The Man Keeping Spyker Alive! [B6 Venator First Drive!]

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I meet Jasper, @spykerenthusiast on Instagram, a Spyker collector who is bringing the brand back to life! Sadly Spyker went into financial decline back in 2014 and so Jasper took on creating parts and servicing vehicles for the Spyker community.
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[@thebritishautochannel]

These cars are true art pieces, love the effort they put into their interiors, similar to Pagani.

[@seenthroughglass]

Absolutely! Insane engineering

[@beardedboon]

So true its like jag being the poor mans aston

[@kaydesign]

Pagani copied Spyker

[@eKlasik]

Spyker was iconic on Test Drive Unlimited 🙌🏻

[@bentleyspotter]

There is incredibly little content about Spyker on KZbin, so this is a real treat. Spyker has always had a special place in my heart. They never tried to go too fast, be too sporty, they were just lovely art pieces that looked beautiful and every detail was well though out, and covered in leather and that wonderful turned aluminum. Fun story: back in the day, Rick Hendrick (of Nascar fame) opened a Spyker Dealer in Raleigh North Carolina USA (Raleigh nicest car dealer at the time was a Mercedes dealer...no other exotic dealers till years later). It was there for a few years in the same building they sold Hummer out of. They never sold one car, and were open by appointment only, but they had a few cars on display over the years. It had Spyker furniture that was made with the same materials and was just amazing. A bright orange quilted leather couch! Wish I knew what happened to those pieces, would love to have it in my house.The Spyker platform they used to park cars on still exists now in a side room at the used car dealer in the same auto-park.

[@marcjohnson3553]

Very interesting story!

[@s.-8406]

They never sold one car!?

[@bentleyspotter]

@@s.-8406 to my knowledge, no. Definitely not local. Very few ever sold in the US

[@s.-8406]

@@bentleyspotter Haha that's amazing, really typical Spyker

[@sveeny]

Thanks for this anecdote. Very interesting indeed!

[@YodaAndCo]

Remember seeing Jet Li drive one of these in the movie 'War', loved them ever since

[@seenthroughglass]

Very cool! Love a Jet Li movie

[@redriver15262]

a local dealer had a C8 Aileron and a Laviolette when I was a teen and OMG those things were soooo cool! they've aged magnificently well!!

[@BakersTaste]

I remember seeing these cars in a car book my mom bought me in the mid 00's. They still look cool!

[@seenthroughglass]

They still look amazingly cool and are awesome to drive

[@RAZGR1Z]

Thanks for showing us Jasper's work! It's incredible and I love to see someone out there keeping Spyker alive. They were way ahead of their time.

[@user-fo4lj2fv8w]

I remember them filming a promo video in my neighborhood in the 90s and they let me sit in the car. It was so bespoke and aeronautical that it has stuck in my mind ever since.

[@charlie1832]

This video should’ve been like an hour long, I love spykers and have never seen one in person but they’re amazingly cool cars

[@MRVSKIN]

Absolutely astonishing attention to detail and hats off to jasper for continuing the brand. Just shows where Pagani got their ideas from

[@scalecrawlnl]

Awesome Sam, thank you! An incredible collection and a cool visit, such an interesting history and great road report video. Top notch 👍😎

[@seenthroughglass]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JoshEssex123]

You're definitely my favourite car KZbinr. There's an element of geeky/nerdy to your voice (the way you talk about things and react to things). It's really great. I've been watching F1 since 1980 and I love your podcasts with Paul too. Keep up the good work Sam!

[@Deeveeaar]

This guy is such a legend! Amazing the work he does to keep these wonderful cars going.

[@JadeGeminiM390]

I saw one of these in Kentucky in a Porsche showroom when I just got out of high school. After falling in love with this car in Test Drive Unlimited and then seeing it in real life. Hardly any car I have ever experienced has made such an impact of craftsmanship and beauty. If I ever won the lottery, this would be the 1st one I would buy. One of the greatest of all time and should be restored to the fullest of glory. I hope infinite success to the future of Jesper and Spyker! Cheers

[@mrharry8466]

I remember seeing a spyker for the first time at the london motor show in 2006, I loved them then and I adore them now. One day hey. Thanks for indulging me.

[@Habdabi]

Great roadtrip content with Tony. Goes so well with the podcast. Keep it up!

