Richard Hammond had to sell ALL of these cars

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With Richard Hammond's new classic car workshop needing a bit of a cash injection, some of his beloved car collection has ended up going under the hammer. It must have been difficult, but a mix of Richard's cars and bikes have now been passed on to loving homes; here's how it all unfolded.
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[@Drivetribe]

Check out Richard Hammond's new discovery+ show: bit.ly/HammondWorkshopYT-SV8

[@lolmitlachen]

👍

[@Silvax]

The link goes to Discovery+, but the show isn't listed, yet.

[@dolan-duk]

Would love to watch it legally but only if it wasn't on yet another streaming service instead of one of the 3 I already subscribe to.

[@theheadone]

Not being able to watch this show in the US is really annoying.

[@jeffbruce3588]

Should be on Amazon. I'm not getting another service for one show. Sorry Richard!

[@bradwhite5884]

"Tonight on The Grand Tour: James owns a pub, Hammond started a car restoring business and an auctioneer, and I became a farmer"

[@Gandharpn]

I will watch that 100%

[@chegekagunda259]

Actually read that in jeremy's voice

[@Viidarr13]

@@Gandharpn count me in! i love those three together no matter what they do- its so special, hard to describe and i belive its all known to all of us its newer gona be the same when they die- they are truly legendary trio who took car motorsporting show to another level in mankind history, if there is nobel prize for such thing they definitly deserve it.

[@OllamhDrab]

Well, imagine if James became a farmer, Hammond ran a pub and Jeremy started a car restoring business. :)

[@chrimakesthings]

@@OllamhDrab giving an orangutan a car restoring business sounds like a recipe for disaster, but then again you could have said the same about hammond

[@Ianforcements5669]

Only Richard Hammond could make me almost tear up about a rich guy selling a few cars.

[@jwvandegronden]

highly underappreciated comment, and so true! Had the same thought! That said, the ability to focus on the long term goal and through that, preemptively mellow the sacrifice as an incentive to push on rather than to avoid the pain, is something none of us are always up to I suppose, and to see someone voice that process so concisely and convincingly, especially towards himself, is a lesson I happily adopt in life!

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Ha, me too until I saw the Discovery + episode where Richards wife said about this auction “if I know Richard, he isn’t selling these cars to pay for the new workshop, he’s selling them to make room to buy more cars and bikes”

[@johnmarsh2157]

He spills more than that down the local on a friday night

[@VenomBGR]

@@sultanoftippoo3857 well, he makes it seem like discovery is only there to shoot an not make or give money :D He is just selling them to make room for more.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

@@VenomBGR absolutely, and I imagine the money Discovery paid him to make the series is actually what paid for the workshop (just like Amazon paid Clarkson for his farm machinery on his show)

[@jimanderson6544]

You can see getting rid off all his gear genuinely broke that man's heart

[@olesmokey394]

If the business goes well he'll be able to get it all back if he decides he wants it back

[@settratheimperishable4093]

Idk I got the impression he thinks it's worth it in the long run. Definetily seems to hurt now though

[@majorMcpharter]

LOL.

[@burningbum]

It's all for show... He's a multi-multi-millionaire, he does not need to sell a thing! Amazon paid the 3 of them a combined total of $250 million to make the Grand Tours. Him saying he needs to sell this stuff to fund a workshop is just insulting our intelligence.

[@eyesodd]

@@burningbum I'm glad I'm not the only one with that opinion. He has an estimated net worth of £33million, but woe is me I've got to sell my car collection, boohoo.

[@matthewbertram3304]

My respect for him grew even higher than it was before. He did this because he loves the people that are depending on him more than the cars he's accrued over the years. He cares about people more than he does possessions, and that means so much.

[@thomasschafer7268]

I agree with you 100%. Super Reportage about bis car shop.👍🍻🇩🇪

[@qlcrane8019]

I find it hard to believe that someone who did top gear for decades can't afford 100k pounds + year of living expanses for a family. Does he have a rent of 10 million a month or something?

[@matthewbertram3304]

@@qlcrane8019 You'd be surprised how restrictive investment firms are in regards to withdrawing money. Guarantee he put at least 90% of his earnings in one, and they won't let him take much of that out if any of it for this sort of business venture. This was absolutely a labor of love for him.

