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Wales Online
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Jeremy Clarkson's farmhand Kaleb Cooper 'prevents serious accident'
Jeremy Clarkson's farmhand Kaleb Cooper 'prevents serious accident' Kaleb Cooper, who has been assisting in running former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm, reportedly rushed to the aid of a driver in what could have been a "serious accident" One of the stars of Clarkson's Farm, Kaleb Cooper, has been praised for his swift actions Kaleb Cooper, the 26-year-old star of Clarkson's Farm, reportedly sprang into action to prevent a potentially disastrous accident after a hedge cutter fell from a trailer near Diddly Squat farm. Witnesses spotted Kaleb at the scene on the A3400 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, where hydraulic fluid had spilled across the road, causing cars to skid due to the slippery surface. The incident occurred when the tank cap on the hedge cutter broke off. However, Kaleb, who was on his way to a bailing job, swiftly intervened to ease the situation. One witness, Paul Lowe, a 53-year-old swimming pool engineer from Abingdon, told The Sun: "I spotted him instantly and was a little bit starstruck as I'm a big fan of the show." Kaleb is set to return for the fifth season of Clarkson's Farm (Image: Amazon Prime ) Paul described the hectic scene, saying: "The hedge cutter was on the back of a trailer pulled by a 4×4. I think it came round the corner and flew off. Hydraulic fluid was pumping out down the road and cars were skidding after driving through it. It was chaos and pretty dangerous." Article continues below Cooper was seen making phone calls from his Mitsubishi L200 truck as he attempted to resolve the situation. "Kaleb was parked on the corner speaking with the driver and looked a bit worried. He probably had a lot of other jobs to get done and this only added to his hectic morning. It was just like watching the show live.", reports Surrey Live. The 53 year old went on to commend Kaleb for his quick thinking in preventing a serious accident by calling a colleague from his agricultural contracting business to help remove the machinery from the road. Thames Valley Police have yet to comment on the incident, but it is reported that they were contacted to ensure the safety of other road users. Attempts have been made to reach Kaleb's representatives for a statement. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter This news follows last week's revelation that Kaleb was spotted using a mobility scooter due to an injured ankle. The Amazon Prime Video star, who helps run former Top Gear presenter's Diddly Squat farm, revealed his injury ahead of the Royal Three Counties show in Worcestershire. In a video posted on the event's official Instagram account, he said: ''I may be hobbling around because I've got a bit of a busted ankle, but it'll be fine. "In another Instagram Story, he shared: "Just got back from football and trying to haul my [butt] to shut the chickens up... look at that ankle." Article continues below Kaleb, who has had a busy schedule recently, will likely be looking forward to some rest after Jeremy announced that Clarkson's Farm would be taking a 'short break' following its upcoming fifth series.
TimesLIVE
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Richard Hammond changes lanes with own line of gin and whisky
Globally recognised automotive personality Richard Hammond has taken the plunge into the world of spirits. Best known for his work on Top Gear, The Grand Tour and DriveTribe, the 55-year-old British broadcaster has unveiled a collection of artisanal gin and whisky developed in collaboration with award-winning producers Hawkridge Distillers. 'Creating these spirits has been a real passion project,' said Hammond. 'It's about taking all that love for craftsmanship and storytelling I've picked up in the car world, and pouring it into something people can actually hold, taste and enjoy. It's me, just slightly more distilled.' Richard Hammond's new spirits, Ratio Gin and Iron Ridge Whisky, will make their official debut at DriveTribe Live 2025 on August 30 at Bicester Heritage. Attendees will be among the first to enjoy exclusive tastings, purchase the spirits and meet Hammond in person for a behind-the-scenes look at the journey from concept to bottle. The spirits will be available globally beginning September, with DriveTribe continuing to champion the collection across all platforms.
