Top Gear 1989 episode 1

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By Des Sellmeyer

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The first ever Top Gear show!

In this episode:

Testing the Alfa 164 Lusso automatic, Saab CDE automatic and the Lancia Thema SE Turbo. Jeremy Clarkson visits a classic car auction. Tiff Needell drives the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth.

William Woollard: Head Host
Tiff Needell: Presenter
Chris Goffey: Presenter
Jeremy Clarkson: Presenter
Tom Boswell: Presenter
Tony Mason: Presenter
Beki Adam: Presenter
Sue Baker: Presenter

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