Richard Hammond has turned a Top Gear legend into a race car

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  • @Drivetribe
    @Drivetribe  2 роки тому +90

    Watch Richard Hammond's Workshop in the UK: bit.ly/Richard-Hammond-YT-H3

    • @cheesegromit522
      @cheesegromit522 2 роки тому +5

      Cheese 🧀 gromit

    • @DRKR416
      @DRKR416 2 роки тому +13

      How can we watch it in America

    • @lio1234234
      @lio1234234 2 роки тому +1

      Not great to be having another different subscription, but I'll do it just for the show. Quick question though, does it come in the entertainment only package? I ask because it mentions no Motorsport and I don't know how they categorised it

    • @lio1234234
      @lio1234234 2 роки тому +4

      @@DRKR416 I'd imagine the same but with a VPN

    • @mattshiz
      @mattshiz 2 роки тому

      @@lio1234234 Yeah it is part of entertainment. The sports sub is for Eurosport.

  • @charlesdemaine3083
    @charlesdemaine3083 2 роки тому +404

    I think it is absolutely wonderful what Hammond is doing here! Keeping it relatable. He's swiftly turning into the most likeable person on the planet. The excitement is real and everyone who loves classic cars feels the same. The Manta... geez, they were a movement in Germany (two big and awful but funny feature films about them). Much success with this effort! This is brilliant! Keeping those historical cars alive is just very important. Glad he is doing this! I salute you, Sir!

    • @pauldoree3967
      @pauldoree3967 2 роки тому +2

      Had a Manta GTE Coupe (1984) from new for 10 years, loved it

    • @gerrie7407
      @gerrie7407 2 роки тому +2

      Nu

    • @ThomasAndAbe
      @ThomasAndAbe 2 роки тому +1

      Manta manta

    • @Audio178bpm
      @Audio178bpm 2 роки тому

      Most likeable person on the planet? Geezuz,society really is broken.

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 2 роки тому +3

      @@Audio178bpm Thanks for your insight on society, Mr. "I take everything literally".

  • @EmreGhost
    @EmreGhost 2 роки тому +1107

    First I see the video I thought they turned Oliver and thankfully it's not.

    • @timothybullard5161
      @timothybullard5161 2 роки тому +42

      Appreciate the spoiler. Was concerned

    • @That0therG
      @That0therG 2 роки тому +10

      same

    • @WH250398
      @WH250398 2 роки тому +33

      Thank the lord for that. Oliver wouldn't be Oliver.

    • @atinofspam3433
      @atinofspam3433 2 роки тому +11

      but the thumbnail very very clearly has a car that is not oliver.

    • @P1kaSans
      @P1kaSans 2 роки тому +5

      i also thought it was oliver

  • @otzfawt2698
    @otzfawt2698 2 роки тому +359

    I could watch an hour long special with Richard just walking around cars and talking.

    • @Fortunes.Fool.
      @Fortunes.Fool. 2 роки тому

      I would like to walk with Richard walking around cars and talking.

    • @colapone1895
      @colapone1895 2 роки тому +1

      YES

    • @buecomet831
      @buecomet831 2 роки тому +1

      And here's the thing, I won't be bored.

    • @PlasticAssasin8
      @PlasticAssasin8 2 роки тому

      you forgot his two minders strolling behind him

  • @kennorcott7074
    @kennorcott7074 2 роки тому +304

    Love Hammond’s appreciation for the Saabs. Those are awesome and quirky cars

    • @meromokum4302
      @meromokum4302 2 роки тому +11

      that red 900 turbo is a beauty

    • @Tayl0r_
      @Tayl0r_ 2 роки тому +4

      I gasped when I saw them. Pristine.

    • @MadIIMike
      @MadIIMike 2 роки тому +15

      The old ones often rolled over in rallyes without much damage and kept driving, it's no surprise Hammond is drawn to them.

    • @kennorcott7074
      @kennorcott7074 2 роки тому +3

      @@meromokum4302 I will own a 900 eventually

    • @antoniosaab5319
      @antoniosaab5319 2 роки тому +3

      I feel proud

  • @mgccyoungmembersbranch622
    @mgccyoungmembersbranch622 2 роки тому +51

    It was a real honour having you all on our stand with the MG! All the very best with the MGB Richard, which we are more than happy to support and help promote for you!

