The Tesla from 1982: KITTesla is DONE! Knight Rider Auto Doors & more

📠 Comment by Fax: +1 747 PERIFAX (7374329) _ignore transmission errors; our vintage machine doesn't have ECM_

*RECIPE INGREDIENTS:*
_Includes affiliate links for which the channel may be compensated, but all opinions are unbiased_
• Tires: Continental Extreme Contact 265/40 ZR18 101Y
• Black wrap: 3M Vinyl Gloss Black
• Cigar Lighter KITT: Discontinued

*MUSIC CRUDITES:*
• Knight Rider music by Stu Phillips & Don Peake remixed under Fair Use by: @EnzoMusic_de
• 8-Bit Remix @LSyncOfficial
• A Knight Rider Christmas by Ballard/Walsh/MCA
• Techno Remix: @maddog2gmmail
• Pursuit Remix: @clmcmusic

*OTHER SAUCES & CHEERS:*
• Thanks to David Hasselhoff for the intro and for being one man who does make a difference
• All other credits shown on screen
• Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons
• The Internet Archive
• Gardenside Prods., Clue Detectives & Paradise Radio
• Special thanks to Ladyfractic & Junifractic!
• All other media featured is marked as public domain on Google Images or used with written permission or shown under fair use law.

*MENU:*
0:00 Teaser & Intro
1:18 The journey so far
4:22 Mod 13: KITT-black wrap
6:54 Mod 14: Wheel arches
7:41 Inter-mission: Fact Check
11:30 Mod 15: Auto Doors / Frunk / Trunk
14:43 Prepping to recreate a Knight Rider scene
18:34 Mod 16: Biometric entry (NFC rings)
19:20 Filming a Knight Rider scene
21:22 Weapons, ejector seats & more?
21:52 Mod 17: Headlight blackout
22:11 Win KITTesla for £5 / $7
24:04 Conclusion & Supporter Cred

*THANK YOU MODERATORS:*
• Conrad Vogel
• James Langridge
• Lee Volante
• Mauricio Tonnera

*SOME INGREDIENTS BY:*

© All original music & content Copyright & TM Retro Recipes™ LLC 1988-2024.

#retro #nostalgia #80s

[ShRk]

You really are living the dream of every little boy that grew up in the 80's. Knight Rider was an awesome show.

[PSIOnTheDaily]

Crazy to realize that David Hasslehoff is now 13 years older than Edward Mulhare was when he started playing Devon at the beginning of the series.

[jackwest]

I hope The Hoff accepts your invitation to take a ride and drive KITTesla! You've done a truly amazing thing and brought a piece of our childhoods to life too.

[alanw]

What an honor that must have been for the Hoff!

[daveh]

I love everything about this channel, the original shooting locations, all the work you put into Kittesla, all of it. It’s very much appreciated

[tinovanderzwanphonocave]

restoring 1984 talking view master records for Knight Rider historians 1 year ago was an absolute joy! I did it twice! with one having the booklet page beeps removed I'm still rather proud of that work.

[CyphervUK]

i get a little tearful when i see the return to original location segments as it reminds me of my childhood which i think we all have fond memories of.

[ScubaChris]

Ahh The Hoff, what an absolute legend! And how cool to get him to film a piece for your intro. The pinnacle of KITTesla content, great work!

[KRHExclusives]

12:40 Ha! You went there, we LOVE it! And thanks again for yet another shout-out...your videos just keep improving, just when you think they can't get any better! Thanks, Peri!!!

[jlzfzxc]

I was fortunate enough to meet the Hoff twice growing up in Hawaii. Once was when they were filming portions of the pilot episode of “BayWatch” (they had to film the underwater scenes in Hawaii instead of California, I assume because the water was warmer, and they used Makai Pier which my dad owned an engineering company on, and I was able to meet the Hoff while they were filming). The second time I met him was years later when they were using the same pier for an episode of “BayWatch Hawaii”. Very friendly guy.

[Jody_VESAR]

Tickets bought! It's been so fun watching your journey, and thank you for letting us all have chance at participating in the story!

[Eminem]

This is incredible! Not only did The Hoff make a cameo, but also you put the icing on the cake: You giving away you’re KITTelsa. I’m so glad that I found your channel. You have lived the dream that I always wanted and I can’t thank you enough for what you and your crew do on this channel. Even if I don’t win the Tesla, y’all have made me smile and shed a tear like a child. I can’t wait for more projects, surprises, and fun. One man can definitely make a difference

[MarkONEmcr]

Wow! The Hoff! What an honour that would be for you! I saw him once in person when he launched one of his books and signed in a bookstore here in Manchester. (only for a second, but as a German, this is like gold dust ;)).

[gazorbo.]

Fantastic episode. What a finale !
Next ... Airwolf !

[rustyucket]

Take a bow Christian, the boy from uk 🇬🇧 did good . ❤

[stevelapierre]

I just found the raffle and got a ticket.. love this and since trying to make a car I bought 3 years ago, well had enough.. and this, you made an amazing car, and perfect KITT ... Love all what you have done to the KITTesla, and just amazing.. and like one actor in the show, '' it does look like a spaceship'' Amazing.. gosh.. always loved KITT and the show, watched so many times and this car is just as the real KITT.. Watched many of your videos and just now saw this and congrats on finishing it and now will go see the more recent video, Stay safe and the KITT 2.0 is coming along brilliantly.. Cheers!!! Congrats to you and the family.. ! 👌🏆

[datort]

Have to repeat myself: Love every minute of your Knight Rider stuff. Great modifications you did to the car, great editing and I mean… The Hoff?! Can it get any better. Well done, Perifractic!

[lcxpxdi]

A loooong time ago, as a conservationist working for the USDI - Bureau of Land Management, I designed, surveyed, and did the environmental clearances on the perimeter fence at the El Mirage OHV area. More than a few movies and TV shows the have been filmed there.

[arlo.infinity]

Always taking it to the next level! Un-frack-ing believable!

[taggounet]

You're genuinely a good person. Good job on the journey, seeing you enjoying it was very entertaining and moving, at times.