Indeed, there are a few desirable cars in his Top Ten that do appeal to those of us years away from qualifying for a pension - a Ferrari, a Jaguar and even the iconic Mazda MX-5roadster.
But perhaps that mix of desirable, exotic models were chosen to detract from the fact that he chose a family-orientated 7-seater Volvo SUV to feature as his 3rd favourite car of ‘09.
This is certainly not something you would expect from the speed-loving, People Carrier-hating Clarkson, whose vehement criticism towards MPVs must offend soccer-moms everywhere.
“A people-carrier tells the world that you’ve served your biological purpose and that all you’re doing is waiting for the Grim Reaper,” said Clarkson in his 2007 book, Don’t Stop Me Now.
Could it be that Clarkson has resigned to the fact that he has served his ‘biological purpose’ and is embracing old age? (Not unlike 5fm's rambling Granny Cliff).
Once upon a time, his frank and unapologetic approach to reviewing cars was humorous, entertaining. But I suppose everything has a sell-by date.
The Top Gear presenter is beginning to look aged and hagged, especially in the image used on the page of his Top Ten of himself sitting inside an Aston Martin, puffing away on a cigarette.
Perhaps he should consider alternatives to that catch-word “power!” he uses so emphatically, for a phrase more suited to his, um, age.
It would be nice seeing him do something different in the latter years of his life. Like giving reviews his fellow OAP could use when buying a new set of crutches, or motorised wheelchair.
We’ve seen many other motoring personalities step out of the limelight in the past.
The revered F1 driver Michael Schumacher retired at the age of 37, 154 podium finishes later.
Perhaps it’s time for the producers of Top Gear to put ol’ JC to pasture much like the VW Citi Golf, and employ some younger, fresher faces to grace our screens. Quickly, before a back injury or worse is sustained by Clarkson while throwing a car ‘round one of the bends of the famous track.
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