Nostalgia Alert: Do You Remember These Cars From Mr. Bean?

Mr Bean has been an integral part of everyone’s childhood. Remember those days when you sat in front of the television and waited for Rowan Atkinson to make you laugh with his antics?

If you’re someone who grew up in the nineties or 2000s then its quite possible that you watched this show and admired it. Everyone remembers those evenings.

The iconic green car used in the show is another integral part of the show. It added to the comic side of the character in a manner. The green Mini and the blue Reliant Regal he used to topple over every time.

Didn’t you love seeing those cars in the show? So, let’s find out more about these Mr Bean cars which got featured in the show.

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Mr Bean’s Companion | The Leyland Mini 1000 Mark IV

The first and possibly the most identical car around is the 1977 Leyland Mini 1000 Mark IV. The green car in which Mr Bean used to roam around the streets of London doing some funny things all around the city.

The car was an important part of the series. It was considered a character rather than just an object. Some of the most iconic antics from the show included Mr Bean strapping a sofa on the car’s roof and driving around the city. The show had a scene in which the character is getting ready in the car while going to work.

All these aspects made the cars an important and inclusive part of the show.

About the car

The car which was imminent enough in the series was launched in the year 1977. The British Leyland Mini 1000 Mark IV was manufactured in Great Britain at Mini’s plant. The car was produced in the country and became quite a rage after getting featured in the show.

Larger floor space for luggage and passenger made the car a practical choice for many. It went on to become a design platform for future cars from Mini.

The 1-litre petrol engine of the car churned out a mere 35 bhp and had a displacement of 998 cc. Mini 1000 generated 70 Nm of torque and clocked 0 to 100 kmph in 17.8 seconds. and had a top speed of 130 kmph and was a front-wheel-drive (FWD)

The car had a length of 3054 mm and a width of 1410 mm and stood at a height of 1346 mm. The car was sold as a 2-door sedan body type in Great Britain.

The Car That Suffered | Reliant Regal

Do you remember the little small car from the show? The one which got toppled over again and again by Mr Bean? Well, turns out the toppling over was a real-world problem for the car. Reliant Regal was built by Reliant Motors as a three-wheeled car. The car was a successor to the Reliant Regent.

In the show, the Reliant Regal has suffered a lot. It was at times tipped over, sometimes crashed into and many a time was bumped out of its parking space.

The car was a three-wheeled lightweight (355 kg) car which made it popular. Reliant Regal under the United Kingdom motor laws was considered a tricycle and could be driven on a motorcycle license. This car became a rage due to its bike-like specs and car-like characteristics.

About the car

The car was powered by a 701 cc engine generating 30 bhp. Reliant’s small engine generated a 65.71 Nm of torque. Fibreglass was used to make the body and the chassis of the car. This was done to reduce the weight of the vehicle. The reduced weight and a small engine made the car one of the most economical ones in Great Britain.

The Reliant Robin had a length of 3429 mm, and a width of 1486 mm which made it as small and compact as possible. It had a top speed of 104 kmph and clocked 0 to 100 in 30 seconds.

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Mr Bean’s Cars in Real Life

Rowan Atkinson, the actor playing Mr Bean on the screen is a real-life car enthusiast as well. The actor ended up being the fastest driver on Top Gear’s track. The comedian owns a fleet of luxury and power-packed machines in his garage. Let’s have a look at some of the attention-grabbing cars in his garage.

1. McLaren F1

   

   The McLaren F1 is one of the most prized possessions of the actor. McLaren F1 is equipped with a V12 627 HP engine which sprints from 0 to 100 in 3.4 seconds. The fun fact here is that the actor has actually crashed the car twice. He later went on selling it.

2. Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage

   

   The Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage (yes, it’s a long name) was a limited edition car launched by Land Rover. Only 400 Defender 90 Heritage cars were made. Rowan Atkinson owned one of them. However, he later went on selling it.

3. Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
   

   

   The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG is one of those cars which is loved by everyone. Rowan Atkinson. There have been reports that the comedian sold his McLaren to own the SLS AMG. The AMG went on to become

4. Johnny English Rolls Royce

The Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe featured in actor’s one of the flicks, Johnny English. Rowan later went on buying the car for his personal garage. He loved driving around in the luxury beast.

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Rowan Atkinson has been here for a long time. The actor has, in fact, made many of us laugh at his antics and acting. His famous show, as well as several movies, have shaped our childhood to some extent. What makes the actor get featured on here is his love for automotive magnificence. These Mr Bean cars do deserve a shoutout.

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