Yeah thank you for responding! Yesterday went to the celebrity car museum in Branson Missouri and I sat in the one of the original k i t t Knight Rider cars it was awesome! That's one reason I've been seeing different videos I'm glad I came across your video very nice video! But yes I did research on Google a few days before I went to Branson to the car museum and coordinate Google there was been 26 kitt cars made for the all the Knight Rider episodes only 26 made I looked it up on facts
What this two gentlemen are doing is a work of art and a blessing to all the fans. From all of us to all of you who contribute to the love of this show, Thank you from the bottom of our heart.
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I'd just like to thank America for the best TV shows during my childhood here in the UK. Shows such as, Knight Rider, Air Wolf, Street Hawk, Dukes of Hazard, A-Team, Battle Star Galactica and Buck Rogers - all these are great programmes and always will be...
I am from germany and I have to agree wholeheartedly ! American 80s pop culture had such a huge influence on the world and all those lucky enough to experience it. I think we'd all be very different persons today had it not been for that. so, let me join in on saying Thank You America, and keep up the great work !
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K.I.T.T. is the coolest TV car, to me! Many of his "functions" are becoming practical in vehicles of today. Due to the TV show "Knight Rider," we've been allowed to dream the impossible, and make it possible. Thanks, for sharing this video!
Knight rider came out the day after my 6th birthday back in 1982... 36 years later I finally have my own KITT car.... even thought it's only on the outside.....I believe I have the best of both worlds... KITT on the outside... classic 1982 Firebird on the inside.... with the 350 turbo.....
I don't think there is possibly one single person on this planet that does not smile at the sight of KITT having fond memories of Knight Rider. It is just impossible to not have liked Knight Rider. It gives me personally always a warm and fuzzy feeling as heavy nostalgia kicks in anytime I come across anything to do with it. Awesome presentation Lou, greetings and much appreciation from germany !
WOW, this brought back some childhood memories. I used to be a devoted fan too. I had the Knight Rider lunch box and a couple books about the show. Long gone now sadly but not forgotten. Back in 1982, with the restyle of the Pontiac Firebird, I can remember people who owned the S/E editions that were painted black with the black alloyed wheels to mimic the KITT car. Computerized gizmos were starting to make the forefront for the younger generation and this car didn't disappoint. Nice to see people who appreciate the HISTORY and not just the car itself. Awesome video. Now let me go watch some Knight Rider reruns Lou!
Its 4/14/2020 and I just happened to see this on my Recommended. Sometimes the UA-cam Algorithm does something RIGHT. I was in the middle of doing something and I couldn't stop watching this from the second I saw the thumbnail. Thank you for this!
Very nice KITT - aka custom Trans Am. Due to health reasons, I am currently not able to drive but I get to enjoy cars vicariously through My Car Story with a Lou. Thanks Lou!
I can feel for you Jeff. I have a bad heart myself. If you're interested the Knight Rider Historians have a channel on UA-cam. Joe is currently restoring the semi and the trailer that was also used in the show.😁
I was crazy about this car when I was 5 years old - I am Egyptian I learned to read at such a young age so that I could read the translation in this series - I even learned to draw to draw this car - and now I am 41 years old. Just when I saw it I felt my happiness while I was a child and found myself making the sound that was coming from (kitt) with ted red light flashing :D
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I sat in this car when I was kid. My dad and I were at Universal Studios when I was a boy. I am 39 now. What great memories this brought back of waiting in line with my dad to sit in the car and talk with Kitt. The car was overlooking the water at the Universal Studios theme park. AWESOME!
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This is amazing. Always wanted to see the real KITT. Good to know there are five cars remaining from the show. I was under the impression all real cars were history. Hats off to the Knight Rider historians.
Your best episode yet! I remember the Papa Gino's pizza delivery guy had a K.I.T.T. replica (but only on the outside) when I was growing up, so it was pretty damn awesome having Knight Rider show up for birthday parties and whatnot.
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I got that model of kitt at 14:48 and built and painted it to the exact colors . I watched knight rider when it first came out and I was around 5 years old . I was like glued to the tv screen as a kid . Those were great memories as a kid .
I was never a huge Knight Rider fan but what a fantastic video. It's always awesome to see folks so passionate about their hobbies and interests and this KITT car has found a great home! Great job fellas!
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Huge Knight Rider fan here. I became a huge Transam fan after the show and ended up owning 3 TA's because of the influence of the show. I watched every show when it was originally on air in the 80's. The first few season were great especially the very first with the solid light talk box and KITTS sound effects. They never brought that back. I wasn't to crazy when they changed KITT with the Super Pursuit mode and all the wings and flairs that popped out of KITT. What's funny with all the High Def Big screen tv's of today you can certainly pin point all the "errors" that you couldn't see in the SD tv's of the 80's. Especially my black and white set. like I can see the person behind the driver seat covered in a sheet driving KITT when it is in Auto Mode. I could see when the stunt car is being used because I can see a full standard steering wheel instead of the special one KITT had. Like the episode that you showed there with the flames on KITT. Look for it.I thought they could have did more with the episodes of KARR and Goliath. The way Goliath was destroyed with the grappling hook and going over the cliff. Blah. I never liked the grappling hook...LOL!! Very cool guys. When we get back to normal if ever hopefully you can do something in NJ I would love to check everything out.
It's so strange I know where KITT's voice box is, but always had this impression it was on the center console. Mostly because David was always looking at the center console when talking to KITT. I'm kinda curious if I'm not alone in this😅
Yup, when I first watched the show as a 6-year old I thought the same thing. Only found out later the voicebox was a *lot* smaller than I thought it was, and placed above the steering wheel 😅
I was born in '77 and loved watching every episode of Knight Rider in the early 80's along with Air Wolf (the air Knight Rider), Street Hawk (the motorcycle Knight Rider), Dukes of Hazard, The Fall Guy with Lee Majors (Heather Thomas what a fine sexy woman she was), The A-Team, Six Million Dollar Man (Bionic Man), Bionic Woman, Spider Man TV series (non-cartoon) Smoky & the Bandit, American Hero (loved this show) and soo many more the amazing 80's gave us! And I'm not even mentioning all the kick ass cartoons, game show, kid game shows, forever lasting 80's music and the forever never will be replicated 80's movies!
