The BEST episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 45
Every episode of Top Gear (1977) season 45, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Gear (1977) season 45!
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 14
Season 45 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/31/2001
#2 - Value Special
Season 45 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/26/2001
Twenty percent of Britain's income is spent on motoring. Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson and Tiff Needell explore ways of halving that figure by offering advice on the best second-hand deals, reducing insurance premiums, fuel economy and inexpensive maintenance.
#3 - Episode 33
Season 45 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/8/2001
Jason Barlow, Adrian Simpson, and design guru Richard Seymour assess what makes the Ford Focus a bestseller.
#4 - Episode 32
Season 45 - Episode 32 - Aired 10/25/2001
Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at the technology inside the new BMW 745i luxury saloon. Adrian discussed the sale of Bentley to Volkswagen and clever Rolls Royce acquisition by BMW.
#5 - Episode 30
Season 45 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/4/2001
Vicki Butler-Henderson takes a look at the new Volkswagen Beetle RSi while Adrian drives the new Jeep Liberty off-road. Jason Barlow explores the reason for vehicle recalls and production issues. Tiff races a Honda Accord production Touring Car.
#6 - Episode 28
Season 45 - Episode 28 - Aired 9/6/2001
Tiff Needell test-drives new models from TVR and AC, while Vicki Butler-Henderson rides in the Arrows three-seater Formula One car. Jason Barlow assesses the future of green-engine technology and tries out a fuel cell-powered car.
#7 - Episode 27
Season 45 - Episode 27 - Aired 8/31/2001
Jason Barlow tries out the latest update of the Ford Thunderbird, Tiff Needell assesses the merits of the BMW M3 convertible, while Adrian Simpson tries to understand how the inside of a car can tell you about its owner.
#8 - Episode 26
Season 45 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/23/2001
Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the new Tuscan S, which is rumored to reach speeds of up to 200mph. Plus a look at where to buy cheap cars, and the new number-plate system
#9 - Episode 23
Season 45 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/2/2001
Tiff Needell and Vicki Butler-Henderson find out what is the best car for a movie car chase scene taking place in a parking garage.
#10 - Episode 21
Season 45 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/19/2001
Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta's new film Swordfish, which features a TVR Tuscan in the spectacular car chase sequence.
#11 - Episode 20
Season 45 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/12/2001
Tiff Needell sees how BMW's new Mini 1 compares with its rivals, and competes against Vicki Butler-Henderson in a downhill race at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
#12 - Episode 34
Season 45 - Episode 34 - Aired 10/15/2001
Featured vehicles: Jeep Cherokee 3.7 L, VW Beetle RSi (£50,000) Subaru Impreza WRX UK300 (£26,495), Tiff takes part in a touring car event.
#13 - Episode 16
Season 45 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/14/2001
#14 - Episode 15
Season 45 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/7/2001
#15 - Episode 1
Season 45 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/22/2001
In the first of a new 15-part series of the motoring magazine, Jason Barlow checks out the Ford Mondeo's latest competitor -the Renault Laguna II, and Andy Wilman explores the history of Ireland's one and only production car- the Shamrock. Plus, a look at the three new versions of the Rover 25, 45 and 75 which have just been revealed.
#16 - Episode 13
Season 45 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/17/2001
Another edition of the motoring magazine that provides information and road-tests of the latest models. With Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson and Tiff Needell.
#17 - Episode 12
Season 45 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/10/2001
A took at the new Peugeot 307 - has it got what it takes to lead the family hatchback pack? Plus. is the recently revived, Dutch-designed Spyker CS Spyder worth its E150.000 price tag? With Adrian Simpson and Tiff Needell.
#18 - Episode 11
Season 45 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/3/2001
The latest model from Jaguar's production lines, the X-Type, marks a radical departure for the luxury brand. Jason Barlow takes the saloon sports car for a spin to see whether its makers will succeed in appealing to a younger demographic, or whether the X-Type will damage their reputation as a top people's car manufacturer. With Vicki Butler-Henderson and Tiff Needell.
#19 - Episode 10
Season 45 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/26/2001
This week in the motoring magazine Vicki Butler-Henderson tests Citroen and Peugeot hatchbacks that offer better-than-average performance for little more than the cost of a standard model. Plus Tiff Needell learns how to handle a high-powered motorcycle on the road. With Jason Barlow.
#20 - Episode 9
Season 45 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/19/2001
Another edition of the motoring magazine that provides information and road-tests of the latest models. With Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson and Tiff Needell.
#21 - Episode 8
Season 45 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/12/2001
Tonight's show reveals the results of a special customer satisfaction survey - a study into buying, owning and running a car that reveals the very best and worst of different models, including which car registered an amazing 1,800 faults. With Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson and Tiff Needell.
#22 - Episode 7
Season 45 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/5/2001
#23 - Episode 6
Season 45 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2001
#24 - Episode 5
Season 45 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/22/2001
Jason Barlow tests the new MG F Trophy, one of Rover's new sporting models, while Vicki Butler-Henderson checks out Vauxhall's latest Astra diesel - the Eco 4.