[@sportbikejesus6297]

@@qlcrane8019you can’t save money if “literally having the money” is your definition of “can afford it.” Ppl in control of their personal finances earmark different revenue streams for different things. He mentioned his wife and daughters so he most certainly has one stream of money that is his to play with as he sees fit and doesn’t want to do anything that eats into the family funds. Also he quoted a single machine that costs $100k but that wasn’t the only thing his shop needed. He also mentioned paying the salaries of his employees for months before the business becomes profitable. It’s funny but by demonstrating the skills and impulse control to avoid blowing through his fortune, a number of financially illiterate people in the comments are wondering if he’s lost his money.

[@jydeinden]

@@qlcrane8019 he has for sure spend ALOT of cash on the cars and bikes, and in some cases the parts he needed for the cars.. And you have to remember that this was maybe under the corona time, and many lost their jobs :)

[@poppops62]

As Richard said, he’s not spending family money, this is his project and he should spend his money. I hope it’s worth it in the long run.

[@user-dn4pz3hc4d]

I thought Richard is a very wealthy man. Considering top gear, tgt and his National geographic tv shows he should have millions.

[@ColtColin]

£30million

[@hydrowolf363]

@@user-dn4pz3hc4d It depends how much family money he wants to keep for the family.

[@conorallen100]

@@user-dn4pz3hc4d I think it takes alot out of the both the show and him to just have every mistake just be brushed off with his money kinda takes all accomplishment out of it

[@constantine2016]

But who made those family money lol

[@TommoOnYoutube]

That Esprit is GORGEOUS

[@whatmowbras6634]

Hey Tommo

[@YouTubestolemylife]

Id prefer it in red ‘esprit turbo challenge’

[@samuelbonaya2961]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKm6aaWgabOGnNE

[@Hathorr1067]

Yes. I'm a bit annoyed that it went for sale without a proper warning.

[@TheDarthSoldier]

I've always loved those cars... reliable or not

[@nootsack]

It's all sad to let go of, but that Porsche must be genuinely heartbreaking to part with. Fair play to Hammond for the commitment to the workshop

[@3.2Carrera]

I find when I sell stuff that I really love after a while I find I don't miss it. The challenge of a new project or experience outweighs the loss for me. I think Richard is keyed into this but hasn't fully experienced this yet and I hope it's worked out for him.

[@thecasualdiyer6729]

It's hard to let a treasured item go but honestly, the time is now. The prices have never been better. Best of luck with the business Richard.

[@DarkShroom]

surely the prices on luxuraries would be lower now

[@Aerojet01]

I'm sure he'll be fine. This is a guy who is worth a staggering £33million.

[@Wuqz]

@@DarkShroom surprisingly not.. I guess rich folks have little to do with COVID so they're bored and want to spend.

[@sallymarshall4199]

@@DarkShroom Nope. Rolex is literally sold out, dealers can't get new watches and prices are even more absurd than normal.

[@press_x_tojason]

When times are tough, the elite being able to show off their luxuries becomes even more important to them, hence expensive items becoming even more so. Especially as the elite are least affected, by rate, by said tough times.

[@Trevor_Austin]

Why can’t more “stars” have this level of being “grounded”? Their business needs more capital so they sell some of their own assets to raise the funds. 100% respect and admiration from me.

[@lewis.9770]

Richard just needs a £100 000!? There is no way that this man does not have millions of pounds in his bank account! He definitely does have millions in cash. He didn’t need to sell Anything to fund the work shop lol.

[@V8_Diva]

@@lewis.9770 A business' bank account is not your personal bank account. He already said he used enough of his own personal funds that they needed the business to start using its assets to fund the workshop. If you keep endlessly funding a business with your own personal bank account, it isn't successful.

[@V8_Diva]

Probably because most people in his position would rather just pick up a sponsor to fund the new workshop, not fund it through their business.

[@marktaylor865]

You trusting fool.

[@provalettrash7]

Grounded? lol. Everyone is selling their cars, they're going for absurd prices. He doesn't need the money, he wants the profit. Gounded ha.

