The Lost In Space Chariot 1965 - Replica

Leominster Access Television Presents - Top Props: The Lost In Space Chariot. A short documentary on the construction of a detailed full scale working replica of the Lost In Space Chariot from the 1965 Irwin Allen TV program.

[@BrianBellia]

John's re-creation of the Lost in Space chariot is a work of art! 👏

[@richardjoubert8471]

lost in space was my all time favorite show when i was a kid,and i still hold it dear to my heart even today

[@user-zx1qe8nh7g]

Wow, what a fantastic work! "Lost in space" was very popular with kids in Japan too!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

👍👍

[@RJ4O4]

Hands down, my favorite show growing up. I think the combination of the space adventure, really cool props , great story lines and the family aspect to it all came together to make a tv show that was very entertaining to watch.

[@jaimeamaya2679]

Judy and Penny Robinson were one of my first TV crashes ❤ Loved that show when I was a kid.

[@willierants5880]

Well let me say this. If this Chariot is any indication of the work done at Elevator Interior Designs I can see why they are successful. This has got to be the best replica prop of it's kind. It's immaculate. Absolutely stunning. In it's day the Chariot had to be one of the most ambitious functional props ever done and I think rivals many modern shows in terms of scale and scope. Top notch.

[@dtvjho]

This reminds me of a similar restoration done to the Galileo 7 from Star Trek. I also remember the Landram/Snowram from the original Battlestar, and the Landmaster from Damnation Alley.

[@Wardads1]

As a wee lad I dreamed of travelling about in the Chariot after traversing space in the Jupiter 2.Was pretty keen on Penny Robinson too !

[@scottmcman7659]

What I like is that they continue to update it to screen accurate. Many would be satisfied with alternative parts/pieces/assemblies, but whenever they are able, they replace things that aren't quite there with exact duplicates, or originals. I never even thought about the fact that one company made all the computer panels for most TV and film presentations that needed such things. With all the advances in tech, I'd like to see an updated Chariot with LED lights and screens, anything and everything modern. Then set them up right next to each other. Imagine, back then they wouldn't have a clue about small PLC's or flat screen monitors, maybe wrap around LED headlights. That said, it's very cool the way it is. In fact, I don't think anything could rival it for at least 20 years.

[@OddTimeMan]

A vehicle is technically not a prop, it's a Picture Car. Props are small items that actors carry and/or handle. The Props Dept. doesn't deal with vehicles at all.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@Wardads1 YEP, those gals were HOT LOL

[@Haselius00]

I. Love. This. The Lost in Space art direction - for the first 6 episodes - was second to none. And the Chariot was a masterpiece. Thanks for this! Next time I'm in Lynn, MA, I'm going to stop by!

[@thegaybearnecessitiesoflif3831]

I just got goosebumps watching this video. Watching LIS as a kid in the 60s, I always wanted to be Will Robinson and have my own Robot and travel in the Jupiter 2 and ride in the famous "Chariot"!

[@voyager202000]

This is absolutely beautiful! To all the guys who worked on this beauty! BRAVO!!! Excellent work!

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

I am a long time Lost In Space fan, this was a fantastic video!

[@Wardads1]

Just FABULOUS ! And what a personable guy the owner is .

[@loveaodai100]

I just stumbled across this video and am in total awe of the re-creator of this chariot. He is and his team are genius. I grew up with the show myself being now 68 years old in 2022. The episodes with the chariot were my most favorite and memorable. I LOVE THIS!

[@keithgw2777]

I watched every episode of Lost In Space as a kid this is a pleasant blast from the past

[@faulltw]

Me too, but I tried watching them again as an adult and couldn't.

[@FrostedSeagull]

@@faulltw.. Why couldn't you watch them again, too cheesy?

[@faulltw]

@@FrostedSeagull Yes, I tried, buy they didnt hold the same magic for me as they did when I was a kid.

