For Grand Tour fans, it’s a bit of a shake-up. Jeremy Clarkson has decided to part ways with three cars that appeared on-screen, among the most iconic models in his personal collection. They will be auctioned, ready to leave with the highest bidder. The sale will take place at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham, as part of The Iconic Sale from Iconic Auctioneers, on November 14 and 15, 2026.
The three cars are well known to The Grand Tour viewers. They include a Lancia Montecarlo Spider 1982, an Alfa Romeo GTV6 1983, and a Lincoln Continental Mark V 1978. Each played a key role in a special episode of The Grand Tour, in Scotland or in southern Africa. If Clarkson says today that he hardly drives them anymore, the real reason for the sale remains under wraps. The auction house hints that the full explanation will come in a forthcoming season of Clarkson’s Farm. This should turn these three cars into highly coveted relics from The Grand Tour’s recent history.
A No-Reserve Sale for Three Jeremy Clarkson Icons
For bidders, the sale format has adrenaline-pumping potential. The three cars are being offered without a reserve, meaning they will go to the winning bid with no minimum price required to validate the sale. Fans can bid in person, but also online via the platforms set up by Iconic Auctioneers. This setup broadens the appeal beyond the British crowd to collectors worldwide.
Officially, Clarkson explains that he no longer truly enjoys these cars and that they deserve a new home. The auction house hints that deeper reasons will be revealed in a future season of Clarkson’s Farm. The timing isn’t coincidental for the host, who has closed The Grand Tour chapter with his two longtime partners. The show is now carried on by a new trio. His farm has become the main backdrop for Clarkson’s Farm. In this context, the auction of these cars feels like the end of a chapter for Clarkson and his fans.
Lancia Montecarlo, Alfa GTV6 and Lincoln Continental, Three Grand Tour Stars Up for Grabs
The standout among them remains the Lancia Montecarlo Spider 1982, painted in blue and heavily modified to suit the shoot. Clarkson piloted it with Richard Hammond and James May in One for the Road. This special episode set in Zimbabwe and Botswana marked the trio’s final voyage on The Grand Tour. It was the last car he drove on camera for The Grand Tour, making it especially sought after. Unlike many TV cars, Clarkson actually bought it back after filming to add to his own collection. For the scorching African heat, the Lancia was specially prepared. It features Ferrari 308-style rear lights, four exhaust outlets, and Lancia Delta Integrale wheels. Clarkson also swapped the leather seats for fabric and fitted a simple Alcantara steering wheel without buttons. The car was rebuilt after filming and now shows about 62,740 miles (just over 100,000 km). For many fans, this is shaping up as the star of the auction.
The second car on offer is a 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6. Clarkson drove it in the Well Aged Scotch episode, the Scottish road trip broadcast in 2019. Under the hood lies the Alfa 2.5-liter V6, renowned for its character and smoothness, something Clarkson has always admired. He had previously owned a GTV6 before selling it and later regretting that choice. For the show, he bought this particular example from its first owner, who was 83 at the time, for £10,000. It now shows about 28,315 miles (roughly 45,500 km). The car has been maintained in-house and comes with a valid UK MOT through June 14, 2027. The third lot is a commanding Lincoln Continental Mark V of 1978, seen in the Lochdown Scottish special. Measuring about 5.8 meters long, it packs a 6.6-liter V8 and was equipped with a nitrous oxide system. That nitrous kit is still installed, even though it didn’t really fire during filming due to a lack of engine prep. Inside, the Cartier clock Clarkson admired remains, while a set of bagpipes still sits in the trunk. With about 68,285 miles (nearly 110,000 km) on the clock, it embodies the caricature of the American “land yacht.” Its UK MOT runs until August 13, 2027, meaning it’s still ready to hit the road. Again, the appeal lies as much in the car’s striking silhouette as in its direct connection to Jeremy Clarkson and The Grand Tour.
