Most Screen Accurate Knight Rider KITT Car Replica

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  • Knight Rider Fan Creates the Most Accurate Replica K.I.T.T. Car
    Chris Blasius from Olmsted Falls, Ohio, Spent over 2.5 years, 2000 hours & $50,000 dollars building the most accurate restoration of a Knight Rider KITT replica Car.
    I asked Chris What was the motivation that drove you to do all that work. he said “I told my parents at the age of 6, that I will own KITT someday. I actually begged them to buy me a new 82 trans am, and save it for me, until I could drive, because they were still new then. They said I would grow out of it... but I never did.”
    Chris’s ultimate dream for the car, would be to have a picture taken with David Hasselhoff with the car and himself, and to put that has his Facebook profile picture forever.
    Thanks for watching
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    CAR INFO
    • ENGINE - This car has a low miles,165-hp 305-cubic-inch V-8 engine, equipped with General Motors’ short-lived Cross-Fire injection, which is believed to be the correct engine based on Season 2 episode 1
    • FRONT BUMBER - Chris begged his buddy Marc Brown for about a year, to mold a one off bumper for him from scratch. He finally agreed to do it. It took him another year to sculpt it. Marc perfected all the angles of the original bumper by taking pictures of his sculpted bumper and overlaying them in photoshop until every angle was perfect. It’s so perfect, he has actually created a business this year making Knight Rider bumpers for other replica enthusiasts
    • TYRES - Chris even used original Goodyear Eagle GT Tires, which is something most people would never notice but they were the actual tires KITT used
    • REAR WINDOW - The back glass was the hardest part to find. Why it’s so special is, because its 100 percent clear (no tint) and no defrost lines which KITT didn’t have. It took Chris about 4 years to find the back glass alone
    • DASHBOARD ELECTRONICS - Chris approached a company in Italy called ZA Electronica, who amazingly enough specialize in Knight Rider Dashboard Electronics, as it’s his passion also. The company not only makes all the electronics & wiring you need, but also with modern aluminium fascia overlays for the dash. But all these custom electronics & parts came at a hefty price of $3000 Dollars
    • PAINT - The car was then painted in a black single stage DuPont paint, to match the original. The the paint job on this car, cost $12,000 Dollars to get it perfect
    • TV SCREENS - The Two TV's in the car dashboard run from two separate SD card readers, and with a flick of a switch, becomes a rear and front view camera
    • RED SCANNING LIGHT - The iconic red scanning light at the front of the car uses 8 halogen bulbs and the driver can control the speed
    • NOS PARTS - Chris tried to use NOS Parts where ever possible for originality, NOS PARTS = merchandise being offered for sale which was manufactured long ago but that has never been used.
    • BUILD TIME - Approx 2000 hours over 2.5 years, but extra time taken to source hard to find parts like rear window
    • BUILD COST - Approx $50,000 Dollars
    • MINIMUM SELL PRICE - $100,000 Dollars
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    CREDIT LINKS
    ► Knight Rider Chris Blasius TH-cam = / crispy86ta
    ► Chris's Vlog Responce to the video - • Video
    ► Facebook.com/kittblasius
    ► instagram @ therealchrisblasius
    ► ZA Electronica Italy = www.zaelettronica.com/ZA_elett...
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    ► Wonder World Twitter - / wonderworld_ytc
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  • @WonderWorldYTC
    @WonderWorldYTC  4 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    ★★★ *FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VIDEO / FACT UPDATES* ★★★
    *1) Did Chris ever get a photo from David Hasselhoff for his Facebook page* - No he did not, Chris reached out to David, and David was not interested in seeing the car.
    *2)
    Does he still own the KITT Car as of today 1/1/2020* - No he does not - he put up a video on 11/12/2019, stating he sold it. He sold it because he felt he has such a busy life now that he is not really getting enough enjoyment out of it or enough time to take it to car shows, and someone made him a really good offer so it was just the right time to sell it.
    *A little bit about the story of when he sold it.* th-cam.com/video/i8AyZcYRe-c/w-d-xo.html
    *I asked Chris how much he sold it for and he said* "Well not really sold, but traded for a new viper. So no money was exchanged but the viper costed $140k so I’d say I got a good 100k trade value.I already have another trans am to build another KITT , so KITT's not completely gone.
    *3) Here is a bit of Trivia directly from a David Hasselholf interview* - He called KITT in the show, Pal & Buddy but those words were never in the scripts, David added those words as he wanted the car to be like his horse, as David grew up watching Roy Rodgers & The Lone Ranger.

    • @tiemenstaal
      @tiemenstaal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Well, Chris shouldn't let that washed-up drunk anywhere near it anyhow, IMHO. ;)

    • @miguelsalami
      @miguelsalami 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@tiemenstaal Lol David ASSHOLEOFF🤓❗

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      DamageIncM totally uninterested. I don’t blame him though, there’s some very weird knight rider fans out there that give us that’s not crazy a bad name. Oh well, life goes on. It was a fun ride

    • @omarzp15
      @omarzp15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What about the movie Called the Wraith

    • @omarzp15
      @omarzp15 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the wraith was made from this car too I can't really remember

  • @johnmunro4952
    @johnmunro4952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1671

    " building a car that does not exist, with parts that did not exist ".... " for a man.... who does not exist.

