What make and model of car does Mr. Bean usually drive in the original television series?

Mr. Bean usually drives a British Leyland Mini 1000 in the original television series.

The small green-and-black Mini became one of the programme’s most recognizable visual features. Mr. Bean treats the car as both transport and a tool for solving problems, often creating elaborate physical-comedy routines around parking, security and access.

The Mini’s compact shape suits the character’s inventive, occasionally unreasonable approach to everyday life. In contrast, a light-blue Reliant Regal appears as a recurring rival vehicle, usually receiving the blame for one of Mr. Bean’s misadventures. That recurring Reliant is often mistaken for Mr. Bean’s own car.

Several Minis were used in production, and the car’s appearance is associated with the British Leyland Mini 1000 model. The choice also places the character firmly within a familiar British motoring landscape rather than giving him a luxurious or exotic vehicle.