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Sayin I was there I can't believe they actually were 1hr episodes then the talking to your watch was the butt of jokes for years. And what we got now people talkin to watches. KITT I NEED YA BUDDY! ...sorry michael you have been laid off by the Knight corporation because of your driving record... multiple tickets for backing out of moving trailers u turns and reverse driving on divided highways torwards traffic... I also detect that we have been sued because our laser restraint system has killed everyone who tried to jump massive gaps...etc activating ejection seat
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I remember my mom back in the mid-late '80's, she bought me a Knight Rider aluminum steel lunchbox for school which was cool next to my He-Man lunchbox she also bought for me. Growing up in the '80's, was good and i thank God for that Glory to God. I was hoping to see the Knight Rider lunchbox on the table with their memorabilia they had there. Cool Knight Rider K.I.T.T. review.
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@@loucostabile Cool thanks. My dad owned a 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula with a 350 Cu. inch engine back in the early '80's and a 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix G-Body. He was a Pontiac guy for sure, what was weird was he bought a 1978 or 1979 Plymouth Horizon back in the early '90's being that he likes Pontiac but gave that car up to his cousin and there is when he bought the 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix. Unfortunately bothe Grand Prix and the Firebird he had to get rid of due to his health issues. He really loved that Firebird for sure. Cool video.
Hi Lou. Lovely looking car. I remember Knight Rider. It was an awesome T.V. show. I was more interested at the time in the car, than of the show itself.
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The guy in this video that owns K.I.T.T. was also in a Jay Leno video with another version of K.I.T.T., because inside, (in the Jay Leno version), it had the one single TV screen-upgrade from the late 83 early 84 seasons. And....also the tyres are different here, the others were pure black. Also the number-plate/sorry "Licence Plate"..I'm UK lol, is also different in this particular video. This is the season 1 & 2 dash. In Leno's version its the 84/85/86 dash, so he must own 2 cars, but hasn't stated that here. What is stated is wrong, as this dash "WAS" used in seasons 1 & 2 as I and every other true Knight Rider fan had seen Hoff sat in it. When K.A.R.R. returned to take on K.I.T.T. again, both versions were used to show K.T.T.'s upgrades and the differences between the 2 cars. Here's the link to the other documentary-short..See if you notice anything else, and why they would change these for this video: ua-cam.com/video/3YKtQrYNKPg/v-deo.html
Just Sum Guy yes, thats what i notice. "Joe Huth" the taller guy, he has a stunt K.i.T.T. also. But his car was displayed at Universal with the season 4 nose.
Thanks for bringing back my memories for Knight Rider and i could not believe that after so many many years had passed, this tv show is still one of the hottest topic in youtube today..I mean wow!! It really brings back my memories about my most favorite tv show ever.Thank you very much sir..
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So good to see that and you did the history Fine. George B son ,B.B., , Used to pick me up in the Knight rider car. It is just a toggle switch in the compartment but the outside look was KITT. . This is right after the series ended many times go up to Mr.Bs Beautiful Encino home with my friend , B B. . I was enthralled. What I saw there in automotive. , Of course I used to go To stars and their cars museum in Hollywood when it was around, and the shoppe in Toluca, on Riverside dr., thanx, B.B. and RIP , Mr.B.😎
I'm not a huge car guy, but yes, you are correct!! The button on the floor that you push with your left foot isn't a "dimmer switch", its actually how you turn the High-Beam Headlights on and off. I know this because my brother owned both a 1980 Chevy Camaro, as well as 1982 Pontiac Firebird, and both cars had that button for the Hi-Beams!!
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@@loucostabile NP. I see so many replicas out there now, it is nice to see the real thing! I do have a question though. I always thought that KITT had no turn signal lever. But I thought I saw one on your video. Never knew for sure, just curious.
the car is cool, the idea of this video is cool - but if you make videos - then first - learn to make them! Or hire someone who knows what he is doing - the video is a lot out of focus, it has stripes, so obviously the editor has never heard anything about interlace and... yeah. Do not create bad videos - this car deserves a good video! But this video is quite badly done... as a viewer I am disappointed..
Hi ValmisFilms, My video in 10 days has 23,000+ views, I checked out a couple of your video on your Channel and yours videos in 5 days have ZERO views !!! I can help you, either keep watching and learning, or please find another Channel that does not disappoint you, Lou
Hi Lou, I think you missed my point. That is great that it has a lot of views - it has great content, I loved that. But my comment was not at all a "who´s is longer" kind of thing that ou, I have more views and whatever. I am no youtuber - but I am a filmmaker so yeah, I always notice when there are flaws in a video in filming and editing. So I gave you constructive critique - rather than attacking me you should look at your video and see if I was lying or what and next time make a better video and just you know get better at this. Or you are saying that you are a skilled filmmaker? The content is great, but yeah, technical flaws make this video unfortunately not as enjoyable as it could be when it is done better. Do not take it as an insult, rather learn from this. You have great ideas it seams but you need to work on your video skills.
Looks to me like your just using multiple alts "Valmis/Wellington". Go pester someone else and stop dictating production values with a person who has gone out of their way to bring you something you otherwise would not have had the privilege to watch. Why not head down there yourself next time and bring something of interest to the table? I see nothing on either channel with more than double digit views, which tells the world all they need know of your "advice".
Sad to see them go. I think it was Dr. Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That quote helps me with people and things I know I no longer have, and I hope it helps with Pontiac's for you, Lou
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It peice of history of our television series back 1980'S and still today also ! I love show series to plus got toys from it too also and was so amazing grow up with plus glad 2 guys in hear got lots from car also show memorial of Knight Rider too!
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Very nice of the family to intrust all the items to you to display with this car. I was not a fan of the show but lover the history and love the fact your preserving this car. It is a passion when you figure out how many hours are spent on the internet making calls trying to locate items. How fun. What a record of that tv show you have collected. Thank you. I would love to see this in person.
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I've seen a number of KITTs over the years. You'd be amazed that someone would go to all the trouble of getting the interior lights and controls exactly right...only to screw up the sensor eye. I ran across a KITT at Salt Lake Comic Con that was using the sound from the eye of a Cylon :/
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Great Work Guys I watched the show From the first it aired I lived in San Jose at the time of the show. i used to work for A.B. Dick Co. As a field service Rep. I drove all over the area I was on my way one day and on the way to San Jose. I was on Freway 680 in my rear view mirror The night Rider Car KITT was pulling up fast and passed me I Tried To Keep Up With KITT But I At The Was in My Works Company Ford Escort Hatch back ICould Not See Who Was Driving The Windows Were Darkly Tinted. WOW I Was So Impressed Acutely Seen KITT. That is something I Wont Forget. Always Woundering Who Or WHAT WAS Driving It.