[@donjuan150]

I was lucky to see one of these on display at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum in Florida a couple years ago...Stunning cars!

[@freddiejones4598]

I can still remember the original cars review on top gear. Must have been about 10+ years ago now

[@R19Robbin]

Spyker is just such a beautiful brand that made really cool cars 🔥🔥

[@jamcarz8982]

Awesome video as always. The detail that you put into your videos is second to none and show how passionate you are in what you do!

[@vincentvandervaart8019]

Spijker originally was founded in 1880 building airplanes and later in the early 1900's started building cars, they have a beautiful collection in the " Louwman " museum in The Hague

[@romanslifestyle]

Spyker is truly one of my favorite brands since the c8. I just wish there was more of them!!

[@brandonroberts73]

First time I saw a Spyker was Test Drive Unlimited on the PS2 and from that moment on I've always thought they were a stunning and somewhat mystical!

[@seenthroughglass]

Such cool and unique things

[@brandonroberts73]

@@seenthroughglass Watching it then reviewed on top gear really cemented how wicked they are!! Also the recent content has been fire! So depressed you'll be going back to 1 vid a week after this wicked road trip!!

[@r35killa]

I've been lucky to see just a few Spyker's in my life and thankfully got to see one on the move. One of my all time favorite cars and so glad to see Jasper's collection and even workshop keeping these beauties alive! That Blue and White one is just a real stunner though! Best looking one I've seen!

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

That’s why we love KZbin and great KZbinrs 👍🏼

[@stevefarnworth]

Was driving to FoS once, must've been about 15 years ago, and remember a C8 blatting down the motorway past me - absolutely mental sounding and looking thing. And the prices were insanely (comparatively) cheap back then. Such a sight to behold.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

I view every Spyker as automotive art. Great to see someone create a business to keep them alive. Beautiful stuff.

[@stefmarr]

Jasper, you hero. Without a cape!

[@mrrs1113]

Nulla Tenaci Invia Est Via - for the tenacious no road is impassable That says everything about that brand and Jasper, I've loved this brand from day one! And I'm so happy you went to see this amazing place!!

[@ebinsuncle]

Awesome! I always enjoyed the quirky design of Spyker. The white/blue combo is very MC12

[@seenthroughglass]

Same here!

[@SPProduction02]

1st thing i thought when i saw the car... I was like: "oh, that's a nice mc12"

[@TheCabrooster11]

I’ve always marvelled at Spyker’s for their attention to detail and the quality of materials and machining of parts are in the same vein as Pagani, the engine of the C8 might not be massively powerful but I’ve always loved the sound of the 4.2 V8 that Audi supplied

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

So much passion has gone into designing this car.

[@wjeurs]

I lived in Harderwijk which was super close to Zeewolde where Spyker was located. A guy in my street was befriended with someone who worked at Spyker so I was allowed to sit in it multiple times and had a short ride as a passenger once... Cool experience, awesome cars, probably the worst management decisions possible...

[@DNLV-yn2cw]

I’m a huge Spyker fan, so awesome what Jasper is doing and a great video made about it all! I remember seeing a B6 once at Goodwood, maybe even this car! And I fell in love. Thanks for another great video Sam!

[@aandrewdavidlewis]

More videos with you and Tony the on camera chemistry is great!

[@iTechAndTuT]

Absolutely love your content! Cait wait to see the podcast live in June 🙌

[@seenthroughglass]

Can't wait!

[@romualdrenault4782]

I don’t understand how you don’t have more views or subscriber that’s crazy, once again, well done for your insanely good content !

[@mindaugaskliukas8667]

The idea of a roadtrip with Tony is just mega!👍

[@spent808]

Great video! Good to see Tony in the wild..

[@mrupshift1549]

I will never forget these cars and how I discovered them trough TDU2

[@tonymoreton7166]

Watched the podcast when it came out. Thought we'd be treated to some footage of 'Mr modern turbo' driving a proper car as well.

[@Tristanbirdyt]

What are true piece of art the details that shifter oh wow and the engineering that must’ve gone into making that concept to go on the road just incredible thank you so much STG for taking us for the ride amazing I don’t know what it is but I am in love with that GTR I just love them V8 bi turbo keep up the amazing work Sam love your 360

[@TheShootingBrake]

I love seeing Tony on the main channel. He brings so much joy to the videos. :)

[@standardh_]

Love Spykers! The leatherwork is so so good. And I love their mechanical, machined metal aesthetic. So cool.

