Opted for a 1979 Jaguar XJS , which was comfortable but famously unreliable. Key Segments
The trio heads to an airfield to put their "cool" cars through a series of tests, including a lap by The Stig.
💡 This episode is a prime example of the show's transition from a standard car review program into the "adventure and comedy" format that made it a global phenomenon. If you'd like to dive deeper, I can: Give you a blow-by-blow of the final scores List the best quotes from the episode Compare these cars to their modern-day values Which part of the episode was your favorite ? Top Gear (UK) - Season 6Eps11
The presenters are each given to buy a car that is not a convertible, but is still "cool."
Season 6, Episode 11 of Top Gear is a classic "cheap car challenge" that perfectly captures the chemistry of the Clarkson, Hammond, and May era. The Challenge Opted for a 1979 Jaguar XJS , which
Bought a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion , which he heavily modified with a turbocharger that eventually caused the engine to overheat.
British comedian Timothy Spall takes the Suzuki Liana around the track, providing a charming and grounded interview segment. If you'd like to dive deeper, I can:
Jeremy tests the then-new Ford F-150 SVT Lightning , questioning whether a massive American pickup truck can actually handle British roads.