I just love this car when it was on TV!, and I hope to build me one. I know where I can get a Firebird just like this but obviously I would have to customize it to get the looks of KITT and there's a lot of manufacturers that make parts for the front scanning light as well as the interior pieces that are inside the car.
it's so good to see fans of Knight rider ! I had the chance to see the show, back in the days : strangely, I miss the shows of 80 ies ! Sure I was younger, but TV shows were more "positive" and not as violent , gross or disturbing as the new TV series. Remember Knight rider, Magnum, P.I, M*A*S*H, Moonlighting, Hill Street Blues, The A-Team, The Dukes of Hazzard, MacGyver and more... Thanks to remind me of this good period of my life ! :-)
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This is the best interview I have seen about Knight Rider. Even better than the Jay Leno one. Thanks a lot to the three of you for making it possible. Special thanks to Joe and AJ for keeping the information safe for all these years.
I'm not a huge car guy, but a little info. for you. The button on the floor that you push with your left foot isn't a "dimmer switch", its actually how you turn the High-Beam Headlights on and off. I know this because my brother owned both a 1980 Chevy Camaro, as well as 1982 Pontiac Firebird, and both cars had that button for the Hi-Beams!!
This was a great video Lou one of your best so far all the information was really intersting. I always liked these cars especially this one, i used to watch the show quite a bit back in my teens. The show still comes on occasionally.
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@@loucostabile Thanks Lou. I just subscribed. If there's ever a Knight Rider convention or any type of event you know of please let me know. I turned on alerts for this channel. I have to see KITT in person one day. Thanks again!!
They had the blind driver seat back there! That would have been great to show how K.I.T.T. drove itself. A stunt driver sat in a reclined seat with the PMD seat back in front of him allowing him to put his hands thru the seat to reach an extended stunt steering wheel. One of the reasons for the black material covering the open headrest in the front seats was so the stunt driver couldn’t be seen inside the seat. Later a Trans Am was converted to right hand driver so the stunt driver could drive the Trans Am into the shot and David could get in with out having to cut the shot, making the “Hollywood” that K.I.T.T. really was driving the car. There’s an anicdote floating around out there, it may be in AJ and Joe’s book even, that Jack and David would argue over who got to drive the car out of the shot. David would want to drive and Jack would say something like “I’ll Drive, you act.” Also if I remember correctly David did actually do one Turbo Boost in the series. The crew thought Jack was in the car but it turned out David had got in to try a jump. Don’t know if fact or not, but cool bit of KR history if it is. Great work AJ & Joe! I love researching the behind the scenes of KR! Still have my first original copy of KRL.
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I'm like AJ, I started out with being a fan of the General Lee & in 1987, someone in my hometown had a General Lee cruising around on it. I saw it one night parked at Hardee's & once I did, I was thriving with excitement but mom wouldn't let me get out to take a look. Yet, what got my fire started with KITT, ( fire as in, a large fan of him too ) was seeing KITT parked beside of the Christmas tree in 1984. I was only 3 at the time but I remember very clearly getting out of bed with Bedtime Bear from the Care Bears, lol, & as I veered my eyes around & walked around the chair in the den, just wow! KITT was sitting there waiting for me ( Knight Rider pedal car ). I opened the driver's door, pressed the door jam button & he started talking to me. I was starstruck & asked mom & dad, Doesn't Michael Knight need KITT back? lol :) Me and KITT had some fun on the sloped driveway at my other house I grew up at. I'd walk beside KITT up the driveway & stop just before the roadway, let KITT coast down the driveway backwards & when I got halfway, I'd sling KITT around a full 180, like Michael Knight did, & coast forwards the rest of the way. God do I miss those days! As for liking General Lee or KITT more than the other?, I like them both equal. When I see either, I get excited plus happy. They're both legendary TV star cars & I enjoyed both shows. :) KITT for his sleek look, scanner, cowl hood, bowling ball hubcaps, etc... & General Lee for his 01 numbers, Dixie horn, narrow push bar up front, & bright orange paint job.
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When I was a kid in the 80's, I might have sat in this K.I.T.T. car. I did sit in one of the TV show cars though. There was a car show at the Armory in Albany NY, back between 83'-85', where K.I.T.T. was one of the main attractions. My dad was a Master Sergeant in the Army/Guard at the Albany Armory, so we got to go all the events. My brother and I got to sit inside and have pictures taken, but I don't have the picture unfortunately and I really wish I did.
Oh I just love this Lou! I watched the show I loved KITT and watched it every week. I also remember WWOR out of Secaucus that the one gentleman was talking about. Such a treat all the way around Lou! I as you know love Pontiacs and as you know of me Lou I love Firebirds and TransAm's my most favorite of the Pontiacs. Guess that is why I watched Night Rider. The never seen before items Lou we're awesome! Thanks Lou for the trip down memory lane! I think one of the best interviews you have done. Thanks again for sharing Lou!!❤
Awesome! I can hear the Knight Rider theme music playing in the back of my mind. You'll see your fair share of DeLoreans at car shows & events, but K.I.T.T will always be the real deal!
TheGunfighter45acp I remember when I was married my two boys got to sit in the actual KITT from the show that was on display at the Seattle Center Coliseum. My son Nathan was behind the wheel of KITT and Jason was sitting on the other side. To them that was the highlight of the entire trip!
Wow this is so cool. My wife and I watched Knight Rider Friday nights before we were married and after. Glad someone is preserving some of the history. There was a roast of David Hasselhoff maybe 10 years ago and they had a car on the stage that William Daniels talked through poking fun at David. I wonder where that car is or if it might have been this car? Thanks Lou your awesome.
I hope that you're do a tour of Australia one day with this car as it is part of my childhood and it's will be the light for many others but you should definitely talk around and dish should be in a museum
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Knight rider was one my favorite TV series for law and justice and its real amazing now we really have self driving cars. A word of interest. Hollywood knows the technology that will come into play way before it is in real life.! I watch Knight Rider on Starz Classic Mon thru Friday.
