Jeremy Clarkson offering fans one-of-a-kind prize as he launches new Grand Tour
JEREMY Clarkson is auctioning off his latest Grand Tour speed machine for charity.
One lucky fan can snap up the TV star’s one-of-a-kind Mitsuoka Le-Seyde – which Jezza, Richard Hammond and James May gave a hilarious makeover on their latest film.
Viewers will see the lads deck the unique Japanese roadster out with crystal chandeliers and cow-print upholstery when The Grand Tour: Eurocrash lands on Prime Video on Friday.
It’s the first time any of the trio’s TV vehicles has ever been put up for sale.
In a tease at what else is to come on the show, Jeremy told The Sun: “This car has never raced or rallied, but it has been shot at by Hungarian Archers.”
The Mitsuoka will be raffled for youth organisation The Mix, with tickets priced at just £5.
All proceeds will directly benefit the charity’s life-saving services for young people.
Jeremy’s girlfriend Lisa Hogan added: “I really wanted this car, but Jeremy wouldn’t let me have it on the farm.
“Knowing The Mix will be supported is a very good alternative. Good luck all!”
The charity hopes that Clarkson’s legions of fans will take a chance on owning this piece of automotive history.
The Mix provides free advice, information and crisis support to young people under 25 across the UK via social media, peer support, helpline and counselling services.
Andrew Harrison from the organisation said: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jeremy Clarkson for his incredible generosity in donating his one-of-a-kind Mitsoka Le-Seyde to The Mix’s Grand Draw.
“His support will make a significant impact on our ability to provide vital services to young people when they need it most.
“We are truly grateful for Jeremy’s commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.”
To participate go to: https://uk.givergy.com/TheMixGrandDraw
It comes as Jeremy launches the latest edition of Prime Video’s Grand Tour – revealing one moment left him speechless when the trio are confronted with an actual flying car.
He said: “Very rarely am I lost for words, but I was lost for words.
“I was bowled over because you always hear ‘There’ll be flying cars one day’ and there it was.
“It drove onto the runway like a normal car and then it flew and then it landed again.”
The aviation action whets the lads’ whistle and they finally bring to fruition a grand finale that has been in the works for five years.
Richard explained: “There’s a sequence with a plane which is epic. It does look awesome.
“It’s the kind of thing you wanted to do as a kid: drive a big V-engine car onto the back of a transport plane. It’s got all of that in it.”
Jeremy added: “It’s the ending we’d planned originally in Russia, that we couldn’t do because of Putin. We moved the ending into Scandinavia, but we couldn’t do it then either because the crew of the plane caught Covid.
“We’ve had this ending up our sleeves for about five years and we’ve finally pulled it off.”
Watch The Grand Tour: Eurocrash on Prime Video from Friday, June 16.