    • @gnoldi
      @gnoldi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      I looked for a comment better than yours. It does not exist.

    • @MrNeo33a
      @MrNeo33a 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      John Munro
      @@gnoldi
      LOL 🙌🤣

    • @Birch_ON
      @Birch_ON 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Micael Arthur Long is dead.

    • @iamatis20
      @iamatis20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      best comment i have seen in months!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @mac1932
      @mac1932 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Only fans of the series would get that punch line from the theme's opening monologue! LOL! Brilliant!

  • @michaelbatts5655
    @michaelbatts5655 5 ปีที่แล้ว +959

    Those were the days! Knight Rider, Blue Thunder, V.I.P.E.R, Airwolf, Street Hawk. Television meant something back then, imho.

    • @playlistiphone8743
      @playlistiphone8743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      lol, i remember V.I.P.E.R

    • @peterfrancis3865
      @peterfrancis3865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I was 11 years old was a great time great experience

    • @carlwendell5696
      @carlwendell5696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      That's when creators and writers actually thought up shows, and not just go with the same ole reality crap that plays now.

    • @trainyourdog7351
      @trainyourdog7351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Classics!! Fall guys truck, A team van, The General lee, ecto 1, magnums 380 Ferrari, Crockett n tubs cars from miami vice, damn the 80s were no joke! STREET HAWK was my favorite though.

    • @trainyourdog7351
      @trainyourdog7351 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@carlwendell5696 fact

  • @kunhung4733
    @kunhung4733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    The 1980's were the best in all entertainment... I'm so lucky to be a 80's child

    • @GutoKowalski70
      @GutoKowalski70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too.

    • @thirdeye311
      @thirdeye311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Plus you could walk or ride your bike to ur friends house for hours...then leave with your friends to the store, perhaps go swimming and then go home when street lights came on for dinner...meanwhile neber getting a cell phone call to see where u were bc no one bothered neighborhood kids in the 80’s! Plus the pedophiles never much existed back then, no a days...forget it! Kids can’t leave parents sight....that’s a damn shame. I believe kids have been stripped there growing years of being independent...it’s a shame!

    • @GodWeenSatan
      @GodWeenSatan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Saber SMAW movies and music

    • @trevorshields7347
      @trevorshields7347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Join the club

    • @robertfan332
      @robertfan332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Born in 1980 by 86 we were STUNTIN. Running around all day till we dropped then on a slow day watch Predator and Alien and a million other 80's golden classics.

  • @wlittle8908
    @wlittle8908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I'm a Dukes of Hazzard fan especially the General Lee but I must admit Chris did an outstanding job of building KITT.It truly is a work of art.

  • @Mp-zv3xc
    @Mp-zv3xc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +658

    David hasslehoff should see this video and find this guy , take some photos , and make the world a better place .

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I 100 percent agree with you haha

    • @TheHelghast1138
      @TheHelghast1138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Indeed!!!

    • @Broker205
      @Broker205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Facts!

    • @unknowndriver6652
      @unknowndriver6652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That would be super cool

    • @TheAPZOR
      @TheAPZOR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is was go through my head , great minds think alike:)

  • @Aerojet01
    @Aerojet01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I respect this guy for achieving his childhood dream and for keeping the iconic show alive. I'm sure there were times when he wanted to give up. This is proof to anyone if you follow your dreams and ambitions, and you are 100% determined, anything is possible.

  • @captassassin5680
    @captassassin5680 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    If you dream you can achieve it. That guy created work of art! The paint job alone brings a tear to my eye!

  • @arriandixon7709
    @arriandixon7709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    For someone to take the time to bring back KITT to life is a genius 🔥🔥

  • @markavontihickssr4650
    @markavontihickssr4650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    All I can say is....when you don't half ass what you're doing ...you get THIS.... EXCELLENCE....
    And that's just what this car is...
    Excellent job....

    • @barkindustry8150
      @barkindustry8150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed! I would call it perfection even!

    • @fmphotooffice5513
      @fmphotooffice5513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truest in life too. Whatever you do, half-assed is a waste of your life. Whatever you do in life be the best you can be. I don't give a rat's ass about the tv show, but this level of dedication shows immediately in the final product. Great job. Be proud.

  • @AnthonyJ350
    @AnthonyJ350 6 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    The best part about this is it's functional. It takes so much more ingenuity to make it look good and work. I'm amazed by the wiring and fit and finish of everything. I love the treatment of the taillights and that back glass. Amazing work!

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks! I have a lot of other videos about my car on my channel. If you like what you see, please consider subscribing! Thanks for watching :)

    • @TrishaXuk
      @TrishaXuk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. Incredible work. I noticed no mention of the dynamic processor controlled tinted glass. I believe this is now possible to do (Maybe even available in some high-end vehicles?)