@@loucostabile Thanks and I am enjoying again watching it on the classic Starz Channel AT 710PM! I Think it may also be playing on METV not sure if that confirmed from someone who told me at work and thanks for your great video it brought memories back to me and was amazed on how the car was used in the episodes with the special effects!
Knight rider, my favorite t.v show as a child!! KITT was such a badass car, although KITT didn't want to be called a car, or a set of wheels, it was demeaning to him. Hahaha. I would love to own one of them!
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i got to see an actual kitt back in the early 80s in wheeling west Virginia. at a car show.My parents had an actual flyer from the event.But lost it 7 years later moving away from my home state.
Before There Was A KITT There Was A KARR, So, There Would Be One Man Can Make A Difference.. - Wilton Knight - - Dr. Albert - - Devon Miles - - Charles Graiman - - Marco Berio -
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Yeah thank you for responding! Yesterday went to the celebrity car museum in Branson Missouri and I sat in the one of the original k i t t Knight Rider cars it was awesome! That's one reason I've been seeing different videos I'm glad I came across your video very nice video! But yes I did research on Google a few days before I went to Branson to the car museum and coordinate Google there was been 26 kitt cars made for the all the Knight Rider episodes only 26 made I looked it up on facts
What this two gentlemen are doing is a work of art and a blessing to all the fans. From all of us to all of you who contribute to the love of this show, Thank you from the bottom of our heart.
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Completely timeless i love the shape of the car, even today it's perfect 😍
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My comment comes a year late: but you can thank Gene Roddenberry for paving the way for (George Lucas)Star Wars paving the way for Knight Rider.
@@loucostabile thanks for everything thank you very much ❤
I'm so glad that Knight Rider is still a topic that's talked about today.
Glad you enjoy this one botter_dork :-) Lou
KITT and KARR would be an everlasting topic, trust me.
I have the show saved on my movie app lol. Loved this show and the car!
2023 going strong!
It is good to know that the original KITT still exists and that they can keep it for future generations will be able to admire this masterpiece.
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Yes and it still look like modern car
That car still brings tears to my eyes, literally. So beautiful, meant so much to me, and I'd give so much to sit in KITT and go for a ride.
Hi Zoe Summers, Glad to read how special this car is to you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I couldn't agree more with you there summer!
I'd just like to thank America for the best TV shows during my childhood here in the UK. Shows such as, Knight Rider, Air Wolf, Street Hawk, Dukes of Hazard, A-Team, Battle Star Galactica and Buck Rogers - all these are great programmes and always will be...
Most of those programs were written by one ghostwriter. He was A child prodigy and has even designed many vehicles of his own.
God Bless America !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am from germany and I have to agree wholeheartedly ! American 80s pop culture had such a huge influence on the world and all those lucky enough to experience it.
I think we'd all be very different persons today had it not been for that.
so, let me join in on saying Thank You America, and keep up the great work !
You forgot to mention CHiPs..we all grew up with these shows.
@@drberto2582 Nobody ever mentions Automan or Manimal either.
The car simply doesn't age, just the future catches up with the car. Simply timeless and amazing.
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K.I.T.T. is the coolest TV car, to me! Many of his "functions" are becoming practical in vehicles of today. Due to the TV show "Knight Rider," we've been allowed to dream the impossible, and make it possible. Thanks, for sharing this video!
Hi TheRockJericho, You're right, many of the features that were futuristic are available today. Regarding the video, you're welcome, Lou
The way they are in modern cars isn't as fun or cool as KITT at all, not by 1/8th.
Kitt was way cooler.
when i watched the show every week, i would never have thought that twenty five years later, there would no longer be pontiac, wow.
Hi Scott Brady, This car brings back those wonderful memories :-) Lou
I agree :)
Hell my baby is an 01 firebird, The Pontiac Rides!
Yeah REALLY DUMB DECISION Obama..........They will regret it.
Ive got my 2002 Firebird, love the car but parts arent cheap
Knight rider came out the day after my 6th birthday back in 1982... 36 years later I finally have my own KITT car.... even thought it's only on the outside.....I believe I have the best of both worlds... KITT on the outside... classic 1982 Firebird on the inside.... with the 350 turbo.....
Lucky you :)
Nice :-) Thank you for sharing Simone Knight, Lou
Very cool to realize a child hood dream...Adulthood gets too serious! Enjoy!!!!
I hope you have the real nose, Most people have the wrong nose on their cars.
Nice 👌
I don't think there is possibly one single person on this planet that does not smile at the sight of KITT having fond memories of Knight Rider. It is just impossible to not have liked Knight Rider. It gives me personally always a warm and fuzzy feeling as heavy nostalgia kicks in anytime I come across anything to do with it.
Awesome presentation Lou,
greetings and much appreciation from germany !
Hi CHUUMPASS, Glad to read your comment, and happy you're happy to see KITT :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I have driven a KITT replica in the UK in 2018
WOW, this brought back some childhood memories. I used to be a devoted fan too. I had the Knight Rider lunch box and a couple books about the show. Long gone now sadly but not forgotten. Back in 1982, with the restyle of the Pontiac Firebird, I can remember people who owned the S/E editions that were painted black with the black alloyed wheels to mimic the KITT car. Computerized gizmos were starting to make the forefront for the younger generation and this car didn't disappoint. Nice to see people who appreciate the HISTORY and not just the car itself. Awesome video. Now let me go watch some Knight Rider reruns Lou!
Hi Kenneth White, Good times, good times :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, Lou
I have a 86 Trans Am and it is awesome.
Its 4/14/2020 and I just happened to see this on my Recommended. Sometimes the UA-cam Algorithm does something RIGHT. I was in the middle of doing something and I couldn't stop watching this from the second I saw the thumbnail. Thank you for this!
Hi Ventus SGN, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome & I hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@@loucostabile really fun, thanks!
Very nice KITT - aka custom Trans Am.
Due to health reasons, I am currently not able to drive but I get to enjoy cars vicariously through My Car Story with a Lou.
Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, Wishing & praying GREAT health for you. My pleasure sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride! Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou - now that I think about it, you are the first person outside the family that knows.
I’ll definitely enjoy the ride.
I can feel for you Jeff. I have a bad heart myself. If you're interested the Knight Rider Historians have a channel on UA-cam. Joe is currently restoring the semi and the trailer that was also used in the show.😁
Thanks Lou! Finally someone who gives the KR Historians and Knight Rider itself the respect they deserve.
