Jeremy Clarkson Has a Bit of a Soft Spot for All Old Lancias
The latest episode of The Grand Tour features a great movie detailing the epic battle between Audi and Lancia for the 1983 World Rally Championship.
Nowadays, Italian automaker Lancia isn’t very well known, but there was a time when it manufactured the 037, a mid-engine sports car that helped the brand win the manufacturers’ world championship in 1983. But there’s a lot more to the story than just rear-wheel drive vs. all-wheel drive. As Clarkson details in The Grand Tour segment, the 1983 World Rally Championship was a battle of David vs. Goliath with Lancia pulling all sorts of tricks at the races.
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But before Clarkson goes into detail of that race season, he gets behind the wheel of a Lancia 037. And regardless of whether or not you’ve ever heard of the Lancia 037, it’s a great watch. Amazon Prime Video has shared a teaser clip of Clarkson testing the Lancia 037, but you’ll need a subscription to watch the entire episode.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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