While we all wept watching arguably the most iconic trio of automotive media personalities drive into Botswana’s sunset at the end of the last The Grand Tour episode, for some it has generated a renewed interest in certain classic cars.
According to figures published by UK car classifieds AutoTrader, and reported by Motor1, this can be backed up with cold hard numbers.
In the episode, James May drove a 1974 Triumph Stag which clearly caught the attention of viewers, with searches for the classic convertible on the platform jumping by 793 per cent after it aired
Searches for Mk1 Ford Capris, such as that driven by Richard Hammond in the two-hour special, also increased by 185 per cent.
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The only classic vehicle from the last The Grand Tour episode to not gain extra search attraction on the platform was Jeremy Clarkson’s Lancia Montecarlo.
“Classic cars like the Ford Capri and Triumph Stag have always held a special place in the hearts of British car enthusiasts,” said Auto Trader editorial director Erin Baker to Motor1.
“The latest episode of The Grand Tour has brought these iconic models back into the spotlight, reminding viewers of their timeless appeal and that seeing their favorite fellow petrolheads driving them is part of the appeal.”
For those who have not seen the episode yet, The Grand Tour: One For the Road sees the trio drive across Zimbabwe in three classic cars they always wanted.
It not only marks the end of the The Grand Tour in its current format, but also the end of their professional motoring partnership which dates back 22 years to when they were on Top Gear together.
The Grand Tour: One Ford The Road is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.