[@Cxampion]

I've always found these cars to be fascinating with tremendous appeal, till this day, purely timeless design 👌🏼

[@frederickhemer2549]

Thank you Sam. Had no idea this place existed until this video. Always wanted a Spyker and so happy to see this keeping them alive. Great content as always.

[@urgetodrive]

Hi Jasper! Nice to see the progress you've made. It was a lot of fun to see the inside of the garage again ... especially the C8 with the MC12 paint scheme...what a stunner!

[@fkkmag8692]

Jasper is a great soul to keep it running!

[@seenthroughglass]

You got that right!

[@RamjeProductions]

How come you visit my town and I happened to have missed it! Damnit Sam I hope you enjoyed Utrecht. Delightful video as always! Cheers! 🙏🏾

[@macfady2181]

Great back end on that purple long tail.

[@bicyclist2]

I've been a massive Spyker fan ever since seeing Jeremy's review on Top Gear. I still haven't ever seen one. I hope to be able to afford one some day. Great content as usual. Thank you.

[@MARKCHAPLE]

Very eye catching cars with the snorkel air intake and a tad Liberty Walk in places a truly *stunning and beautiful Supercar. * Nice Video

[@BT05003]

love the story and the interaction with Tony !

[@TheCr0wsNest]

I remember playing test drive unlimited 2 and it had a saloon Spyker in the game, I think it was called a D8 or D12 something like that. Was a super cool looking car and was my favourite to drive around in.

[@EhabAboud]

Love the podcast and highly recommend it to this audience. Always great analysis on the industry

[@sportzntouring]

Wow! What an amazing privilege to drive that Spyker concept made real! Tony made a great point on the real cost of making cars. A good topic for BTG someday, how we value cars based on a perspective skewed by mass production... If VW Golfs were limited run cars, of just 1000 in their most basic spec, how much would each one cost? Could give some perspective.

[@stephenlane9168]

Fantastic video Sam. Loved seeing the incredible Spykers in the collection. Super well engineered and unique. Sounded incredible too 👌👏

[@n0w3lly90]

Those have to be the most beautiful steering wheels in the modern era, the propeller-esque ones

[@marickshorts]

I lived in Zeewolde near to the Spyker factory. I saw Victor Muller drive his Spyker by almost weekly.

[@grooveseeker2883]

Thanks guys sam the 360 is looking good

[@jamespugh]

Spyker are a work of art. Only see one think in flesh here in usa did even know looking at. I know their few in usa 🇺🇸 floating around in collections.

[@juanpablodelgado2227]

You’re content it’s my absolute favorite, keep up with it 👍🏼 you’re relation with tony it’s so funny and complementary.

[@babern38]

Criminally underrated cars. I hope the rumors of a resurgence come true. Would love to see their SUV concept become a reality some day.

[@mattlambert5079]

Yeah, a C8 was featured in the movie ‘War’ with Jet Lee & Jason Statham. I always wondered who the car fan was that decided that… had to be a hardcore car enthusiast.

[@4doorsmoreguns193]

I have a faint memory of seeing one in a modern Knight Rider series chasing the KITT GT500, first time I saw one I think

[@Flamenginho]

A Spyker with that VR6 soundtrack, so cool haha

[@markspark7347]

Damn I was in that exact hotel around 2,5 weeks ago cannot believe I missed you guys haha 😅 don’t know exactly when you were there but pfffftt

[@gen2-x364]

First saw a Spyker in a movie with Sharon Stone driving one. Liked them ever since.

[@superturkijeep]

9:46 you can see the collector is freaking out from the over reactions from that man .

[@denisspratt926]

Spykers are amongst the few mid-engined cars I actually like. The attention to details on the cars are just amazing. Nice to see that someone is taking care of the legacy of the brand. But he has put the wrong engine in the B6. Cause it was supposed to have a 3.5 V6. The same engine as Lotus used in the Evora, Exige and Elise. In the 375 bhp spec. But a really nice video though. Keep up the good work. Edit: Changed V5 to V6

[@iaintdonknow]

Uhmm, it is based on a V6 powered car. Artega GT if I believe, it was always supposed to be.

