For fans of The Grand Tour, the 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider is arguably the most emotional car in the collection. Clarkson drove it during One for the Road, the final Grand Tour adventure featuring Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May together.

The journey took the trio through Zimbabwe and Botswana, with the Lancia receiving several modifications to prepare it for the demanding trip.

Among the changes were Ferrari 308 rear lights, four exhaust outlets, Lancia Delta Integrale wheels and a modified front grille. Clarkson also replaced some of the more complicated interior equipment with simpler components better suited to the challenging conditions.

The connection did not end when filming stopped. Clarkson bought the Lancia and added it to his personal collection, giving the car an even stronger connection to the presenter and the final chapter of The Grand Tour.

The second car heading to auction is a 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 that appeared in the 2019 Grand Tour episode Well Aged Scotch.

Clarkson drove the Alfa along the famous North Coast 500 route in Scotland. Under the hood sits the celebrated 2.5 liter Alfa Romeo V6, an engine remembered by enthusiasts for its distinctive sound and character.

The car has covered approximately 28,315 miles, but its history with Clarkson makes it considerably more interesting than the mileage alone suggests.

Clarkson previously owned the GTV6 before selling it, only to later regret the decision and buy it back. That personal attachment gives the Alfa a story that extends well beyond its television appearance.

The third vehicle could hardly be more different. Clarkson's massive 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V appeared in the Grand Tour special Lochdown.

Its enormous American proportions are matched by a 6.6 liter V8 engine, but the car received an unusual performance modification for filming. A nitrous injection system was installed to give the Continental an additional dose of power.

The cabin retains one of the details that caught Clarkson's attention, its classic Cartier clock. Even more unusually, the Scottish bagpipes associated with its Grand Tour adventure are reportedly still sitting inside the trunk.

Together, these details make the Lincoln much more than another preserved American luxury coupe.

These cars offer something that conventional collectible vehicles cannot easily replicate. Each one has a direct connection to Clarkson and some of the most memorable adventures from The Grand Tour.

The Lancia represents the emotional conclusion of the show, the Alfa Romeo reflects Clarkson's long standing affection for Italian cars, and the Lincoln captures the absurd automotive entertainment that became a signature of Clarkson, Hammond and May.

With all three cars being offered without reserve, there is no predetermined minimum selling price standing between bidders and a piece of Grand Tour history.

The auction takes place on November 14 and 15 at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham. For fans who spent years following Clarkson's automotive adventures, it could be a rare chance to put one of his most recognizable television cars in their own garage.