ONLY Fools and Horses’ Del Boy’s ‘original’ yellow Reliant Regan van is now up for sale – could you be the lucky bidder?
The iconic motor was loved on our screens throughout the 1980s as the nation laughed at the antics of Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter and his younger brother Rodney.
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And now one bidder has the chance to park the iconic relic on their own driveway, complete with Sir David Jason’s red fluffy dice hanging on the mirror.
“Only Fools memorabilia is certainly good news, and this van is no exception and is surely a great opportunity to own a slice of British comedy history,” said Classic Car Auctions.
The old banger has racked up 97,000 miles on the clock and only reaches a high speed on 55mph.
Nevertheless, it was sold for £41,625 a few years ago when a private collector bought it from John Mansfield of the BBC.
And Only Fools fans may be shocked to learn the van could get back on the road for another adventure as it was deemed “roadworthy” – after a lot of work.
Classic Car Auctions say: “Work included new tyres, the brakes overhauled and the fuel system checked through.”
And, the company say it is believed to be the original motor driven on the popular sitcom set.
A fortunate bidder will also take home a roof rack complete with market suitcase, fluffy dice, and ‘Tax in the Post’ sign.
To honour one of the most loved episodes, Danger UXD, there is even an inflatable doll in the back seat.
“The van is accompanied by some BBC headed paper, along with a BBC key tag, suggesting that this is one of the original vehicles built for the show,” Classic Car Auctions added.
“There were a number used over the 22-year lifespan of the production.”
The 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan III will go under the hammer at the Warwickshire Event Centre on June 17.
But if the original is out of your price range, a replica model went on sale for £10,000 earlier this year.
The current owner, from Staines, Surrey, admits he will be sad to sell his beloved vehicle on his eBay listing.
This comes as Sir David Jason revealed a few surprising secrets from his Only Fools day in an exclusive interview with The Sun.
Including that he nabbed items from his character Del Boy’s wardrobe.
The TV star also shared his favourite ever Only Fools episode and why it makes him sad.
And, another main player John Challis’ former country house has gone on the market for a jaw-dropping price.
The actor, who played slippery car dealer Boycie in the classic sitcom, died in 2021 at the age of 79.
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