Richard Hammond , James May and Jeremy Clarkson had their pick of top cars to thrash around during their visit to the Northern Territory . Pictures of the Bentley Continental V8S driven by Hammond show it covered in red dust with its front grill completely removed . It is understood that the three cars were returned mechanically sound , but in dire need of cosmetic touch-ups including a complete re-spray . The car was also used as an example for the BBC's Top Gear programme which featured on BBC2 last year.
Richard Hammond , James May and Jeremy Clarkson had their pick of top cars to thrash around during their visit to the Northern Territory . Pictures of the Bentley Continental V8S driven by Hammond show it covered in red dust with its front grill completely removed . It is understood that the three cars were returned mechanically sound , but in dire need of cosmetic touch-ups including a complete re-spray . The Bentley is reported to have lost at least 50 per cent of its original value .