Only Fools and Horses van to sell for £40,000
The iconic 1969 Reliant Regal Supervan III featured in the first two series of the BBC sitcom will be auctioned in Birmingham.
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A 1969 Reliant Regal Supervan III, known for its role in the early years of the BBC comedy Only Fools and Horses, is scheduled for auction. The distinctive yellow three-wheeled vehicle, bearing the 'Trotters Independent Trading Co' livery, is anticipated to achieve a sale price of between £30,000 and £40,000.
This particular Reliant, registered APL 911H, was the sole van of its kind used in every episode of the show's first two series, broadcast between 1981 and 1982. The Reliant Motor Club has confirmed its appearance in the very first episode, 'Big Brother', driven by the characters Del Boy and Rodney.
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Restoration and Sale Details
The current owner acquired the van earlier this year. Auction house Iconic Auctioneers, which is handling the sale, stated that the vehicle has previously been part of a private collection and undergone light restoration. Mechanical updates include a new battery, brake cylinders, and an overhaul of the fuel system.
The van will be offered for sale at the Iconic Auctioneers' Classic Sale, held at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham on Sunday, November 15. Alongside the van, a selection of Only Fools and Horses memorabilia will also be auctioned, including a novelty cheque for £6.2 million made out to D Trotter and R Trotter.
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There can’t be many vehicles that are as instantly recognisable as this APL 911H. Its connection to the very earliest years of Only Fools and Horses makes it particularly special, and for the right fan, you might even say: lovely jubbly.
Gary Dunne, sales manager at Iconic Auctioneers
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+How much is the Only Fools and Horses van expected to sell for?
The 1969 Reliant Regal Supervan III used in the early series of Only Fools and Horses is expected to fetch between £30,000 and £40,000 at auction. The final sale price will be determined by bidding on the day.
+When and where will the van be auctioned?
The van will be auctioned on Sunday, November 15, at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham. The auction is being conducted by Iconic Auctioneers as part of their Classic Sale event.
+What is special about this particular van?
This 1969 Reliant Regal Supervan III was the only van of its type used in every episode of the first two series of Only Fools and Horses, from 1981 to 1982. It also featured in the show's very first episode, 'Big Brother'.
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