This is where all the Grand Tour inventions are made!

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    We have all enjoyed the amazing custom cars and inventions that have made their way into the Grand Tour over the years. But what you may not know is that most of the amazing Grand Tour and Top Gear contraptions were/are made in the workshop directly next to The Smallest Cog, Richard Hammond's classic car workshop. Mike Fernie heads next door to explore this treasure trove of engineering.
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    • @jord9261
      @jord9261 2 роки тому

      @@K666_ANB boomer mad

    • @Andy-gti
      @Andy-gti 2 роки тому

      can you ask the guy at 14:31 how long it has been since he seen his own dk?

  • @speed12gaming16
    @speed12gaming16 2 роки тому +101

    Man hearing this guy talk reminds me of my old Engineering Professor in high school. He was such a smart guy and managed to become a top chief engineer at GM but said he couldn’t stand how no one had a sense of humor and how corporate everything was. So he came back home and created the engineering academy at my school to help teach kids the passion of engineering. Man was that class fun

    • @maxcullen3427
      @maxcullen3427 2 роки тому +4

      Respect too him
      What a fantastic thing to do make kids get the bug for engineering

  • @harbl99
    @harbl99 2 роки тому +139

    "It's like Pandora's Box of toys really."
    I like to believe that Hadrian knew exactly what he was saying and said exactly what he meant there.

    • @LordHoth_09
      @LordHoth_09 2 роки тому +2

      Ladies and gentlemen, the quintessential Brit.

  • @Alex-cw3rz
    @Alex-cw3rz 2 роки тому +749

    Although this is very cool, I did prefer how on old top gear they would be more involved in the creations and although they obviously didn't do everything it was in the realms of possibility that they could have done it, idk I feel like it grounded the show more, gave the presenters more room to be passionate about their creation and the others too be more harsh on their opinions of the other presenters creations, making it funnier. Also the fact that most new modifications don't fall apart, so they normally just blow them up or something equally as unrealistic, which isn't as funny as the random stuff that would naturally or at least feel more realistic to happen with their bodge jobs.

    • @andrewilliams3406
      @andrewilliams3406 2 роки тому +115

      Top Gear technology centre, gave us greats like Jeff.

    • @lilpsack7194
      @lilpsack7194 2 роки тому +50

      everyone liked old top gear more.

    • @igorbarbarossa
      @igorbarbarossa 2 роки тому +30

      @@andrewilliams3406 Jeff? Or Geoff?

    • @andrewilliams3406
      @andrewilliams3406 2 роки тому +21

      I wasn’t sure Jeff felt right, you’re right though it was Geoff.

    • @Erteywie
      @Erteywie 2 роки тому +15

      I agree, but I am more than happy with the direction they're going with occasional specials. But I do also miss the average car auto journalist bits.

  • @benische
    @benische 2 роки тому +57

    That's got to be one of the coolest shops on earth. Constantly building one-offs is as fun as it gets.

  • @Ewanm9389
    @Ewanm9389 2 роки тому +28

    Brings back Scrapheap Challenge memories watching this

    • @vilemeister
      @vilemeister 2 роки тому +4

      I'm 90% sure I've seen Hadrian on that as a judge many times - recognise his name.

    • @kriss_b
      @kriss_b 2 роки тому +4

      @@vilemeister as both a expert and judge. Always a great episode when Hadrian was involved

  • @chabum81
    @chabum81 2 роки тому +33

    "We wouldn't be able to film in amazing locations like this without the sponsors..." Sure, the workshop next door is quite the travel XD

    • @huntinghistory
      @huntinghistory Рік тому

      smallest cog, which Hadrian owns, Hammond rents the unit, several shows of smallest cog he seen asking how long building will take, it's about 12 miles from Hammond's home in ross on wye it's a bit of a castle

  • @Zundfolge
    @Zundfolge 2 роки тому +191

    As much as I enjoy Hammond's show, a show on these guys would be even more awesome.

