 3326D Port Alfred – Geological Survey

Department Of Mines – 3321 B Gamkapoort – 3222 A Prince Albert – Geological Survey

CARTE DE L’ASIE PUBLIÉE PAR J ANDRIVEAU-GOUJON – 1850

(Italy) L’Italie Distinguee Suivant L’Etendue De Tous Les Etats Royaumes, Republiques, Duches Et Principautes

Durham: Dunelmensis Episcopatus

(Guinea, Egypt, Barbary, Abyssina, Nubua, Sahara Desert) Barbarie, Egypte, Nigritie, Guinee, Nubie, Abissinie

(India) Carte De La Partie Superieure De L’Inde En Deca Du Gange

(The Congo, Angola) Carte Des Royaumes De Congo, Angola Et Benguela Avec Les Pays Voisins Tire de L’Anglois

(Africa) Afrique Dressee

Kingston Upon Hull – Original Hand-Coloured Boundary Commission Ward Map of the Borough – c.1837

Le Zanguebar Tire De Sanut & Partie Du Zanguebar Ou Sont Les Costes D’Ajan Et D’Abex

(Italy, France) Northern And Middle Italy

(Italy) Plan De La Ville De Syracuse

(Italy) Italy North Part & Italy South Part

AUSTRIA – ORIGINAL STEEL ENGRAVED MAP

Germany

(Austria) La Haute Autriche A Paris

(Austria) La Basse Autriche A Paris

Sketch Map Of Mount Everest From Surveys Of The Expeditions Of 1921 And 1924 With Geology Added By N E Odell – Digital Print – 42cm x 38.5cm

AFRICA PUBLISHED BY CHARLES SMITH

SOUTH AMERICA PERFORMED UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE DUKE OF ORLEANS FIRST PRINCE OF THE BLOOD BY THE SIEUR D’ANVILLE – PLATE I

CHART OF THE BALTIC COMPILED FROM BRITISH AND CONTINENTAL ADMIRALTY CHARTS

AMERICA (NORTH AND SOUTH) SOLD BY CHARLES SMITH

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