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04/10/2019

How much is the original Only Fools and Horses van worth?

How much is the original Only Fools and Horses van worth?

The 1968 Reliant Regal, which featured in a 2001 episode of the iconic sitcom, had been expected to sell for no more than £20,000. But, after a flurry of bids, it went under the hammer for £37,000. And, with fees added on, the price paid by the anonymous buyer was £41,625.

How many reliant Regals were used in Only Fools and Horses?

six originals
One of the most famous vehicles in television history has proved a ‘nice little earner’ for its owner after being snapped up for a handsome figure at auction. The yellow Reliant Regal van – one of six originals used in the classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses – was sold at auction in Warwickshire.

How much did Only Fools and Horses car sell for?

The car was one of six which was used for Only Fools and Horses during its run for more than two decades. An unknown buyer recently purchased the van at Silverstone Auctions in Ashorne, Warwick. They paid a total of £36,000 for the car which is part of British comedy history.

Who owns the original Robin Reliant from Only Fools and Horses?

Derek “Del Boy” Trotter
Reliant Regal

Reliant Regal Van
Type 1967 Reliant Regal Supervan III
Registration DHV 938D
Purpose The Trotter’s mode of transportation; also used to store stock acquired by Trotter’s Independent Traders.
Owner Derek “Del Boy” Trotter

Where is the original Only Fools and Horses van?

After Only Fools and Horses ended in 2003, the van was sold off. It has just sold to an unidentified enthusiast at Silverstone Auctions in Ashorne, Warwicks.

What happened to the Reliant Robin from Only Fools and Horses?

One of the original three-wheeled vans used in Only Fools And Horses has emerged for sale at auction. When the show ended after the Christmas special in 2003, the van was sold off and it has spent the last six years with an enthusiast. It is now on the market with Silverstone Auctions of Ashorne, Warwickshire.

How many reliant Regals are left?

2021 2019
RELIANT REGAL 21E 700 7 9
RELIANT REGAL 3/25 52 56
RELIANT REGAL 3/30 34 27
RELIANT REGAL DELUXE 3 3

Whats the difference between a Reliant Robin and a Reliant Regal?

The Reliant Regal 3/25 and 3/30, compared to the Robin, had… A different body (considerably thicker than the Robin). Notably, the Regal 3/25 and 3/30’s bonnets dip down between the headlights. The Robin’s rear end is also blatantly more pretty, showing the handiwork of Ogle Design.

What make was the three wheeler in Only Fools and Horses?

The 1972 Reliant Rebel Supervan III, equipped with tiger-stripe interior and blow-up doll, was one of six used in the hit BBC comedy Only Fools and Horses.

Where is the real Trotter van?

The main van used in Only Fools And Horses is a star exhibit at the Cars Of The Stars Museum in Keswick, Cumbria, but several others were used in filming the series.

Where is the original Robin Reliant from Only Fools and Horses?

When the show ended after the Christmas special in 2003, the van was sold off and it has spent the last six years with an enthusiast. It is now on the market with Silverstone Auctions of Ashorne, Warwickshire.

What happened to the original Only Fools and Horses van?

After Only Fools and Horses ended in 2003, the van was sold off. It has just sold to an unidentified enthusiast at Silverstone Auctions in Ashorne, Warwicks. Manager Gary Dunne said: “Cushtie. It’s a slice of British comedy history.”

When did the Reliant Regal Supervan come out?

Above Image: The unusual three-wheeled Reliant Regal Supervan was cheap to run but required careful cornering so as not to tip over. The Reliant Regal first appeared in 1953 to replace the earlier Reliant Regent.

What are the names of the Reliant Supervans?

Reliant offered the Supervan in three variants including the Supervan, the Supervan II, and the Supervan III. The use of the word “super” in the model name has been the subject of much comedy over the years due to the somewhat limited performance capabilities of the vehicles.

What kind of car was used in Only Fools and horses?

Although three-wheeled Reliants have long been a popular target for British comedy, featuring in Mr Bean, Top Gear, and Only Fools and Horses to name just three, the vehicles were built entirely seriously and used extensively in Britain in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

Who are the brothers in Only Fools and horses?

Only Fools And Horses was a British sitcom that ran between 1981 and 2003. The show featured two hapless brothers named Del Boy and Rodney Trotter, Del Boy was the wheeler dealer and Rodney was the younger brother who was invariably pulled into Del Boy’s schemes.