[@faulltw]

@Stanley Jedrzejczyk Sad, but true, so true.

[@truthtroll1273]

Lost in space, star trek, space 1999, even the planet of the apes series, lol if it was sci-fi I was in!! Good old days!

[@ChristopherJones-qm2nw]

What a beautiful project. Great to see someone put their heart and soul into re-creating such an iconic piece of TV science fiction culture... and part of the childhood of so many of us (who are old enough to remember seeing the original for the first time). Thanks for the great post!

[@hicm1of124]

For those of us who were young kids of that era....Lost In Space was one of the most influencial, and inspirational shows ever! I found this whole endeavour to recreate its classic Space Chariot so exciting; astonishing & heartwarming. Phenomenal job all round!! 😃👏👏👏👏

[@johnjames4834]

I was personally influenced to fly to the stars and meet a talking carrot in the 80`s. Mind you mushrooms played a larger part.

[@beaufighter245]

One of the best children's programmes ever. Such nostalgia seeing this wonderful replica of the chariot.

[@danw5414]

@@johnjames4834 LSD No?

[@maxrr2609]

Great chariot, sad it does not gave Judy ROBINSON...too....

[@joefran619]

Looked forward to the show every Sunday night on our black and white TV. Loved the show growing up and still watch it today.

[@Zebred2001]

Growing up through this period television and movies were an absolute feast for the imagination. There were just so many genres and none of them were the mean-spirited and angst-ridden garbage of the last few decades. Born in 1961 I feel that I really hit the historical jackpot!

[@kentsigmon268]

Yes sir you surely did, I was born in 1958. I grew up watching shows like sky king, Roy Rodgers, wirly birds, lost in space, Daktari and so many shows that were family oriented. Not like today. We definitely grew up in a time that was superior to what kids are faced with today. It's really a shame, I do feel for my granddaughters.

[@mrben6573]

This is astoundingly cool. I didn't grow up with the show, I only watched it all a few years ago, but I thought the Chariot was amazing. It's such an iconic vehicle and I loved that it was a real vehicle, it actually moved under its own power, it wasn't just an empty box pulled around on a string or something like that. It really excites me that I might get to sit in the Chariot one day. Such a cool vehicle.

[@eastkingstonnh]

Wow, manufacturing and fine craftmanship is alive and well in the USA!

[@michaelkelly4940]

What was so special and unique about the 60's LIS series was the idea and vision of a family in space in contrast to a hierarchical crew as might often be the case in those days! This concept had a way of , I think, bringing it's audience closer together . . . And perhaps more unified an experience to behold! Kudos to Irwin Allen and cast for launching such a splendid idea!

[@crispykrytter]

Wow, a working re-creation of the Chariot! How cool! Was a big fan of Lost in Space, I think I've watched every episode many times and just found the show here on KZbin, so I can enjoy it again 55 years or so later. Beautiful job!

[@FRANKSBESEK]

I am watching the original series on The Roku Channel. I was pondering where the original had got to after all this time. I ran into your video by chance. I was absolutely amazed and taken back. What a fine job you did creating this masterpiece. That would be so much fun to drive. Beautiful curves and far out design. You accomplished the task exquisitely. I commend you. I am totally blown away ! It just doesn't get any better than what you have done. Thank you.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

The chariot is rotting away in na,vski resort in upstate NY body been cut off and inop ..shame and mark goddard just diedtoooo

[@tripodmaster468]

Would love to see someone from the original cast climb in and describe the experience (as they were in the original)

[@mikeapmechanic4423]

Wow, it's a blast from the past. I am such a huge fan, when I was a kid I built a model of the chariot. It was a diarama, the chariot with crew figures all around shooting lasers at a giant cyclops on top of a cliff. This chariot is absolutely perfect, it is just beautiful.

[@1bobini]

All I can say is wow! That is so cool. I’m hoping to see it in a convention someday!

