After yesterday’s TV star Supervan, I thought it would be interesting to go right back to the beginning of the Reliant three-wheeler passenger car story. Meet the very first Reliant Regal, which was launched at the 1952 Motor Cycle Show. I’m guessing that was an indication of the market Reliant was going for - buyers who wanted a step-up in practicality from a two-wheeler without spending too much money. Pic: #NationalMotorMuseum Beaulieu, 2023.
Today we return to the glamorous world of film and television with this, the three-wheeled yellow Reliant Regal Supervan used by Del-Boy and Rodney in the BBC comedy series ‘Only Fools and Horses’. This example at the #BritishMotorMuseum at Gaydon had a doubly distinguished on-screen career, having been used in filming for both ‘Only Fools’ and Mr Bean (in blue - still partially visible in one of the photos).
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David Wilkins