Jeremy Clarkson is sending three of his most recognizable Grand Tour machines to the auction block in November, all without reserve prices. The 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider, a 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6, and a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V will sell through Iconic Auctioneers at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham on November 14 and 15.
The official line is that Clarkson rarely gets the chance to drive or enjoy them anymore. The unofficial line, per the auction house itself, is that the real motivation will be revealed during the next season of Clarkson’s Farm. Make of that what you will.
The Lancia is the headliner. It was the last car Clarkson ever drove on The Grand Tour, used during the Zimbabwe and Botswana farewell special alongside Richard Hammond and James May. That alone makes it a piece of television memorabilia that transcends the car itself.
It wasn’t stock for the trip, either. Clarkson fitted Ferrari 308 rear lights, Lancia Delta Integrale wheels, four exhaust outlets, cloth seats, and a stripped-down Alcantara steering wheel to dodge electrical gremlins in the African heat. After filming, he didn’t return it. He bought it. The auction house says it has since been refurbished and runs.
The Alfa Romeo GTV6 carries its own peculiar backstory. Clarkson originally owned the car, sold it, regretted selling it, bought it back, drove it around Scotland’s North Coast 500 for the “Well Aged Scotch” episode in 2019, and is now selling it again. That 2.5-liter Alfa V6, famous for its howl, sits under the hood with roughly 28,315 miles on the clock. One wonders if the regret cycle will repeat itself.
Then there is the Lincoln, a land yacht in every sense. The 1978 Continental Mark V appeared in the “Lochdown” special where all three hosts piloted absurdly oversized American cars through the Scottish Highlands. It still has the nitrous injection system bolted on for the show, though it apparently never worked properly because nobody bothered with the supporting engine modifications. The Cartier clock Clarkson admired on camera remains in the dash. Bagpipes are still in the trunk.
No reserves means no safety net. These cars sell to whoever raises a paddle highest. That is an unusual choice for vehicles with this kind of provenance. Television cars with documented celebrity ownership and screen time typically carry healthy estimates, often six figures for the right piece. Letting them run wild on the auction floor either signals supreme confidence or a genuine desire to move them quickly.
The timing is worth watching. Clarkson has been increasingly consumed by Diddly Squat Farm, his brewing ventures, and a growing media empire that has little to do with cars. Hammond and May have scattered to their own projects. The Grand Tour itself has been handed to a new trio of hosts. Selling the cars feels less like housekeeping and more like closing a chapter.
For collectors, the Lancia is the trophy. Final episodes carry weight in the memorabilia world, and this car sat at the center of the last ride for a trio that dominated automotive television for over two decades across two shows. The GTV6 and Lincoln will find homes, but the Lancia could spark a bidding war.
Iconic Auctioneers has not published estimates. With no reserves and Clarkson’s name attached, the floor is open and the ceiling is anyone’s guess.
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