    • @drunkenhobo5039
      @drunkenhobo5039 2 роки тому +1

      Says a lot about the average age of MG owners that 37-year-old Richard Hammond is with the "young" members branch!

  • @georgeplayingguitar
    @georgeplayingguitar 2 роки тому +96

    I spoke to Richard on this day at the NEC back in March... He was ace. As a fellow classic car enthusiast it was refreshing to see him so genuinely excited about his current field.

    • @carlosoruna7174
      @carlosoruna7174 2 роки тому +3

      Maintaining an old car is an art. 1 oldie. 84 320i. Coupe. 105 k km

    • @Thisath100
      @Thisath100 2 роки тому +4

      Wow, I didn't realise the delay to production on these videos was THAT long! Cheers for pointing that out.

    • @aaroni7491
      @aaroni7491 2 роки тому +2

      @@Thisath100 I don't think it's always that long. These videos are being released alongside season 2 of Hammond's Workshop, which is airing now - that's why they're so delayed.

    • @Thisath100
      @Thisath100 2 роки тому

      @@aaroni7491 Of course, that makes sense.

  • @theodor12
    @theodor12 2 роки тому +50

    This video made me so happy, I love Richard's enthusiasm!!

  • @christophb2736
    @christophb2736 2 роки тому +45

    Richard, I know the feeling. As a petrolhead you realize how old you are by seeing the cars of your youth becoming 'classics'.

    • @worldcomicsreview354
      @worldcomicsreview354 2 роки тому +1

      Just means you are classic as well!

    • @callummclachlan4771
      @callummclachlan4771 2 роки тому +1

      Not so much a classic yet. But realising how old the Evo 10 is now (I still remember it being new) makes me feel old, same with the R35. Can't forget the FG Falcon for Australia and New Zealand. All three are over a decade old, heck. The Evo is practically old enough to have a learners license.

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton 2 роки тому +145

    Richard is a legend.

    • @trainman86trainstramsandmore
      @trainman86trainstramsandmore 2 роки тому

      oh doubledeckeranton hello!

    • @paligga
      @paligga 2 роки тому +2

      Hes a classic.

    • @dynamo1796
      @dynamo1796 2 роки тому

      He is - and he gets to work with total legends! If they don’t get Abbie Eaton behind the wheel of the Smallest Cog MG I’ll be very sad =[

    • @zaid7823
      @zaid7823 2 роки тому

      #observaion

  • @bryandhludhlu5177
    @bryandhludhlu5177 2 роки тому +2

    I Love this! love the way Richard expresses a sincere, genuine love and same passion as us regular Joe's have for our project cars.

  • @beaudwayful
    @beaudwayful 2 роки тому +10

    Hammond's enthusiasm is always infectious. I hope the Smallest Cog's campaign is a success.

  • @zenstrata
    @zenstrata 2 роки тому +17

    I approve of this. It's a great idea. I hope it works!~
    P.S. Get Jeremy and May to appear once in a while too!
    P.S.S. Maybe get the old Stig to do a race for you too? Might be fun!

    • @skylined5534
      @skylined5534 2 роки тому +1

      Opinions and all that but personally I'd like to see those three kept away from this and this more honest, likeable version of Richard.
      The other two are far too sardonic, bitter, cheerfully miserable and now quite annoying. No thanks.

  • @DragonHammer15
    @DragonHammer15 2 роки тому +7

    As a Swede I'm happy to see both SAAB and Volvo getting some love

    • @douglasgreen437
      @douglasgreen437 2 роки тому

      No love for IKEA ?

    • @DragonHammer15
      @DragonHammer15 2 роки тому +1

      @douglasgreen437 Well, IKEA doesn't make cars. So it doesn't really apply to the video.

