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David Jason as Derek Edward "Del Boy" Trotter in the opening credits for the first series of Only Fools and Horses, 1981. The background shown was a car lot in Brentford, London.

Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney Charlton Trotter. The Underground sign to the right of the picture is for Holburn tube station.

Lennard Pearce as Edward Kitchener "Grandad" Trotter about to take a bite out of his Emperor Burger (although it might just be a Cheeseburger). His background, like that of the van below, is Harlech Tower, the tower block in Acton which was called Nelson Mandela House in the show and where the Trotter family lived on the twelfth floor. Harlech Tower is due to be demolished in 2027.

The Reliant Supervan lll (or Reliant Regal Supervan lll) pictured outside the same tower block. As the name suggests it was the van version of the Reliant Regal car. The Regal ceased production around 1973 and was replaced by the Reliant Robin and later the Rialto however Del stuck with the Regal Supervan lll.

John Sullivan, the series writer, has claimed the humorous abbreviation for Trotters Independent Trading on the side of the van wasn't intentional. He said he had come up with the company name first before noticing the initials. He got the idea for "New York - Paris - Peckham" on the side of the van from Dunhill cigarette packaging which read "London - Paris - New York". You know it makes sense.

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🇬🇧 In 1999, the legendary British specialist automaker Reliant Motor Company introduced the Robin Hatchback — a fresh update to their iconic three-wheeler, designed to bring new life to the beloved classic. With a modernized body style and practical hatchback design, the new Robin aimed to offer more everyday usability while keeping the quirky spirit that made it famous.

🚘 The 1999 Robin featured improved aerodynamics, updated interior comforts, and a slightly refined fiberglass body. It remained lightweight and economical, continuing Reliant’s tradition of creating efficient, accessible vehicles. The hatchback design provided extra cargo space, making the Robin even more practical for daily use.

⚡ Reliant Motor Company, based in Tamworth, Staffordshire, had built a reputation over decades for its lightweight and uniquely British vehicles, becoming especially famous for three-wheelers like the Robin. However, the company's era was nearing its end. Production of the Reliant Robin officially ceased in 2001, marking the close of an important chapter in British automotive history. The Robin Hatchback remains one of the last symbols of Reliant’s innovative spirit.

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