Pride Of Peckham – Del Boy's Only Fools And Horses Three-Wheeler For Auction

October 27, 2017 by Silverstone Auctions

•1968 Reliant Regal which starred in television series 'Only Fools and Horses' for auction.

•The star of the popular BBC comedy series will be offered at 'No Reserve'.

•The iconic van is one of just 135 lots for auction at Silverstone Auctions' Classic Motor Show Sale at the Birmingham NEC on 11th and 12th

The iconic, yellow Reliant Regal three-wheeler from 'Only Fools and Horses' has been consigned by Silverstone Auctions to its two-day classic car sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the Birmingham NEC on 11th and 12th November.

A star of the legendary BBC series, the 1968 Reliant Regal is one of the most recognisable and loved classic cars of the small screen, transporting Del Boy and Rodney on their many riotous adventures in the smash-hit comedy.

'BWC 94F' was used in the 2002 Christmas Special, 'If They Could See Us Now', and also featured in the BBC DVD 'The Story of Only Fools and Horses' as well as in several issues of the fanzine 'Hookie Street'.

'Del Boy's Reliant Regal is one of the most distinctive cars of BBC comedy history! Only Fools and Horses has a fan base spanning several generations and is something of a British treasure, so to have the van from the series for auction is a real treat which will no doubt draw the crowds,' explains Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions.

Today the van appears exactly as it did on screen, complete with tiger print plush interior and 'Trotters Independent Trading Co' decals. Accessories including a 'Tax in Post' window notice, nodding tiger, roof rack with suitcase, set of furry dice, personalised rubber foot mats and a set of blow-up plastic dolls.

With a reconditioned engine, a full synchromesh gearbox, a remote control key start, a DVD player and cassette radio, and even a smoke machine which emits smoke from the exhaust, it will be offered at the auction with 'No Reserve'.

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'Disregarding its TV provenance, it's probably that most reliable example of this 'marque' that you will find and has even participated in the London to Brighton rally in 2001 and 2004,' concludes Nick.

With 71,778 miles recorded, the van is supplied with its original owners handbook, an MOT until 9th June 2018 and letters in the history file from the BBC which confirm its authenticity.

To find out more about the 1968 Reliant Regal - Ex- 'Only Fools and Horses' and Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale visit https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1968-reliant-robin---ex-only-fools-and-horses.