The Excellent is the nickname given by Jeremy Clarkson that appears on "Berks to the Future" in The Grand Tour episode. It based on the MG D which was abandoned while he roadtested on its total structure collapse.
Building the Excellent[]
After Clarkson abandoned the MG D, he built it again with same formula. This time he acquired the Mercedes SLK as the body shell for the Land Rover Discovery and then he addressed the structure issues, instead making its roadtesting he decide it's best he would be its roadworthy impression.
Making impression[]
He gathered James May and Richard Hammond. At first the two annoyed Clarkson about his creation, both stated was "rubbish". To prove them wrong Clarkson drove along on the road. Upon on the road his co-presenters noticed several design flaws on the interior of the Excellent so Clarkson, to prove himself more, attracted football players to get a positive reaction. After he left the football park area, Clarkson stated he would sell the Excellent for £14,000.
Selling thru auction[]
The Excellent was set to auction. At first it was valued under £400, the value raised until it was sold for £4,000 which was lower than Clarkson's target. However, it was rumoured that Clarkson was eventually sold to auction.