From Del Boy’s three-wheeler to Smithy’s Volvo estate, leading temporary car insurance provider Cuvva has uncovered what some of the most iconic cars from Britain’s favourite films and TV shows are worth today.

Many of these cars are as memorable as the characters that drove them. Much like Batman with his Batmobile, Mr. Bean wouldn’t be the same without his trusty Mini. And without Ron’s flying Ford Anglia, Harry Potter might not have made it to his second year of Hogwarts.

Fans are often willing to pay over the odds to get their hands on a piece of TV or film history, and these cars are no exception.

While some have fetched eye-watering sums at auction, others remain surprisingly affordable, like a famous detective’s ride that sold for just over £4,000 in 2022.

Curious what these legendary vehicles are worth today? Here’s a look at 10 of the most iconic cars in British pop culture:

Reliant Robin – Only Fools and Horses

Del Boy’s bright yellow three-wheeler saw the Trotters through their highs and lows until the final episode of Only Fools and Horses in 2003. Six Reliant Robins were used to film the show, and one sold at auction for £26,000 in September 2024 – £8,000 over the asking price! It’s not the fastest car with a top speed of 55mph, but it certainly stands out.

Ford Anglia – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Unfortunately, the turquoise Ford Anglia in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets can’t fly – it has a max speed of 76 mph. One of the 16 cars used in the film was stolen in 2005, mysteriously returned 7 months later, and is now on display at the National Motor Museum. A similar car sold for £11,500 in 2023.

Fiat Cinquecento – The Inbetweeners

Simon wasn’t thrilled to receive a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento for passing his driving test, but it’s sought after now. At auction in 2021, it sold for £15,000, though Cinquecentos typically go for £2,000–£3,000 today. It can reach 93 mph, and the show’s cheeky bumper sticker is still attached.

Mini 1000 Mark IV- Mr. Bean

You’ll also find another iconic car at the National Motor Museum—Mr. Bean’s Mini! This little motor can hit 82 mph, fit a ridiculous amount of clutter in the boot, and was once driven by Mr. Bean sitting on an armchair strapped to the roof. One of the six Minis used in the show sold for £70,000 in 2018.

Mark II Jaguar – Inspector Morse

Once voted the UK’s all-time favourite famous car, Inspector Morse’s Jaguar sold for £100,000 in 2005. Fully restored, it can reach 120 mph, though actor John Thaw called it “a beggar to drive.” A private collector owns the original, but similar cars go for as little as £7,500.

Volvo 740 – Luther

Luther’s Volvo 740 is one of his better cars – in season five, he downgrades to a Volvo 240. Creator Neil Cross said Luther bought the car “for £500 and a David Bowie bootleg.” Yet at auction in 2022, it sold for £4,160 —three times its value— despite missing body parts and mismatched panels.

Volvo 850S Estate – Gavin and Stacey

Smithy clocked up the miles driving back and forth to Barry Island – his Volvo 850S had 136,000 miles on it when sold by the production company. It might look like a ‘dad’ car, but it can hit 150 mph. It is now used as a family car, complete with Smithy’s decals, after it was sold to a Surrey dad in 2018. The auction started at £1,400.

Bentley Brooklands – The Crown

Fans of The Crown will recognise the 1995 Bentley Brooklands used by the fictional Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the show. This aspect of the show was true to life, and King Charles still has two Bentleys in his collection today. The Bentley used in The Crown can reach a top speed of 140 mph and was sold to a private collector for £12,938 in June 2024.

Rover 800 – I’m Alan Partridge

Slightly less impressive, but no less iconic, Alan Partridge’s Rover 800 is a pretty average motor with a top speed of 140 mph. The car used in the series was scrapped. But a replica – which is wrapped with the rude graffiti that appears in episode 1 – was auctioned off with a reserve of £1,000 in 2023.

Austin 7 Chummy – Brum

The oldest car on this list, Brum, is also the slowest, with a top speed of 50 mph. But what the Austin 7 lacks in speed, it makes up for in charm. So it’s worth visiting the original Brum at the Cotswolds Motor Museum. A similar car sold for £6,975 at auction in 2023.

Cuvva’s Darryl Bowman said, “While these iconic cars are truly one-of-a-kind, fans can still experience the thrill of driving something similar with short-term car insurance. You don’t have to own a car to drive one. With cover starting from just 1 hour, you can hop in and drive lots of different cars for a short time, whenever, wherever.

“Mr. Bean enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the Mini Cooper is one of the most affordable cars to insure with Cuvva. And those who need something roomier to take the family on a festive road trip could borrow an estate car like Smithy’s.”