Hi MotorScotti, Happy to read you appreciate this video and the people in it :-) You're welcome, Lou
I was crazy about this car when I was 5 years old - I am Egyptian I learned to read at such a young age so that I could read the translation in this series - I even learned to draw to draw this car - and now I am 41 years old. Just when I saw it I felt my happiness while I was a child and found myself making the sound that was coming from (kitt) with ted red light flashing :D
Hi amir jahin, Thank you for sharing your story and glad to read "when I saw it I felt my happiness" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Knight rider show was the best show to watch every day from Brendon I miss seeing it on cable TV 📺 and regular TV 📺 shows
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I sat in this car when I was kid. My dad and I were at Universal Studios when I was a boy. I am 39 now. What great memories this brought back of waiting in line with my dad to sit in the car and talk with Kitt. The car was overlooking the water at the Universal Studios theme park. AWESOME!
Hi Josh Sahagun, Thank you for viewing and glad this video brings back great memories :-) Lou
That would be the car that Joe has at his place. The car in this video is at the Peterson Auto Museum.
@@MonteD1ok so this is not the original car KITT
@@semoneg2826 yes it is one of the five remaining KITT cars. He just has it confused with a different one. Two partners own two of the originals.
@@MonteD1 ok I always thought it was one car
I love that people like this still exist... keeping history a living thing
Hi RidingWithCharley, Cool :-) Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy, Lou
Such a timeless design.
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Yep, does go on a bit!
This is amazing. Always wanted to see the real KITT. Good to know there are five cars remaining from the show.
I was under the impression all real cars were history. Hats off to the Knight Rider historians.
Glad you enjoy this video of the car :-)
Your best episode yet!
I remember the Papa Gino's pizza delivery guy had a K.I.T.T. replica (but only on the outside) when I was growing up, so it was pretty damn awesome having Knight Rider show up for birthday parties and whatnot.
Hi John Crapper, High praise on this episode :-) Lou
the exterior is timeless. they should really give it a giant engine and suspension makeover.
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One of the most iconic cars ever made.
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I got that model of kitt at 14:48 and built and painted it to the exact colors . I watched knight rider when it first came out and I was around 5 years old . I was like glued to the tv screen as a kid . Those were great memories as a kid .
Nice :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.
I was never a huge Knight Rider fan but what a fantastic video. It's always awesome to see folks so passionate about their hobbies and interests and this KITT car has found a great home! Great job fellas!
Hi jcnme27, Glad you found the passion enjoyable on this video :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I love all of the shows of knight rider and most of all I love Kitt and most of all I love David Hasselhoff as Michael knight!
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Love the show when I was a kid can’t wait for friday hurry home shower, eat and waitfor the show to come on.
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That’s fantastic. I’m restoring mine right now. Glad to see these still popping up and being shown.
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Wow my second fav car after the Batmobile so iconic.
Michael Knight just needs to be sitting in Kit.
Thanks Lou.
Stay lucky stay safe Mike UK.
Hi Mike Embleton, Glad you enjoy # 2 :-) Lou
Yes the I liked the BATmobile, AND Smokey and the Bandit.
I love that show when I was a kid I love that car back in the day
Nice !
So Awesome
Thank you for posting.
KNIGHT RIDER LOVE
Glad to video a Winner for you Brian Chambers :-) Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Huge Knight Rider fan here. I became a huge Transam fan after the show and ended up owning 3 TA's because of the influence of the show. I watched every show when it was originally on air in the 80's. The first few season were great especially the very first with the solid light talk box and KITTS sound effects. They never brought that back. I wasn't to crazy when they changed KITT with the Super Pursuit mode and all the wings and flairs that popped out of KITT. What's funny with all the High Def Big screen tv's of today you can certainly pin point all the "errors" that you couldn't see in the SD tv's of the 80's. Especially my black and white set. like I can see the person behind the driver seat covered in a sheet driving KITT when it is in Auto Mode. I could see when the stunt car is being used because I can see a full standard steering wheel instead of the special one KITT had. Like the episode that you showed there with the flames on KITT. Look for it.I thought they could have did more with the episodes of KARR and Goliath. The way Goliath was destroyed with the grappling hook and going over the cliff. Blah. I never liked the grappling hook...LOL!! Very cool guys. When we get back to normal if ever hopefully you can do something in NJ I would love to check everything out.
Hi Mike Dunno, Happy to read you enjoy this car & episode :-) Lou
It's so strange I know where KITT's voice box is, but always had this impression it was on the center console. Mostly because David was always looking at the center console when talking to KITT.
I'm kinda curious if I'm not alone in this😅
Hmmm, always thought it was in the center. Thank you for viewing & sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy, Lou
Yup, when I first watched the show as a 6-year old I thought the same thing. Only found out later the voicebox was a *lot* smaller than I thought it was, and placed above the steering wheel 😅
I was born in '77 and loved watching every episode of Knight Rider in the early 80's along with Air Wolf (the air Knight Rider), Street Hawk (the motorcycle Knight Rider), Dukes of Hazard, The Fall Guy with Lee Majors (Heather Thomas what a fine sexy woman she was), The A-Team, Six Million Dollar Man (Bionic Man), Bionic Woman, Spider Man TV series (non-cartoon) Smoky & the Bandit, American Hero (loved this show) and soo many more the amazing 80's gave us! And I'm not even mentioning all the kick ass cartoons, game show, kid game shows, forever lasting 80's music and the forever never will be replicated 80's movies!
Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou
I spotted the convertable KITT.. the one RC built for michael knight with added super pursuit mode
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I♥KITT. He's indestructible.
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David Hasselhoff, Michael Knight. Not Michael Hasselhoff. Great video Lou!! Thanks for sharing!!
Opps, You're right :-) You're welcome.
Sayin I was there I can't believe they actually were 1hr episodes then the talking to your watch was the butt of jokes for years. And what we got now people talkin to watches. KITT I NEED YA BUDDY! ...sorry michael you have been laid off by the Knight corporation because of your driving record... multiple tickets for backing out of moving trailers u turns and reverse driving on divided highways torwards traffic... I also detect that we have been sued because our laser restraint system has killed everyone who tried to jump massive gaps...etc activating ejection seat
Michael Hasselhoff? Lol
It’s David Knight! ☺️
David Hasselhoff's middle name is Michael. So, technically, he was correct.
