Del Boy Trotter’s infamous van up for sale

The 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan III was one of six used in the British TV series. Photos: Silverstone Auctions

Fans of the British comedy TV series Only Fools and Horses rejoice, you too can drive the Reliant Regal driven by Del Boy.

The 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan III will be up for sale at the forthcoming Silverstone Auctions on March 27. It was one  of the original six Reliants from the popular 1980s sitcom.

With a top speed of 55mph (88km), on screen it was used for transporting the family to several destinations and is believed to have stood up to the rigorous long filming days well.

The van has been lightly used by its present owner for six years. In preparation for the sale, the van has gone through some recommissioning, including new tyres, the brakes overhauled and the fuel system checked through and is said to drive well (for a three-wheeler!). 

The van has the fluffy dice and “Tax in the Post” sign.

The van remains unique with the fluffy dice, ‘Tax in the Post’ sign in the wind screen and the inflatable doll in the rear window is from one of the most popular episodes ‘Danger UXD’.

The van is complemented by some BBC headed paper with a BBC key tag signifying that this is one of the original vehicles from the 22-year lifespan production of the show, previously owned by John Mansfield (BBC).

Gary Dunne, Silverstone Auctions Sales Controller, commented, “This is one of half a dozen original cars that featured over two decades of Only Fools and Horses, and the second in which Silverstone Auctions have had the honour of selling. Going under the hammer in our first sale of 2021, this will certainly be one of the star cars; a great opportunity to own a slice of British comedy history”.

The van has the props from the 1980s sitcom.