    • @righteousred723
      @righteousred723 2 роки тому +30

      They could call it, "The Biggest Knobs"

    • @shalahuddinumar3386
      @shalahuddinumar3386 2 роки тому +8

      but most of this guys projects are confidential for tv shows,movies, etc, so most of the footage will be pixaled objects

    • @Zundfolge
      @Zundfolge 2 роки тому +9

      @@shalahuddinumar3386 No, they just have to wait until after the projects have aired. then they cans show how they were built.

    • @sneed472
      @sneed472 2 роки тому +2

      @@Zundfolge maybe it's trade secrets as well, like how he didn't want to disclose the secrets of his vortex cannon. if they made a show exposing how they do everything, some other firm might look at it and give it a whirl themselves.

    • @BaldMancTwat
      @BaldMancTwat 2 роки тому

      @@sneed472 I think he didn't disclose the details of the Vortex Cannon is because it's a large legal grey area.

  • @Levers103
    @Levers103 2 роки тому +8

    I love this! I am a custom production lead welder at the shop I work at in Montana USA and I think this would just be an absolute dream job to be part of. I remember pausing the grand tour and looking at the metalwork on the trebuchet and zooming in on some of the welds. Really top-notch quality work! This is a great episode, thank you!

  • @TheSkydiverphoenix
    @TheSkydiverphoenix 2 роки тому +150

    Hadrian is an interesting well spoken person. He needs his own TV show.

    • @54mgtf22
      @54mgtf22 2 роки тому +6

      He has in the past. Scrapheap Challenge, etc

    • @jimgamble4355
      @jimgamble4355 2 роки тому +1

      To be fair......

    • @2760ade
      @2760ade 2 роки тому

      @@jimgamble4355 How many times did he say that!!😂😂

    • @huntinghistory
      @huntinghistory Рік тому

      ​@@54mgtf22 and smallest cog, which he owns, Hammond rents the unit, several shows he seen asking how long building will take, it's about 12 miles from Hammond's home in ross on wye it's a bit of a castle

  • @williebauld1007
    @williebauld1007 2 роки тому +27

    I’m a heavy hydraulic engineering mechanical specialist so I absolutely love shops like this 👍🏻 to the guys that own this business I applaud you as my dad started out aa a farrier and later went into heavy mechanical engineering, i would have never went into heavy engineering if he wasn’t involved In the same field

  • @danstirrat2875
    @danstirrat2875 2 роки тому +49

    This man is a legend and an engineering inspiration. Please someone give him his own TV show!

  • @dragon2knight
    @dragon2knight 2 роки тому +16

    I love Mike's enthusiasm, it's just so pure and real. This is such a great episode, I love seeing where some of these great ideas came from and how it works in the background. Absolutely great job!

  • @jackphillips3962
    @jackphillips3962 2 роки тому +4

    What a guy! It's always amazing when someone has insane creative skills matched with endless technical ability.

  • @zzbbss100
    @zzbbss100 2 роки тому +4

    I have been a farrier for last 34 years and now at 51 starting my own fabrication/engineering business and watching people like this I know I am making the right decisions. Keep up the amazing work and hope to see more soon.

  • @PRG888
    @PRG888 2 роки тому +3

    Adrian is amazing, please put more of him on the channel. A proper engineering genius

  • @callumhardy5098
    @callumhardy5098 2 роки тому +6

    I’m a big steam man myself and that Garret Traction engine is Beatiful!

    • @CustomiZe_
      @CustomiZe_ 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah we need updates on the traction engines over the upcoming months

  • @benmarshall3931
    @benmarshall3931 2 роки тому +17

    Great episode Mike. Your absolutely killing it recently :)

  • @jc1982discovery
    @jc1982discovery 2 роки тому

    Give that man a series, really enjoyed watching.

  • @stephensimons7974
    @stephensimons7974 2 роки тому +1

    Very cool!! I hope you can follow the build of a future Grand Tour project. Brilliant guy Adrian.