    • @urunosnowdog
      @urunosnowdog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      well, i think he should have added some modern functionality, like GPS navigation, and have it integrated to the whole image, i.e. driver says "KITT, let's go somewhere", then KITT builds the route and displays it on the screen, working voice commands to lock a door, open a window, etc, etc. Also it's a shame that he can't drive the car legally because of the seat belts, i think he should install them, it will lower the authenticity a little bit, but having KITT as your primary car worth it.

    • @salyjan6307
      @salyjan6307 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      AnthonyJ350 yaseenhkan

    • @playlistiphone8743
      @playlistiphone8743 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      totally

  • @xrmerkur
    @xrmerkur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As a knight Rider fan I absolutely enjoyed this video. Congratulations to the owner for his determination to achieve the goal. These days $100k wouldn’t scratch the surface of the true value this beauty has. KITT brings an instant smile to anyone lucky enough to just sit in the seat. Your hard work is truly appreciated. 📺Great Video 🎥🎞

  • @frankiecal3186
    @frankiecal3186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Dedication to this project car is amazing.

  • @supercyberfunk
    @supercyberfunk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    I would be nervous driving it around anywhere. Many people out there can't drive. Any fender bender would be enough to send me over the edge after all those years of painstaking work.

    • @playlistiphone8743
      @playlistiphone8743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I too would be concerned but unless he invites everyone to his home, the only way to show it off is to drive it to places.

    • @supercyberfunk
      @supercyberfunk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      In the video, it says that he takes it out for promotional shows. Even then, he takes it on a trailer, since it's not street legal because of the seatbelt issue. He drives it around town to keep the parts lubricated.

    • @ShiftNova
      @ShiftNova 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And money tarnish because assholes don't know how to drive.

    • @Ravaniscool
      @Ravaniscool 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very true! Especially with morons texting and driving, it's very annoying!

    • @stijnvandamme76
      @stijnvandamme76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @CockOfJustice oldtimers aren't taxed much.
      insurance on oldtimers is just how much you wanna value it for on the insurance.

  • @LEXPIX
    @LEXPIX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    What a great effort and final product. Come on David, take a pic with this guy. Do it for your fans.

    • @joseanrodriguez2005
      @joseanrodriguez2005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      he probably will do it the hard art probably is actually interact with him or unless he is a asshole in real life

    • @jonathandowney7000
      @jonathandowney7000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is why the 80's and early 90's were so special. TV made you want to gather in the living room and watch with excitement popcorn etc. Today it's just ok at best and barely that. There is no awesome TV anymore. Knight Rider, Viper, Magnum PI also reminds us how they use to grab our hearts with cars not just try to get our wallets. Today it's all about money and nothing worthy of being that memorable. Awesome car. Absolutely awesome and as for the builder you have my respect for holding onto the dream and making it reality. The 80's and 90's were definitely a time dreams were made and wish I could visit the 80's again just for one day. If you could do it what day would it be?

    • @wdbland0820
      @wdbland0820 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think he would if he knows. He seems really excited about his time on Knight Rider.

    • @gmwilkiegeorge8685
      @gmwilkiegeorge8685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope he gets his picture! #ImInspired

    • @bruceforster3709
      @bruceforster3709 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonathandowney7000 The Day Ronald Reagan became President.

  • @burkuschgoldberg
    @burkuschgoldberg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This car is literally the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Can't help it 🖤

  • @walidzughaid3189
    @walidzughaid3189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am 45.. This is the most iconic car ever.. Great job.. Love Kitt 👍😉

  • @MoparViking70
    @MoparViking70 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    What an incredible job! I think this guy put more time and effort into the replica car than the creators put into the whole show!

  • @Trid2bnrml1
    @Trid2bnrml1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    So this guy actually built what the original creators could only fake, because they didn't have the technology yet. To me, THIS IS ALSO KITT, as he should've been.

    • @mikestanly749
      @mikestanly749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      if you build it they will cum.

    • @AwesomeBlackDude
      @AwesomeBlackDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is closer we every will get to original kitt car. 😬

    • @shaun6828
      @shaun6828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      With a 165 hp engine and no seatbelts.......

    • @DLordSadow
      @DLordSadow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If I built this thing I would have deviated from the original in at least 2 ways.
      1) It would have seatbelts! No point in building it if I can’t drive it.
      2) Different and more powerful engine. KITT should not be smoked in a drag race with a base model Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla!

    • @stefankrautz9048
      @stefankrautz9048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DLordSadow plus his scanner is too thin. LEDs instead of lightbulbs I know, but...

  • @johnmoss8230
    @johnmoss8230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That front bumper is on point. This car is probably in way better shape than any of the hero car's for filming. This knight industries two thousand is very well done.

  • @shahidkhan2408
    @shahidkhan2408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The retractable headlights were just phenomenal those days !... :)

    • @SolarWebsite
      @SolarWebsite 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too bad they make the car too front-heavy and are too expensive and failure prone. Also, newer laws in the US both allowed aerodynamic headlights and make it more difficult to comply to (pedestrian/cyclist) safety regulations with retractable headlights.
      But they sure were cool.

