KITT from Knight Rider - WE DRIVE IT! Is this the best day ever?

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  • @scottfishleigh48
    @scottfishleigh48 4 роки тому +4

    Had the pleasure of hiring and very shortly driving this KITT replica for my wedding a few weeks ago and give full kudos to Phil for the work he’s put in making the car. Just for the few hours of having KITT forfilled my childhood dream and will say to anyone who hires this vehicle, you will not be disappointed

  • @AdamLeask
    @AdamLeask 5 років тому +74

    Literally the coolest thing on the road. If you grew up watching Knight Rider, it's hard not to have a big grin while watching this. Loved it!

  • @Don-uw1rh
    @Don-uw1rh 4 роки тому +3

    I can't. This is too much. I saw a KITT drive past me one time and I almost had heart failure. That baddest car of all time.

    • @gjmob
      @gjmob 3 роки тому

      Christine was the baddest car. ua-cam.com/video/ieBmy6qjiCI/v-deo.html

  • @henryhol8538
    @henryhol8538 5 років тому +15

    This takes me back! The days of watching:- Knight Rider, Six Million Dollar Man, Airwolf, Magnum PI etc, etc. Imagine if someone retrofitted a tesla style self driving mode and Satnav/Alexa (complete with KITT voice) to the car.

  • @NickRyderSGC
    @NickRyderSGC 5 років тому +1

    That is still my dream car - I'm about as old as the car (born in April 81) but y'know... I have been a fan of this show since it was first run. Grew up watching the taped off the air VHS tapes constantly. I still watch my digital copies at least a few episodes a month... I'd totally take one to a con and let other geeks my age just nerd out to it

  • @philllev
    @philllev 4 роки тому +1

    Timeless shape, one of the best looking cars to come out of the US.

  • @makayla3563
    @makayla3563 4 роки тому +4

    I'm a 2000s baby, and in my opinion this is the worlds best show! Nothing can top it! (Don't judge bc I'm a girl...)

  • @keithc728
    @keithc728 5 років тому +2

    They actually had 20 cars for the tv show. 5 were used for stunts. 1 for up close shots and the others for just back up. I still love and watch the show.

  • @acskls
    @acskls 5 років тому +40

    Brilliant absolutely brilliant. I smiled the whole way through that video. Very jealous ! What can possibly top that ??? 🚗

    • @PALU3K
      @PALU3K 5 років тому +2

      A DeLorean DMC 12... Guys, You know what's next!

  • @AchtungBaby77
    @AchtungBaby77 2 роки тому +2

    The "cool" factor for this video is Turbo Boosted into the stratosphere! Well done guys 👍

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it - we had such fun making it

  • @FredB458
    @FredB458 4 роки тому +2

    This car is where my love for cars has started when I was 4 years.

  • @edwardfrench945
    @edwardfrench945 5 років тому +2

    Going through and extremely challenging time in my life but this managed to make me smile throughout. Thanks guys 👍

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому +2

      We can’t ask for more than that, Edward. Here’s to better times my friend

    • @edwardfrench945
      @edwardfrench945 5 років тому

      TheCarGuys.TV Thank you 😊

  • @davidc9441
    @davidc9441 3 роки тому +1

    “The throttle is more of a noise button” - 😂 hilarious.

  • @Rockin_Ross
    @Rockin_Ross Рік тому +1

    Here in America, I live near a guy who has a replica like that. He loves 99.9% of it, except driving it with that steering yoke. He has a quick release for it and has a regular wheel that he uses for daily driving.
    Then he’ll put the yoke on for car shows and the like. Says it’s just to unsafe for quick steering inputs or other needs.
    Great episode!

  • @michaelknight2721
    @michaelknight2721 2 роки тому +1

    Love Knight Rider and KITT.I have driven him too,its awesome.KITT is so special.

  • @shaughnmcgurk9380
    @shaughnmcgurk9380 5 років тому +2

    A riot police baton for a gearstick. I laughed so hard I spat my tea out. Good job I was outside. Hilarious. Cap doffed (or should I say Hoffed) to Phil for a brilliant recreation. Chucking some fun like this in every now and then elevates The Car Guys above all the other automotive preening self congratulation that clogs up UA-cam. You need to make some merchandise.

