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

Maps

(French Guiana) La Guyane Francoise Avec Partie De La Guyane Hollandoise
£45.00

Bonne, Rigobert
(Brazil) Carte De La Partie Meridionale Du Bresil Avec Les Possessions Espagnoles Voisines Qui En Sont A L’Ouest
£45.00

Bonne, Rigobert
(Guadeloupe) Les Isles De La Guadeloupe De Marie Galante De La Desirade Et Celles Des Saintes Colonie Francoise Dans Les Antilles
£45.00

Bonne, Rigobert
(Italy) L’Italie
£45.00

Bonne, Rigobert
(India, Ceylon, The Maldives) Carte De La Partie Inferieure De L’Inde En Deca Du Gange Contenant L’Isle De Ceylan, Les Cotes de Malabar Et De Coromandel
£45.00

Bonne, Rigobert
(Spain, Portugal) Royaumes D’Espagne Et De Portugal
£45.00

Vaugondy, Robert de
(Brazil) Carte De La Partie Septentrionale Du Bresil
£45.00

Bonne, Rigobert
(Europe) L’Europe
£45.00

Bonne, Rigobert
(Sierra Leone, Sahara Desert, Canary Isles, Cape Verde Islands) Partie Occidentale De L’Ancien Continent Depuis Lisbonne Jusqu’a La Riviere De Sierra Leona Ave L’Isle Madere, Les Isles Canaries Et Celles Du C Verd
£45.00

Bonne, Rigobert
(Persia, Tartary, Georgia) Carte De La Perse, De La Georgie Et De La Tartarie Independante
£45.00

Bonne, Rigobert
(Cape Verde Islands) Carte Des Isles Du Cap Verd
£45.00

Bellin, Jacques Nicolas
(Turkey, Greece) Partie De Turquie En Europe
£45.00

Bossuet, Jaques Benigne
L’EMPIRE DES TURCS – ARABIA – ARABIAN PENINSULA – ARABIA DESERTA
£40.00

Chez Crepy
CARTE DE LA COSTE ORIENTALE D’AFRIQUE DEPUIS LE CAP DE BONNE ESPERANCE JUSQU’AU CAP DEL GADA TIRÉE DE LA CARTE FRANÇOIS DE L’OCÉAN ORIENTAL
£40.00

Bellin, Jacques-Nicolas
CAP PROVIDENCE AVEC LA BAYE ET LES MOUILLAGES QU’ON TROUVE AU N.N.E. DE CE CAP – ANSE ST DAVID – BAYE DE L’ISLE – CAP TAMER – HAVRE SWALOW – BAYE PUZZLING – BAYE DU CAP UPRIGHT – BAYE DAUPHIN – TOME I – PLATE 4
£40.00

Byron, John
ROAD MAP OF INDIA 1942 EDITION
£40.00

Lewis, Brigadier C. G.
(Italy, Corsica, Sicily, Sardinia) Italy According To The Newest Observations
£40.00

Moll, Herman
(Greece, Crete, Turkey) Partie de Turquie En Europe
£40.00

Bossuet, Jaques Benigne
(Turkey) Turquie En Europe
£40.00

Sanson, Nicolas
Geological Map Of The Country Around Shamva – Mazoe District – Rhodesia – 1928 – First Edition
£38.00

Geological Survey Of Southern Rhodesia
Visitor’s Guide To New York – The Greatest All-Year-Round Vacation City – Folding Map
£35.00

Gross, Alexander & Geographia Map Co
POLYNESIA OR ISLANDS IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN
£35.00

Walker, J & C
Ordnance Survey Folding Map Of Leicester And District – Special Sheet Popular Edition One Inch Map
£35.00

The Ordnance Survey
(United Kingdom, Eire) Grossbritannien Und Ireland
£35.00

Published By Flemming, C Von
(Italy, France) Piedmont & Savoy With Part Of The South Of France
£35.00

