THE Wallace and Gromit Anti-Pesto Van has joined Beaulieu’s On Screen Cars display.
A plasticine version of this Austin A35 van was created for the film Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
Nick Park, creator of the Wallace and Gromit animations used to own an A35 and thought it was the ideal model to use in the film because “the van needed to be big enough to transport Wallace’s invention, the Bunvac 2000, while slick enough to go on high-speed chases.”
The Anti-Pesto Van, which has been loaned to Beaulieu following an appeal for new vehicles for the exhibition, joins a host of other star vehicles including the ‘flying’ Ford Anglia from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Mr Bean’s lime green mini and Del Boy’s beloved Trotter Van.
Possibly the nation's most famous three-wheel vehicle, this Regal van featured in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. It was the sole transport for the Trotter family of Del, Rodney, Grandad and Uncle Albert, until Del Boy later went ‘upmarket’ and purchased a Capri Ghia.
On Screen Cars can be seen as part of a visit to the whole Beaulieu attraction, which also includes the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens.
Visit www.beaulieu.co.uk for further information.
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