[@denisspratt926]

@@iaintdonknow Yes it was based on the Artega GT platform. But in the spring 2008 Spyker and Lotus did go into a partnership to share technology. So Spyker was supposed to have start using the same engines as Lotus. Sorry I had written V5 instead of V6 engine

[@AleksandrHalas]

I have been waiting for this video for a long time since the garage owner posted your photos on Instagram

[@kaydesign]

Excellent video again!

[@spinmoto180]

i have always been a fan of Spyker!

[@tangmusi3143]

THIS IS AWESOME I'VE BEEN OBSESSED WITH THE VENATOR AND PRELIATOR SINCE THEY WERE ANNOUNCED, AND I COULDN''T FIND ANY INFO ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE COMPANY!

[@goldmartijn]

Me as a dutchman, have always loved the designs of Spyker! Unfortunately I never really hear something about the brand, I never really understood why they are so rare and went bankrupt. Really love them

[@supportdesk7703]

Victor Muller bouwde helaas meer luchtkastelen dan auto’s..

[@johnv4866]

I remember a Top Gear video about the Alfa Romeo 8C in which Jeremy ponders whether a car can be art. I sure think the Spyker is art.

[@ToreHansen]

This was amazing, Spyker have always been cool, one guy keeping them alive and a bonkers duo! Can't ask for more!

[@pmp1337]

Man... The C8 is just stunning. Just the other day I was watching "War" with Jet Li and the main char drives a silver C8 Spider. Beautiful. And despite parts being hard to get. I suppose the drivetrain is not that hard to maintain, it's basically a RWD R8.No?

[@richardmahoney9415]

Cool review I love Spykers still never seen one in person but from all the reviews they seem cool and timeless

[@ChristianrnstrupRasmussen]

Since Top Gear. I’ve been madly in love with Spyker and appreciating their F1 and Le Mans efforts but sadly I think the purchase of Saab ultimately killed Spyker.

[@willwinstanley]

Such a cool car for a gentleman.

[@OldGinger]

This was a mint video and the podcast is 10/10! Loving this series 🤌🏻

[@MrDavidfball]

last i heard of Spyker they were moving the production to units in Browns Lane Coventry

[@michigan_supercars6569]

Aren't the newer Spykers powered by the Koeingsegg V8??

[@thibaultmberabahizi9381]

Am so into the 2016 spyker

[@Maurice_Moss]

Test Drive unlimited 2 vibes with those Spykers

[@junkdubious]

With pure ICE cars going away, maybe having a few ol' school boutique brands kicking around is nice. It'll be interesting to see the direction the company takes.

[@wrapdump]

That Tony is a banter blackhole. I assume he is a wonderful friend.

[@jwalster9412]

I wish spyker was a more known brand, they make some amazing cars.

[@arniewheeler4673]

excellent content, love your attitude and your mate is hilarious, keep up the great vids

[@theoknowscars5418]

piece of engineering what a brand it went out of business but they came back like bugatti mg rolls royce and tvr nice to have tony keeping them alive they are dutch like donkervoort daf vanderbrink ruska and the carver and the savage rivale a small brand like noble and koenigsegg and pagani ariel w motors and apollo

[@Coffeedrinkerer]

Sam, absolutely loving the content lately. This channel and the podcast are definitely hitting the spot! Thanks

[@philipcupid6660]

Lovely video!! Tony & Sam the Laurel & Hardy of You Tube!! Insane Spykers cool Jasper!!

[@996Revival]

Spykers are STELLAR. I wish they would keep getting this kind of exposure.

[@Ty2late]

Tony has the most Contagious Laugh😂😭 i always laugh

[@sweetfreedomGB]

Fake can't stand it

[@LouisEguchiWale]

very cool that you reported on this work being done to keep Spyker alive!

[@conner.9262]

Incredible cars, wonderful interiors, the car you test drive first impression parked up next to your cars reminded me of the C8 ALFA ROMAO …. ? Possibly ! Stunning cars ! Great content 👍

[@ex0148]

Tony pretending to be interested is hilarious. I'll play poker with that man any time.😂

[@georgeparaskevopoulos6601]

It’s absolutely mega!

[@oneeleven9832]

Considering they were such a small manufacturer the quality of the product visually is pretty impressive…

[@NickAlexTheo]

Nice Daytona Tonny