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The presenters were given £1,500 to buy cars that were NOT designed for off-roading. 1963 Opel Kadett ("Oliver") : Driven by Richard Hammond. Performance
Richard Hammond's choice was the underdog. He found a 1963 Opel Kadett A (a small German family coupe) and paid for it. The car was 44 years old at the time of filming and powered by a tiny, underpowered 1.0-litre engine. Clarkson and May mocked him mercilessly. top gear botswana cars
The W123 Mercedes-Benz is widely regarded as one of the most over-engineered, durable consumer vehicles ever built. It was a favorite of bush taxi drivers across Africa for decades due to its thick steel frame, reliable four-cylinder engine, and robust suspension. The Botswana Experience The presenters were given £1,500 to buy cars
It was heavy, slow, and lacked the agility of the other two cars. He found a 1963 Opel Kadett A (a
Richard Hammond’s choice became arguably the most famous car in the show's history. Small, lightweight, and surprisingly simple, the was perfectly suited for the sandy terrain.