The BEST episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 41
Every episode of Top Gear (1977) season 41, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 41!
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 1
Season 41 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/18/1999
Quentin Wilson and Julia Bradbury brings us highlights from the Geneva Motor Show James May tests the Rover 75 Vicki Butler-Henderson tests the Lotus Elise 111S Tiff Needell attempts breaking a world record
#2 - Episode 2
Season 41 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/1999
Quentin Wilson investigates buying a new car at a bargain price in Europe Brendan Coogan drives at a few kit cars James May tests the Jaguar S-Type
#3 - Episode 3
Season 41 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/1/1999
Quentin Willson drives the Lancia Delta Integrale James May tests the Toyota Yaris James May and Julia Bradbury checks out the Yaris's rivals Quentin Willson follows the progress of someone buying a second-hand car Vicki Butler-Henderson tests the Peugeot 306 Rallye
#4 - Episode 4
Season 41 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/8/1999
Quentin Willson and Julia Bradbury presents the Top Gear JDPower satisfaction survey Tiff Needell drives the Jaguar XK180 Brendan Coogan looks at what goes on behind car stunts
#5 - Episode 5
Season 41 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/15/1999
Quentin Willson investigates the fall of the MPV Steve Punt looks at what makes a car funny Tiff Needell tests the Mitsubishi Evo V and Subaru Impreza 22B James May tests the Lexus IS200
#6 - Episode 6
Season 41 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/22/1999
Steve Berry tests the Suzuki Hayabusa Vicki Butler-Henderson tests the "new" MG Maestro Quentin Willson follows the progress of someone buying a second-hand car Andy Wilman reports from the Silver State Classic event James May tests the Mazda MX-5 10th Anniversary edition
#7 - Episode 7
Season 41 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/29/1999
At an auction selling hundreds of ex-police cars, Quentin Wilson reveals that they can make a surprisingly good buy- and they're cheap.too. They only come in white, and most have covered globe-spanning mileages, but they are always well looked after and at giveaway prices. Top Gear's used-car guru even finds some bargains in discreet metallics from the plain-clothes branch. Meanwhile, in a deserted airfield, Tiff Needell test-drives a new British sports car, the Noble M10. With a 2.5-litre engine mounted behind the driver, the Noble gives near supercar performance.
#8 - Episode 8
Season 41 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/6/1999
The Peugeot 205 GTI was in demand a decade ago, but its popularity declined in the face of the recession and soaring car theft. Tonight Tiff Needell tests its successor, the new Peugeot GTI, which is a little larger, heavier and faster- but is it a lot better? Meanwhile Steve Berry reports from the Isle of Man on the progress of motorbike trials champion Dougie Lamkin in the World Outdoor Trials.
#9 - Episode 9
Season 41 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/13/1999
Tiff Needell drives Honda's replacement for the sporty NSX, the S2000, to find out whether it lives up to expectations.
#10 - Episode 10
Season 41 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/20/1999
The new Ferrari Modena coupe has all the classic ingredients - mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive and a sumptuous leather interior. Yet it is user-friendly, with a clutchless gearbox controlled by a fingertip lever and plenty of space inside. Tiff Needell is in Italy to test it. The Bugatti Royale is a legend - there are only six in existence and if one comes up for sale it would cost more than L6 million. James May meets racing circuit boss Tom Wheatcroft , who couldn't live without a Royale and built an exact copy.
#11 - Episode 11
Season 41 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/27/1999
Vicki Butler-Henderson reports on the latest Lamborghini Diablo, while Jay Kay, Ferrari fanatic and lead singer of top pop band Jamiroquai, seeks to prove his worth as a potential Top Gear presenter by joining Tiff Needell to test the most powerful Aston Martin ever built.
#12 - Episode 12
Season 41 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/3/1999
Tiff Needell flexes the muscles of the mighty BMW M5, with its 400-brake horsepower, 5-litre V8 engine, and assesses its chances against the opposition of the Jaguar XJR and Mercedes E55. James May is in America to sample some startling concept cars from Chrysler, including the Dodge Charger R/T and the Citadel. Chrysler has a history of making dream cars become reality, as demonstrated by the Viper and the outlandish Plymouth Prowler.