Del Boy's Ford Capri goes under the hammer | Car Talk - Car News Jan 2013

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14:13 Monday 23 Sep 2013

A 1980 Ford Capri S driven by Del Trotter in Only Fools and Horses is expected to fetch more than £24,000 when it goes up for auction this weekend.

The lime-green Capri, which made its first OFAH appearance in the 1991 episode 'He Ain't Heavy He's My Uncle', comes exactly as it appeared on the show, with pink aerials, pink mirrors, six fog lights and a truly ghastly tiger-print interior. It even comes with the original 2.0-litre engine fitted at the factory. Lovely jubbly!

The car, which was famously dubbed the 'pratmobile' by Del's brother Rodney, was purchased by the current owner from Elstree Studios and has been in storage ever since.

Also included in the sale is a letter of authenticity and a current MOT certificate... which is more than it ever had when it was in Del Boy's hands.

So if you fancy getting your hands on a slice of television history, pop down to the Coy's Auction at the Birmingham NEC's Autosport International show this Saturday.

You know it makes sense...

 


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