  • @corrioliseffect
    @corrioliseffect 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    WOW! What dedication, craftsmanship and will power! I would guess this K.I.T.T. example would be worth at least $100,000. This car appears good enough to be used in a Knight Rider film or episode! I can understand how such a special automobile is not driven much; this is a true show piece! I hope David Hasselhoff gets to see and pose with your car! You've earned it!

  • @WonderWorldYTC
    @WonderWorldYTC  6 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    This is truly an amazing car, very high quality in all areas, I especially like the KITT automated voice system, responding to questions and comments. It may not have been built over 17 years like the Basement Lamborghini, but it is still a work of art.

    • @maoinc13
      @maoinc13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wonder World awesome!!!!

    • @maoinc13
      @maoinc13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonder World th-cam.com/video/NZahj-DrH2U/w-d-xo.html it would be nice if chris car could do this too

    • @WonderWorldYTC
      @WonderWorldYTC  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah I send that guy an email asking if he wants me to do a story about his Super Pursuit Kitt. it's an old video so i doubt he still owns it.

    • @andyelliott5084
      @andyelliott5084 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many Knight rider fans would have never noticed the towbar in the show so leaving it off wouldn't have been an issue plus it looks awful !

    • @ix-badsport-xix7433
      @ix-badsport-xix7433 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonder World Is that the Runner 2000 from GTA?

  • @MoMoGammerOfficial
    @MoMoGammerOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I remember my childhood. when i desperately waited every week for the show. and used to make the sounds by my mouth. lol.

  • @tsabee13
    @tsabee13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Oh what a perfect, beautiful black paint! Like a mirror! Incredible!

  • @leemorgan4037
    @leemorgan4037 6 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    You fulfilled the dream of a lot of boys from the 1980's I hope you get your picture.

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thanks ... me too :)

    • @gailspooner1540
      @gailspooner1540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And us girls too ;-) Amazing work. Hope you get your picture with David Hasselhoff, this is a beautiful replica and love how everything actually works and that KITT responds to voice commands. It's like Alexa, only a billion times better.

    • @fetalmalice
      @fetalmalice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Knight Rider ::: Send an email or your story to Ellen Degeneras. She’ll make it happen!!

  • @TheKingTywinLannister
    @TheKingTywinLannister 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Most beautiful car design ever. I really wish they were still in production.

    • @maverickslb80
      @maverickslb80 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. And Hot Toys should make 1/6 scale replicas too...

    • @rickrolledtruth5834
      @rickrolledtruth5834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There are toys ... hot wheels made it... K.A.R.R TOO

    • @MR2SHY
      @MR2SHY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I DONT THINK SO ...F40 IS ONE OF THE MOST ....👍😷😷✌

    • @NicB-Creations
      @NicB-Creations 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MR2SHY F40 is the one.

    • @MR2SHY
      @MR2SHY 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      TESLA IS A KITCARRR😉😉✌👍😷😷

  • @Dr.TJ_Eckleburg
    @Dr.TJ_Eckleburg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just exponentially higher quality than anything ever used on the show. Bravo, seriously.

  • @Shortlongrunrunner
    @Shortlongrunrunner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That back glass piece looks great. The whole thing is amazing………any colour as long as it’s black!!

  • @chocoboasylum
    @chocoboasylum 5 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    100k is still incredibly cheap if you think about how much work went in to making it

    • @leefitzsimmons5928
      @leefitzsimmons5928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It would fetch a million or more for sure at auction

    • @mikea5205
      @mikea5205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      When I heard 100k would make him think twice I thought that was dirt cheap!! Imagine driving this on the road the amount of attention would be insane.

    • @richardhammer187
      @richardhammer187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@leefitzsimmons5928 yep, just the build man hours, plus sourcing and/or creating the parts alone is worth that. Money can buy that kind of time and effort, but it's got to be a LOT of money!

    • @mullaoslo
      @mullaoslo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was about to argue with you then I saw the video and realised the 100k was just to buy it outright.. Yeah id also call that dirt cheap even though I haven't been close to having 100k in my 35 year life

    • @jesusguerra1093
      @jesusguerra1093 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, i wish i had the money to make him an offer he can't refuse.

  • @WonderWorldYTC
    @WonderWorldYTC  6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    *Here is a bit of Trivia directly from a David Hasselholf interview* - He called the car, Pal & Buddy but those words were never in the scripts, David added those words as he wanted the car to be like his horse, as David grew up watching Roy Rodgers & The Lone Ranger.

    • @jaystarr6571
      @jaystarr6571 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Will you let us know if Chris ever gets his pic with Hasselhoff? (2f's)

    • @1blisslife
      @1blisslife 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bjorn Harms Your RC KiTT system is great! I subscribed to your channel btw... I read something about a DMC & gonna check it out now. Cheers!