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому

      Thanks, Shaughn - I knew you’d like it - cap Hoffed is possibly the best thing you have ever said

  • @layesse1
    @layesse1 5 років тому +2

    if this thing pulled up next to me at night time with all those interior lights going i would literally collapse in excitement lol

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому

      Best to get out of the way because the driver will be blinded by the dashboard 😂

  • @tomciura8360
    @tomciura8360 2 роки тому +2

    I used to watch all of the knight rider shows especially with David Hasselhoff as Michael knight & Kitt in all of the shows!

  • @SunshineMix101
    @SunshineMix101 5 років тому +2

    It may not handle as well as modern cars but for anyone who enjoyed the show, it looks like this car has smiles-per-hour by the bucket load. :)

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому +2

      Yes it does - what a great day

  • @gerardb2627
    @gerardb2627 5 років тому +22

    Every time I hear the Knight Rider theme, I get goosebumps. Such a great song and show. Awesome video guys.

  • @russellmabbley1751
    @russellmabbley1751 4 роки тому +1

    Kitt will live forever and ever . Best car in the world

  • @RadioSilence-vs5hn
    @RadioSilence-vs5hn 2 роки тому +1

    That car gets the juices flowing.

  • @davidhamilton1981
    @davidhamilton1981 5 років тому +1

    I've seen quite a few KITT replicas over the years, but this is probably the best. The stance of the car is all-important, and so often the suspension is too high, or the wheels are too big or small...this is spot on. The vox box isn't the original flashing solid red box, but the three bar replacement. Can't recall exactly when it came in...
    Very jealous!!

  • @jorgejefferson8251
    @jorgejefferson8251 5 років тому +2

    I was not a Knight Rider viewer when it was on here in the States, but it was fun watching you guys geek out on the car.

  • @gman4141007
    @gman4141007 5 років тому +10

    this makes me tear up, my fav show of all time and i was born in 95

  • @StandingUpForBetter
    @StandingUpForBetter 5 років тому +4

    Awesome episode! I too remember watching Knight Rider as a kid. The 80's were amazing. It truly was the time of vehicle driven shows. Sadly, as a kid I did not realize how special those times were until I look back at them now. Thanks for sharing. It is an incredible thing to be able to drive your dream :)

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому +1

      You’re most welcome

    • @td8552
      @td8552 4 роки тому +1

      I think most of us don´t appreciate the glory past until we see how bad the present is; but at least no one can take away those moments from us :)

  • @Squicx
    @Squicx 5 років тому +4

    *I always loved the episodes when it was raining cuz kitt always looked so comfortable inside! seeing the rain drops on him is giving me that vibe! I know it's weird but yeah*

  • @m2kev789
    @m2kev789 5 років тому +23

    That Dashboard is an amazing piece of work!😀👍

    • @bttfsof
      @bttfsof 5 років тому +1

      It is yes, but it's not done by the owner though, the electronic is made by a guy called "ideegeniali" www.ideegeniali.it/shop/25-kitt-dash-s12

    • @AchtungBaby77
      @AchtungBaby77 2 роки тому

      It looks like Darth Vader's bathroom!🙃

  • @philipguacci6452
    @philipguacci6452 5 років тому +3

    I saw KITT! At Universal Studios Hollywood in 1992. You could sit in him and ask questions. He would answer back. It was an original from the show. What memories of an different time. Cheers guys.

  • @sundelight8230
    @sundelight8230 3 роки тому +1

    Knight Rider, Airwolf, Street Hawk great shows of the 80s

  • @01stum
    @01stum 5 років тому +2

    I have never seen you two sooo happy in a video. Like I would be if I was in it. My inner child is so jealous

  • @antonygriffiths6764
    @antonygriffiths6764 5 років тому +2

    Great video and excellent nostalgia guys. I drove an ordinary Trans Am model like KITT in Texas, 1984. Those velour seats were like rocking chairs and floaty feel was an understatement. It felt like I was driving a waterbed (but, it wasn’t KITT). The only other 80’s icon car that was in the same class as KITT was “Doc Brown’s De Lorean”. I would really enjoy seeing your review on this car too. If you can get your hands on one. Anyway thanks for the giggle and the trip down memory lane...👍😂

  • @richarddobreny6664
    @richarddobreny6664 3 роки тому +1

    That power bulge was the air induction hood which really made a difference in the power it made!