[@grahamthompson2998]

This guy is a perfectionist well done and do another please. I mean another project.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

What an awesome project to build when you have such a business. Total props to these people who put the work and dedication into building this reproduction, and those pictures of the original are almost heartbreaking, hope it's found someone who's willing to put the effort into restoring this bit of TV history back together.

[@josenilmartinis1074]

Realmente perdidos no espaço foi meu seriado preferido dos anos 70, tinha 12 anos na época, saudades....

[@robertwilson4759]

What an Outstanding Finished Product !!! Great Great Job !!!

[@mikesessums1921]

That was freakin’ awesome! What a thrill to sit in a life size reproduction like you did. Great interview!

[@guycatalano4209]

Love this!!! I remember the original chariot on the set, and this replica is amaZing!!! Cheers... Guy Jr

[@rickeys]

The original has been fully restored and is owned by Jeff Dunham.

[@charleskuckel3173]

Another true labor of love. What dedication to accuracy.

[@rosicroix777]

Its great to pursue your childhood dreams, by displaying the chariot publicly hes done all the fans a great service. TY for sharing this video.

[@stevenspaziani9159]

Always loved the Chariot on Lost in Space, you guys did a great job on the build. That is the only way I would go out and snowmobile. lol.

[@ddavidmac6009]

Im in my 70zz now remembering back the first season it seemed great show with reasonable sanity's about the family being lost in space. The Chariot i would draw into any book i had. She was equipped with multiple turrets with the Force field emitter attached on top that would swivel with the top weapons turret. The front of the Crawler had more lights all high beams along with 2 fixed Canons R and L of winch. The Jet pack was affixed to the rear exit inside access for safe wearing. Second season the show really was dregsville and after that if you were watching it for any reason then stoned and bored then you had a problem, Cheers and tanks good vid

[@SupesMe]

WOW!!!!!! It's like watching your childhood come back to life! :O

[@grahamking9121]

Wonderful! I am so glad there are people who have enthusiasm plus skills to realize projects like this. Inspiring!

[@Paul-ou1rx]

They may have been lost in space, but they found a place in my heart. Did I just type that out loud?

[@dinomate01]

This is Amazing :) John Antonellis & His Team did a magnificent job recreating The Chariot !! It's Awesome :) Thank you for making this documentary ! Ralph - Melbourne Australia

[@jigd0471]

Loved the scene of the rover in the ocean with a storm and a sea whirlpool

[@danw5414]

Quite impressive. No CGI back then. Roku Channel just started showing the remastered series.

[@robertdoherty2001]

Always admired the props and art direction on that show. The scripts, however, are another matter.

[@paulisemonger280]

What a fabulous project. Totally took me back to a better time. Thank you all.

[@diggingwithrodco1011]

That show is all I lived for when I was a child great copy!!

[@leesantos9711]

As a kid this was my favorite prop, looks like the original ! Great job guys !

[@styldsteel1]

Leominster? You made my day...You made my day...You made my day. Kudos, Bravo, and all the other missing words. Bellissimo!

[@kwakaj14]

Beautiful, thank you wonderful people for making such a wonderful piece of TV history & a loving part of my childhood !

[@ChetLindsay]

This is heaven to watch! I love when people realize beloved memories. Bravo!

[@jetcarddude]

Wow, a build of passion and love. Awesome!

[@CPSLondon]

Grateful to guys like this.... brings back memories of my childhood.

[@nor4277]

Very great job ,well done to all who are involved in building it.thanks

[@johnvaldez8830]

Thanks to you and your team's hard work and effort on a childhood favorite. It's a great salute to television history and you've done a terrific job with this. Two thumbs way up!!!

[@bobw222]

Oh the pain!... Danger Will Robinson!!!... Danger! Danger!!!

[@jamesrogalski2085]

Wow! This is an absolute work of art! Strange isn't it how we can't remember what we had for breakfast, but something like this is indelibly burned into the skin of our brain. I always felt that the Chariot and the Galileo 7 shuttle craft from the original Star Trek were the coolest things I had ever seen.