    • @vargohoat9950
      @vargohoat9950 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      kinky

    • @vargohoat9950
      @vargohoat9950 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      bjorn maybe you can help out with these new autonomous cars that are starting to run ppl over lol

    • @kittvskarrkr6074
      @kittvskarrkr6074 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonder World you spelled Rogers wrong!

  • @omnidrohne
    @omnidrohne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was getting better and better as the video went on. Unbelievable attention to detail. It's a masterpiece!

  • @sunriseshell
    @sunriseshell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is by far the best black paint job I've ever seen.
    It is a perfect mirror with no distortion other than the curve of the car.

  • @The_Curious_Cat
    @The_Curious_Cat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    This replica is flawless! That painjob looks like a mirror... Wow wow wow.

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Curious Cat thanks so much! I have a ton of videos on my page, feel free to check them out! If you like what you see, please consider subscribing! Thanks again!

    • @raspberrypi5518
      @raspberrypi5518 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Knight Rider, i´m lost for words, that K.I.T.T. is one of a kind... I'm tempted to shout out like Michael Knight did after jumping with KITT´sTurboBoost.... "WWhhhhhooooooouuuuuuuuuuwwwwwwww" 8-O ...awesome :)

    • @rztrzt
      @rztrzt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChrisBlasius I reckon the paint job and rest of the car probably looks & functions better than the original. They did not pay that much detail to the finish with their props as you would not pick up imperfections on old SD tv broadcasts.

    • @Simon-fr4ts
      @Simon-fr4ts ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, the paint job is insane.

  • @TheRealCobraBurnout
    @TheRealCobraBurnout 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Chris built an epic Kitt for sure. Im a fan of his work!

  • @ProfSpencerTV
    @ProfSpencerTV ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn! At the end I couldn't help it: I teared up! This was really moving! What an achievement!

  • @michailgkrialis8081
    @michailgkrialis8081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cry, I remembered when I was child and I was watching knight rider. You are legend mate

  • @vicknathoo76
    @vicknathoo76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have to go on record and say that I've watched the show for years and that is the best replica of KITT ever, that paintwork is awesome.

    • @WonderWorldYTC
      @WonderWorldYTC  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      consider yourself on the record :)

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I have a lot of other videos about my car on my channel. If you like what you see, please consider subscribing! Thanks for watching :)

  • @cliffbartram4974
    @cliffbartram4974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Watching this I was taken back to when I was 8 years old watching knight rider, simpler times 😢

    • @visualonestudio
      @visualonestudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cliff Bartram but 8 year old you couldn't have this car. Being a kid is the time to dream. Growing up is the time to make those dreams real.

    • @rashkhan2436
      @rashkhan2436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For sure! 😔

  • @cyrusthevrus
    @cyrusthevrus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The commitment,the work,and the Godlike level of details gave me goosebumps all over my body

  • @thedownsides
    @thedownsides 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The level of excitement I had as a kid when that show was on TV was beyond measurement. Now I'm 45 and the only thing that excites me is pizza.

    • @AwesomeBlackDude
      @AwesomeBlackDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Buy a black piano Tesla

    • @chucklos391
      @chucklos391 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man pizza is good! Also 45 and I love pizza! KITT!!

    • @amirbinomar
      @amirbinomar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lucky you at 45, i am 43 and still dreamed of becoming MacGyver, StreetHawk, MASK, GI Joe and Ewoks.

    • @robertbailey2570
      @robertbailey2570 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funni

    • @lowlowseesee
      @lowlowseesee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didnt lose my excitement at all. sorry to hear man. Im 40 and I have more wonder (key to excitement and happiness to an extent) than ever.

  • @timday1248
    @timday1248 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I freaking love it!! That was also my favorite TV show when I was a kid. I'm 42 years old and I still love that car. Awesome job!! You are an inspiration man. I wish I could afford a $50,000 car. The level of dedication you put forth to recreate this one of a kind trans am made every hair on my body stand up watching this video. It is beautiful and amazing!! Thanks for letting me relive my childhood. Really awesome man.

  • @Sonicgott
    @Sonicgott 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That is some beautiful engineering and art. A lot of love and passion went into making that vehicle.

  • @texasbeast239
    @texasbeast239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is one dedicated, obsessed superfan.
    I salute you, sir!

  • @spliter227
    @spliter227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up in the San Fernando valley in the 80's and Knight Rider was my favorite show at age 8, my dad drove past one of their film shoots on the street and must have noticed KITT or something because he pulled over and told me to wait in the car, knowing my dad I'm guessing he slipped the right guy at least a $100 bill if not more. He came back and got me and told me there is someone he thought I should meet, low and behold a giant David Hasselhoff dressed as Michael Knight walked up to me and greeted me in character, I greeted him back in awe and shook his hand. That's all I can remember now. Thanks to my dad and David for that awesome moment I got to meet Knight Rider!

  • @ericmuschlitz7619
    @ericmuschlitz7619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Ok programmers, how about an app that replaces Siri with KITT, and works with Apple watch, when the autonomous car thing becomes a retro fit, and there you go.

