The BEST episodes of Top Gear (1978) season 45
Every episode of Top Gear (1978) season 45, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Gear (1978) 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 17
Season 45 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/21/2001
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#2 - 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.
#3 - 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
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#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 18
Season 45 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/28/2001
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#12 - Episode 19
Season 45 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/5/2001
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#13 - Episode 24
Season 45 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/9/2001
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#14 - Episode 25
Season 45 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/16/2001
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#15 - Episode 29
Season 45 - Episode 29 - Aired 9/20/2001
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#16 - Episode 35
Season 45 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/10/2001
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#17 - Episode 36
Season 45 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/17/2001
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#18 - Episode 37
Season 45 - Episode 37 - Aired 2/4/2002
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#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 2
Season 45 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/1/2001
Jason Barlow takes a ride in the new Alfa 147, which makers Alfa Romeo hope will make waves in the small-car market. Tiff Needell, meanwhile, road-tests the 180 XKR-R, a soupedup performance Jaguar which could soon grace showrooms.
#21 - Episode 3
Season 45 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/2001
Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at whether the brand new Volkswagen Lupo GTi's sporty credentials live up to its looks, while Jason Barlow tests the remarkable new Citroen C5.
#22 - Episode 4
Season 45 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/2001
#23 - 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.
#24 - Episode 6
Season 45 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2001