VIDEO: Jeremy Clarkson drifts a Jaguar XKR Convertible... in flippers
Jeremy Clarkson, flippers and a Jaguar XKR Convertible - Click above to watch the video
We missed the first part of this skit, as the video you're about to watch isn't from Top Gear, but rather from JC's newest DVD
But he's not the only one wearing ridiculous shoes while hammering a big powerful car around a track. The Stig attempts to smash apples in a pair of wellingtons. The results, while absurd, juvenile and predictable (guess who has the easier time making applesauce), are still must-watch gearhead television. So without further ado, make the jump and watch the video.
[Source: YouTube via Axis of Oversteer]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
JeremiahBWhite 3:01PM (11/16/2009)
NO! Wait, I mean YES!
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Jempi 3:09PM (11/16/2009)
"JC's newest DVD Dual" I think it's called Duel ;)
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Venom 3:20PM (11/16/2009)
Not bad Clarkston...not bad.
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HotRodzNKustoms 3:30PM (11/16/2009)
But can he do that wearing goggles and a snorkel as well? That's what i am looking for in a new car.
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Bigbuck17 3:31PM (11/16/2009)
Why do people think he's funny,he has old man corny jokes you have to force yourself to laugh at what he says
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Swordman 4:03PM (11/16/2009)
It's very british humour. He's even said himself that Americans don't really get it. The hardest people to make laugh are apparantly the Dutch. No matter how ridiculous the story, they'll always reply with "Yeah, I can believe that...".
james 6:33AM (11/17/2009)
But the Dutch love Top Gear! One of the highest ratings in Europe is Holland. You're right, it is very British humour. I'm guessing from your proper, correct spelling of 'humour' that you're a Brit like me....
LaserRed38 3:34PM (11/16/2009)
That's not very safe. His flipper could get stuck under the pedal and cause the throttle to stay open!
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SteveO 5:07PM (11/16/2009)
How? It's not like it's a Toyota...
RadicalxEdward 6:42PM (11/16/2009)
stevo that was perfect
jv2k 3:36PM (11/16/2009)
I want to see him drive with flippers in a car with a clutch.
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Arkz 3:45PM (11/16/2009)
Heh, I just watched that DVD yesterday, and I have to tell you, I was quite disappointed. I woulnd't go so far as to say it was bad, it just felt too rushed, not thought out. Also, the use of recycled "challenges" or "segments"(not sure what to call them exactly) was a bit of a let-down, I mean, more than half of the stunts were taken straight from either his older DVDs or from the show. As for the new ones (apart from a few exeptions), they felt a bit too silly, even for Clarkson. In summary, I was thoroughly entertained, but it just seemed like a step back from his older DVDs.
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Mike7 4:01PM (11/16/2009)
The Jaguar XK is just one of those cars, I think, that looks pretty, but somehow incredibly dull on a computer screen, so much that I question Clarkson's love of it. However, in person, it really does come alive in a very special way.
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ChucklesTClown 4:03PM (11/16/2009)
HA HA HA HA HA HA that guy is FUNNY!!!
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James 4:19PM (11/16/2009)
Tiff and VBH from Fifth Gear is also on Duel.
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Chris 4:48PM (11/16/2009)
Can someone tell exactly which model/year car Stig was driving?
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Mike7 4:55PM (11/16/2009)
Hint: It's made by GM
Chris O 5:26PM (11/16/2009)
It's the Vauxhall VXR8. It's Europe's version of the Pontiac G8/Holden Commodore.
askroon 5:43PM (11/16/2009)
2009 Vauxhall VXR8, actually if you have the sound on, you would have found this out in the video.
Reece Lightning 8:13AM (11/17/2009)
its the vxr8 bathurst edition and its more the european version of the HSV GTS and the pontiac G8 GXP....with a stonking big supercharger on it!