  • @paymydues
    @paymydues 4 роки тому +2

    One of the best reviews of this icon I've seen. Most are so negative and take the pss but you guys have it spot on.I have my own replica too (since 1992) but without the dash and upper consoles.

  • @Bluenose372
    @Bluenose372 5 років тому +7

    So many memories of those iconic tv shows, life was so much simpler then! You two looked like you had a ball as usual, great share, thank you

  • @sarcodiauk2921
    @sarcodiauk2921 5 років тому +11

    Brilliant video guys 😀and many thanks to the owner for lending it 👍

  • @martinofleeds
    @martinofleeds 5 років тому +4

    Nostalgic video brings back memory's when life was so simple in the early ages. No tinterweb filth.
    Most difficult thing was sneaking fiesta magazine into our house.
    I love a bit of role play so the wigs have given me a sat night idea......

  • @Jayke1981
    @Jayke1981 5 років тому +10

    I am so bloody jealous!! you two are living my dream!!

  • @dazsid100
    @dazsid100 5 років тому +2

    Fantastic video! I smiled all the way through! The show was amazing & you guys looked like you had great fun! I would have been the same! Love KITT

  • @gothicpagan.666
    @gothicpagan.666 4 роки тому +1

    Put a turbo on it with switchable mapping for the different modes, you could even go with switchable suspension, using electro magnetic shocks. Amazing what has happened over the past 35 years

  • @keepingitreal71
    @keepingitreal71 3 роки тому +1

    Would love to see one where they could drop the top as it was in the last season... Now that would be a must have...

  • @greglindbeck2671
    @greglindbeck2671 5 років тому +1

    If you don't mind me geeking out, season 1 had the single video screen, 2-4 was the dual screens. This is a very nice build and you guys had as much fun I would have.

    • @ph5313
      @ph5313 5 років тому +2

      Incorrect. Season 1 and 2 had the two screen dash. S2 had different frames around the screens. In season 3 and 4 they changed to the single screen dash.

  • @TheSiimh
    @TheSiimh 5 років тому +10

    Pontiac should have kept on producing Trans AM versions.

  • @OfficialJGorman
    @OfficialJGorman 6 місяців тому +1

    Lovely watching this drive around Reading. I’ve seen it in Whitley, Reading of all places too. Now there’s an area that even Micheal Knight couldn’t fix lol. I’m a few years away from affording a KITT replica, but I will get one. The kid in me won’t ever grow up!

  • @lindabinks1622
    @lindabinks1622 5 років тому +2

    I must show this to my son who absolutely loves this car

  • @waynemangan9925
    @waynemangan9925 3 роки тому +1

    Favorite show growing p in the eighties. When I was about 7 I got to sit in KITT at Universal Studios CA, and KITT actually ask me my name and other simple questions. I was probably spellbound at that age. Later in life I happened upon THE HOFF just vacationing in Malibu as he was about to shoot for his failed reality show. I gathered my balls and discretely approached him and explained my fandom asking for a photo with him. He took 4 eternal seconds to look up from his phone before Enthusiastically replying " Sure! That'd be just fine" before his bitchy assistant gruffly interjected "Give Mr. Hasslehoff a miinute, to finish on his phone, and I'LL be taking the picture". Almost talking over her, HOFF is already asking where I hail from, and remarking on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. HOFF couldnt have been COOLER to me. One of the best moments in my life.

  • @CHILL73able
    @CHILL73able 5 років тому +1

    What a lot of fun. TRULY EXCELLENT. I sat in one in the early nineties in LA at Universal Studios. They had someone talking as kitt. Probably some bloke in a nearby building with a walkie talkie. I asked for money. Kitt said the Knight foundation isn't allowed to dispense cash at will.

