Welcome to Richard Hammond's brand new compound!

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After selling off a bunch of his cars to raise some funds, Richard Hammond then set about building a new home for his classic car restoration business. DriveTribe was invited along to the open day of his new compound, and Mike turned up in the new DT filming car to see what was what.
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[@AlexKall]

I would if it was possible, but it's not. The issue with TV networks, they do everything hunting people downloading shows, the only thing they don't do is to make the TV shows available for a fee. They lock it to a specific country... TV and Movie companies are complete tossers!

[@briancullen9171]

Really wish this show was available in the US.

[@technodaz]

@@briancullen9171 its on youtube....for free lol

[@robletterly6679]

@@technodaz eeeh. A little. if you're lucky you can catch it

[@williamlong7188]

I am in the UK 🇬🇧 so where can I watch this?

[@MadOgre]

Clarkson: I'm going to make a Farm. Hammond: I'm going to make a Workshop. May: I'm going to make a Sandwich.

[@TimTams_64]

to be fair Mays retirement strategy seems to be working the most

[@sexycorno]

@@TimTams_64 retirement?

[@Riley_Mundt]

Correction: Clarkson- I'm going to make a Farm. Hammond- I'm going to make a Workshop. May- I'm going to make a Pub.

[@greengamerguy623]

Exactly

[@ianmcleod8898]

Man's gotta eat!

[@jellybingus416]

I love Mr. Greehouse's attitude toward cars. It's what the car means to you, not to others. That's such a great outlook.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

Yes! I told someone I was restoring a Saab 9-5 wagon And they looked at me like I was crazy

[@gustafforsberg7005]

@@2steaksandwiches665 they are great, it was my first own car (and current car)

[@2steaksandwiches665]

@@gustafforsberg7005 I love mine. I have a 2008. It is my workhorse. I had some rust on the dog legs but I got that fixed and repainted. Not the best paint job it’s certainly better than it was

[@stephensaines7100]

Greenhouse was the real gem of this video. I think Hammond got it right selling his static collection to finance an adventure. With people like Greenhouse onboard, it becomes the stuff of moving forward, in a classic way.

[@edrcozonoking]

that's the moment I hit the "like" button.

[@greggdavies5916]

Mr greenhouse is spot on with what he said about cars, if you love a car you love it. It’s just metal in different shapes but we love them so much, the one thing I hate is when people hate other peoples cars, you may not like it but they love it so give them respect and car culture will be a whole lot better

[@mikedrivetribe8314]

Neil is a legend, I could talk to him all day.

[@redrb26dett]

Mister greenhouse should avoid Australia lol (Holden v Ford) but he is correct I hate people who say no that’s not a classic the beetle is to me a mass produced produced car and not to my taste (wouldn’t buy one) but it is a classic the same as the Toyota Corolla (I would have the original panda car AE86) as graham Chapman said most eloquently in life of Brian “we are all different “

[@chopperhehehe]

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[@chopperhehehe]

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[@chopperhehehe]

Greg Davies I second your comment 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🙂🤞✌

[@karthikvyas3479]

Neil's sincerity, warmth, and unassuming personality was amazing to see. In those few seconds you got a glimpse into his heart, because it's not only his passion for classic cars but using his gifts into making those cars valuable for those who loved them. The host too just took a step back, folded his arms, and listened to this gentle soul reveal the child in him, and that was wonderful to watch. Coupled with looking at Richard's perspective on how he had to sell his possessions to fuel this shared passion for cars, really brings this whole thing together. Wishing the smallest cog all the very best, because the people in it really do care, and they deserve nothing less!

[@shpongle7322]

Jesus Christ are you going to cry?

[@unfurling3129]

@@shpongle7322 You're broken

[@starseedindigo2043]

Very well put, I saw what you see too regarding Neil. Nothing broken about you, you have a beautiful heart and don't stop sharing what you see.

[@MrSteveBertone]

I love watching the series but I love it because of Mr Greenhouse, he is a genuine, honest, humble and down to earth person. His comment “it’s not about the car, but what it means to you” that made me smile so much.. I would genuinely make the journey to have my humble car (which to me, I adore because of the memories it’s holds) restored.. Thank you for this behind the scenes look

[@juliusjacob1416]

That man is so genuine and down right adorable lol. People like him are rare these days.

[@mikedrivetribe8314]

"A junior, junior RS6"... I will take that, Harry!

[@nicholascanjuga6000]

wish they were is the states though

[@papa_pt]

junior junior rs4 vs A4

[@SpitfireFortyFour]

You'll have to find a supercharged V8 version next! Have a go at the RS6s!

[@perpelle]

Anything involves Harry is golden.

[@mikedrivetribe8314]

He certainly didn't hold back on my car 😂

[@perpelle]

@@mikedrivetribe8314 For something that cost 1500 quid I think he was quite nice to it, haha!

[@Lemma01]

Just looked up the 0-62 figure for the TR (5.8s) vs. MG ZT 260 (6.2); surprised me!

[@mrmartin2079]

Absolutely

[@piscatorialquagswagging]

I was the design engineer on the ZT-T front bumper !!!

[@willcatch]

Z for zander...

[@Multifireturtle]

Really??

[@piscatorialquagswagging]

@@Multifireturtle yes, also the stainless steel exhaust finishers on the ZT and also the ZS oh and the front wheel arch liners on the ZT.

[@JulianPhilipNicolls]

Thank you sir, it’s a face I look at on my drive every day.

[@alistairwalker2850]

Were you also involved with the design of the 75?

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

"In this episode of DriveTribe, Harry Roasts Celebrity Rides!"