  • @Rasscasse
    @Rasscasse 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video Mike. Really enjoyed it thanks.

  • @mini4x
    @mini4x 2 роки тому

    This needs to be a regular series.

  • @TheSar
    @TheSar 2 роки тому +2

    What a gentleman and a genius - thanks for sharing this.

  • @5ebra1
    @5ebra1 2 роки тому +2

    Would love to see Hadrian do a project from start to finish. He is a very interesting chap who comes across as a great personality.

  • @garyseaton4619
    @garyseaton4619 Рік тому

    Outstanding content. Lots of knowledge... Thank you!

  • @TheSurlySoutherner
    @TheSurlySoutherner 2 роки тому +3

    Hadrian Spooner! I remember him from Rebuilding Titanic!
    Also, a steam buff, so big up on my list! At least I know who owns that Case Traction engine out in the yard now!

  • @JDStoneCreations
    @JDStoneCreations 2 роки тому

    Absolute legend, glad he's still building and overseeing mad projects more than 20 years after doing the same and judging Scrapheap Challenge!

  • @jblyon2
    @jblyon2 2 роки тому +2

    A brilliant man who makes a living by having fun all day. We should all be so lucky.

  • @tony66au
    @tony66au 2 роки тому

    Loved the peek behind the curtain!

  • @craigcampbell1924
    @craigcampbell1924 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed that one. Looks like a great place to work as well

  • @luisfreeman1526
    @luisfreeman1526 2 роки тому

    Pass the workshop most days. Amazing to see in person

  • @CigarAttache
    @CigarAttache 2 роки тому +3

    Wow what an awesome machine shop! 💥👌🏼

  • @maxcullen3427
    @maxcullen3427 2 роки тому

    Amazing place and great work they do daily hands on real engineering impressive

  • @joshuavarghese6853
    @joshuavarghese6853 Рік тому

    Wow! This is an extremely interesting company. I like how he said that no one in the workshop works on the same type of job twice.

  • @hookboss3185
    @hookboss3185 Рік тому

    So cool, just loved this film.

  • @TheCrapman50
    @TheCrapman50 2 роки тому

    a lot of those vortex cannons near car production plants to prevent hail storms. because there's no indoor place big enough other than a massive outdoor parking lot to store new cars at. last thing you don't want there is a lot full of new cars with dents.😁

  • @kriss_b
    @kriss_b 2 роки тому +1

    Wow I've just been taken back to my youth via Hadrian and memories of scrapheap challenge

  • @juniorbriandunn
    @juniorbriandunn 2 роки тому

    As soon as I saw Hadrian I shouted out SCRAPHEAP CHALLENGE I did have to have a quick google to check but I love it when my brain works like this nice to know I'm more a fan of his work than just what I saw on scrapheap challenge

  • @joshua.snyder
    @joshua.snyder 2 роки тому +4

    Can't wait to see that machine in action when the lads go to Iceland!

  • @bendoingthing
    @bendoingthing 2 роки тому

    I would love to tour there. Amazing

  • @englishmaninfrance661
    @englishmaninfrance661 2 роки тому +1

    What a great interview :)

  • @pepy977
    @pepy977 2 роки тому

    Spoke to him many times when I have taken work there he is a down to earth guy and all this is done in my home city of hereford in Herefordshire

  • @FUL0H8
    @FUL0H8 2 роки тому +3

    Love the paint job of the place!
    🇺🇦

  • @dh2032
    @dh2032 2 роки тому +2

    I would love to see more of this stuff, a drivetribe, spin on like US's ccc motorbikes, but with little man in a back-garden shed, which the gang, do so well, i think robinrelint-space launch, was, one of best, they did, with all the ins and out of the making not just lornch at end 🙂

  • @JunkTardis
    @JunkTardis 2 роки тому

    Seeing this makes me proud to be from Herefordshire

  • @_M_O_E_
    @_M_O_E_ 2 роки тому

    hadrian spooner, what a legend! didn't know he was the man behind all those crazy builds

  • @Trevor_J_Neville
    @Trevor_J_Neville 2 роки тому +1

    Of all the inventions and equipment Hayden has it’s the ERF EC11 Olympic that’s pulling the saw attachment for the steam engine that has interested me lol 🚚💪🏻💪🏻

  • @gothikia
    @gothikia 2 роки тому

    This was amazing!