  • @paulmcintyre6140
    @paulmcintyre6140 5 років тому +4

    The inner child comes out to relive your youth. Love it, totally amazing. Great Video....

  • @The2Coolest2
    @The2Coolest2 5 років тому +1

    Some KITT replicas people have installed components to lower the dash brightness for the dark or the ability to just shut off everything except for the essentials, for example the speedometer.

  • @jezb9762
    @jezb9762 5 років тому +3

    Great video guys, re living my childhood.
    Who didn’t want KITT in their driveway.

  • @stephenlane9127
    @stephenlane9127 5 років тому +2

    Great fun video Damian & Jason. Great memories flooding back!

  • @jeremyhicks964
    @jeremyhicks964 5 років тому +8

    The Car Guys at their finest! Great video guys. More please!

  • @gavindabishinda1460
    @gavindabishinda1460 3 роки тому +2

    My mother made me a k.i.t.t birthday cake. That was as close to cool as I got.

  • @syragrippa8769
    @syragrippa8769 5 років тому +2

    I love this so much. It reminds me of the time I saw a full scale replica of an X-wing. The only differences is, this can actually be used and doesn't just look cool.

  • @scottsj4625
    @scottsj4625 5 років тому +1

    I think I was in my first year of High School when Knight Rider came out. Lots of nice shows back then.

  • @E92M3Guy
    @E92M3Guy 5 років тому +2

    Very cool guys, I saw the original "hero" car at cars of the stars museum in Keswick in the early 2000's it was owned by a local dentist and tv and movie car addict called peter nelson , the story was he had a friend that was a studio executive at universal studios in Los Angeles . Peter would make regular trips to buy as many original and authentic tv /movie cars as he could from the studios. The studio exec put peter in touch with hasselhoff himself who was given the original "hero" car used for close ups , when the show finished production , they negotiated a price and the car was shipped to the lake district and put on display, the museum closed in 2011 and the whole collection of cars was bought by another collector and put in a much larger museum in Florida. Peter owned the original A team / BA Barracas van, the original streethawk motorcycle, the original adam west George barris batmobile, the original "munster coach". He even had the original Ferrari 308 gts used in " magnum p.i " among many many others , my entire childhood in one museum it was incredible and very special , i was gutted when it closed , i visited every year for the new arrivals. You guys would have loved it as much as i did. !!

    • @christophercode3316
      @christophercode3316 5 років тому

      E92 M3 GUY pity it closed down before I could have gone years ago!!!
      Always wondered what happened to all the cars

    • @E92M3Guy
      @E92M3Guy 5 років тому

      @@christophercode3316 Peter's brother was an autograph collector in the gift shop there were many Hollywood autographs including fred astaire, elvis, marilyn monroe, my favourites were royalty cheques paid in the 1960's from paramount and Warner bros for tens of thousands of dollars for both dean Martin and Frank Sinatra .

  • @gabethomas8123
    @gabethomas8123 5 років тому +3

    You guys are fantastic! Wig swapping was hilarious. I doubt anything could top this... except getting a heli license and flying an airwolf replica;)

  • @Gkuljian
    @Gkuljian 5 років тому +1

    When it comes to smiles per mile, nothing beats the experience of my old 1961 Rambler American convertible. They should have had an oars option.

  • @kitt28
    @kitt28 5 років тому

    i believe this replica of KITT was an 89 or 90 firebird, yall did a great job on this beautiful KITT

  • @kathrynannwattsfabofkitt
    @kathrynannwattsfabofkitt 2 роки тому +1

    I was 23 when Knight Rider premiered on NBC in 1982.

  • @สมรักพวงรัก
    @สมรักพวงรัก 5 років тому +1

    I LOVE THIS SHOW, AND WANDER HOW K.I.T.T'S NEXT LEVEL SHOULD BE IN PESENTS .

  • @davidkennedy1077
    @davidkennedy1077 5 років тому +2

    Love the channel gents!!! It's so great you showing us an 80s legend. The creator of this car has done some truly incredible work, it looks identical.

