Jeremy Clarkson is looking ahead to a landmark auction of three iconic classic cars used in his hit TV show The Grand Tour.
Three of Jeremy Clarkson’s historic vehicles will be offered directly from his personal collection at Iconic Auctioneers’ Iconic Sale.
The auction will take place at the NEC Classic Motor Show Sale and will feature the Lancia Montecarlo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV6 and Lincoln Continental Mark V.
The 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider was the very last car he drove on The Grand Tour, giving it significant sentimental value for the TV legend.
Jeremy Clarkson chose the Lancia Montecarlo Spider in Lotus Blue to be his final choice in the Grand Tour: One for the Road.
It was also the final episode with Richard Hammond and James May as hosts, as the iconic trio trekked across Zimbabwe and into Botswana.
The Grand Tour: One for the Road saw Mr Clarkson reunite with the Lancia Beta Coupé he used in the 2007 Botswana special episode of Top Gear.
Anyone lucky enough to get their hands on the Lancia at auction will have a fully functioning and well-running car following a “tidy” from Max500 Ltd.
Jeremy Clarkson is selling three of his classic cars at auction in November
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It has also received several modifications as part of The Grand Tour filming, including Ferrari 308 rear lights and quad tailpipes.
Mr Clarkson said he has decided to part with the iconic classic cars, but hinted that the reason will become clear in the next season of Clarkson’s Farm.
He added: “I rarely get a chance these days to drive or enjoy these very special and quite famous cars so it’s probably for the best if they end up with someone who can.”
A 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will also go under the hammer, having appeared alongside Jeremy Clarkson in Well Aged Scotch seven years ago.
The three classic cars will be sold by Iconic Auctioneers at the NEC Classic Motor Show Sale on November 14
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After its use around Scotland’s North Coast 500, Mr Clarkson kept the car, although the Alfa Romeo has just 28,315 miles on the clock.
The third vehicle being sold is a slick sky-blue 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V from The Grand Tour Presents: Lochdown.
Its 6.6-litre engine was modified with a nitrous injection, and it also features a set of bagpipes in the boot and a Cartier clock.
Harry Whale, car specialist at Iconic Auctioneers, said: “These cars have a connection with Jeremy Clarkson that goes well beyond simply appearing on television. He chose each of them for The Grand Tour, then liked them enough to keep them afterwards.
The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
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The 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider
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The 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6
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“The Lancia is particularly significant as the last car he drove in the programme, but all three will be immediately familiar to fans.
“They are genuine pieces of modern motoring television history, complete with the details and modifications viewers will remember.”
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