[@zeroyou3060]

He appears to be a very genuine and honest person. Wouldn’t mind having him as a friend. Wishing the best for whatever venture you look into!

[@AaronClinton]

The honesty is great, and part of why we follow these guys.

[@TimeBucks]

He is a true family man

[@huseyindemircan7204]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKvSk2Z8rtuLfcU😃

[@tonyb9735]

Indeed, you can tell that by the very fact that he sold his cars rather than his daughters.

[@Yewtewba]

@@tonyb9735 yeah, that's the telltale sign 🤣

[@KeopsTV]

@@tonyb9735 Brilliant

[@bilalmilad9764]

Utter bs tho. Let’s not forget he has a helicopter to commute 😂😂😂 £100k is like £100 to a normal folk 😩😩 just to make a story for a video

[@timcox9650]

I must admit I am surprised that after all these years, Hammond would need to sell anything to have money for a business.

[@amanguptalko]

Ikr. I dont think that is the real reason.

[@Dave-mv1yk]

there's no way he is actually running out of money, right?

[@V-O-V]

@@Dave-mv1yk I think its more he doesnt want to touch money he has put away for his family.

[@lukeybell118118]

He’s selling because he doesn’t want to spend his legacy money on the business so he’s spending his own money ie his cars

[@themoxcast]

To be fair, he's had to have at least 2 new bodies grown in a lab after crashing. You'd think he'd have ordered a taller model...

[@PHVespa]

He's a great guy. Doing the right thing. Very watchable and knowledgeable chap. Hope it all works out.

[@ducky63]

My wife bought it for my 40th, I adore it!!!!

[@Bobmcjoepants]

You can tell that Hammond both cares about his business but more importantly his family, as he's getting rid of things he really clearly loves for both of them A true family man

[@customcarinteriors4555]

I really can’t get this. All the time on top gear and also the new venture with prime. He was defiantly only a massive pay check with Amazon for each series. I can’t see how he ain’t got enough money to set up a business. There is no way the business machines needed buying and also wages would be near a million pound a year. Am I missing something.

[@David-ud9ju]

He's selling his cars so he can do a business he wants. Not really about his family. Choosing to raise his own money instead of taking it from his family isn't that chivalrous.

[@davidkettell5726]

@@customcarinteriors4555 you do not understand he wants to do what he loves ,while you just want to make money !

[@Arkantos117]

@@customcarinteriors4555 He doesn't want to take out of his kids inheritance to fund his hobby.

[@benjamin7114]

Selling a gift his wife bough him too .... lol, people are so gullible, but stay that way. Many of us depend on that trait to make a living.

[@bobw7018]

As a car guy, with a passion for motor vehicles. Especially the ones that we have poured heart, soul and love into making, I get his emotions. It becomes so difficult to release a vehicle once it has become such a part of our world or holds such meaning for us. But the sacrifice in this case, I can respect. You sometimes must sacrifice a few things, to restore far more.

[@wordwarrior2350]

Did YOU know, if YOU drive with "Passion" a cop would pull YOU over for DWI? The Heart only pumps blood and there is NO PROOF of a human Soul so, YOU are only, "A car guy"with a steering weel in YOUR hands. Only in a car, I hope. A steering weel will gt in YOUR way if YOUR are in bed. One doesn´t "Get" emotions. One, "Feels". emotions. Yes, I know YOUR see it all as Normal, BUT have YOU ever discussed this with a Phychiatrist?

[@bobw7018]

@@wordwarrior2350 There are probably more of us with this love for cars than there are psychiatrists with time. We don't view it as an illness. Regardless, your view is interesting. I can clearly sense though you don't understand our emotions regarding cars, and the drive within us. There is no illness, just a drive to enjoy, build and operate the cars of our choice. It's the same for bikers.