  • @leeandrews1072
    @leeandrews1072 5 років тому +9

    Hilarious....I loved that show....so cool to drive one especially to find one in the UK

  • @Dan-wz9tr
    @Dan-wz9tr 5 років тому +4

    Awesome........featuring your viewers cars could be a good theme.......respect to the owner Phil smiled all through this one keep them coming guys.....p.s the wig rocks !

  • @danielthomas2621
    @danielthomas2621 5 років тому +2

    Haha Fantastic video guys kin funny as hell, I'm several years older than you guys so didn't really get into the show ,but love the car, what a blast!!!!

  • @maxmattt
    @maxmattt 5 років тому +2

    Were you trying to be Michael Knight or 90’s Jeremy Clarkson?

  • @richardcarter1000
    @richardcarter1000 5 років тому +6

    Wonderful. Loved KR back in the day. Great vid, great car. Love the hair.

  • @alfaking3967
    @alfaking3967 5 років тому +6

    Useless Information Alert: KITT was voiced by the actor who played Dustin Hoffman's dad in 'The Graduate'.William Daniels.

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому +3

      Every day’s a school day

    • @gjmob
      @gjmob 3 роки тому

      KITT sounds like they were trying to replicate Dr. Zachary Smith in Lost In Space, 'You Ninny's'.

  • @davidd4531
    @davidd4531 5 років тому +2

    Absolutely brilliant video.
    The recreation has an incredible level of detail. Kudos to the owner.

  • @MolecularShadowFox
    @MolecularShadowFox 4 роки тому +1

    The owner has done a great job with that interior. Season 2 dash I see, although I personally preferred the season 3 dash. Great car though

    • @hirekitt780
      @hirekitt780 4 роки тому

      Thanks. :)

    • @hirekitt780
      @hirekitt780 4 роки тому

      Season 1 dashboard with pilot season 1 upper and lower console. The only thing on the dash that was season 2, was the TV frames.

  • @joecooper3073
    @joecooper3073 5 років тому +1

    I’m afraid I was born after this show was shown, but still loved this episode anyway😂

  • @a.ivlogs2678
    @a.ivlogs2678 4 роки тому +1

    I wanna see either a rc full size real kitt from the show or a green screen short action movie where kitt drives himself and has the full startup sequence

    • @MrSHOTBAND
      @MrSHOTBAND 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/_DME0I2h3tc/v-deo.html

  • @chazoclock
    @chazoclock 5 років тому +2

    So jealous! Great episode 👍🏻

  • @bxpress6507
    @bxpress6507 5 років тому +1

    I remember when knight Rider first came out..I absolutely loved the show..one day I was with my dad and we went to a gas station..I saw a '82 Pontiac firebird being repaired there..my dad got the guy for me to see inside the car..well once I took a peek inside I was heartbroken😣 no kitt😕

  • @onkouth
    @onkouth 5 років тому +2

    Lol, I fully understand, my mate used to own one of these replicas, it was 80s tastic, driving thru the city centre at knight (see what I did there) was hilarious!

  • @nigelmathewsnrm
    @nigelmathewsnrm 5 років тому

    If KITT is anything, he's 37. I am approaching 42 in October, and that's 'cos I was born in '77. ☺ I am reminded of the line in Knight of the Juggernaut, 'What you do buddy, take a shower?'

  • @Sonicgott
    @Sonicgott 4 роки тому

    I kind of preferred the season 3/4 KITT, but this is undeniably cool.

  • @shtdaprdtr
    @shtdaprdtr 5 років тому +1

    I'm listening to the driver talk and thinking..if he were to lose the english accent and talk through an intercom..he actually sounds like he has the same voice and tambor as William Daniel's (KITTs voice actor)

  • @mikebybike3565
    @mikebybike3565 5 років тому +3

    Best car ever! Whoever sells one of this I'm giving all the money

  • @neilmustow368
    @neilmustow368 5 років тому +1

    My childhood in the 80's was only 8 when Knight Rider started have all the seasons on DVD

  • @MrAaaVee
    @MrAaaVee 5 років тому +9

    Now waiting for ‘Back to Future’ DeLorean review 😂

    • @dash-ryan
      @dash-ryan 5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/S5dtcoCfKw4/v-deo.html

  • @ericoudammerveld424
    @ericoudammerveld424 5 років тому +2

    Awesome recreation; really deep respect for the creator of this!

