Top Gear Middle East Special -

They drive through a military checkpoint into the West Bank. The tension is played for gentle comedy – they hide a bottle of “holy” olive oil from Jeremy’s questionable souvenir buying.

They drive through spectacular mountain scenery. James’s BMW continues to misbehave (coolant loss, dodgy electrics). Jeremy’s Fiat has a tiny trunk, so he carries his luggage in the passenger seat. Richard’s Mazda is reliable but boring – “a hairdresser’s car in a war zone.” top gear middle east special

James’s BMW finally dies completely (head gasket failure). The trio push it into a garage in the middle of the Syrian desert. A local mechanic fixes it with scrap metal and wire for $20. They drive through a military checkpoint into the West Bank

Would you like a list of other Top Gear specials (e.g., Vietnam, Bolivia, Africa) in the same style? James’s BMW continues to misbehave (coolant loss, dodgy