Replica of Only Fools and Horses' Del Boy's van at auction for £11,000

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Replica of Only Fools and Horses' Del Boy's van at auction for £11,000

A replica of Del Boy's van from classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses is up for auction.

The three-wheeled 1970 Reliant Supervan 3 mirrors the iconic vehicle from the show, and includes the 'Trotters Independent Trading Co' logo on the side. Another recognisable touch sees a sheepskin coat and camouflage army jacket on the seats as a nod to Del and Rodney's favoured outer garments.

There is also a roof-mounted suitcase, fluffy dice hanging from the rear-view mirror, and a blow-up doll in the back, harking back to a favourite episode. Classic Car Auctions (CCA) say the vehicle, which is currently based in Hertfordshire, was originally built as a passion project by a fan of the show.

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The iconic van could fetch a hefty sum

The current owners are believed to have taken it to classic car shows and rallies.

CCA are selling the replica with an estimate of £9,000 to £11,000.

Simon Langsdale, who sourced the car for CCA, says: “This excellent little van is sure to put a smile on the face of its new owner. It is a well-crafted reproduction of Derek Trotter's famous yellow van.

They've got the iconic yellow spot on

"In the language of the show this is surely the very meaning of 'lovely jubbly'."

The auction is set to finish on 28 July.

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