  • @andysp8845
    @andysp8845 5 років тому +1

    You guys have so much fun!

  • @dspencer8827
    @dspencer8827 Рік тому +2

    In 1982 nothing cooler on tv .even 2023 today there still nothing cooler on tv

  • @orchidopus
    @orchidopus 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant from start to finish. You've outdone yourself this time fellas. Is there room in the CG garage for this icon perhaps?

  • @superbloxian502
    @superbloxian502 3 роки тому

    I'm still a kid here in 2020, but my dad introduced the series to me when I was like 5.

  • @aravissmith4986
    @aravissmith4986 5 років тому +1

    Was a tough day today and I needed a smile and a laugh. Thanks so much for the video.

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому

      That’s what we’re here for 👍

  • @MyRetroWatches
    @MyRetroWatches 5 років тому

    Absolutely loved this video!. Boost shots cracked me up.
    No 80s digital or led watches to accompany though.
    Your slacking 😂

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому

      That’s true - what a missed opportunity. I went with the Bell & Ross because it looked like a helicopter, but you’re right - I should have gone full Eighties digital watch

    • @MyRetroWatches
      @MyRetroWatches 5 років тому

      When you drive the back to the future Delorian you can put in your Casio Calculators!

  • @Patrick94GSR
    @Patrick94GSR 5 років тому +2

    The power/ignitors light stack up top looks a bit janky. Also the misaligned steering wheel not lining up with the column behind it is bugging me. But otherwise it's an amazing build!

    • @ph5313
      @ph5313 5 років тому

      Agree. It is all stuff that is being worked on. Its an on going project.

  • @Saltybuher
    @Saltybuher 27 днів тому

    I don’t think any Police Officer will be anything but polite and wowed. They WON’T accuse you of impersonating a police officer.

  • @emilianojose6756
    @emilianojose6756 3 роки тому +1

    Espectacular el auto fantástico , saludos emiliano cuidad de la plata Argentina

  • @mrssmith3051
    @mrssmith3051 3 роки тому +1

    Hey! Not just for boys! 😉 Would love see a real life KITT! 😊

  • @karl-johanmaitus2531
    @karl-johanmaitus2531 5 років тому +1

    In Estonia there is actually a company who builds KITTS. So everybody can buy one 😀

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому

      Karl-Johan Maitus Estonia sounds like an amazing country if they have that!!

  • @mattylf1
    @mattylf1 5 років тому +2

    I saw this at Goodwood Breakfast Club last Sunday and it really drew the crowds in. Dashboard looked amazing. What's next , Airwolf ? ;)

  • @Dudemania3000
    @Dudemania3000 5 років тому +1

    Awesome and brilliant, love it, you guys are living the dream please keep it up.

  • @MrCyberamp
    @MrCyberamp 5 років тому +1

    Excellent video and this channel is a delight! ✌️

  • @briank.8925
    @briank.8925 Рік тому

    The turn signal "covers" at 1:00. The defect in the television show cars was molded right in!

  • @farazbaber7239
    @farazbaber7239 5 років тому +2

    Fantastic video (car) guys and I particularly loved your two ‘turbo boost’ moments - absolute magic. Any chance one of you can fly helicopters - Airwolf would of the charts to do next! 10/10 vlog 👍🏼

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV  5 років тому

      Airwolf might be a push, Faraz 😀

  • @giuseppecumbo5123
    @giuseppecumbo5123 5 років тому +1

    All the comments made says it all......For us of a certain age it was the car to have. Great video

  • @paulvsmith
    @paulvsmith 5 років тому +1

    16:20 Killing myself laughing. What matter that the car handles like a water buffalo with a string attached to the horns when there are that many buttons to press?