Few vehicles from British television are as instantly recognisable as the little yellow three-wheeled Reliant driven by Del Boy and Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses. Now, one of the most significant vehicles from the much-loved BBC sitcom is heading to auction, with the original Trotters Independent Trading Co. van set to go under the hammer at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham on 15 November 2026.
1969 Reliant Regal 21E Supervan III | Estimate £30,000 - £40,000
The 1969 Reliant Regal Supervan III, registration APL 911H, was the first of several Reliant vans used during filming and has a particularly important place in the show's history. Finished in its famous yellow livery and still carrying the distinctive Trotters Independent Trading Co. signwriting, it appeared in all 13 episodes across the first two series, which aired in 1981 and 1982. Among its many memorable appearances was the classic A Touch of Glass episode, featuring Del Boy's infamous chandelier escapade.
1969 Reliant Regal 21E Supervan III | Estimate £30,000 - £40,000
The van has since been carefully restored by its current owner to recreate its early on-screen appearance, retaining the character and details that made it such an iconic part of the series. It is also being offered with a selection of Only Fools and Horses memorabilia, including a replica Harrison watch and the famous novelty £6.2 million cheque made payable to the Trotters. With an estimate of £30,000–£40,000, the Reliant is expected to attract attention from both classic-car collectors and devoted fans of one of Britain's best-loved sitcoms.
1969 Reliant Regal 21E Supervan III | Estimate £30,000 - £40,000
The auction will form part of the huge Iconic Auctioneers Classic Sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, which runs from 13–15 November at Birmingham's NEC. The sale, associated with Classic Car Auctions (CCA), will feature hundreds of classic, modern and retro vehicles, with the Trotter van among the most recognisable and unusual entries. The auction takes place on Sunday 15 November, with bidding also available online for enthusiasts unable to attend in person.
Classic Motors For Sale is also delighted to highlight the sale through our long-standing relationship with the auction team. Iconic Auctioneers is a long-term advertising partner of Classic Motors For Sale, and we have enjoyed working together over many years to connect their auctions and exceptional vehicles with our worldwide audience of classic-car enthusiasts, collectors and buyers. For fans of Only Fools and Horses, this is a rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of British television history - and, as Del Boy might say, it could be a lovely jubbly addition to any collection.
1969 Reliant Regal 21E Supervan III | Estimate £30,000 - £40,000
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