The unseen damage that Top Gear UK's presenters inflicted on three cars, which are worth a combined $1 million, while rounding up cattle and racing in the outback has finally been revealed. Pictures of the yellow Bentley Continental V8S, that was driven by Richard Hammond during the 22nd season episode, show the car covered in red dust with its front grill completely removed as it sits suspended in a mechanic workshop. Hammond and his co-stars James May and Jeremy Clarkson had their pick of top vehicles to thrash around in a cattle station and an open mine in the Northern Territory during their visit to Australia in October last year.Richard Hammond, James May and Jeremy Clarkson had their pick of top cars to thrash around during their visit to the Northern TerritoryPictures of the Bentley Continental V8S driven by Hammond show it covered in red dust with its front grill completely removedIt is understood that the three cars were returned mechanically sound, but in dire need of cosmetic touch-ups including a complete re-sprayThe Bentley is reported to have lost at least 50 per cent of its original value
But despite the gruelling environment, Clarkson said they had the time of their lives: 'We genuinely loved the _,' the 54-year-old beamed.