Sweet Video I been a Fan of Knight Rider Since it Aired in the 1980's best car of the 1980's
Hi Wyldeman1979 Guitar
, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I'm still loving it (I'm 37).
I'm 42. I love it more.
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I LOVED watching Knight Rider. All these precious memories are SO AWESOME!!
Glad this video brings those wonderful memories back Jennifer Miller :-) Lou
Lou Costabile, thank you
Awesome guys, I’d love to see this! I still remember my knight rider wallpaper I had as a child, loved that show 👍
Hi Dean Ellis, Glad this one brings back fun memories :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou
Lou Costabile thanks for the great content
My pleasure :-) Glad you're along for the ride.
I remember my mom back in the mid-late '80's, she bought me a Knight Rider aluminum steel lunchbox for school which was cool next to my He-Man lunchbox she also bought for me. Growing up in the '80's, was good and i thank God for that Glory to God. I was hoping to see the Knight Rider lunchbox on the table with their memorabilia they had there. Cool Knight Rider K.I.T.T. review.
Hi Anthony Garcia, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cool lunch box :-) Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Cool thanks. My dad owned a 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula with a 350 Cu. inch engine back in the early '80's and a 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix G-Body. He was a Pontiac guy for sure, what was weird was he bought a 1978 or 1979 Plymouth Horizon back in the early '90's being that he likes Pontiac but gave that car up to his cousin and there is when he bought the 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix. Unfortunately bothe Grand Prix and the Firebird he had to get rid of due to his health issues. He really loved that Firebird for sure. Cool video.
Hi Lou. Lovely looking car. I remember Knight Rider. It was an awesome T.V. show. I was more interested at the time in the car, than of the show itself.
Hi Jason Carpp, Glad you enjoy the time in this one :-) Lou
KITT is a beautiful car.I love that car the shape of him is awesome and still popular today.
Hi Michael Knight, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
The guy in this video that owns K.I.T.T. was also in a Jay Leno video with another version of K.I.T.T., because inside, (in the Jay Leno version), it had the one single TV screen-upgrade from the late 83 early 84 seasons. And....also the tyres are different here, the others were pure black. Also the number-plate/sorry "Licence Plate"..I'm UK lol, is also different in this particular video. This is the season 1 & 2 dash. In Leno's version its the 84/85/86 dash, so he must own 2 cars, but hasn't stated that here. What is stated is wrong, as this dash "WAS" used in seasons 1 & 2 as I and every other true Knight Rider fan had seen Hoff sat in it. When K.A.R.R. returned to take on K.I.T.T. again, both versions were used to show K.T.T.'s upgrades and the differences between the 2 cars. Here's the link to the other documentary-short..See if you notice anything else, and why they would change these for this video: ua-cam.com/video/3YKtQrYNKPg/v-deo.html
Nice attention to details Just Sum Guy :-)
+Lou Costabile: Thanks buddy:)....
Th eone on Leno`s show was the Firebird i believe, while this is one of the 3-4 trans ams`s
Just Sum Guy yes, thats what i notice. "Joe Huth" the taller guy, he has a stunt K.i.T.T. also. But his car was displayed at Universal with the season 4 nose.
This car had also a new nose in the Jay Leno Show, (the wrong nose design, but with better paint on it)
Thanks for bringing back my memories for Knight Rider and i could not believe that after so many many years had passed, this tv show is still one of the hottest topic in youtube today..I mean wow!! It really brings back my memories about my most favorite tv show ever.Thank you very much sir..
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FUN STUFF!!! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Beast 1624, Glad you're having fun on the Channel :-) Me too. You're welcome, Lou
This brought back Soo many memories! I used to get into debates in school over Knight Rider! Thanks so much for sharing
Hi Monebyrd, Glad to read this brought back memories for you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Its awesome, but KITT never had white lettered tires.. turn the tires around and that would look incredible
Thanks John Wick for sharing a tip.
So good to see that and you did the history Fine. George B son ,B.B., , Used to pick me up in the Knight rider car. It is just a toggle switch in the compartment but the outside look was KITT. . This is right after the series ended many times go up to Mr.Bs Beautiful Encino home with my friend , B B. . I was enthralled. What I saw there in automotive. , Of course I used to go To stars and their cars museum in Hollywood when it was around, and the shoppe in Toluca, on Riverside dr., thanx, B.B. and RIP , Mr.B.😎
Hi Vic Armi, Wonderful memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile Please keep up the Wonderful good work., We like it
PS David hassle Hoff is a really nice guy. I've met him on a couple occasion's. I don't know The gentleman. Approachable And likable
Is it a dimmer switch, or a switch to activate the high beams? 🤔
I'm not a huge car guy, but yes, you are correct!! The button on the floor that you push with your left foot isn't a "dimmer switch", its actually how you turn the High-Beam Headlights on and off. I know this because my brother owned both a 1980 Chevy Camaro, as well as 1982 Pontiac Firebird, and both cars had that button for the Hi-Beams!!
Appears 1967 Chevelle LSx answered the question.
Legend has it that you can still smell Hasselhoff's aftershave in this car...
When I was sitting in the car I'm not recalling any "special" smell.
@@loucostabile :(
Love to know what the 'Knight Rider' crew golf caps are worth now as I have one up in a suitcase in my loft.
Hmmm, maybe eBay can help?
The towbar was what convinced me that this was not a replica. Only the real one had that.
Hi Kevin, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile NP. I see so many replicas out there now, it is nice to see the real thing! I do have a question though. I always thought that KITT had no turn signal lever. But I thought I saw one on your video. Never knew for sure, just curious.
the car is cool, the idea of this video is cool - but if you make videos - then first - learn to make them! Or hire someone who knows what he is doing - the video is a lot out of focus, it has stripes, so obviously the editor has never heard anything about interlace and... yeah. Do not create bad videos - this car deserves a good video! But this video is quite badly done... as a viewer I am disappointed..
