Dame Maggie Smith’s van from ‘The Lady in the Van’ up for Auction

Silverstone Auctioneers in Warwickshire will be selling one of two rare, fully-restored yellow Bedford CA van (hand-painted by Dame Maggie herself!). from Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning film The Lady in the Van, starring Maggie Smith as Mary Shepherd, who lived in a van on a man’s driveway for over 10 years.

The van is estimated to sell for between £9,000 and £12,000.

Coventry Telegraph reports:

“Speaking before the sale, Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions, based in Gaydon, said: “We’re excited to be offering a piece of British cinema history at our sale which, paired with the appeal of the Bedford van to classic collectors, makes for a very exciting and unique opportunity for our customers.”

… Anyone interested in buying the van or finding out more about its history should visit Silverstone Auctions website“