  • @Edwilene
    @Edwilene 2 роки тому +4

    I like the guys sweatshirt! : I tried it at home."

  • @davidbarnsley8486
    @davidbarnsley8486 2 роки тому +1

    If I had my time over I would have gone after working for a guy like him and doing full on engineering stuff
    I do a lot of welding stuff but that is a whole next level of great fabrication 😍👍👍

  • @mjepson3691
    @mjepson3691 2 роки тому +1

    Wow could listen to him all day proper intelligent bloke 👏

  • @markrizzofield9403
    @markrizzofield9403 2 роки тому +1

    That Landy in yellow is awesome want it.

  • @rush6227
    @rush6227 2 роки тому +1

    The cannons are used in Spain, I've heard them whilst on my farm but never knew how they worked.
    Very loud indeed.

  • @carlosteixeira3966
    @carlosteixeira3966 2 роки тому

    Loved this video !

  • @dannyhall676
    @dannyhall676 2 роки тому

    I remember first seeing hadrian on scrapheap challenge when i was kid the guys an absolute genius

  • @clockwork9827
    @clockwork9827 2 роки тому

    that is a proper workshop - the Bering Strait expedition vehicle is something we could use

  • @df36367
    @df36367 Рік тому

    would love to work there... and i have the skill sets to work there, which kinda makes me happy just by the thought

  • @sweetchariotengland
    @sweetchariotengland Рік тому

    I like the "I tried it at home" hoody

  • @matthewbessey681
    @matthewbessey681 2 роки тому

    Must be an awesome place to work!!

  • @mikemcclure5175
    @mikemcclure5175 2 роки тому

    Super Cool, Love that steam engine stuff. Thought the tree comment was funny, I live in Washington St USA. size of that tree was nothing, We have 6-7-8 ft (1.8 to 2.4m) diameter stuff all over. HAHAHA. LOVE THE SHOW

  • @pf-2292
    @pf-2292 2 роки тому +1

    Nice one Mike. 👍

  • @EwanWeetch
    @EwanWeetch 2 роки тому +1

    Colin furze collaboration needed!

  • @skagerstrom
    @skagerstrom 2 роки тому

    I bet you that man could build a wall like no other! :D

  • @CapablePimento
    @CapablePimento 2 роки тому

    This guy is on my hero list along with Jamie Hyneman and Christian Von Koenigsegg

  • @loevenicht
    @loevenicht 2 роки тому

    Pretty cool and totally different to your usual videos. Hadrian seems to be a really nice guy and I can imagine this Video could have been hours long just talking through various projects.

  • @yelfsteam
    @yelfsteam 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video. Would love to see more steam on drivetribe.

  • @Darkenforcer
    @Darkenforcer 2 роки тому +3

    i need to know where i can watch that landrover go from London to NY, i want to see that....
    does anyone know ??

  • @ek8710
    @ek8710 2 роки тому

    "Stuff we made for scrapheap" HANG ON HAVE I BEEN LIED TO

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 2 роки тому

    Love your work 👍

  • @mohawkmonkey0216
    @mohawkmonkey0216 2 роки тому

    Can we get returns to this place every 3 months to see what is going on because this place looks like heaven

  • @AlexMiedemaFRL
    @AlexMiedemaFRL 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, that ERF EC 🥰

  • @ChoppyChof
    @ChoppyChof 2 роки тому

    That hidden item for the grand tour, possibly a combine harvester and a tie in with Clarkson farm? I know they did one years ago in the snow, but thought that the bit around 12:40 may have been part of the front?

