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The one with The parachute

Series 4, Episode 9 (2004)

Jeremy goes skiing in a Jaguar X-Type, Richard tests some slightly girlie roadsters and James finds out whether you can aparachute into a moving car. With help, of course.

TestsCool roadsters

You don’t need a fortune to experience great fun in a roadster, as Richard discovers when he pits the Mazda MX-5 against Fiat’s Barchetta and the Toyota MR2.
The-Big-FilmsJeremy skis behind a Jaguar X-Type estate (series 4, episode 9)

Jeremy recalls his exploits driving an X-Type down a ski slope while taking the new estate version off to the mountains for a double helping of slippery fun.
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The-Big-FilmsWicker Men

Richard and James find themselves in the not very warm Scottish islands of Lewis and Harris, trying to interest locals in small convertibles like the Mini, Tigra, A4 and SLK.
CelebsRanulph Fiennes drives our Reasonably Priced Car part 1 (series 4, episode 9)

Gnarly adventurer type faces his toughest challenge yet – trying to pilot the really not all that terrible Suzuki Liana round the TG test track without crashing.
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ChallengesCan you parachute into a car? (series 4, episode 9)

We attempt the stunt that was faked at the start of Austin Powers 2, which involves parachuting into a car moving at 50mph. It’s dangerous, and it’s never been done before.
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