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3,000 including ‘bargain' BMW and ‘punchy' Fiat
THE TOP 10 classic cars on the market for under £3K, including a "bargain" BMW and a "punchy" Fiat, have been revealed. Classic car fans will be excited to see Top Gear's top picks of bargain motors currently up for grabs. 10 Alfa Romeo GTV Spider This fan favourite is on the market for under two grand. It delivers 155bhp and 138lb-ft of torque from its smaller 16-valve four-cylinder engine, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Despite not being fast it is still one of Alfa Romeo's iconic models. 10 Fiat Coupe Turbo This Italian-designed motor features an exterior by Chris Bangle and an interior crafted by Pininfarina. The punchy turbocharged inline-five Fiat also gets an uprated catback exhaust and air-con. Fiat fans can buy a used version of the model for £1,600 on eBay. 10 Vauxhall Calibra With just over 90,000 miles on the clock, this Vauxhall Calibra is up for sale at just under £2,000. The low price is due to it having a fuel pipe leak and a blown exhaust, but those can be easily fixed, according to Top Gear. For those looking for a fully working version, Autotrader have a model selling for £2,495. Jaguar XJ (second generation) Jaguar boasts one of the most iconic classic car line-ups, making it a firm favourite among enthusiasts. The XJ40 embodies the luxury brand's classic era, with an interior packed with comfort-focused features. One model with over 90,000 miles with a 4.0L engine can be found on Autotrader selling for £2,750. 10 Triumph Spitfire (1500) Motoring fans will agree that this car has one of the best names and looks among classic motors. Fitted with bespoke wire wheels and a black and white colour combination, this model is available for just £2,610. It's been with the same owner for the past 18 years and has been well maintained, with a new exhaust and brake servo recently fitted. Saab 900 Similar to the Triumph Spitfire, this owner has also done a lot of work to restore this classic car. This Saab 900 is fitted with a roof rack and is on offer for just £2,650, on Autotrader. It also comes with a brand new audio system and speakers. Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk1) This MK1 Golf GTI 'Citi' was built for the South African market, with production running from 1984 right up to 2009. The classic motor produces 80bhp/90lb from its 1.6-litre petrol unit. With just 75,000 miles on the clock, this Volkswagen is up for grabs on eBay for just over £2,000. BMW 7 Series (E38) The 728i is described as being the bargain of the bunch, according to Top Gear. The Bimmer classic is available to snap up for just a mere £1,995. Despite being almost three decades the 2.8litre will take you to speeds of up to 141mph. 10 Mazda MX-5 (first generation) This Mazda MX-5 has been well looked after by its owner, with new lights and a cam belt recently fitted. It's powered by a 1.6-litre engine and has just under 190,000 miles on the clock. Classic car fans can head to AutoTrader, where the Mazda is listed for just under £3,000. Ford Escort (sixth generation) Despite not being placed in the same motorsport category as its forebears, the Ford Escort is a formidable car. This RS 2000 boasts a 2.0-litre engine and has clocked over 95,000 miles. Fans of the hatchback can grab this track day car for £3,000 on Autotrader
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3,000 including ‘bargain' BMW and ‘punchy' Fiat
Read below to see the top classic cars BARGAIN MOTORS Top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3,000 including 'bargain' BMW and 'punchy' Fiat THE TOP 10 classic cars on the market for under £3K, including a "bargain" BMW and a "punchy" Fiat, have been revealed. Classic car fans will be excited to see Top Gear's top picks of bargain motors currently up for grabs. 10 Alfa Romeo GTV Spider on the market for under £2,000 Credit: Alfa Alfa Romeo GTV Spider This fan favourite is on the market for under two grand. It delivers 155bhp and 138lb-ft of torque from its smaller 16-valve four-cylinder engine, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Despite not being fast it is still one of Alfa Romeo's iconic models. 10 The Fiat Coupe 2.0v Turbo Credit: Fiat Fiat Coupe Turbo This Italian-designed motor features an exterior by Chris Bangle and an interior crafted by Pininfarina. The punchy turbocharged inline-five Fiat also gets an uprated catback exhaust and air-con. Fiat fans can buy a used version of the model for £1,600 on eBay. 10 Volkswagen Golf Mk 2 with just over 90,000 miles is going for just under £2,000 Credit: Alamy Vauxhall Calibra With just over 90,000 miles on the clock, this Vauxhall Calibra is up for sale at just under £2,000. The low price is due to it having a fuel pipe leak and a blown exhaust, but those can be easily fixed, according to Top Gear. For those looking for a fully working version, Autotrader have a model selling for £2,495. 10 XJ40 embodies the luxury brand's classic era Credit: Alamy Jaguar XJ (second generation) Jaguar boasts one of the most iconic classic car line-ups, making it a firm favourite among enthusiasts. The XJ40 embodies the luxury brand's classic era, with an interior packed with comfort-focused features. One model with over 90,000 miles with a 4.0L engine can be found on Autotrader selling for £2,750. 