Jeremy Clarkson is set to sell three vehicles he used during the Amazon Prime series The Grand Tour, including the car he chose for the show’s final episode. The cars—an iconic 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider, a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V, and a 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6—will be auctioned by Iconic Auctioneers on November 14 at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham.
Clarkson, 66, known for his work as a television presenter and currently for the popular series Clarkson’s Farm, selected these vehicles for The Grand Tour, which starred him alongside former Top Gear co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May. The show ran from 2016 until 2024, concluding with a special titled One For The Road that documented their journey through Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Among the three cars, the 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider holds particular significance as it was the final vehicle Clarkson drove on The Grand Tour. The car, which has 62,740 miles on the odometer and holds a current MOT, features modifications made for the show, including its distinctive "X-reg" Lotus Blue paint. While the auction house has not set an estimated value, a similar standard model with no celebrity association would typically sell for between £8,000 and £14,000.
The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V is notable for its size and features, measuring 19 feet long and powered by a 6.6-litre engine with a Cartier clock on the dashboard. Clarkson drove this car in the Covid-era Scottish special, Lochdown. The car currently has 68,285 miles, and it comes with a set of bagpipes stored in the trunk. Standard models of this Lincoln generally command prices up to around £36,000, but its association with Clarkson and the show may increase its value.
The third vehicle, a 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6, was driven by Clarkson along Scotland’s North Coast 500 route in 2019 and typically would fetch around £15,000 on the open market.
Harry Whale of Iconic Auctioneers said the Lancia Montecarlo is “particularly significant” because of its role in the final episode and noted that all three cars hold appeal for fans of the programme. He described them as “genuine pieces of modern motoring television history," complete with the distinctive details and modifications familiar to viewers.
Clarkson commented on the sale, explaining that he rarely has the opportunity to drive these special vehicles anymore, and believes it is appropriate for them to find new owners who will appreciate and use them. He also hinted that the reason behind selling the cars might be revealed in a forthcoming season of Clarkson’s Farm, though details remain undisclosed.