There are no doubt many classic car enthusiasts who are fans of the hit comedy television series Only Fools and Horses that featured David Jason as Del Boy and Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney. Well, if you are one of those people, you may wish to peruse the Silverstone Auctions website where you will find details of a 3-wheeler van that featured in the program that is being auctioned on a live auction on 27th March 2021. It is called the Race Retro Live Online Auction 2021.
The vehicle in question is a yellow 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan 111 and is believed to be one of 6 of these vehicles used in the TV series.
The classic 3-wheeler van was used by the brothers to store stock for the Trotters Independent Traders business as well as being utilized by the family.
You may be interested to read that it even comes with two red fluffy dice as well as an inflatable doll that featured in one of the episodes of Only Fools and Horses and a sign in the front windscreen saying “Tax in Post”.
It was a nippy little van being capable of reaching a top speed of around 55mph.
It has had some recommissioning work carried out to it with the brakes being dealt with and new tyres. It has had a number of owners over the years with the current owner having possessed it for 6 years.
So, if you fancy owning the above classic 3-wheeler van why not take part in the online auction. You can bid over the phone, online or via a commission bid. You can view the vehicle prior to the auction taking place and on the day.
There are many other classic cars being offered for sale at the above auction some of which we mention below: –
How about a stunning looking 1957 Citroen 2CV AZL It appears to have been beautifully maintained. It has won a number of shows such as “Best in Class” at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that took place in 2018. Its bodywork is in Gris Clair and it has a full-length soft roll top roof. It was capable of a top speed of 50mph. It was capable of achieving 90 to 95 mpg.
Why not take a look at a 1960 FIA Lotus 19 Monte Carlo sports car that has had some well-known racing drivers behind the wheel. You will no doubt have heard of racing drivers by the names of Jim Clark, Graham Hill and Sir Stirling Moss. Well they all drove this car with it being the last car that Sir Stirling Moss drove before he retired as a professional racing driver.
What about a lovely looking 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda that was subject to some restoration work in 2017. It has grey coachwork and red leather seating.
Many more classic cars that are being auctioned can be viewed on the auctioneer’s website.
