The BEST episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 38
Every episode of Top Gear (1977) season 38, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 38!
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 09
Season 38 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/30/1997
The A Class is Mercedes's first entry into the crowded small car market. Flouting conventional ideas of small-car design by enlarging the cabin space, it looks to set new standards for the supermini. Jeremy Clarkson tests what could be the most important car for a generation.
#2 - Episode 17
Season 38 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/22/1997
As the Blackpool-based sports-car manufacturer TVR celebrates its 50th anniversary, Top Gear reflects on the company's development from humble beginnings into the third-biggest British-owned car maker. The programme's regular team also looks at some of the impressive cars produced by TVR over the years and test-drives some of the early models. Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Tiff Needell and Vicki Butler-Henderson.
#3 - Episode 16
Season 38 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/18/1997
Jeremy Clarkson, Tiff Needell and Quentin Wilson select their favourite cars of 1997. Among the contenders for top car are the Porsche 911, the new Corvette, the Ford Puma and the Land Rover Freelander.
#4 - Episode 15
Season 38 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/11/1997
With two new models on the British market, Lexus is trying to change the ways of top people who prefer a more prestigious badge. Quentin Wilson tests Japanese claims to a place in the executive car park.
#5 - Episode 14
Season 38 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/4/1997
When the stock market trembles, the effects on the classic-car market are never very far behind. With auction prices falling, there are bargains to be snapped up. Quentin Wilson looks at highly desirable models available at knockdown prices.
#6 - Episode 13
Season 38 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/27/1997
The Lotus 49 changed the face of motor racing. Driven by Jim Clark and powered by the V8 engine, it gave Ford their first Grand Prix victory, back in 1967. Thirty years on, Tiff Needell revs up the famous Cosworth. Meanwhile, Andy Wilman discovers Cold War cars from eastern Europe, such as the Wartburg and the Moskvitch, that are still up and running thanks to dedicated British enthusiasts.
#7 - Episode 12
Season 38 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/20/1997
Quentin Wilson looks at a BMW 7 Series that has been round the clock twice, and argues that buying high-mileage cars can represent value for money. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their RAC Rally victory, Tony Mason and Roger Clark are reunited with their newly restored Ford Escort for a final thrash through the forest.
#8 - Episode 11
Season 38 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/13/1997
Land Rover hope to overturn their rural image with the launch of the long-awaited new utility vehicle-the Freelander. It has sporty looks and claims not to have lost any of Land Rover's rustic ruggedness. But can it cope with the likes of Toyota's Rav4 in this very competitive market? Jeremy Clarkson reports.
#9 - Episode 10
Season 38 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/6/1997
Steve Berry visits the International Bike Show in Birmingham, where he looks at the latest models including BMW's new cruiser, the R1200C. Meanwhile Michele Newman tests the Xsara. the new family hatchback from Citroen.
#10 - Episode 01
Season 38 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/1997
The motoring series returns fora 17-week run with Jeremy Clarkson test-driving Ford's new Puma - a tiny coupe based on the Fiesta-through the Yorkshire Dales. Quentin Wilson travels to Long Beach, California, to try out the latest Chevrolet Corvette. Now with right-hand drive, is it ready to be taken seriously in Britain?
#11 - Episode 08
Season 38 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/1997
Since its first appearance in the sixties, the Porsche 911 has become a design classic and a motoring legend. Now aged 34, it has had a major makeover. Tiff Needell test drives the new 911 for the nineties.
#12 - Episode 07
Season 38 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/1997
Jeremy Clarkson and Quentin Wilson are at Earls Court for this year's London Motor Show. They look at the new Porsche 911, Land Rover's Freelander, the new Vauxhall Astra and the latest version of the Volkswagen Golf.
#13 - Episode 06
Season 38 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/1997
Jeremy Clarkson takes delivery of the Range Rover Autobiography, the latest gadget-laden luxury off-roader from Land Rover. While he decides on the colour scheme and tries out its satellite navigation system, Michelle Newman investigates the latest four-wheel-drive models from Honda. Toyota and Subaru.
#14 - Episode 05
Season 38 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/1997
For those who cannot wait six months for the brand new BMW 5 Series or who feel that buying a German car is just following the executive herd, the Saab 9-5 could be just the answer. The 9-5 replaces the ageing 9000. a model that failed to make a big impact against tough German opposition. Jeremy Clarkson goes for a test drive to see if this new Saab has got what it takes.
#15 - Episode 04
Season 38 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/1997
Jaguar are 75 years old but show no sign of slowing down. Jeremy Clarkson drives the fastest version of the new V8 XJ series, the new XJR, and races it against some full-blooded sports cars in the shape of the Aston Martin Vantage, the Mercedes SLK and the Porsche Boxster.
#16 - Episode 03
Season 38 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/1997
In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine, Jeremy Clarkson compares the new midsize coupe from Mercedes, the CLK, with Peugeot's new 406. The programme also reports from the Frankfurt Show, featuring the debut of the new Porsche 911 and the launch of the Freelander from Land Rover.
#17 - Episode 02
Season 38 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/1997
Tiff Needell plays rough on tonight's edition of the motoring magazine with the tough guy's off-roader. The armour-plated Hummer was developed for the US Army, costs £70,000, and, with celebrity owners such as film star Bruce Willis, claims to be the ultimate 4x4. Jeremy Clarkson tests the new Toyota Corolla. Will it convince him that one of the most reliable cars in the world isn't also one of the dullest?