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Top Gear

Season 41 1999

  • 1999-03-18T00:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 30m
  • 6h (12 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
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.

12 episodes

Season Premiere

1999-03-18T00:00:00Z

41x01 Episode 1

Season Premiere

41x01 Episode 1

  • 1999-03-18T00:00:00Z30m

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

1999-03-25T00:00:00Z

41x02 Episode 2

41x02 Episode 2

  • 1999-03-25T00:00:00Z30m

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

1999-03-31T23:00:00Z

41x03 Episode 3

41x03 Episode 3

  • 1999-03-31T23:00:00Z30m

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

1999-04-07T23:00:00Z

41x04 Episode 4

41x04 Episode 4

  • 1999-04-07T23:00:00Z30m

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

1999-04-14T23:00:00Z

41x05 Episode 5

41x05 Episode 5

  • 1999-04-14T23:00:00Z30m

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

1999-04-21T23:00:00Z

41x06 Episode 6

41x06 Episode 6

  • 1999-04-21T23:00:00Z30m

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

1999-04-28T23:00:00Z

41x07 Episode 7

41x07 Episode 7

  • 1999-04-28T23:00:00Z30m

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.

1999-05-05T23:00:00Z

41x08 Episode 8

41x08 Episode 8

  • 1999-05-05T23:00:00Z30m

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.

1999-05-12T23:00:00Z

41x09 Episode 9

41x09 Episode 9

  • 1999-05-12T23:00:00Z30m

Tiff Needell drives Honda's replacement for the sporty NSX, the S2000, to find out whether it lives up to expectations.

1999-05-19T23:00:00Z

41x10 Episode 10

41x10 Episode 10

  • 1999-05-19T23:00:00Z30m

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.

1999-05-26T23:00:00Z

41x11 Episode 11

41x11 Episode 11

  • 1999-05-26T23:00:00Z30m

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.

Season Finale

1999-06-02T23:00:00Z

41x12 Episode 12

Season Finale

41x12 Episode 12

  • 1999-06-02T23:00:00Z30m

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.

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