Quentin Willson dies Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 after a short illness. He was a co-host on the BBC motoring show between 1991 and 2001 before going on to present Fifth Gear on Channel 5. He was later a campaigner, fronting the FairFuel group calling for lower fuel duties, and became an early advocate of electric vehicles (EVs). A sad loss - see BBC NEWS item. More Posted: 251108 "This was a blindingly good little car with a 125mph, 0 to 60 in 8 seconds and a 3.5 litre V8 engine up front . . . listen, listen, listen . . . a noise like the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”. The V8 burble opens up to an understated roar! See photos of Quentin driving John Fry's MGBGTV8 on the Channel 5 programme. More John Fry's MGBGTV8 featured in the Channel 5 promotional video flying by on a straight country road with Quentin Willson at the wheel saying "Ding Dong!". Quentin says "if you ever get a chance to buy one of these cars, don’t hesitate even for a nano second . . . . because they are great! Wo-oh baby, ding dong. An affordable classic, so buy now while you can".