Middle East Special [exclusive] | Top Gear

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.”

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In Syria, they drive through the ancient ruins of Palmyra and cause minor trouble by joking about “terrorist modifications” (roof-mounted machine guns). They are followed briefly by secret police but escape without incident. They drive through spectacular mountain scenery