Hammond fell so deeply in love with the car that he named it .
The is widely considered one of the greatest automotive adventures ever filmed . First aired in November 2007, it followed Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May as they attempted to cross Botswana in three two-wheel-drive cars bought for less than £1,500. Their mission: to prove that simple, used cars could be better suited for rugged terrain than modern "Chelsea Tractors" (SUVs). The Three Main Contenders top gear botswana cars
Chosen for Mercedes' legendary reputation for reliability across Africa. 1981 Lancia Beta Coupé Jeremy Clarkson 2.0L (Automatic) Hammond fell so deeply in love with the car that he named it
True to his "Captain Slow" persona, James chose a Mercedes-Benz 230E. Known for their "over-engineered" build quality, the W123 Mercedes was the logical choice for African terrain. While it suffered from some suspension issues and James’s stubborn refusal to strip the car for weight, it was arguably the most comfortable and reliable vehicle of the trio. It proved that German engineering from the 1980s was nearly indestructible. The Challenges The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Their mission: to prove that simple, used cars