James May is selling the 1974 Triumph Stag MKII 3.0 V8 he drove in the final episode of The Grand Tour, giving buyers an opportunity to own a car associated with the end of the long-running television partnership between May, Jeremy Clarkson, and Richard Hammond.

The episode, titled One for the Road, was released in September 2024 and featured the presenters traveling across Zimbabwe and Botswana. Each chose a car they had always wanted to own, with May selecting the Triumph Stag for the African special.

A television car restored by The Smallest Cog

The Stag had already been restored before May acquired it and was subsequently modified for its appearance in the episode. After filming, it underwent another restoration at The Smallest Cog, Richard Hammond’s British workshop.

The car has been refinished in its original Magenta color and retains chrome trim on the bumpers, rocker panels, wing mirrors, window frames, and door handles. May notes that some of the chrome, including the door handles, is slightly pitted and may need replacement.

Its condition also reflects the car’s age and its time on the road in Africa. The interior shows signs of wear, although those imperfections are part of the character of a vehicle that is more than 50 years old and has been driven through the deserts of Zimbabwe.

Period details and modern updates

The Triumph includes several changes from its original specification. Its speedometer comes from a Mark I model, while a modern stereo adds Bluetooth connectivity. The 14-inch wheels are fitted with Hankook Optimo tires.

Power comes from a naturally aspirated 3.0-liter V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. May describes the engine family as having a reputation for poor reliability, but says the engine installed in his Stag has performed perfectly.

The sale follows Jeremy Clarkson’s decision to sell three cars connected with The Grand Tour. Together, the vehicles provide another link to the program, which concluded after more than 21 years of the three presenters working together, beginning with the second season of Top Gear in 2003.