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Petersen Engineering at Top Gear 

Top Gear Episode 6, Series 18.

 

The episode which aired March 2012, saw Jeremy Clarkson recreate the Battle of Britain with the Petersen aero-engined car and a flame-spitting retro BMW, called the 'Brutus'. 

 

We also had a Petersen Blower with us which James May and Richard Hammond drove (SEE VIDEO BELOW). 

 

The Stig also had a play in the aero-engined car and took it around the track.

Petersen 27 litre spitfire aero engine car Top Gear Devon Bob
Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson Petersen Meteor
Petersen 27 litre spitfire aero engine car Top Gear
Petersen Blower Bentley Top Gear James May RichardHammond

Top Gear Episode 1, Series 19

We were lucky enough to be given the challenge of making the aluminium bodywork for the P45.

Top Gear Jeremy Clarksons P45
Top Gear Jeremy Clarksons P45
Top Gear P45 in build stage
Top Gear Jeremy Clarksons P45

50 Years of Bond Cars: A Top Gear Special

Petersen Engineering were asked to provide a Petersen Blower Bentley for Richard Hammond to drive in the filming of the Top Gear Special: 50 Years of Bond Cars.

Petersen Blower Bentley Top Gear 50 Years Bond Special

Top Gear Episode 6, Series 20

Petersen Engineering had two cars in the 'Best Of British' line up on The Mall. A Petersen Blower and the Petersen 27 Litre car.

Top Gear Best of British line up The Mall Petersen Blower
Top Gear Best of British line up The Mall Petersen 27 litre aero engine spitfire car
Top Gear Best of British line up The Mall

Top Gear Episode 4, Series 21

A Petersen car, at the rolling chassis stage, was used in an episode of Top Gear which aired February 2014, as a lead into a feature about coachbuilt cars.

Top Gear Petersen Blower Bentley rolling chassis Jeremy Clarkson
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PLEASE NOTE:

The examples showcased are representative of our work. At Bob Petersen Engineering, every vehicle is custom-built according to our customers specifications and ideas.

Seldom do we have cars available for resale; if we do, details can be found on our For Sale page.

We welcome customers by appointment to view our current cars for re-sale and experience the unique build process here at Petersen Engineering.

Please feel free to email us for more information about commissioning a vehicle, the parts we offer or to enquire about visiting to discuss a build or current car we have for re-sale.

We are proud builders of the:

PETERSEN 4.5 litre Blower

PETERSEN Speed Six 4.9 litre

PETERSEN Speed Eight 6.5 litre

PETERSEN 4.9 litre Blower Road Racer

PETERSEN 27 Litre Meteor

PETERSEN Boat and Bob Tail

PETERSEN 'Dartmoor' Coupe

PETERSEN Paulin Coupe

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Bob Petersen

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Telephone: 01409 221749

 

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