At the museum, the legendary “indestructible” Toyota Hilux pickup takes centre stage, still bearing the scars of its torturous TV ordeal—crashed into a tree, drowned in the sea, burned, dropped off a tower block, and more, yet somehow still in one piece. The episode offers an up-close look at just how battered and corroded the Hilux has become, with extensive rust, missing panels, structural twists, and remaining evidence of every challenge it faced two decades ago.
It’s not just the Hilux on display; visitors can also see other Top Gear oddities and inventions, including the P45 microcar, the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, Lotus camper van, Rambulance, a V12 Jag-turned-train (the TGV12), and several amphibious machines. Each car still carries its unique story and the creative energy of the original show.
Museum guests can get close to these TV legends and even “adopt” a car to support their upkeep, cementing their place in British motoring history. Tucked among the Top Gear stars is another hidden gem: a genuine 2001 Jaguar R2 Formula 1 car driven by Eddie Irvine, adding even more automotive royalty to the Grampian Transport Museum’s collection.
The iconic vehicles that once entertained millions on Top Gear have found a new home, battered but not beaten, and remain available to enjoy and inspire fans old and new.