Smith, C
(Italy) South Italy
£35.00

Dower, J Published By Teesdale, Henry
(Italy) Rome (Modern)
£35.00

Ettling, T
(Italy, Naples) Italy I
£35.00

Walker, J & C
(Italy, Naples) Italy II
£35.00

Walker, J & C
Australia: Neu Sud-Wales
£35.00

Flemming, C
PROVINCIA DE TRAZOS MONTES – 1762
£30.00

Baptista de Castro, J
TURQUIE D’ASIE ARABIE PERSE AFGHANISTAN BELOUTCHISTAN CORRIGÉE ET AUGMENTÉE
£30.00

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Maps

(French Guiana) La Guyane Francoise Avec Partie De La Guyane Hollandoise

(Brazil) Carte De La Partie Meridionale Du Bresil Avec Les Possessions Espagnoles Voisines Qui En Sont A L’Ouest

(Guadeloupe) Les Isles De La Guadeloupe De Marie Galante De La Desirade Et Celles Des Saintes Colonie Francoise Dans Les Antilles

(Italy) L’Italie

(India, Ceylon, The Maldives) Carte De La Partie Inferieure De L’Inde En Deca Du Gange Contenant L’Isle De Ceylan, Les Cotes de Malabar Et De Coromandel

(Spain, Portugal) Royaumes D’Espagne Et De Portugal

(Brazil) Carte De La Partie Septentrionale Du Bresil

(Europe) L’Europe

(Sierra Leone, Sahara Desert, Canary Isles, Cape Verde Islands) Partie Occidentale De L’Ancien Continent Depuis Lisbonne Jusqu’a La Riviere De Sierra Leona Ave L’Isle Madere, Les Isles Canaries Et Celles Du C Verd

(Persia, Tartary, Georgia) Carte De La Perse, De La Georgie Et De La Tartarie Independante

(Cape Verde Islands) Carte Des Isles Du Cap Verd

(Turkey, Greece) Partie De Turquie En Europe

L’EMPIRE DES TURCS – ARABIA – ARABIAN PENINSULA – ARABIA DESERTA

CARTE DE LA COSTE ORIENTALE D’AFRIQUE DEPUIS LE CAP DE BONNE ESPERANCE JUSQU’AU CAP DEL GADA TIRÉE DE LA CARTE FRANÇOIS DE L’OCÉAN ORIENTAL

CAP PROVIDENCE AVEC LA BAYE ET LES MOUILLAGES QU’ON TROUVE AU N.N.E. DE CE CAP – ANSE ST DAVID – BAYE DE L’ISLE – CAP TAMER – HAVRE SWALOW – BAYE PUZZLING – BAYE DU CAP UPRIGHT – BAYE DAUPHIN – TOME I – PLATE 4

ROAD MAP OF INDIA 1942 EDITION

(Italy, Corsica, Sicily, Sardinia) Italy According To The Newest Observations

(Greece, Crete, Turkey) Partie de Turquie En Europe

(Turkey) Turquie En Europe

Geological Map Of The Country Around Shamva – Mazoe District – Rhodesia – 1928 – First Edition

Visitor’s Guide To New York – The Greatest All-Year-Round Vacation City – Folding Map

POLYNESIA OR ISLANDS IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN

Ordnance Survey Folding Map Of Leicester And District – Special Sheet Popular Edition One Inch Map

(United Kingdom, Eire) Grossbritannien Und Ireland

(Italy, France) Piedmont & Savoy With Part Of The South Of France

(Italy) South Italy

(Italy) Rome (Modern)

(Italy, Naples) Italy I

(Italy, Naples) Italy II

Australia: Neu Sud-Wales

PROVINCIA DE TRAZOS MONTES – 1762

TURQUIE D’ASIE ARABIE PERSE AFGHANISTAN BELOUTCHISTAN CORRIGÉE ET AUGMENTÉE

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