The Car's the Star

A look at the unique little car that shot to stardom as Del Boy 's mode of transport in Only Fools and Horses. From its wobbly beginnings in the thirties through the financial troubles of the nineties, Top Gear's Quentin Willson examines the history of this peculiarly English vehicle.

Synonymous with sixties Britain, the Mkll Jaguar's combination of good looks and performance attracted drivers from many different areas of society-from coppers to criminals. Quentin Willson delves into the model's colourful history.

Motoring was a mirage for impoverished rural France in the forties until the small, versatile and economical Citroen 2CV became available. 2CV aficionado Quentin Willson speaks of how its appeal remains undiminished 50 years later.