Hi ValmisFilms, My video in 10 days has 23,000+ views, I checked out a couple of your video on your Channel and yours videos in 5 days have ZERO views !!! I can help you, either keep watching and learning, or please find another Channel that does not disappoint you, Lou
Hi Lou, I think you missed my point. That is great that it has a lot of views - it has great content, I loved that. But my comment was not at all a "who´s is longer" kind of thing that ou, I have more views and whatever. I am no youtuber - but I am a filmmaker so yeah, I always notice when there are flaws in a video in filming and editing. So I gave you constructive critique - rather than attacking me you should look at your video and see if I was lying or what and next time make a better video and just you know get better at this. Or you are saying that you are a skilled filmmaker? The content is great, but yeah, technical flaws make this video unfortunately not as enjoyable as it could be when it is done better. Do not take it as an insult, rather learn from this. You have great ideas it seams but you need to work on your video skills.
good grief..Valmis..stfu
Ya, i can appreciate the content, but it's hard to watch! ..and ValmisFilm is only trying to help future videos..take it or leave it.
Looks to me like your just using multiple alts "Valmis/Wellington". Go pester someone else and stop dictating production values with a person who has gone out of their way to bring you something you otherwise would not have had the privilege to watch.
Why not head down there yourself next time and bring something of interest to the table? I see nothing on either channel with more than double digit views, which tells the world all they need know of your "advice".
How do we live in a world without Pontiac? Smh such a shame these cool cars have blown away with the winds of change.
Sad to see them go. I think it was Dr. Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That quote helps me with people and things I know I no longer have, and I hope it helps with Pontiac's for you, Lou
@@loucostabile just cars like this in general i mean
Best interview ever.
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I saw KITT when it came to NZ when I was a kid.
Will allways be my favorite car of all time.
Hi michael thompson, Glad to read your story on this car and happy to read this episode shares a favorite of yours :-) Lou
It peice of history of our television series back 1980'S and still today also ! I love show series to plus got toys from it too also and was so amazing grow up with plus glad 2 guys in hear got lots from car also show memorial of Knight Rider too!
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Great video guys, I really enjoy how you can feel the passion and knowledge come across about kitt and the show.
Hi Cactus Rider, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou
Very nice of the family to intrust all the items to you to display with this car. I was not a fan of the show but lover the history and love the fact your preserving this car. It is a passion when you figure out how many hours are spent on the internet making calls trying to locate items. How fun. What a record of that tv show you have collected. Thank you. I would love to see this in person.
HI David Christensen, Glad you enjoy the details and enjoy history. One of my goals is to leave a historical legacy of the cars from the Care Takers who own and know the details of them, so I hope you enjoy more cars on this UA-cam Channel, Lou BTW - The other goal is to have FUN :-)
What? Mr Feeny was the voice of KITT... MIND BLOWN!
Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou
Awesome brought back my childhood I was seven when this was on
Hi Kurt Riedmuller
, Happy to read this video brings back childhood memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a lovely pair of gentlemen, and such good caretakers of increasingly rare and cherished artifacts. Thank you for this video!
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I've seen a number of KITTs over the years. You'd be amazed that someone would go to all the trouble of getting the interior lights and controls exactly right...only to screw up the sensor eye. I ran across a KITT at Salt Lake Comic Con that was using the sound from the eye of a Cylon :/
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Great Work Guys I watched the show From the first it aired I lived in San Jose at the time of the show. i used to work for A.B. Dick Co. As a field service Rep.
I drove all over the area I was on my way one day and on the way to San Jose. I was on Freway 680 in my rear view mirror The night Rider Car KITT was pulling up fast and passed me I
Tried To Keep Up With KITT But I At The Was in My Works Company Ford Escort Hatch back ICould Not See Who Was Driving The Windows Were Darkly Tinted.
WOW I Was So Impressed Acutely Seen KITT. That is something I Wont Forget. Always Woundering Who Or WHAT WAS Driving It.
Hi David Stahl, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I just love this car when it was on TV!, and I hope to build me one. I know where I can get a Firebird just like this but obviously I would have to customize it to get the looks of KITT and there's a lot of manufacturers that make parts for the front scanning light as well as the interior pieces that are inside the car.
Hi John Dayberry, Glad to read you "love this car when it was on TV!" :-) Lou
guy who built his own even has kitts voice programned worth checking out
Thank you for the tip Terry Hayter.
i just found this video its my fav video from this channel
Hi Tuckyonald, Happy to read this video is your favorite from this Channel :-) Lou
it's so good to see fans of Knight rider ! I had the chance to see the show, back in the days : strangely, I miss the shows of 80 ies ! Sure I was younger, but TV shows were more "positive" and not as violent , gross or disturbing as the new TV series.
Remember Knight rider, Magnum, P.I, M*A*S*H, Moonlighting, Hill Street Blues, The A-Team, The Dukes of Hazzard, MacGyver and more...
Thanks to remind me of this good period of my life ! :-)
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This is the best interview I have seen about Knight Rider. Even better than the Jay Leno one. Thanks a lot to the three of you for making it possible. Special thanks to Joe and AJ for keeping the information safe for all these years.
Hi Xabier Marquiegui, "Better than Jay Leno" That's high praise! Thank you and you're welcome, Lou
I'm not a huge car guy, but a little info. for you. The button on the floor that you push with your left foot isn't a "dimmer switch", its actually how you turn the High-Beam Headlights on and off. I know this because my brother owned both a 1980 Chevy Camaro, as well as 1982 Pontiac Firebird, and both cars had that button for the Hi-Beams!!
it's a dimmer switch.
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This was a great video Lou one of your best so far all the information was really intersting. I always liked these cars especially this one, i used to watch the show quite a bit back in my teens. The show still comes on occasionally.
"One of my best so far" High praise Pete Medina :-) Thank you, Lou
Ohhh my God. It's the real K.I.T.T. I can't. If I ever meet these guys I'm going to bow. This is too much. The best show of all time.
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@@loucostabile Thanks Lou. I just subscribed. If there's ever a Knight Rider convention or any type of event you know of please let me know. I turned on alerts for this channel. I have to see KITT in person one day. Thanks again!!
Great to see the original car from the show.
1 of 5 remaining...!!!
Hi DoubleDeckerAnton, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@@loucostabile ...thanks Lou 😊👍
My favorite show in my childhood time.
