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After the broadcast of the last episode of the series The Grand Tour, there was an increased interest in some models driven by the famous protagonists of the series.
We say “some” because judging by the search engine on Auto Trader, interest in the car driven by Jeremy Clarkson has not increased drastically. It is a Lancia Montecarlo, a sports model from the late 1970s, which apparently did not intrigue viewers from the Island.
That’s why the other two did it. The first generation Ford Capri model has been one of the desirable classics for years, even the version with the weakest engine. Interest in the model that Richard Hammond chose for his farewell and drive through Zimbabwe has grown by a significant 185 percent, he says. Index.hr.
However, the real surprise was caused by Triumph. James May’s first choice was the Stag model, also from the 1970s. The attractive design is signed by the Italian Giovanni Michelotti. Powered by a 3.0 V8 engine, which arrived as Britain’s answer to the Mercedes SL, it is almost completely unknown outside its home market, where it clearly has a large following. Searches for this model jumped as much as 793 percent.
“Classics such as the Ford Capri and Triumph Stag have always held a special place in the hearts of British motoring enthusiasts,” said Erin Barker, content editor for Auto Trader. Engine1. “The final episode of The Grand Tour brought these historic models back into the spotlight by recalling their timeless appeal,” added Barker.
Source: Index.hr / Motor1.com
Source: autoblog.rs