  • @tanvirhussain6106
    @tanvirhussain6106 2 роки тому +16

    No better way for car businesses to get the word out there than with a racing team. Love it

  • @rarerufus8864
    @rarerufus8864 2 роки тому +1

    Loving the way Hammond's two 'minders' amble along as if they're actually interested in the displays ... 😀

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 2 роки тому +22

    You know Richard, the thing that keeps coming to mind again and again is, between you, and your fellow Grand Tour presenters, YOU are the only one who has put his money where mouth is. Celebrating CARS! Well done and I hope all goes spectacular! Cheers!

  • @OperationBlueprint
    @OperationBlueprint 2 роки тому +5

    Richard, your continued dedication to this and the What's Next channel is greatly appreciated 👍

  • @upandaljm
    @upandaljm 2 роки тому +10

    His child like Wonder at the beauty of automobiles fills me with a sense of happiness that is far too rare these days.

  • @JoshuaC923
    @JoshuaC923 2 роки тому +5

    Props to the editor, great film

  • @gashead2
    @gashead2 2 роки тому +1

    I think Hammond was advertising his security company as they were hardly out of the shot!

  • @dkDyno
    @dkDyno 2 роки тому +36

    I guess that one security guy in the suit was following hammond to make sure he didn't crash anything there.

    • @C.CUMM1NGS
      @C.CUMM1NGS 2 роки тому +5

      There were 2 of them 😜
      I wonder if he will be driving his own race car 😂😂

    • @VinceW187
      @VinceW187 2 роки тому

      That makes a lot of sense, can't trust any one of the trio

    • @fitz9559
      @fitz9559 2 роки тому +4

      @@VinceW187 You could trust James May. Although maybe he’ll go so slow the car will just break down out of boredom.

    • @VinceW187
      @VinceW187 2 роки тому

      @@fitz9559 true, they would have plenty of time to move things out of the way

  • @pskourides
    @pskourides 2 роки тому +1

    I have always admired you as a presenter and wish you well with this....What a great success you have made of the Smallest Cog :)

  • @maccaplays6921
    @maccaplays6921 2 роки тому +3

    I grow up watching young Richard Hammond and love the old wise mature hammond.

  • @rodrigosotopy
    @rodrigosotopy 2 роки тому

    Richard, wish you much success in the coming races. Cheers from Paraguay 🇵🇾

  • @DruidXT
    @DruidXT 2 роки тому +3

    I love the amout of bodyguars following Richard around the show

  • @BansheeBunny
    @BansheeBunny 2 роки тому +1

    6:49 My wife wants an old car with fins, I told her the only car I would allow was the Volvo P1800 and I was pushing for the wagon.

  • @williamgreer4087
    @williamgreer4087 2 роки тому +2

    Seeing the 80s/90s classics at these shows makes me happy, they're what I grew up with 👌

  • @Seltsamisierend
    @Seltsamisierend 2 роки тому +13

    When will people outside of the UK be able to watch Hammonds Workshop?

  • @neckray
    @neckray 2 роки тому +4

    The fast quick cut editing is such a welcome addition. Kudos!

  • @Taylor___
    @Taylor___ 2 роки тому +1

    I love this real version of Richard Hammond. On the tele I guessed he was trying a bit hard to be funny or whatever but just seeing him like this is so nice.

  • @chrisoakley6259
    @chrisoakley6259 2 роки тому +1

    Love the fact you had a mantra and it got a shout out I’m 32 and it was my childhood car when I was born to about 8 years old lots of great memories and brake downs many fuel lines would love to get one for my old man again he had the top one I think it’s a gte if I remember right.

  • @RichardCro
    @RichardCro 2 роки тому

    give it a black bonnet and it will be my late dads car, i was brought back from hospital on the back shelf and I always think of him when I see one. its on my bucket list to own and recreate that car so look after it and I will live vicariously through your adventures with it. loving your work Rich and the team.

  • @Tayl0r_
    @Tayl0r_ 2 роки тому +4

    This gets me excited to work on cars after I do my welding and mechanics certification courses and save up for a project car!

  • @Djm9393
    @Djm9393 2 роки тому +12

    Need more smallest cog seasons please give them more seasons love the vibes it's therapeutic 😌 🙌. I can't get that therapeutic vibe with electrical cars

  • @Lacquerhead-TX
    @Lacquerhead-TX 2 роки тому

    I do love the Panasports. I had a set of those for my '84 Mazda Rx-7 race car. Super light, classic look.

