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Made for Movie Toad of Toad Hall

Made for Movie Toad of Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows, Movie, 1996

Class: Cars, Convertible

Made for Movie Toad of Toad Hall

00:12:53 Vehicle used by a character or in a car chase

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nzcarnerd ◊ 2010-05-27 11:36	Looks like a Delaunay-Belleville from around 1906. Hope someone can identify it from the plate.
Sunbar ◊ 2010-05-27 11:58	It appears to be C158 which has been transferred to a modern Mercedes-Benz. (C158 also does not appear in 2004-5 London to Brighton runs.) -- Last edit: 2010-05-27 11:59:52
humungus ◊ 2023-05-04 18:17	This particular vehicle is featured in what evidently gave the movie its alternate title. It is treated most unkindly throughout until it is actually totalled, so it's perhaps a replica of some kind or made for movie. As a proper Python should be, Terry J. was a trifle mad, but I don't think he'd destroy an actual vintage automobile. Mr. Toad later crashes another car, but the wreck of that one is not shown. Pics: -- Last edit: 2023-05-05 20:30:24
Gamer ◊ 2023-05-04 18:19	This was already the most funky looking of the bunch to me - this would probably confirm it's MFM. Is this the one that Mr. Toad steals and lands in jail for?
humungus ◊ 2023-05-04 19:07	Gamer wrote Is this the one that Mr. Toad steals and lands in jail for? No, I think this is his own car. He goes to jail later for stealing (and instantly crashing) what Wiki identifies as a 1904 Berliet HP40 Tourer.
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2023-05-05 22:14	I support the possibility that this is a mfm replica, on the grounds that the proportions of the thing do not match those of most brass age cars. The wheels are too small and too thick, the radiator, while resembling that of a Delaunay Belleville, is too large, as is the engine compartment. W. O. Bentley on the D-B; “Sound, but not resounding.”
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2023-05-06 12:56	For comparison with the thumbnail picture above, in consideration of whether or not the subject vehicle is mfm. I know what I think. By the way, this is NOT a Morgan. -- Last edit: 2023-05-06 13:04:12
CarChap ◊ 2023-05-18 08:44	It is absolutely a car made specifically for the movie. Based on a Land Rover series 2, designed and constructed by the special effects department at Shepperton Studios in 1995, and according to the vehicle supplier for the film “unbelievably heavy - it weighed tonnes”.
antp ◊ 2026-05-01 15:43	For sale in two weeks: Link to "www.historics.co.uk" Toad of Toad Hall car from ‘The Wind In The Willows’ Film Quote • Starred in the movie The Wind In The Willows as Toad’s car • Has been on display at National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Few fictional vehicles capture the spirit of early motoring quite like the car driven with manic enthusiasm by Mr Toad in The Wind in the Willows. Kenneth Grahame’s tale immortalised the motorcar as a thrilling, if somewhat perilous, symbol of modernity though no specific model was ever named. In later interpretations, including Terry Jones’ celebrated film adaptation, Toad’s vehicle took the form of a flamboyant Edwardian open-top tourer, perfectly suited to its exuberant owner. The example offered here is the very car created for that production. Built in 1995 at Shepperton Studios, it starred in Terry Jones’ film (later retitled Mr Toad’s Wild Ride), in which Jones himself took the title role alongside a distinguished ensemble cast. Designed to evoke the elegance and bravado of pre-First World War motoring, the car’s bespoke Roi-de-Belges-style body, crafted over a steel frame and inspired by a 1910 Hotchkiss 20/30 achieves a strikingly authentic period appearance. Beneath its theatrical coachwork lies a practical and robust foundation: a shortened Land Rover chassis complete with leaf-spring suspension and four-cylinder engine. This clever engineering choice provided durability and reliability during filming, while maintaining a convincingly vintage aesthetic. Following its time on screen, the car embarked on a varied and colourful post-production life. It was employed in promotional appearances, during which its wings were intentionally damaged to simulate one of Mr Toad’s infamous crashes. Later, it was displayed suspended from the ceiling of a Planet Hollywood restaurant in Florida before being relegated to long-term storage in a shipping container. Rediscovered in 2020 by a film vehicle specialist and repatriated to the UK, the car underwent an extensive restoration by the engineers of the National Motor Museum. The work included recommissioning the Land Rover engine, rectifying severe oil leaks, rebuilding the braking system, fitting new tyres, and returning the car to full working order. Today, it stands not only as a remarkable piece of film memorabilia but as a fully operational tribute to one of literature’s most beloved motoring enthusiasts. Please note that this car is not registered, also, the registration you may see in the photos is not with the car and is not sold with the car and is not able to be driven on the road. Now presented in restored condition, this charming and historically significant vehicle offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a unique intersection of cinematic history and Edwardian motoring fantasy. “Poop poop!” Consigned by James Good -- Last edit: 2026-05-02 10:43:49
humungus ◊ 2026-05-01 15:56	The 2020 auction listing is here, with a picture of its sad condition at the time.
Baube ◊ 2026-05-01 16:05	reliability and Land Rover... that was unexpected...
QueenMDX ◊ 2026-05-01 16:09
antp ◊ 2026-05-02 10:45	humungus wrote The 2020 auction listing is here, with a picture of its sad condition at the time. Indeed:

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