[@wordwarrior2350]

@@bobw7018 Dear Bob, My first car at 18 was a Mini 1275. I wouldn´t drive an American car. My second, at 24, was an Alfa 2600. Then I bought a ´63 Continental for the girls and to be able to sleep in it on my way across the country from NYC to LA. I drove a girlfriends Lotus Elan off and on the Westside H´w​ay and wanted to have a Lotus 7, as the only car I would drive, through my 20s. At 28 I bought a Honda 450. My last car was a MB 2.8. It is not the cars or what YOU meant in what YOU wrote, it was YOUR choice of the words YOU used and the ego behind them. It was also very evident in YOUR response. Please re-read what YOU wrote and see if YOU see the specific terms I mean. My choice of a Psychiatrist is not because YOU actually need one, but YOU can´t seem the see the problem YOU have and what it reviels about YOU and Hammond. His is much more obvious. The question to ask one´s self is "Why do people heve what they have?" Then ask "How strong is their, "NEEEED`", which they usually call, "Passion".?

[@wordwarrior2350]

@@bobw7018 Dear Bob, My first car at 18 was a Mini 1275. I wouldn´t drive an American car. My second, at 24, was an Alfa 2600. Then I bought a ´63 Continental for the girls and to be able to sleep in it on my way across the country from NYC to LA. I drove a girlfriends Lotus Elan off and on the Westside H´w​ay and wanted to have a Lotus 7, as the only car I would drive, through my 20s. At 28 I bought a Honda 450. My last car was a MB 2.8. It is not the cars or what YOU meant in what YOU wrote, it was YOUR choice of the words YOU used and the ego behind them. It was also very evident in YOUR response. Please re-read what YOU wrote and see if YOU see the specific terms I mean. My choice of a Psychiatrist is not because YOU actually need one, but YOU can´t seem the see the problem YOU have and what it reveals about YOU and Hammond. His is much more obvious. The question to ask one´s self is "Why do people have what they have?" Then ask "How strong is their, "NEEEED`", which they usually call, "Passion"? I wish YOU had a friend with no particular interest in cars or some one who liked cars and had one, to read through all of this to see and explain why I am commenting as I am, The overall thing YOU do, so well for YOU is to put YOURSELF with Hammond. Then with ALL car lovers, as if you ALL are the same. Then YOU use three words that actually put it over the top: Love, Heart, Soul. Can I assume YOU are a religious Christian?

[@bobw7018]

@@wordwarrior2350 here's a better question. Why do you feel the need to push on ME that I have something of an issue. You know nothing of my world, not my love of cars. Buy whatever you want, just don't drive like a fool.

[@MatCendana]

1:17 As a teen in Malaysia decades ago, this is the Kawasaki I had dreamed/fantasised of having. Great to see it still around.

[@John...44...]

Would love to see the rest of his collection if these are the cars that he is able to bring himself to sell

[@allainangcao28]

I’m quite happy that the lads are happy with their new careers. Life of them no longer being part of a full-time show together is a sad thing but the most important thing is… they are happy.

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

They still do a teevee show together. I watched the new one last night.

[@shifty2755]

@@JamesLaserpimpWalsh And it was terrible.

[@slowvintagedays5963]

He’s parting with one hobby to fund another. He’s not poor or broke, he’s smart as there’s no guarantee that his business will make a profit.

[@ArcadiaAdamBae]

Except there is a guarantee though, like Clarkson with his farm, he admitted without Amazon money his farm would never turn into profit. Just like this venture, Discovery money alone would help his business to stay afloat.

[@isthereanybodyoutthere9397]

And annoyingly boring.

[@MrAnonymous878]

i'm absolutely loving following their side ventures, James' pub, Jeremy's farm, Hammond's workshop

[@coyote5735]

Pubs make no money, farms make no money, Hammond's .........................

[@reetpateet8656]

Love his honesty about needing the money! 👍

[@morkovija]

Out of all media personas doing all out sales - Hammond's reasoning is the one I most approve of

[@devanman7920]

Being able to follow Hammonds journey as he sets up his business on here and on his new show is by far the best thing anyone one of the 3 top gear lads have done since the show ended.

[@d.i.g.7493]

Love pretty much everything each of them has done, but the fact that I’ll watch May make sandwiches gives him the lead for me.

[@AuProspecting-Scotland]

I wish you luck on your new venture Richard. can't wait to see it up and running.

[@jamesstutler5713]

The passion he puts out in anything he does he'll be fine . Can't wait to see what he brings next!

[@LawrenceRoss1906]

I swear, the fact that he was straight forward with us about why he was selling his cars and motorcycles makes him just that much more likeable.

