Top Gear Season 26 Episode 1 Episode 1 ( Air Date 1991-09-19 ) Genre Documentary category. Overview "The motoring series returns with a visit to the Frankfurt motor show; an assessment of the VW Golf’s market dominance; and, in One Careful Owner, dealer Quentin Willson guides viewers through the minefield of buying a second-hand car. Racing driver Tiff Needell tries out a Honda Pilot.".