10 A model is available for just £2,610, on Autotrader Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Triumph Spitfire (1500) Motoring fans will agree that this car has one of the best names and looks among classic motors. Fitted with bespoke wire wheels and a black and white colour combination, this model is available for just £2,610. It's been with the same owner for the past 18 years and has been well maintained, with a new exhaust and brake servo recently fitted. 10 This classic motor is on offer for just £2,650, on Autotrader. Credit: Alamy Saab 900 Similar to the Triumph Spitfire, this owner has also done a lot of work to restore this classic car. This Saab 900 is fitted with a roof rack and is on offer for just £2,650, on Autotrader. It also comes with a brand new audio system and speakers. 10 The classic motor produces 80bhp/90lb from its 1.6-litre petrol unit Credit: Alamy Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk1) This MK1 Golf GTI 'Citi' was built for the South African market, with production running from 1984 right up to 2009. The classic motor produces 80bhp/90lb from its 1.6-litre petrol unit. With just 75,000 miles on the clock, this Volkswagen is up for grabs on eBay for just over £2,000. 10 The Bimmer classic is available for just under £2,000 Credit: Buzz Pictures BMW 7 Series (E38) The 728i is described as being the bargain of the bunch, according to Top Gear. The Bimmer classic is available to snap up for just a mere £1,995. Despite being almost three decades the 2.8litre will take you to speeds of up to 141mph. 10 Mazda MX-5 classic car driving on a British road Credit: Getty Mazda MX-5 (first generation) This Mazda MX-5 has been well looked after by its owner, with new lights and a cam belt recently fitted. It's powered by a 1.6-litre engine and has just under 190,000 miles on the clock. Classic car fans can head to AutoTrader, where the Mazda is listed for just under £3,000. 10 This RS 2000 boasts a 2.0-litre engine Ford Escort (sixth generation) Despite not being placed in the same motorsport category as its forebears, the Ford Escort is a formidable car. This RS 2000 boasts a 2.0-litre engine and has clocked over 95,000 miles. Fans of the hatchback can grab this track day car for £3,000 on Autotrader
The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3,000 including ‘bargain' BMW and ‘punchy' Fiat
THE TOP 10 classic cars on the market for under £3K, including a "bargain" BMW and a "punchy" Fiat, have been revealed. Classic car fans will be excited to see Top Gear's top picks of bargain motors currently up for grabs. 10 Alfa Romeo GTV Spider on the market for under £2,000 Credit: Alfa Alfa Romeo GTV Spider This It delivers 155bhp and 138lb-ft of torque from its smaller 16-valve four-cylinder engine, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Despite not being fast it is still one of Alfa Romeo's iconic models. 10 The Fiat Coupe 2.0v Turbo Credit: Fiat Fiat Coupe Turbo This Italian-designed motor features an exterior by Chris Bangle and an interior crafted by Pininfarina. read more on motors The punchy turbocharged inline-five Fiat also gets an uprated catback exhaust and air-con. Fiat fans can buy a used version of the 10 Volkswagen Golf Mk 2 with just over 90,000 miles is going for just under £2,000 Credit: Alamy Vauxhall Calibra With just over 90,000 miles on the clock, this The low price is due to it having a fuel pipe leak and a blown exhaust, but those can be easily fixed, according to Top Gear. Most read in Motors For those looking for a fully working version, Autotrader have a 10 XJ40 embodies the luxury brand's classic era Credit: Alamy Jaguar XJ (second generation) Jaguar boasts one of the most iconic classic car line-ups, making it a firm favourite among enthusiasts. The XJ40 embodies the luxury brand's classic era, with an interior packed with comfort-focused features. 10 A model is available for just £2,610, on Autotrader Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Triumph Spitfire (1500) Motoring fans will agree that this car has one of the best names and looks among classic motors. Fitted with bespoke wire wheels and a black and white colour combination, It's been with the same owner for the past 18 years and has been well maintained, with a new exhaust and brake servo recently fitted. 10 This classic motor is on offer for just £2,650, on Autotrader. Credit: Alamy Saab 900 Similar to the Triumph Spitfire, this owner has also done a lot of work to restore this classic car. This It also comes with a brand new audio system and speakers. 10 The classic motor produces 80bhp/90lb from its 1.6-litre petrol unit Credit: Alamy Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk1) This The classic motor produces 80bhp/90lb from its 1.6-litre petrol unit. With just 75,000 miles on the clock, this Volkswagen is up for grabs on eBay for just over £2,000. 10 The Bimmer classic is available for just under £2,000 Credit: Buzz Pictures BMW 7 Series (E38) The 728i is described as being the bargain of the bunch, according to Top Gear. The Despite being almost three decades the 2.8litre will take you to speeds of up to 141mph. 10 Mazda MX-5 classic car driving on a British road Credit: Getty Mazda MX-5 (first generation) This It's powered by a 1.6-litre engine and has just under 190,000 miles on the clock. Classic car fans can head to AutoTrader, where the Mazda is listed for just under £3,000. 10 This RS 2000 boasts a 2.0-litre engine Ford Escort (sixth generation) Despite not being placed in the same motorsport category as its forebears, the Ford Escort is a formidable car. This RS 2000 boasts a 2.0-litre engine and has clocked over 95,000 miles. Fans of the