[@LawrenceRoss1906]

@Lassi Kinnunen 81 Regardless...most of us who restore cars use our disposable income to do it. It becomes dodgy when we dip into funds we didn't budget. So it's all relative. I don't know what this man's expenses are, or where the other money, no matter how much, is allocated. But this selling of his collection does represent having to sell in order to pay, versus this notion that there's an unlimited supply of money...just like the rest of us.

[@vikevali]

That Esprit is gorgeous!

[@dougwoellner9216]

Your a braver man than me Richard Hammond I couldn’t part with one of those classic cars or bikes condolences mate hope your new venture works out for you mate cheers n beers🍻 from down under Australia

[@equinoxb8711]

Top Gear was literally the best automotive program in history. I actually shed a tear when the old gang was broken up. RIP Top Gear

[@94462]

It was my childhood lol great times

[@DatmanX]

wym grand tour is up and running

[@wullielove8680]

@@DatmanX it’s not the same as top gear tho

[@Targoon_Music]

@@wullielove8680 well yes but no. i thought grand tour would be a failure but it wasn't. it was them who made top gear the way it was not the other way around .with grand tour they're doing great and it's a great show and with top gear those guys are basically done :) no one really watches it anymore

[@equinoxb8711]

@@Targoon_Music you can't change the actors in a sequel and expect loyal viewers will follow. Unless it's Batman 😂

[@ChasingTenths]

Easy to sell, hard to re-buy Richard :( It’s sad to see these beauties go under the hammer

[@Al-of3zp]

Very very true!

[@pv2639]

he is old and realized nobody lives forever

[@mw8653]

I couldn't part with that Bentley unless I was really skint.

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

I couldn't agree more. The Bentley and the Norton commando broke my heart Two priceless British motors, likely sols off to Asian or American owners who don't appreciate what those two brands represent to us

[@sabhijeetsarpal5417]

Hammond is willing to give up his classics to save and preserve them for the future generation, respect were it’s due.

[@marktaylor865]

What are you on about?

[@levinaugle1989]

That Lotus... You are a strong man to be able to sell that car. I shall quote Richard Hammond for this one. "I want that car more than I want both my lungs" I really hope whoever got it takes amazing care of it..

[@devmozao]

wishing the best for your workshop succeed, mate!

[@jackblackwhole]

Hammond’s love and passion for vintage cars really touched me. Can’t wait to see the workshop!

[@ZippyThePinhead]

Congrats Richard, looking forward to seeing the results of relinquishing the vehicles you love, and the fruits of your labor. I love restored classics when they're done right.

[@relliot4707]

Excellent job Richard‼️ You will squire even more exciting stuff in the future.

[@GuitarTablatureSkill]

Richard Hammond is a true leader by great example for sure. He sacrifices for smallest cog's team with selling part of his heart. Respect!

[@alibizzle2010]

This is the fourth big collection I've seen put up for sale in the last week. I think they can all see that the peak has come and are selling before the prices start dropping

[@MrGrentch]

I have been thinking that very thing Alisdair.

[@TimTams_64]

Hydrodgen Conversion kits will come to market and they will all regret it.

[@barryhill1044]

Maybe they have smelt a looming meltdown ?

[@MrGrentch]

@@barryhill1044 Could be. I suspect there has been a "boom" because of covid and a lack of confidence in other investment areas. Other booms are the daftness in the current and brand new Rolex prices. I suspect soem readjustment is coming.

[@jetara3082]

I don't really see how 5 Bikes and 3 cars are a big collection. I mean, I have 4 cars and 2 Bikes right now and I'm not even close to being a collector.

[@themikeoxlong999]

"I'm gonna go and cry about the empty bays in my garage". I wish I had a garage lol

[@chrisntrev]

I'd sell my car to have a garage... but then I'd have a garage and nothing to put in it...

[@nicholasjones7312]

I cannot afford a garage and my car is probably worth only £300. My heart bleeds.

[@miguelramirez7132]

Best vibes to Hammond! I’m in love with that esprit ♥️

[@ryantobin2592]

Respect to you Hammster ! Life lesson to us all, sometimes we have to make tough decisions to move onto the next step of our life journey 🙏🏽

[@eats4cheaps305]

"Tonight on Top Gear: James pours some drink, Richard loses some money, and I play with some dirt."

