The BEST episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 42
Every episode of Top Gear (1977) season 42, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 42!
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 01
Season 42 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/1999
The motoring magazine returns with a new presenter, as Kate Humble joins Quentin Wilson and the team. Tonight's programme looks at the future of motoring in the next millennium: will cars be floating on air, or be powered by recycled vegetables? Plus Tiff Needell drives the new Porsche 911 GT3, and there are tips on buying a first car.
#2 - Episode 02
Season 42 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/1999
This week on the motoring magazine, Kate Humble and Quentin Wilson consider the current state of the market for 4x4 vehicles, plus a report from Germany on models making the news at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
#3 - Episode 03
Season 42 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/1999
Presenters Kate Humble and Quentin Wilson take to the streets on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza to road-test Seat's eponymous hatchback. And British Touring Car championship winners are put through their paces on the high street.
#4 - Episode 04
Season 42 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/1999
This week on the motoring magazine, Quentin Wilson gets behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Vantage, while Kate Humble visits Aston's workshop, where the ' cars are still built by hand. Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the fashionable yellow Porsche Boxters, and there's a look at very small cars with big aspirations.
#5 - Episode 05
Season 42 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/1999
As Fiat celebrates its centenary, the motor magazine takes its stylish new Punto for a road-test to ascertain if this latest incarnation can retain its place in the small-car market. Plus a report on green fuel for high-performance cars. Presented by Kate Humble and Quentin Wilson.
#6 - Episode 06
Season 42 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/14/1999
This weekend the Formula One circus descends on Sepang for the first ever Malaysian Grand Prix. Tiff Needell previews the new circuit and also tests the new Lotus-developed Proton GTI. Quentin Wilson and Kate Humble, meanwhile, pay tribute to the much-loved Mini.
#7 - Episode 07
Season 42 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/1999
Quentin Wilson and Kate Humble report from the London Motor Show at Earls Court, where Rover's new model will be unveiled. The team also put some of the major attractions on view through their paces, including the new Fiat Punto, Caterham and Volkswagen Polo.
#8 - Episode 08
Season 42 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/28/1999
Tonight's show explores company-car culture, offers an alternative to the fast but expensive Nissan Skyline, and ventures on to the rallying scene in Singapore. Presented by Kate Humble , Tiff Needell and Quentin Wilson.
#9 - Episode 09
Season 42 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/4/1999
Vicki Butler-Henderson tests BMW's new off-roader, the X5, and Tiff Needell finds out how Singapore's rush hour lives up to its name. With Kate Humble and Quentin Wilson.
#10 - Episode 10
Season 42 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/1999
This week's programme visits the Classic Car Show in Birmingham, and looks at a scheme banning cars from Oxford city centre. With Kate Humble and Quentin Wilson.
#11 - Episode 11
Season 42 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/18/1999
More road-tests of the latest models, motoring advice and features of interest to drivers. Presented by Vicki Butler - Henderson, Kate Humble , Tiff Needell and Quentin Wilson.
#12 - Episode 12
Season 42 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/25/1999
Tonight's programme reveals the tactics used by the minders of celebrities to ward off unwanted pursuers as they transport their charges to the premiere of the latest James Bond film. With Kate Humble and Quentin Wilson.
#13 - Episode 13
Season 42 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/2/1999
The motor magazine looks at the future for cars that still run on unleaded petrol, views bargains to be had in the world of classic cars, and tests the new duel-fuel Honda Insight. Presented by Kate Humble and Quentin Wilson.
#14 - Episode 14
Season 42 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/9/1999
Vicki Butler-Henderson test-drives the new Clio Sport. Kate Humble and Quentin Wilson pick up a bargain, while Tiff Needell takes a nostalgic look at the Sunbeam Lotus.
#15 - Episode 15
Season 42 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/16/1999
Former Top Gear presenters, including Jeremy Clarkson, Noel Edmonds, Angela Rippon and William Woollard, join the current team to celebrate the programme's 21st birthday and recall some favourite items and fearful moments spanning two decades of motoring reports.