The BEST episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 24
Every episode of Top Gear (1977) season 24, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 24!
The original Top Gear (which was aired from 1977 to 2001) started as a monthly television series produced by BBC Midlands, based at Pebble Mill. The 30 minute programmes had a magazine format and were transmitted to viewers in the Midlands region only. Top Gear and its title, was conceived by Executive Producer Derek Smith. The programme covered motoring related issues such as new car road tests, fuel economy, safety, the police, speeding, insurance, second-hand cars and holiday touring.
#1 - Episode 2
Season 24 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/1990
Special - Return of the Silver Stork - A Journey Through Spain (history of Hispano-Suiza, Hispano-Suiza rally and concours)
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Episode 4
Season 24 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/1990
Lexus LS400 (vs Mercedes S Class, Jaguar XJ6, BMW 7 Series), Jeremy Clarkson on Alfa Romeo at 80, rebirthing written off cars, Rallyquest competition winner (Will Brown).
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Episode 1
Season 24 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/1990
Paris motor show, Renault Clio (vs Peugeot 205), yellow headlights in France, Paris traffic, 4WDs in France, Jeremy Clarkson at a 24 hour 2CV race.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Episode 6
Season 24 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/1990
People carriers (Volkswagen Transporter, Toyota Previa), emissions testing, 2WD motorcycles (Yamaha Sunshine), developing British racing drivers (inc. David Coulthard), Top Gear Historic Rallying Championship.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Episode 3
Season 24 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/1990
Motor Industry Research Association testing facilities, Jeremy Clarkson tests the Ford Escort, Tiff Needell on handling (oversteer, understeer and g forces), Pirelli classic marathon.
#6 - Episode 5
Season 24 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/1990
Jeremy Clarkson tests old cars you can buy new (Jaguar XJS, Volvo 240 and Audi Quattro), Tour of Mull, bikes suitable for learners (Kawasaki KDX-125, Yamaha TZR-125, Honda CG-125, MZ), Chevrolet Corvette history (NB cut off at end).
#7 - Episode 7
Season 24 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/1990
Tiff Needell tests the Honda NSX, history of Monteverdi and interview with Peter Monteverdi, rally report (Lombard RAC rally preview).
#8 - Episode 8
Season 24 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/1990
#9 - Episode 9
Season 24 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/1990