[@bradseeker]

very cool to see him draw a line between 'tele' stuff and this, also cool to see him kinda work through that with himself there!

[@paulalvarez8534]

Looking at all the cars this dude has, I can't feel sad. Too many toys to play with. But glad he has them. Rock on!

[@shanechostetler9997]

That Velocette is one of my favorite bikes too! My step brother is the Velocette Guru here in the States. Ed Gilkison.

[@xfer43]

I love his energy and optimism. Great vehicles!

[@vladislavvalev8708]

I'm so happy for how these guys are doing- Hammond, Clarkson and May of course! Great vid and you can see the passion that Hammond has.

[@parkerbrewer1257]

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[@davidtw2532]

A genuine nice guy.

[@karsonallred5009]

Jeeez man, all these cars and bikes are so special to him I feel so bad for him that he’s auctioning these off! I respect you for chasing what you want and making big sacrifices to do so!!

[@truckinghell1655]

Absolute respect for selling up . However if Richard had sold some of his watch collection he would have made more

[@jacquelinebedard5149]

could be that he doesn't want to pay fees for climate controlled storage

[@yeetwchybaban]

Ok

[@Maples01]

The new generation doesn't want watches, dad has been collecting pocket watches for years

[@edinborogh]

I just love richard and his passion.

[@audemarspiguet4237]

I can only wish Richard all the best with his business venture

[@simonjameshillier777]

How honest, fair play to him

[@Rodisflawless]

We suddenly seem to have a lot of money managers in the comments, all of whom being well versed in Hammond's personal finances. Fascinating.

[@aaronlucas2185]

I know!

[@constantinmehmert1731]

I was amazed too...

[@MausOfTheHouse]

I didn't know finance was so popular with the youth.

[@Yosser70]

Was thinking the same thing! The reason he gave seems totally reasonable, if he wasn’t being genuine, who cares it’s nothing to do with us.

[@scod3908]

He was wealthy prior to the amazon deal, and it’s rumoured their pay went up substantially following their exit from the BBC. 100k is not a lot compared to his historical income so the logical explanation is that this is all for drama.

[@billedmonds7958]

That Esprit brought back a memory. I was asked to work on the LAST one. It blew me away that the firewall (behind the driver) was actually plywood!

[@ziggystard]

Awww, I genuinely feel for him. You can all the money in the world but when something is sentimental, it’s sentimental. ❤️🏍

[@theasianjaywalker4455]

Agreed on the KZ900 - one of the best looking and IMO greatest Japanese bikes ever made.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Hamster, I can say that your sacrifice is a noble one, but many of us understand the hitch of letting go of such pieces. I believe the opportunities to again collect will come around. Here is to your success. Cheers

[@roydrink]

It’s like Hoovie selling his collection but not saying “don’t buy this one”.

[@jrbuch]

It'll be interesting to see which of Hoovies cars still remain in his collection

[@mangotail6808]

Ikr, Richard Hammond joined the ,,selling all my cars,, chat

[@huseyindemircan7204]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKvSk2Z8rtuLfcU😃

[@pakigangsta5]

Why are all these KZbinrs selling their cars? Tavarish, Ed from vinwiki, hoovies.

[@roydrink]

Probably because the market prices are so high now…

[@hironobu64]

Love Richard's work. Went and got Discovery+ after this to watch his show only to find it's not available in the US. Real shame...

[@alaskan3304]

Do you have a vpn? If you do sight in to a British location. You’ll get the channel that way. Just a suggestion.

[@alanelliott1065]

The discovery show is the best thing on TV fantastic Love it 🇬🇧

[@crowofcrius]

Love that the production value of this channel is finally going up. Looks great and most of all, sounds great (great and clear sound is so important on youtube, because usually we watch this stuff on the bus or some other noisy enviroment with earbuds on)

[@Dozeball]

The Hamster in a nutshell: “I’m not spending family money!” ….Proceeds to sell a vehicle that his wife got him for their anniversary!