[@davidcarlson3425]

So very cool! I was ten years old when Lost In Space first aired. I loved the show, and especially loved all the gadgets. The robot, the chariot, the Jupiter II, man! If only they were real! And now they're being created by fans!

[@garyschoolcraft4797]

I loved Lost in Space growing up but my all time favorite episodes were when they brought the Chariot out. I thought it was just the coolest thing ever. My favorite episode was when they were going across the water in the storm.

[@iconicshrubbery]

My fond childhood memory: Soo cool when they piled into the chariot. Must have been soo hot and clammy inside for the poor Robinsons, especially in those plastic spacesuits!

[@dukecraig2402]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only geek out there.

[@hcwoolfgmailcom]

Every Tuesday night. 7:30pm. Geeks Anonymous meeting at my place!

[@scottmcman7659]

I used to watch the show and be fascinated by the chariot. I pictured myself inside out in horrific weather, but sung as a bug inside with all the cool stuff.

[@InFltSvc]

Wow! It’s like I just traveled back to my youthful self ... I remember thinking , boy! I would love to live like they did on a spaceship and the chariot was always a treat to see as it was not featured often .....and ironically I also loved the ships round elevator.

[@DeadShred9]

Put a propane stove and a Window unit AC in it and I wanna live in it LOL Very , very cool childhood memories a little before my time but re-runs are a wonderful thing !!!

[@stevedoubleu99B]

The talented people that built this are certainly not 'bubble headed boobies' AWESOME!!!

[@maddog051968]

Awesome video...loved the show, incredible this man recreated this vehicle. Smile More people....

[@tedjones-ho2zk]

Fantastic job on the reproduction of the Chariot! I am glad I came across this video as with most people, i grew up on Lost in Space and it brings back pleasant memories. Well done!!!!!!!!

[@gerrydooley951]

This is so great. To be that big a fan and to have the where-with-all to reproduce it is fantastic

[@paulsiegle4153]

Next rebuild the Jupiter 2? I love the commitment to the things they love!

[@stevensilverstein2211]

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[@KlingonCaptain]

This is beautiful. I'm loving the new 2018 Chariot as well.

[@peter_bazinet]

THIS is my dream come true!!! Thank you for posting this.

[@rsrfm24]

Beautiful...great job! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👏

[@txtoy61]

What an awesome show that was, I'm watching the reruns right now.

[@richarddismore7499]

Love "Lost in Space as a 12 year old kid. We called it "Lost in Crater Valley" back then. I don't remember why. I recently purchased the complete series on Blu-Ray and I am looking forward to enjoying it all over again as an Old Man! :)

[@macicana64]

amazing,... I was born in Brazil back in 1964 and I use to watch lost in space almost every day, this is really cool, I think, a feel more tweaks, you guys can send this thing out of space with no problems! ;-)

[@GentlemanAmerican]

This is so cool. I loved that vehicle in the show.

[@blackholeentry3489]

Would you believe I'm 78, lived through that entire era, am both a sci/fi fan and astronomer, but still have never seen a single episode of 'Lost In Space?"

[@doctorjohn-burgtekie]

Warning Will Robinson. Man does this bring back memories thanks for sharing.

[@jameslane2667]

👍😁 that is really cool it almost looks identical I watched I think every episode I was born in 61 thanks for the view James KCMO

[@djackman4229]

Thanks from a 13 year old (in 1970) Lost In Space tragic - perfect!

[@JettBlast]

I love that people share my passion for Science-Fiction and details in props, memorabilia, costumes, this a loving work of art tribute to a great show with an amazing cast that had such heart and hope for families moving to the future. Looking forward to seeing your completed B9 robot will all the lights and bells and whistles...Awesome memoires, Thank you so much!

[@MrButtonpresser]

That is a fine piece of work! Brings back memories.