  • @T.S.T2014
    @T.S.T2014 2 роки тому +22

    You can tell Richard’s made it when he has 2 henchmen following him everywhere. Either that or they are scared he’ll break something (he has a rep for that). 😂

    • @gs425
      @gs425 2 роки тому +1

      Ex squaddie dumbarses trying to look discreet lol

  • @NandoFojo
    @NandoFojo 2 роки тому +2

    Editing and music choices y'all pick are simply 👌🏽

  • @philnorstrom1232
    @philnorstrom1232 2 роки тому

    My 19 year old daughter just told me she is watching the old top gear. She remembers being a kid and us watching! And she's faster then me now karting! Thanks for the memories

  • @laho1106
    @laho1106 2 роки тому +1

    I love how Hammond has got himself not one, but two bodyguards as he walks amongst classic car enthusiasts :D

  • @HWvuurwerk
    @HWvuurwerk 2 роки тому +7

    Richard just breaths car enthousiasm, such a passionate person to watch

  • @jaanikaapa6925
    @jaanikaapa6925 2 роки тому +6

    Love the Rothmans style livery.

  • @shelbysolko7783
    @shelbysolko7783 2 роки тому +1

    Hammond is in absolute heaven with all this. Seeing all those great classics from a lot of different manufacturers of the world. He's never played the Playstation's most popular game Gran Turismo. Cause there are many other rare classics he's never seen before. Something like the Abarth 1500 Bapisto from 1952.

  • @HalfUnder
    @HalfUnder 2 роки тому

    Antique MGs will always have a special place in my heart. I learned to drive on my father's 76 MGB. Wasn't anything fancy but it was a fun car to take out and go for a drive with the top down in Hawaii

  • @squashum778
    @squashum778 2 роки тому +1

    Talk about gift of the gab, guys got the ability to random open his mouth and always
    come out with interesting conversations. Very likeable.

  • @josephpicogna6348
    @josephpicogna6348 2 роки тому

    Best wishes , always great to see one of your programs.

  • @finnkleinbrinke9062
    @finnkleinbrinke9062 2 роки тому

    ohh that's sick, my dad has a beautiful MG-B Cabrio in white. Love this!

  • @anusername8350
    @anusername8350 2 роки тому +1

    That livery reminds me of old Williams F1 cars. Love it.

  • @len333p
    @len333p 2 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait to watch you step by step decide what to do and make a real race car. Make sure we get to see all the engineering and mechanicy stuff. Great idea Richard.

  • @nope.c
    @nope.c 2 роки тому +4

    More of this please! Hamster got his groove back. 🍺
    PS- bring the big Oaf back, too 😉

  • @tony66au
    @tony66au 2 роки тому +1

    I have to say that I've owned many of the cars Richard spoke about and All of them evoke fond memories including several Hillman GT Hunters, Morris Mini's and Austin 1800's along with classic 144 volvos, 122's, SAAB's etc
    Love or hate them they drove me to work and now the buggers are classics.

  • @Robin-Xbox23
    @Robin-Xbox23 2 роки тому +3

    Love that richard has security behind him all the time

    • @maxmoller
      @maxmoller 2 роки тому +1

      That's gotta be the least discrete security.....
      In the world. 😁

  • @LordPalafox
    @LordPalafox 2 роки тому +1

    Hearing Hammond say "the white hot crucible of racing" again was a real blast from the past, can't wait to see the MG on the track!

  • @grantkruger3689
    @grantkruger3689 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like it was a great event, and its really nice to see people still love all those cars. I hope the racing project is a huge success.

  • @dashawndakeng
    @dashawndakeng 2 роки тому +7

    “Everybody loves a mini. It’s the law.” Hammond is a global treasure.

  • @Patrick.Weightman
    @Patrick.Weightman 2 роки тому

    That "buyer's guide" was one of the most clever ideas I've ever seen. I've seen plenty of online write-ups on certain forums and the like, but a visual representation is just incredible

  • @disorder_go
    @disorder_go 2 роки тому +4

    He's a truly excellent presenter when he's being serious and on his own.