[@barryhill1044]

I wish him and his future ideas all the success that he can muster, My only hope is that he doesn’t go ‘off his rocker’ before he gets there...

[@toddlerj102]

40th birthday.

[@polpol1005]

oops

[@bryanc4054]

That was the one thing I would’ve advised him not to let go. Gifts that people give me are never thrown out or sold, I imagine that must have been a tough conversation.

[@effyeadude]

As he said, he bought it but his wide bought it *for* him

[@jameelkara2909]

It's really hard but i hope your business goes well you deserve the best ❤️❤️

[@bobkohl6779]

Love the Norton. Had a model 88 and a Commando years ago.

[@flamingdumpsterreviews1494]

Hammond just needs a site where fans can upload their rides so he can Talk them up, I think most peeps would pay for that.

[@Tcmaster74]

He is a proper petrolhead….and KUDOS for his effort in keeping history alive 👍

[@eNrJns]

"Chasing Dreams " ..to actually transcending to "Riding the experience" ..."this is the way" Thank you for the motivation !

[@pierinovatta1391]

Richard Hammond you are brilliant man. Best of luck for the future business. I have no doubt you will do well

[@johndawson2373]

When he has to say Oliver we all know he's in real trouble. Fair play to you Mr Hammond 👏

[@Nalsonius]

Would Oliver be the last car that he would sell ? Is Oliver the only car with a name ?

[@caroljung1310]

Wait was that Oliver? Edit: at 5:38 you get a clear look at all the cars. I did not spot Oliver.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

He picked the perfect time to sell them... It's hard to imagine the market being any stronger than it is right now for quite some time to come.

[@raybelcher]

Jo, you are right.

[@KnowTheTruth2012]

He knows the time. That's why he sold them. Top Gear: Apocalypse

[@pakigangsta5]

Exactly, that’s why all these KZbinrs are selling.

[@pcpedroariel]

That is why he is selling. He could have easily not sold them. Everyone is selling now because of insane market prices

[@coyote5735]

If it's such a great time to sell then get rid of them all and buy back when the market collapses.

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

I love that Kawasaki. I had a similar one and your right. It looks beautifully clean and purposeful without looking drab and utilitarian.

[@xpensive55]

Just respect... respect. RESPECT.. WISH U ALL THE SUCCESS

[@ElValuador]

Not sure my wife would be pleased that I sold her birthday present.

[@1s.e.c.racing304]

She might be if it ment money stop disappearing from the bank account

[@ElValuador]

@@1s.e.c.racing304 It’s because the market has peaked and Richard is cashing out.

[@Faroundand]

I was that or one of her horses. I don't think she would mind

[@AK-ub4ri]

I sold my wife's 30th birthday gift. It was a 2014 370Z touring, loaded with ever option available for it. She didn't want it to go, but life happens.

[@perry92964]

if she gave him permission its ok

[@sesimie]

He really is the Hamster. His energy keeps the wheels turning!

[@Jovi_97]

that Z900 was so beautiful. And the Guzzi. Wow

[@krazyjuicedan]

Love this video, really shows how much he actually loves bikes as well, May has a stunning collection of bikes to.

[@dadbod7510]

In the Vietnam special they acted as though they knew nothing about bikes.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

It's all for the cameras... don't forget creating content and a "show" is all part of his remit.

[@krazyjuicedan]

He's always been a biker long before top gear

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

@@krazyjuicedan I don't doubt that, but Hammond is still going to milk the situation for all he can get out of it.

[@unstoppable5417]

I noticed Oliver wasn’t in the auction, I would have been profoundly shocked if he had.

[@oliverdance8642]

I think oliver would be too hard to part with, especially given a kadet wont fetch much

[@richierich1835]

because it cost him more to ship it here than its worth!

[@dinoboss1948]

No way he'd ever sell Oliver. It's worth nothing and it means a lot to him. No reason to ever sell it.

[@theninethrees8044]

Oliver is priceless

[@JohnFromAccounting]

Who would buy Oliver? It's a 60 year old shitbox. It has no value to anyone but Hammond and select Top Gear viewers

[@fk8guy819]

Always wanted the lotus esprite 3ver since I seen one on grand tourismo. Never have been lucky enough to even see one in person

[@Efemral]

I've only ever owned one motorcycle and I sold it about 5 years ago, I still miss it dearly.

