Top Gear Botswana Cars Jun 2026

The Botswana Special is widely considered by fans to be the first "true" Top Gear special and is often ranked as one of the best episodes ever. It set a new benchmark for automotive adventure television, proving that compelling drama could be found in the relationship between man and a cheap, broken-down machine in a hostile environment.

James May, adhering to his reputation for sensible (yet often boring) choices, opted for a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E .