Fine & Country chief executive David Lindley is gearing up to raise funds for a homeless charity by driving a 20-year-old Reliant Robin from Sheffield to Monte Carlo with two agents from the network.

The trio have managed to get the three-wheeled car, made famous by the Only Fools and Horses TV show, to pass its MOT and are now selling advertising space to be shown on the vehicle during the four-day journey which starts on Friday.

For every £110 donation made, individuals and companies can have their logos, favourite sports teams or names stuck on to the eye-catching car and driven through Europe.

Lindley will be joined by Joe Parry from Fine & Country Chepstow and Charles Eddlestone from Fine & Country Fulham to take part in the Bangers and Cash event. They have named their team The Unreliants.

Funds raised will go to youth homelessness charity Roundabout.

Eddlestone said: “Originally, we planned on driving a London taxi, but we thought we would make the event a real challenge so went for a Reliant Robin instead.

“It took numerous attempts, but the car has finally passed its MOT.

“We modified it to add a sun-roof because, unsurprisingly, the vehicle didn’t come with any form of air-conditioning so we made our own.”

Parry said: “I have already grown to love the ridiculous wagon and can’t wait for the trip. It will look amazing.

“Our bonnet has been painted by a professional artist called Stephanie-Anne Wardle from Sheffield with the design of the tortoise and the hare. We thought the story is very applicable given our vehicle.”

Lindley added: “My only regret of this experience is letting Joe and Charles decide on the vehicle.

“Thankfully, I already have a motorcycle helmet which I plan on wearing at all times in the car. Nevertheless, it is a fantastic cause and a brilliant way to raise money and awareness for youth homelessness.”

To donate to The Unreliants and support Roundabout, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/theunreliants.