[@wtglb]

What a loving tribute to a great show, I loved Lost In Space

[@wtglb]

FiatDuster well I grew up during that time when the Apollo Space program was gearing up, this show was a reflection of the excitement of people going into space. Sure it wasn’t the biggest budget show, but who cared in those days? We weren’t jaded by special effects.

[@daveydude6322]

Actually at the time Lost In Space had one of if not the highest budgets for a tv show.

[@AndrewWilliams-zc1hf]

It was a great programme & recently repeated on the horror channel's sci fi zone.

[@bewiseasowls]

Some of the best things going on in this world are happening right HERE with dynamic people like you! Thank God you are Lost in Space fans! I love this amazing, AMAZING chariot to the last detail!

[@yeswing10]

Thank you for building the Chariot. Was fascinated by it as a kid. Such craftsmanship! Your business was meant to be!

[@HopliteWarlord]

Of course it took two Greeks to build a Chariot...must be in the Greek DNA. John Antonellis and Chris Pappas, thank you guys for rebuilding a piece of iconic, 60's, Sci/Fi memorabilia.

[@Philflash]

For sure! And don't forget the late George Barris!

[@toliscuba3046]

@@Philflash from one Greek to another good job guys

[@markmarsh27]

just looked up the original .... the detail is amazing. ... EXACT CLONE.

[@N-Scale]

Very Cool and glad they revived a piece of TV when it was REAL TV and not CGI. Mike

[@timemachineeddie1146]

Awesome. I waited for two years for the series to come out. Then we moved to Germany. Then I had to wait another 3 years to watch Lost in Space. Excellent video and thanks for sharing.

[@davidchristensen6908]

Just amazing. Thank you for building this

[@there_is_nothing_here]

That is an amazing build

[@LennyKaosium]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@markperdue5587]

Great! I love me some Chariot, & Glad to see this is here for all of the LIS fans to view & Enjoy for years to come!

[@michaelharris4651]

Dr Zachary smith ,oh the pain the pain !

[@leonakita]

They need a giant man dressed in a monster suit to throw huge fake boulders at it.

[@hcwoolfgmailcom]

You just gave me a Flashback!!! Dr. Smith, Dr. Smith! That does not compute!

[@Tazzman225]

leonakita---I think it got caught in a whirlpool too. Chariot was waterproof!

[@billallmon4094]

Me to

[@billallmon4094]

Was that the same giant man that threw fake bolders at the star trek shuttle craft?

[@billmee4628]

leonakita I wholeheartedly agree!🤓

[@chrisjacksonuk]

Well done to the team who worked on this, my childhood coming back to life 👍🏿

[@steveforbes7718]

Far beyond anything I could have imagined doing myself. I was in the auto body business and that is just incredible!

[@DoctorRobertNeville]

I had the biggest crush on Penny Robinson.

[@russ117044]

Ha ha! Watch the movie ALIEN...She's in it!

[@Stansman63]

That's her sister Veronica.

[@hicm1of124]

DoctorRobertNeville - Me too! 😃👍👍👌

[@rich-qk7dc]

The episode when she did that sexy dance!

[@benplummer9100]

russ117044 Her sister Veronica was in Alien.

[@LuisGarcia-jp4en]

this is awesome manofacture replicas like this this is fantastic my compliments to the developers

[@jessicabuckman9675]

This machine brings back so many memories, of when I was a young kid. Well done.

[@jiggerman1000]

...Spot On Guys, Really Top Effort... Best Respects Jig

[@charlesaguilar1708]

Wow! An excellant reproductiin of the LIS chariot! I had a feeling the orig. was in a private collection ( as is with the famous props from all the 60's and 70's TV shows)

[@biggils8894]

The origin is still in outer space, they never made it back. Of course it's a replica!

[@larrygreen8912]

Charles Aguilar ..... George Barris built and leased the props to the studios. He knew they would be valuable. When he died the auction was massive.