    • @tgaankerhijki2425
      @tgaankerhijki2425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Instant buy

    • @NGinuity
      @NGinuity 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There's actually, oddly enough, a hotword detection engine just for voice command called kitt... you can take a look at the project at kitt.ai
      People are using it to recompile Amazon Alexa for different wakewords, which is something we always wanted anyway. That's just one use, but you get the idea.

    • @jaromor8808
      @jaromor8808 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      nah, you got a mac you keep siri

    • @tiemenstaal
      @tiemenstaal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like where you're going with this

    • @ChargerSxt-bz2tl
      @ChargerSxt-bz2tl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just take the tesla self driving junk and put it in kitt, it's at least a better looking car...

  • @Dowlphin
    @Dowlphin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    Considering how much effort it took him, $100K seems very low to make him think twice, especially considering this will be the most accurate version.

    • @annehaight9963
      @annehaight9963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Agreed. That car should fetch $200k easily.

    • @tomaszkulawinski6388
      @tomaszkulawinski6388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Exactly - there are cars there that cost over millions and not a bit as cool as this one. My price would go more around Maybach-Pagani range. Easily.

    • @citizen5577
      @citizen5577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No-one cares enough unfortunately. A collector with that much money would probably see the car as not really increasing in value to be a worthy investment. We care - we grew up in the 80's, but I'm not certain it's classic enough to hold value in 20 years. It's a replica at the end of the day.

    • @kesayo
      @kesayo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      At the end of the day it's still a replica which will never fetch as much money or increase in value compared to having the actual car used in the show or a vintage car with all original parts. Given enough time and money, anyone can recreate anything. But finding originals gets harder and harder.

    • @SM_zzz
      @SM_zzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dowlphwin
      $5 million

  • @ustaarthur
    @ustaarthur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This car is built better than the original. Congratulations to this talented young man.

  • @TheEquation007
    @TheEquation007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This quite possibly is the most amazing one I’ve seen. Accurate voice, the symmetry of the scanner/hood section, the visuals on the two screens, wheels, interior (computerized, digital, upholstery), and that beautiful black paint job! If I was to have one made, I’d want it modeled after this one! $100,000.00 shouldn’t even be enough to make him think twice. We’d have to be talking $40M and up for me, because this is my favorite tv show of all time and my favorite car of the 80’s! I never felt the other 80’s vehicles came remotely close! Out side of a $40M and up offer, I just can’t see myself pondering the idea of selling it unless a true emergency situation was presented and the finances were a MUST! There’s just too much sentimental value, history, iconic levels, time, hard work, patience, fun, stress, and love put into making this masterpiece happen! Don’t mean to sound crazy or obsessed, but this is simply my take on things! This is television, technology, and pop culture royalty!!!!!

  • @leonardobraynen1524
    @leonardobraynen1524 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This guy had two major things to make dream a reality:
    TIME & MONEY!!!! LOTS OF IT!!!

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes... I worked 4 jobs to just fund this thing. Feel free to stop by my channel to see more about this car ( TH-cam.com/knightrider1982 ) if you like what you see, please consider subscribing. -Chris

    • @nentihaiudittu
      @nentihaiudittu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ChrisBlasius awesome job Chris, i just subscribed. I hope you get that picture one day and by all means please let us know!

    • @gecko2.617
      @gecko2.617 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisBlasius hey Chris! Just wanting to let you know, that I love your work on KITT! It is awesome and a dream of so many people not only '80s kids, as I am younger but still watched and loved the show!
      You made so many dreams become true! A Real Kitt! You own it! You deserve it! Great job! Greetings from Germany! :)

    • @nigelmay6870
      @nigelmay6870 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisBlasius what happens when you press the turbo boost button does it make the right sound?>

    • @leesharp2140
      @leesharp2140 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisBlasius Chris @ subscribed, great video man, respect, loved it, thumbs up, keep up the great work!

  • @JTheTsunami
    @JTheTsunami 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was born in 1983, I've been in love with KITT for as long as I can remember. My parents bought me a Coleco KITT big wheel and push pedal car. I remember going to Universal Studios back in 1990 and only cared about sitting in KITT. To this day I still buy die-cast models! This car is my holy grail!!

  • @michaelcopperthwaite9492
    @michaelcopperthwaite9492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Best days of my childhood. Knight Rider, The A-Team, Airwolf etc....Dont make em like that nowadays. long live and God bless the 80s!

    • @venkateshp.n.1075
      @venkateshp.n.1075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely bro... Same thoughts here... Have collected the entire series of all these shows... My most treasured possessions...

    • @sidney6021
      @sidney6021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. From the UK. Was a teen in the 80s and I loved these shows. Don't forget the Fall Guy, six million dollar man, love boat..

    • @SanctuaryLife
      @SanctuaryLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sidney6021 Fantasy Island is a pretty kickass show worth collecting too.

    • @sidney6021
      @sidney6021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SanctuaryLife never heard of that one. Will check it out.