Hi M shad, Happy to read this show is a favorite of yours :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
They had the blind driver seat back there! That would have been great to show how K.I.T.T. drove itself. A stunt driver sat in a reclined seat with the PMD seat back in front of him allowing him to put his hands thru the seat to reach an extended stunt steering wheel. One of the reasons for the black material covering the open headrest in the front seats was so the stunt driver couldn’t be seen inside the seat. Later a Trans Am was converted to right hand driver so the stunt driver could drive the Trans Am into the shot and David could get in with out having to cut the shot, making the “Hollywood” that K.I.T.T. really was driving the car. There’s an anicdote floating around out there, it may be in AJ and Joe’s book even, that Jack and David would argue over who got to drive the car out of the shot. David would want to drive and Jack would say something like “I’ll Drive, you act.” Also if I remember correctly David did actually do one Turbo Boost in the series. The crew thought Jack was in the car but it turned out David had got in to try a jump. Don’t know if fact or not, but cool bit of KR history if it is. Great work AJ & Joe! I love researching the behind the scenes of KR! Still have my first original copy of KRL.
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wow!! who doesnt like KITT! still everyone's dream car!
Hi RX-93 akhrouk, Glad to receive a "wow!!" from you :-) Lou
Classic. Awesome car. Kitt
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A good piece of TV history.
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@@loucostabile Of course.. 👍
A great big thank you to both of those guys for preserving KITT!
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I had that board game probably still do, all a rc race set
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I'm like AJ, I started out with being a fan of the General Lee & in 1987, someone in my hometown had a General Lee cruising around on it. I saw it one night parked at Hardee's & once I did, I was thriving with excitement but mom wouldn't let me get out to take a look. Yet, what got my fire started with KITT, ( fire as in, a large fan of him too ) was seeing KITT parked beside of the Christmas tree in 1984. I was only 3 at the time but I remember very clearly getting out of bed with Bedtime Bear from the Care Bears, lol, & as I veered my eyes around & walked around the chair in the den, just wow! KITT was sitting there waiting for me ( Knight Rider pedal car ). I opened the driver's door, pressed the door jam button & he started talking to me. I was starstruck & asked mom & dad, Doesn't Michael Knight need KITT back? lol :) Me and KITT had some fun on the sloped driveway at my other house I grew up at. I'd walk beside KITT up the driveway & stop just before the roadway, let KITT coast down the driveway backwards & when I got halfway, I'd sling KITT around a full 180, like Michael Knight did, & coast forwards the rest of the way. God do I miss those days! As for liking General Lee or KITT more than the other?, I like them both equal. When I see either, I get excited plus happy. They're both legendary TV star cars & I enjoyed both shows. :) KITT for his sleek look, scanner, cowl hood, bowling ball hubcaps, etc... & General Lee for his 01 numbers, Dixie horn, narrow push bar up front, & bright orange paint job.
Hi 001GenLee, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story and memories :-) Good times, and hope you enjoy this General Lee link too, Lou ua-cam.com/video/nHgUS-Hgx98/v-deo.html
When I was a kid in the 80's, I might have sat in this K.I.T.T. car. I did sit in one of the TV show cars though. There was a car show at the Armory in Albany NY, back between 83'-85', where K.I.T.T. was one of the main attractions. My dad was a Master Sergeant in the Army/Guard at the Albany Armory, so we got to go all the events. My brother and I got to sit inside and have pictures taken, but I don't have the picture unfortunately and I really wish I did.
Hi luckyluc25, Sounds like some great memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Oh I just love this Lou! I watched the show I loved KITT and watched it every week. I also remember WWOR out of Secaucus that the one gentleman was talking about. Such a treat all the way around Lou! I as you know love Pontiacs and as you know of me Lou I love Firebirds and TransAm's my most favorite of the Pontiacs. Guess that is why I watched Night Rider. The never seen before items Lou we're awesome! Thanks Lou for the trip down memory lane! I think one of the best interviews you have done. Thanks again for sharing Lou!!❤
HI Steve Flad, We have a Winner for you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Ilove this beautiful car
Hi Christopher, Happy to read you "love his beautiful car" :-) Lou
Awesome! I can hear the Knight Rider theme music playing in the back of my mind. You'll see your fair share of DeLoreans at car shows & events, but K.I.T.T will always be the real deal!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoy this one and think it's "awesome" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
TheGunfighter45acp I remember when I was married my two boys got to sit in the actual KITT from the show that was on display at the Seattle Center Coliseum. My son Nathan was behind the wheel of KITT and Jason was sitting on the other side. To them that was the highlight of the entire trip!
I watch this tv show all the time
Nice :-)
Wow this is so cool. My wife and I watched Knight Rider Friday nights before we were married and after. Glad someone is preserving some of the history. There was a roast of David Hasselhoff maybe 10 years ago and they had a car on the stage that William Daniels talked through poking fun at David. I wonder where that car is or if it might have been this car? Thanks Lou your awesome.
Hi David, Happy to read this is a video you and your wife might enjoy :-) Appreciate the kind words, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Awesome :) I alway's watched that show every week, and I have the toy model, from 1984 that talk's :)
Hi Michael Coffey, We have a Winner for you ! Glad you enjoy this one, Lou
I hope that you're do a tour of Australia one day with this car as it is part of my childhood and it's will be the light for many others but you should definitely talk around and dish should be in a museum
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いいなぁ、knight2000
子供の頃から憧れです
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I had the Knight Rider lunch box. Wish I still had it.
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Knight rider was one my favorite TV series for law and justice and its real amazing now we really have self driving cars. A word of interest. Hollywood knows the technology that will come into play way before it is in real life.! I watch Knight Rider on Starz Classic Mon thru Friday.
Hi Paul K, Glad to read this TV show is a favorite of yours :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks and I am enjoying again watching it on the classic Starz Channel AT 710PM! I Think it may also be playing on METV not sure if that confirmed from someone who told me at work and thanks for your great video it brought memories back to me and was amazed on how the car was used in the episodes with the special effects!
Knight rider, my favorite t.v show as a child!! KITT was such a badass car, although KITT didn't want to be called a car, or a set of wheels, it was demeaning to him. Hahaha. I would love to own one of them!
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i got to see an actual kitt back in the early 80s in wheeling west Virginia. at a car show.My parents had an actual flyer from the event.But lost it 7 years later moving away from my home state.
Hi Voiceinthewoods, Thank you for sharing your memory with the car :-) Lou
Before There Was A KITT There Was A KARR, So, There Would Be One Man Can Make A Difference..
- Wilton Knight -
- Dr. Albert -
- Devon Miles -
- Charles Graiman -
- Marco Berio -
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Morning Lou. This is absolutely great. I remember watching nightrider when I was a kid thanks for sharing
Hi Danny Myers, Good times :-) You're welcome, Lou