  • @henjem14
    @henjem14 2 роки тому

    This was such a brilliant video, credits to the guys filming and editing it was really enjoyable to watch, and its such a pleasure to have Richard Hammond such a part of the car culture we have, not only in this country but around the world. Knowing he is amongst the shoulders of the truest of enthusiats, appreciating all sorts of cars, that you can literally bump into him at events like this is just such a wonderful thing, for him and us.

  • @itsokay7989
    @itsokay7989 2 роки тому

    The transformation of the car is amazing. It looks great, and the best of luck to Smallest Cog Racing!

  • @scruff520
    @scruff520 2 роки тому

    Absolutely right Richard, people like to see car during restoration x

  • @ryanbishop8213
    @ryanbishop8213 2 роки тому

    GFL 305N was my dad's old car. Colour scheme came from a toy anglia he found. Fun memories with the car. I was about 4 when he had it

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful, how frequent this great stuff from Richard is!!!

  • @callumhardy5098
    @callumhardy5098 2 роки тому +1

    I loved that Top Gear Episode, that MG is such a cute little car, Jeremy’s fiat was fiery and Italian, James’s Peugeot was a French beauty. Even though it was the very last Top Gear episode, it’s sort of sad and sweet at the same time.

  • @Yvolve
    @Yvolve 2 роки тому +2

    2:51 Super celebrity Richard Hammond goes for a stroll with his personal security detail, the keep the riff-raff at bay!
    It looks so odd to see Hammond with security, you never see them like that anywhere. I get why they're there, don't get me wrong, just a little weird.

  • @zacharyclemens9544
    @zacharyclemens9544 2 роки тому +1

    There are so many cool and odd cars from the UK that we don't even know existed in the US.
    Keep up the interesting and entertaining content please.

  • @giorgosarifoglu953
    @giorgosarifoglu953 2 роки тому +6

    Well done Richard, you said you had an idea for the MG and you did. Hope it goes well for you

  • @AbrahamChan88
    @AbrahamChan88 2 роки тому

    Keeping it relatable - spot on! I am going to enjoy watching this adventure grow!

  • @IvanGonzalez-nl7pr
    @IvanGonzalez-nl7pr 2 роки тому +1

    So happy I subbed to this channel

  • @bray7607
    @bray7607 2 роки тому

    I love classic cars, I remember my dad restoring an old mk1 Cortina and a Rieley 1500, the Riley looked lovely with the black paint chrome trim and red interior.
    My little home garage has an mk2 Focus ST225 and a 20-year-old VW Bora that I'm currently restoring, I'm looking forward to getting the ST on the road for that 5-cylinder engine note.
    I totally agree with Richard saying we need to keep the classics alive, it would be a real shame just to let them rust away and vanish.

  • @marcussweden8521
    @marcussweden8521 2 роки тому

    Great video. More music.
    Love the Workshop show. Give us more episodes to watch. 6 episodes is not enough!! One episode every week all year PLEASE!!

  • @joannewhilde7359
    @joannewhilde7359 2 роки тому

    My mum was at Speeds Volvo when Roger Moore was given the Volvo in the Saint. She patiently stood outside and said Roger was lovely.

  • @suspiciousstew2953
    @suspiciousstew2953 2 роки тому +2

    1:17 I think Hammond has captured the idea of aggressive marketing

  • @nascargas
    @nascargas 2 роки тому +7

    Do you have any static shots of your newest racecar? That is a fantastic livery and quite era correct!.. Id love to see more of it!

  • @elwindewitte
    @elwindewitte 2 роки тому

    This video was so well done! The camera work and editing is just top notch 👌 Great work!

  • @bghoody5665
    @bghoody5665 2 роки тому +5

    You know you've had a long automotive journalist career when some of the cars you reviewed when new are now considered classics. Have to agree with Hammond, the P1800 is a "gorgeous thing."