[@hemipower3308]

Here is someone with way too much time and nothing to do with it.

[@waynemazzola9443]

Charles Aguilar: Hate to burst your bubble (No Pun Intended) Instead of being kept and cherished like most show props the original Chariot was shamefully stripped then sold to a ski resort after the series ended and had the back body cut off removed and abandoned, There are pictures on the internet (LINK BELOW) of it sitting rusting with all the plexiglass shattered. As for the chassis it was converted back into a snow cat with the front part of the chariot prop. kept as a cab and used at the ski resort, WHAT A CRYING SHAME!!!!! A little Trivia fact for you snow cats were used in another sci-fi show, Battlestar Galactia the original one had a snow cat that was used as the shows transport on planet shots, The Front grill is identical to the LIS chariot, They dubbed in a turbine noise to cover the sound of the 6 cyl. Ford engine in the snow cat. Pictures of the Original Chariot and the Reproduction, Also pictures of the destroyed original and it's current incarnation below: www.google.com/search?q=where+is+the+original+chariot+from+lost+in+space&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=i4t545ligPzq9M%253A%252Cu27suD62p_nPmM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kT28-2aaKUxOUJqpeWNO3ybE9mvnQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjV2_DW0_PgAhWqUt8KHZXwBlYQ9QEwD3oECAEQBA&biw=1920&bih=964#imgdii=XxKBUkDtBFWb-M:&imgrc=oWBXAcqWFbwoSM:&vet=1 .

[@Alvan81]

@@waynemazzola9443 Thanks for the upload. It's amazing to me someone could be zo stupid and shortsighted th destroy the original Even if they just used it as a novelty around the ski slopes would have been worth SOMETHING.

[@leviledford4778]

I'm 72 so I can remember listening to sci fi radio shows in the very early 1950s where we all expected to be driving around the moon & Mars in vehicles like the Chariot by 1999 ,especially on the radio shows called Beyond 2000 and 2000 Plus .

[@hwoods01]

Without NASA's monopoly on space, we probably would have by now.

[@theophilusthistle1988]

Levi Ledford Well, you know what Arthur C. Clarke said; "The future ain't what it used to be". Sadly true.

[@dancooper6705]

your lucky...the pinnacle of success is in the past. ..build time machine.. danger Robinson family ...nwo and lack of integrity LOST the dream

[@funone8716]

Absolutely F'in outstanding. They nailed it. Great video, music is a nice touch.

[@dixonnegron1083]

Now this is truly amazing!!! Looks just like the original!!!

[@kathleenstewart409]

Me too. Watching the reruns are so much fun. When I was a kid I wanted to wear the cool dresses the girls wore. And fly the Jupiter.

[@davidbrown8303]

Kathleen Stewart really ? I was a little boy I wanted the girls in the cool dresses.

[@Digitalsharecropper]

BOOOOOOIIING !!!! LOL

[@jamesgordon1520]

Kathleen Stewart Yes"👏 Indeed 👍

[@PoxyBear]

I so badly wanted one of their silver spacesuits.

[@TC-uy8ng]

When I was a kid I had a (yep) purple velour shirt with a sewn in v-neck, much like Will Robinson. Gosh, that was sad.

[@ntvypr4820]

I was a 6 yr old when LIS debuted. The Robot was hands down the coolest thing on the show, then the J2. The Chariot and the Space Pod switched back and forth for me but I've always been greatly impressed with the ingenuity and skill it must have took to create the real life one and then the small one for the getting tossed on the stormy seas scenes. As a guy who once built his own copy of KITT from Knight Rider in the mid 80's, LONG before anyone else even thought of trying, I commend you for this beautiful replica. I still wonder what happened to the original?

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

He mentioned "it went back to the ski mountain, was repurposed, and is now in a private collection."

[@AvengerII]

@@rudolphguarnacci197 Translation: the original Chariot, what's left of it, is rusting in someone's backyard!