Broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson has announced a new Prime Video documentary, "Jeremy Grows a Car: A Clarkson's Farm Special ," scheduled for a 2027 release. The project involves constructing a Jaguar F-Type V6S using materials sourced directly from his Diddly Squat farm.
The Jaguar F-Type and the quest for flax-composite
Clarkson intends to build a Jaguar F-Type V6S by integrating materials grown on his Diddly Squat farm, including wool carpets and a leather interior. According to the report, the most ambitious element of the project is the development of a flax-composite to serve as a sustainable alternative to carbon fiber.
This experiment aligns with a broader movement within the automotive industry to find bio-based alternatives to traditional high-performance materials.. The source notes that the prospect of using flax fiber has already attracted interest from several major car manufacturers looking to improve sustainability metrics.
A scathing critique of the Labour government's tax policies
Beyond the technical challenges of car building , Clarkson is using his platform to challenge the current UK administration.. During a recent appearance at the Tory conference in Birmingham, the presenter criticized the Labour government for its proposed inheritance tax policies, which he claims will devastate family-owned farms.
In an interview with shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, Clarkson highlighted the economic volatility facing rural businesses. He pointed to the extreme instability of agricultural yields, noting that his own recent harvest resulted in a mere "three ounces of hen food" despite months of intense labor.
The battle against West Oxfordshire District Council and planning officers
Clarkson’s agricultural ventures have been defined by ongoing friction with local authorities. He has previously engaged in legal disputes with the West Oxfordshire District Council regarding a farm restaurant, a struggle that has become a hallmark of his time at Diddly Squat.
The report also highlights a breakdown in communication between the farming community and the central government. Clarkson noted that Environment Secretary Angela Eagle reportedly postponed meetings with his land agent, Charlie Ireland, on three separate occasions,adding to the frustration of rural stakeholders.
The technical uncertainty of a 2027 flax-composite debut
While the project features collaboration with renowned designer Ian Callum CBE, several questions remain regarding the feasibility of the build. It is currently unverified whether a flax-composite can provide the structural integrity required for a high-performance vehicle like the F-Type V6S. Furthermore,the source does not clarify if the interest from major manufacturers will translate into actual industrial adoption or if this remains a purely experimental television endeavor.
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