Electric Spitfire Part Of New Display At Beaulieu
Triumph World|October - November 2019
A collection of cars from the filming of the brand new series of Top Gear – with new presenters Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff alongside veteran Chris Harris – has been put on display at Beaulieu.
Electric Spitfire Part Of New Display At Beaulieu

So alongside the old favourites, visitors to Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear can now also get up close to the most memorable motors from Series 27, which kick starts a brand new era for the infamous motoring show. From electric cars driven by Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris to Paddy McGuinness’ Overtaker hearse and some classics which survived the Borneo jungle challenge, there is something for all the family.

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