  • @samcline102
    @samcline102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was not born nor did I grow up in the 80's but my dad showed me this show and I just fell in love with it. I still remember when Michael first got in KITT, he said "What's all this? It looks like Darth Vader's bathroom."

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Tv was amazing back in the 80s...!!!
    It allowed 'us kids' to escape and dream for an hour every Saturday...!!! 😁🔝👍

    • @goosegamessss
      @goosegamessss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i’m 13 and can agree, some of my favourite tv shows are from the 80s, including knight rider.

  • @EMREKNIGHT44
    @EMREKNIGHT44 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING REALISTIC. BRAVO WELL DONE CHRIS.

  • @madfrosty5228
    @madfrosty5228 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car is responsible for my love of cars , thank you .
    Best replica i have seen , well done and thank you .

  • @Dshizz1976
    @Dshizz1976 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is the best video ive ever seen for KITT building. The experience and process described in this video are 100% accurate if you intend to build him the right way.
    Ofcourse theres always room for some of Bonnie's special gadgets. :)

  • @mowcee1
    @mowcee1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow... This K.I.T.T. is on point. Incredibly done & perfect. I hope the Hoff gets to see this an achieves this builders dream.

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      DSM jUhnky that’s my hope!!!

  • @shahrulhishammohammed4546
    @shahrulhishammohammed4546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The paint job was so excellent. The most finest mirror glaze super black ever.

  • @dcwttaoo1
    @dcwttaoo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best replica yet. TY FB for linking me here.

  • @PrimeV88
    @PrimeV88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This car looks better than the original..

    • @saschahorvat2683
      @saschahorvat2683 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I like the front bumper. This is something that bothers me in every replica. It looks always wrong.

  • @sidesw1pe
    @sidesw1pe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy has done very well, and his time, effort, and money, have produced this absolutely beautiful version of KITT.

  • @whiskeyopsonps4497
    @whiskeyopsonps4497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Full respects to that passionate man that worked on this masterpiece.🏆

  • @mickeymouse4897
    @mickeymouse4897 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job bro ... From personal experience of being a panel beater for many yrs & rebuilding & restoring British cars, you've done an outstanding build, no amount of of money can ever compensate all the agro / lost sleep / money & time you've invested in this build ... By far the best I've ever seen, don't sell it for someone else to wreck it.

  • @michaelyapkf
    @michaelyapkf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chris making the impossible possible..what a guy. I salute him 👍👏👏

  • @liljonanderson76
    @liljonanderson76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great work. You should be very proud of all the work you put in to replicate this car to be exactly the same as us 80s kids remember it.

  • @r.k.2401
    @r.k.2401 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow awesome ❗️ Thank you very much for living your dream. Your story have to inspire everybody who want to live their dreams. Great job man. Perfect work. Awesome ❤️

  • @peaceone786
    @peaceone786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow alot of work has been done.

  • @enceladusfox2247
    @enceladusfox2247 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Honestly WOW ....i'm absolutely blown away i'm an 80's kid i've watched all the episodes of Knight Rider ... this car looks amazing .. i honer the time spent making it the money invested in it absolutely beautiful !!!! wow wow wow i so want it lol what a sexy beast it was ..... blank and slick. I so hope he gets his dream picture with Michael Knight in deed after all the time and money spent im sure that David would be honored to have his pic taken with K.I.T.T. and with Chris .....

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I have a lot of other videos about my car on my channel. If you like what you see, please consider subscribing! Thanks for watching :)

  • @wadeguidry6675
    @wadeguidry6675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll have to admit I thought this was silly, but after watching this video I am completely amazed! What an incredible piece of art.

  • @artgutierrez9037
    @artgutierrez9037 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply put, that car is gorgeous!

  • @bradlord4440
    @bradlord4440 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That car was one of a kind.i remember my late mom bought me a complete duvet set that had kitt on it.i still remember the smell of that new blanket.i couldn't stop looking at it.u could buy the curtains with it also.great era that was..👍🏻

  • @fastzebrazoom4454
    @fastzebrazoom4454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Ok, next project: Air Wolf. =] Get crackin'.

    • @brianmandolini8503
      @brianmandolini8503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      FastZebra Zoom hell yes 💪👍 Love Air Wolf

    • @josemoralesjimenez4730
      @josemoralesjimenez4730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brianmandolini8503 @io8a4rr9t84rr9t882r94ofo3irorirrototorororo444eDD444eD94ofo3irorirrototorororo444eDD444eD94ofo3irorirrototorororo444eDD444eD94ofo3irorirrototorororo444eDD444eD94ofo3irorirrototorororo94ofo3irorirrototorororo444eD94ofo3irorirrototorororo444eDD444eD94ofo3irorirrototorororo444eD94ofo3irorirrototorororo444eDD444eD

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Airwolf 🐺 crashed in 🇩🇪 in the 1990s. The helicopter was used as a medical chopper 🚁 aero medical. The pilot & crew were killed. RIP Airwolf...

