Fans of the hit BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey now have the chance to buy a "Once-in-a-lifetime collectable" from the show.
The original Dave's Coaches bus from the hit BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey has officially been listed on Autotrader at an asking price of £200,000.
Editorial Director at Autotrader, Erin Baker, said: “This listing is one of the most iconic vehicles we’ve seen on the Autotrader platform, and is akin to a historic artefact to members of the British public who are super fans of the series.
"The coach is in brilliant condition with strong mileage and would certainly be great for family use.”
Inside look at Dave's Coaches as bus goes up for sale
The original Dave's Coaches bus, which is a 33-seater Mercedes-Benz Vario 814D, is up for sale on Autotrader for £200,000 and is described as a "once-in-a-lifetime collectable".
Vehicle details
- Mercedes-Benz Vario 814D
- Mileage: 449,588 kilometres
- Seating Capacity: 33
- Vehicle registered: 10/09/1990
- Previous owners: 8
The description on the Autotrader website reads: "Fans of TV hit show Gavin & Stacey, one of the most iconic British comedy series in history, can now own a piece of Barry Island: the original 'Dave's Coaches' bus which featured in the show.
"This vehicle is instantly recognisable and remains in good condition.
"Finished in a sleek red and with a 33-seat capacity, the coach comes with the legendary, original 'Dave's Coaches' design details, making it a once-in-a-lifetime collectable for fans of the show."
Dave's Coaches in Gavin & Stacey
Gavin & Stacey first aired on the BBC back in 2007 before coming to an end last year.
The last ever episode aired on Christmas Day in 2024 and was watched by more than 19 million viewers.
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The 90-minute finale was the most-watched TV programme on Christmas Day in 23 years.
Dave's Coaches has played a major part in Gavin & Stacey over the years, whether it be the bus or the character himself, played by Steffan Rhodri.
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Both were in the first-ever episode of the hit BBC sitcom, transporting Stacey (Joanna Page) and Nessa (Ruth Jones) to and from London to meet up with Gavin (Mathew Horne) and Smithy (James Corden).
As well as playing a key role over the years, Dave's Coaches (both bus and character) also appeared in the finale last year, coming to the rescue at a crucial time in the episode.
Dave's Coaches (Rhodri) is also one of the only people, along with Uncle Bryn (Rob Brydon) and Jason (Robert Wilford), who know what happened on the infamous fishing trip.
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