[@aussieausdeutschland4245]

Richard mate, you are doing what I would love to be doing and hundreds of other's also, be it presenting a Automotive Adventure shows like TG in the past or now with The Grand Tour, and of course now with your new venture in the Automotive restoration business. I really hope the shop turns into something bigger than you expected success wise. I look forward to seeing more.

[@WilbanksUSMC]

Shoutout to Hammond for making this sacrifice for his business. I can’t even imagine how hard of a decision this was.

[@Fernandwinnie]

😂

[@Pierrrrrrrrrrrrrrre]

The guy is worth $45M... He's not sacrificing anything.

[@davidrhodes7655]

He is the coolest dude much respect honest man

[@HeathcliffeJ]

Some outstanding examples of motor brilliance in these vehicles

[@paulmcnamara16]

Both heart wrenching and heart warming at the same time! Richard your a true Brittish television treasure my friend! The absolute best of luck matey!

[@fact4271]

This is so sad to see. Hope he’s happy and everything works out for him

[@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261]

I'm completely indifferent, it doesn't matter to me if everything works out for him or not.

[@alekostheGreek]

@@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261 if you truly are indifferent, then why bother wasting time making such a pointless and insensitive comment ? There are plenty of funny cat videos on KZbin, maybe they’ll help you achieve a sense of fulfilment and cater to your level of emotional intelligence.

[@bog4240]

@@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261 Spotted the basement dwelling twelve year old trying to be edgy. Don't worry kid, with your attitude, there'll be enough bullies to drive you mad. Don't slit your wrists on the edge mate.

[@goodwillgundogs6879]

When the top gear team moved from the BBC to Amazon Studios in 2016, Richard started earning an annual $7 million salary, they paid the team May Clarkson and Hammond around £250 million pounds for the time with Amazon. I will give the tissue’s a miss as more than likely he can afford an oven and a workshop or two or three or even four workshops but he sells the hard luck story well to the mugs.

[@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261]

@@bog4240 look at you all crying :D :D :D

[@DJWizmuzk]

I totally understand what hammond is feeling selling his beloved collection. I had to sell some DJ equipment and I wanna cry everyday

[@h.a.z6604]

That Lotus Espirt is my childhood dream car that I'll never ever own. I can relate to him when I had to sell few of my cars which meant alot to me to buy a house.

[@mattdahl3631]

IMMENSE RESPECT!!! As a lifelong entrepreneur and fellow car nut, I can only say a heartfelt "Congratulations Richard!!" on your new venture. I don't know you (even though you've been in my home well over 100 times over the past decade or two) but I do know what it is like to build something from blood, sweat, and literal tears! Congrats and I hope that those drinks were as strong as your convictions man!!

[@glengearhart5298]

Best of luck Richard! You were the reason I watched Top Gear!

[@mriippa]

the Norton and Lotus... gorgeous vehicles

[@boedye]

Been watching your career for 20 years, and hope to continue to watch for another 20 years! ... woulda kept the Norton tho. Thats a beautiful bike.

[@Toma.s]

For all the kids watching: don't you get fooled into thinking he's there out of necessity. He's there on business, shifting classic cars, promoting his TV show, while making content for this Drivetribe side project.

[@deanshields8031]

Finally someone gets it.

[@lovecwtchgamerl6500]

I felt so sad but idk after reading this it's gone lol ...yupp

[@bob-wo3ir]

Even his wife on the show told he's going to buy more cars after this lol

[@dylanhoman2012]

Exactly, he’s not only selling his beloved cars, he’s getting return on investment

[@TheCapn23]

It's not like he's out here begging for rent money. His explanation for selling is entirely plausible.

[@pratyushojha]

It was heart wrenching to watch this video. I have sold only one car in my life. I remember how hard it was.

[@GrandSlamScotty]

As somebody who drives a battered diesel skoda and who could only dream of owning a teenth of what he owns, I am genuinely gutted for him. I hope his venture is successful and turns out to be everything he hopes it will. 🙏

[@wanderingambience799]

Well done mate, life requires sacrifice sometimes, but on to better things!