  • @danielanderson2030
    @danielanderson2030 2 роки тому

    Have a rhd 1959 twin cam i take care. In the states so, fairly uncommon.... but its a blast to drive

  • @karlj1717
    @karlj1717 2 роки тому

    It’s great that he’s using such a attainable car for this project, that livery looks awesome as well.

  • @gromett
    @gromett 2 роки тому

    I am not really a car person. But this is one car show I would have loved to go to. All my childhood cars were there. I missed out on the Hillman Imp and Hillman hunter though...

  • @chrisgoblin4857
    @chrisgoblin4857 2 роки тому

    I was pleased Hammond didn't disappoint and referred to motorsport as being a crucible as is tradition.

  • @jfk64kennedy95
    @jfk64kennedy95 2 роки тому

    2:55 Hammond looks like he being stalked by the security guys (insert JAW's theme here) lol (yes, i realize they were working crowd,so they could film, you know they always there, you just don't see them usually, lol)

  • @grumpysmurf74
    @grumpysmurf74 2 роки тому

    I love how's he centamental I cried when he kept oliver he should take it everywhere he goes .

  • @MadIIMike
    @MadIIMike 2 роки тому +3

    Hammond had a Manta... now I can't stop imagining him with a mullet, jeans jacket and leather boots.
    Here in germany, the Manta was the ultimate meme car.

  • @fxjh21
    @fxjh21 2 роки тому

    I love the editing so much. Would love to learn more on how they plan the flow and pace of the editing.

  • @Jonathan.R.Pereira
    @Jonathan.R.Pereira 2 роки тому +2

    Anyone noticed the Guards Walking behind Hammond?

  • @michaeloneil3653
    @michaeloneil3653 2 роки тому

    Oooooo a B GT 🤩🤩🤩🤩 makes me miss my 79 B I autocrossed. Keep MG alive!

  • @cleverusername9369
    @cleverusername9369 2 роки тому

    I couldn't care less about cars but Hammond is just so enjoyable to watch.

  • @adamplace1414
    @adamplace1414 2 роки тому

    I do like the livery colors. Looks like the mid-90s Williams I saw winning everything.

  • @grdprojekt
    @grdprojekt 2 роки тому +1

    I burst out when he found the Morris Morina Owners Club 🤣🤣

  • @whydoiexist5890
    @whydoiexist5890 2 роки тому

    "Everyone likes the Mini, you have to have a Mini its the law." I couldn't agree more

  • @squealingtyres
    @squealingtyres 2 роки тому +1

    Looks gorgeous

  • @speedhunter7156
    @speedhunter7156 2 роки тому +1

    I love it that their racing logo is similar to Pontiac Racings logo especially with the racing part

  • @obsidian....
    @obsidian.... 2 роки тому +1

    Hammond with security guards 🤣

  • @ArniVidar
    @ArniVidar 2 роки тому +2

    These videos are basically the only time I'll willingly and happily sit through what essentially is a 10 minute long advertisement. Love these peaks behinds the scenes, and doubly joyous seeing all those fantastic (and awful!) cars! 😅

  • @jackwarren3080
    @jackwarren3080 2 роки тому

    The paint on that Renault 19! What a stunner.

  • @Felix24148
    @Felix24148 2 роки тому

    I'm glad to see this car again Hammond. It was my favorite from that episode

  • @_S0me__0ne
    @_S0me__0ne 2 роки тому

    Seeing the blurred car I could tell it was likely a BGT. As a lifelong MG fan, it was easy to discern its distinct shape.

  • @geebskerbal2771
    @geebskerbal2771 2 роки тому

    Please do more science programmes love when you talk about “stuff” a great voice for talking about stuff!

  • @dangerpudge1922
    @dangerpudge1922 2 роки тому

    That green mini with white stripes looks like MOOG's car from Mighty Car Mods. IMO if DT and MCM got together that'd be one of the ultimate car specials.

  • @worldcomicsreview354
    @worldcomicsreview354 2 роки тому

    "Wow, you got those windows clean"
    "Oh, there aren't any windows"

  • @StickPeopleAndPuff
    @StickPeopleAndPuff 2 роки тому +2

    I love this but I'd also love some Richard Hammond Motorcycle content. Perhaps a crossover with Alan Millyard???