THREE cars used by Jeremy Clarkson in “The Grand Tour” are heading to auction in November for a mystery reason – and you can get your hands on one.
The trio are being auctioned off by the former Top Gear presenter for a reason that is “set to become clear” in the next season of Clarkson’s Farm.
These three cars were used to travel to Zimbabwe where they explored challenging landscape Credit: Iconic Auctioneers / SWNS
They will be up for auction in November, for reasons yet unknown Credit: Iconic Auctioneers / SWNS
Jeremy Clarkson said: “I rarely get a chance these days to drive or enjoy these very special and quite famous cars.
“It’s probably for the best if they end up with someone who can.”
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The first car, a 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider, was the last car driven by Clarkson on The Grand Tour.
With a Lotus Blue exterior, it was used in the ‘One for the Road’ episode which marked Clarkson’s, alongside co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May’s, final programme together.
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This was driven by Clarkson in the final ever episode of The Grand Tour Credit: SWNS
The 1982 Lancia, finished in Lotus Blue, was the presenter’s choice for The Grand Tour: One for the Road Credit: SWNS
It was specially modified for the show with rear lights from a Ferrari 308 and quad tailpipes, alongside Lancia Delta Integrale wheels and a racing steering wheel.
Once filming had finished, Clarkson bought the car and today, it “starts, runs and drives well”, according to Iconic Auctioneers.
Up next is a 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 used by Clarkson in the ‘Well Aged Scotch’ episode, the inaugural Grand Tour show broadcast in 2019.
Clarkson is selling three of his cars used in the TV show Credit: SWNS
The 1983 Alfa Romeo was driven by Clarkson around Scotland’s North Coast 500 road trip route Credit: SWNS
Used by Clarkson to drive around Scotland’s North Coast 500, it has covered 28,315 miles in total and is said to have been maintained “in-house”.
Finally, there’s a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V from “Lochdown”.
With a huge 6.6-litre engine, the Lincoln was equipped with nitrous injection for the show and still retains this upgrade today, alongside a set of bagpipes in the boot and a Cartier clock.
The three cars will form part of “The Iconic Sale” which takes place at the NEC Classic Motor Show on November 14.
The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V featured in the Covid-era Scottish special ‘The Grand Tour Presents: Lochdown’ Credit: SWNS
The interior boasts a Cartier clock Credit: SWNS
This comes as Clarkson made a surprise return to The Grand Tour just minutes into its first reboot episode.
It was announced in February this year that James Engelsman, Thomas Holland and Francis Bourgeois would be taking over as the new hosts of The Grand Tour, and fans have finally had chance to see them in action.
As the first new episodes dropped on Prime Video, the series opened with James, Thomas and Francis driving in the English countryside, before the familiar sign of Jeremy’s pub, The Farmer’s Dog, came into view.
The new hosts pulled up in their cars and headed into the large tent which sits next to the pub, and is where Jeremy sells produce from his Diddly Squat farm and other local producers.
The huge tent was originally used for The Grand Tour, and the sign is still visible inside.
The scene ended with Jeremy giving the newbies some words of encouragement.
He said: “Seriously, have fun with this. I mean it. And don’t f*** it up.”
