The Top Gear Bolivia Special (Series 14, Episode 6) features Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May navigating the Amazon rainforest to the Chilean coast in affordable 4x4s. This acclaimed installment includes iconic moments such as driving the North Yungas road, scaling the Guallatiri volcano, and the Range Rover Classic's triumph. Full episodes are available on Prime Video and Plex . BBC One - Top Gear, Series 14, Bolivia Special
Clarkson declared his the winner, concluding that "the most unreliable car in the world is the most reliable car in the world," as it survived the journey despite constant overheating. TV REVIEW: Top Gear – Bolivia Special (2009) top gear bolivia special full fixed episode
Originally thought to be a 3.9L V8, it was actually a 3.5L carburetted model. Suffered from severe overheating. Toyota Land Cruiser (FJ40) The Top Gear Bolivia Special (Series 14, Episode
Below is a write-up explaining the context, the persistent “fixed” accusations, and the reality behind the production. BBC One - Top Gear, Series 14, Bolivia
: Richard Hammond’s Toyota Land Cruiser rolling down a slope was not a scripted stunt. It was a last-minute safety decision because the car's brakes had failed, making it too dangerous to drive down the slope.
Here is a factual report based on available evidence and common internet claims.