  • @simonelliott5956
    @simonelliott5956 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @peaktraveller
    @peaktraveller 2 роки тому +2

    That was super interesting!! Hadrian - wahy a guy.

  • @DOCTOR_SONG
    @DOCTOR_SONG 2 роки тому +1

    SERIOUSLY I WANT TO WORK THERE !!! Im in the US but if they would be willing to hire me id be 100% willing to move there ! I love that kind of stuff and building awesome devices and machines. And im also very clever in a workshop.

  • @45flydalton
    @45flydalton 2 роки тому +1

    Beyond fascinating 👍

  • @01zakman
    @01zakman 2 роки тому

    What a cool place

  • @cwuzii
    @cwuzii 2 роки тому

    Colin Furze’s dream workshop!

  • @dennislacroix5478
    @dennislacroix5478 2 роки тому

    I hope the blurred objects are grand tour toys. I would be excited to hear if they are filming more stuff.

  • @ataxpayer723
    @ataxpayer723 Рік тому

    Thats an impressive workshop, with lots of tripping hazards.

  • @lukestocks4370
    @lukestocks4370 2 роки тому +2

    He is a legend.....

  • @ShermanistDruid
    @ShermanistDruid 2 роки тому +1

    TBH Hammonds Workshop tv show didn't show Hadrian in the best light, nice to see my assumptions were wrong.

  • @alllpha
    @alllpha 2 роки тому +1

    Any news about season 2 of Richard Hammond's workshop?

  • @MrCatacas
    @MrCatacas 2 роки тому

    would it be possible to film it now and realease it, when the episode of the grand tour comes out?

  • @csl750
    @csl750 2 роки тому

    another show coming up... thats all i need to know... happy days...

  • @xdbxlsilvio3681
    @xdbxlsilvio3681 2 роки тому +1

    Love it!

  • @jujitsujew23
    @jujitsujew23 2 роки тому +1

    Wonder what they’re making for the new grand tour Norway episode

  • @Ge0tech
    @Ge0tech 2 роки тому +4

    Hadrian: "Unbelievably.. I started out as a Farrier.."
    Mike: "Brain loading.......'Farrier not found' "

  • @edwardbibbins4647
    @edwardbibbins4647 2 роки тому

    What a top bloke.

  • @QueenOlivia14
    @QueenOlivia14 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone else wondering what they blurred out when they first started to show the shop at the start. For the ones that missed it. Go to 30 seconds in and look at the back. You will spot Waldo( blurred spot)

  • @dennisboulais7905
    @dennisboulais7905 2 роки тому

    Yup this guy has the best job in the world.

  • @anarchyart5329
    @anarchyart5329 2 роки тому

    This dude has built a factory made out of knowledge. And that's kinda beautiful.

  • @cadillac_cowboy
    @cadillac_cowboy 2 роки тому +2

    Clarkson’s Farm: TIME TO SHOOT THE CLOUDS WITH CLOUDS TO STOP HAIL!!!

  • @mcmcnair97
    @mcmcnair97 2 роки тому

    Does anyone know if the GT guys are currently out filming now? I presume JC posting pics from Norway (I think it was that) is what they're doing

  • @Vegesaurus7
    @Vegesaurus7 2 роки тому

    Super cool.

  • @mikereseigh
    @mikereseigh 2 роки тому

    Wow!

  • @Metal-Possum
    @Metal-Possum 2 роки тому +1

    Signing off with "I've been Mike" just makes me wonder what his next form will be.

  • @rempuial2530
    @rempuial2530 2 роки тому

    So Cool!

  • @josephconnor5312
    @josephconnor5312 2 роки тому

    F23KING LEGEND best episode yet

  • @drstevenrey
    @drstevenrey 2 роки тому

    So Hammond put a garage next to a garage that can actually do the work. Brilliant, really.

    • @ajorngjdonaydbr
      @ajorngjdonaydbr 2 роки тому

      Two different garages entirely, they probably bounce off each other since Hadrian is Hammond's Landlord