  • @ChrisSavageEngineer
    @ChrisSavageEngineer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great work! I loved Knight Rider and I myself used to build digital dashboard components. Never was able to recreate the actual KITT interior, but then I didn't have the right car either! =)

  • @018139548
    @018139548 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car deserves to be on a museum. Thanks for this video man.

  • @saschagoretzki5504
    @saschagoretzki5504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic Job!!!! 😇❤

  • @PaperDragons
    @PaperDragons 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    We must be about the same age. I grew up on that show. That is an impressive masterpiece. Congrats.

    • @WonderWorldYTC
      @WonderWorldYTC  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mid 40's

    • @PaperDragons
      @PaperDragons 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonder World yup. Early 40s. I just spent $180 on a Rockbiter sculpture from Neverending Story. That's 80s love. not a $50k iconic car but for me it's love. Lol

  • @LG-gx3nf
    @LG-gx3nf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! Im speachless.

  • @ericsong2445
    @ericsong2445 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a really amazing clip. Thanks for the good movie. I still have a dream to ride kitt in my life time.

  • @CHESAR328
    @CHESAR328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks gorgeous enjoy it kitt lives again

  • @danowolf
    @danowolf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    This car is worth far more the 100k, Given the hand labor this is more like a 250k car then its uniqueness and quality of build combined with story and fanatical attention to detail more like 350k.

    • @nkt1
      @nkt1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It's worth what someone will pay for it, no more, no less.

    • @howey935
      @howey935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nkt1 took the words out my mouth

    • @iamatis20
      @iamatis20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah but if I just hit the lotto...... I will give you 100k and not a penny more!

    • @germardoumediagroup1472
      @germardoumediagroup1472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the mexicans would make a day job of his efforts / just saying

    • @0623kaboom
      @0623kaboom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      figure the basic hourly rate of body work at 30 bucks an hour ... that's 60k in in labour alone ... plus 50k for the parts ... and that still doesnt take into account the hydro and various bits n pieces that were used while building it like sand paper tape towing etc ... so anything under 110k is costing you money ... if you assume about 5k of stuff not accounted which seems about reasonable for the number of years it was being worked on ... that makes it's base cost 115k ... basic markup ... of an additional 10% adds almost 12k more ... or a minimum price of 126.5k ...if it was me and someone offered to buy it .. I would tell them if they didnt start around 200k they couldnt afford the car

  • @kratoscraken5614
    @kratoscraken5614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a fan of The General Lee and the A-Team van but I gotta give credit where its due. That is true art 👍

  • @tyster5228
    @tyster5228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is one of the most entertaining videos I’ve watched in a long time 😂

  • @michaelknight2721
    @michaelknight2721 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knight Rider was part of my childhood and still it.KITT is beautiful and always will be,I got lucky and drove KITT in 2018,it was an awesome experience.
    I wish KITT was mine.

  • @deeanna8448
    @deeanna8448 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That.....is....amazing! I actually remember the episode when K.I.T.T. told Michael that picture of a mouse joke!

  • @id3a_design
    @id3a_design 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing work!!! Impressive.

  • @stevemichael9576
    @stevemichael9576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic work. The details are incredible. I used to love watching the series back in the days.

  • @1984Brandon
    @1984Brandon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is dedication, I respect that!!

  • @SC707V8
    @SC707V8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A brilliant effort to recreate a legendary beauty. Well done

  • @colin5577
    @colin5577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome, amazing and fantastic. What a brilliant job he's done on that. Given the amount of work and the quality of the work, $100,000 seems like a bargain. Truly.

  • @hectorgarcia6783
    @hectorgarcia6783 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.... well done 👍🏼

  • @georgechatzistamatis7657
    @georgechatzistamatis7657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally awesome!!!!!!....Great job!!!!!!

  • @jasmaster
    @jasmaster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm also a big fan. I was always looking forward to watch it every week. Kitt vs Karr and Goliath was my favorite episodes.

  • @fullborev8906
    @fullborev8906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has to be the coolest version of KITT. I'd love to have one. Such dedication.

  • @udanamendis2129
    @udanamendis2129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job Chris👍👍👍

  • @johnparkinson881
    @johnparkinson881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    stunning replica and i remember reading years ago about the front filming tow bar brilliant work

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much John!!

  • @darthjump
    @darthjump 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It looks great. I love it when a man puts his will to a goal and just does it.

    • @WonderWorldYTC
      @WonderWorldYTC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "I love it when a man puts his will to a goal and just does it." yes they call those men rapists, murderers etc.
      Joking, but you see where I was going with that right?

    • @WonderWorldYTC
      @WonderWorldYTC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and why does it need to be a man? I am a man myself, but there are woman who have achieved some amazing goals also.

  • @ronnydittrich2181
    @ronnydittrich2181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Work!

  • @shakeebanjum2010
    @shakeebanjum2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Spectacular Man.

  • @spencerwoodhouse7255
    @spencerwoodhouse7255 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    C'Mon David, hook this guy up.

    • @ChrisBlasius
      @ChrisBlasius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right???? That would be a dream come true!!