[@ranazoik]

And its very funny

[@PETERGRlFFlN]

Celebrity? Who?

[@philtucker1224]

Who is Harry anyway??

[@Lanxe]

@@philtucker1224 Not sure if joking, but if serious, look up Harry's Garage on YT. Also Harry was one of the original founders of EVO Car magazine.

[@nickturner2813]

No, he didn't roast _any_ 'celebrity's' ride.

[@jasonpoler]

DriveTribe honestly been stepping up in terms of content, the channel been giving us the car oriented content old Top Gear used to do.

[@redrb26dett]

Which old top gear fun and joking or serious consumer advice

[@edrcozonoking]

"it doesn't matter what car, it's what it means to you". Well said!

[@flush_entity]

Love seeing Harry! The SMALLEST COG logo is fantastic how it works into the garage

[@kobbiemelo2203]

Shout out Hamster and the guys. This is dreams fulfilled for all of them. I know how it feels to come from a little small garage to a massive warehouse with equipment. Its heaven.

[@matthewshaw3144]

Congratulations, looking forward to seeing more of your projects Richard

[@RichHobo]

Thanks

[@oz9063]

@@RichHobo lol

[@davidtaylor2131]

It’s a rover with a bmw eng? Drove (Test) one and was gutted , No room terrible ride, but someone (one) must like them… 🤔

[@alecjones7299]

What that gentleman said towards the end really touched me. Thank you for that.

[@shannono8397]

I absolutely LOVE your MG ZT-T, the 4 headlamps look mean and it really is a workhorse for the team! Cried when I saw the garage! Over the moon happy for everyone involved! What a beautiful way to perpetuate the craft, skill and labor that goes into keeping classics going. I would gladly take my 63 nova wagon to their garage. Thrilled to see such an impressive garage and can't wait to see the tour of it. Love the details like the grills and coffee/gin supply lines lol! That sign that hangs is a work of art!! 3 Cheers for the Smallest Cog! Well Done!

[@planes124]

Underrated is what the MG ZT-T is 🇬🇧❤️

[@jc73mustang]

Love that ZT-T, wish we got cool wagons like that in the states!

[@tomcole020]

They did a V8 RWD ZT with the 4.6 mustang engine as well. I’ve seen someone has got one in the US somehow

[@jagjeetsihra2862]

Classic car restoration....huge amount of money pouring in...kachhiiinggg!!! Congrats Richard.

[@josh580]

0:57 Lots of restorations for that little three wheeler on the right. Enough to keep the shop booked for life.

[@cliveadams7629]

I had a a ZT-T for a while. It was fine while it was going, quite a strong engine that BMW based diesel. Now I have a TF 160 which is great fun and I really love driving it.

[@sj7797]

I have the ZT and a TF160. Great fun.

[@Razerhasgame]

A pleasure seeing Harry Metcalfe on this vid!

[@boahnation9932]

Mr. Greenhouse... What a lovely guy!

[@DataRew]

I love that green. My first car was a '96 Saturn SL2 that was a very similar green, and when I was buying a jeep a couple of years ago, I almost bought a complete junk box because it was a similar green. Reason prevailed, and I ended up with a wonderful manual Rubicon (in red, blegh).

[@marcelotelles9455]

What an amazing person Mr Greenhouse is. Such a experienced man with a very open mind when it comes to cars.

[@lukegauci1159]

Love the name!! But he should have called it “the Hamsters wheel” 😂

[@hughg.rection6284]

9:56 so nice of James to stop by

[@ianmcleod8898]

I love to see old classics getting restored and to see the process. Congratulations to everyone who will be part of the process. The new shop looks fantastic. Did I see James May floating around in the crowd? He's finished his sandwich and he's out of the pub!

[@ColonelBobfed]

That MG is wicked, what a class crew wagon! Colour combo is perfect, and it's a manual!

[@ThunderAppeal]

I already had a new found respect for Hamster when he decided to sell many of the cars in his collection to fund his dream to build an auto restoration business. But to see Hamster actually doing work conducting traffic at the shop is still more inspiring. Makes me want to open up a shop of my own, I used to work in my family's business when I was a wee lad.

[@onlineda1]

I was hoping the whole series would be carried by Drivetribe. Can’t get Discovery plus where we live so will miss out on a great show. Love the background stuff like this.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

I was definitely one of those comments "these guys need their own show". Thanks! for giving us exactly what we wanted.

[@CCFerrariF1]

More of Harry please!! From three automotive icons to another. We love Harry.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

The logo for The Smallest Cog looks like it was designed by James as a prank.

[@Chris.Strange]

Those doggos are great. So chilled and obviously happy.

[@nickolastiguan]

Tonight, I have won a farming award thingy. Richard sells his children. And James makes an sandwich.

[@shysl77]

Brilliant!

[@TeaBreak.]

Had a ZT-T with it's big wheels as a loan car for a little while. Amazing high speed grip back in the day. 👍

[@ranazoik]

Harry 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You need more video with that legend 🙏🏻

[@thryzen970]

Greehouses opinion on cars is 110% accurate and I love it. It doesn’t include the Nissan Cube, pt cruiser and Kia Soul

[@JHawkinsrm]

Loving the love the ztt gets. Soo happy to see the love it gets being such an under estimated car which has a great strong following nowdays

[@johnandrews3568]

Starting off with Harry was a mistake Mike.... you can't go up from there, particularly with Hammond. LOL. Love that he just roasted you on the MG... nice to see Harry let loose. haha

[@alexmacnair27]

4:45 “do they know what this is all about” I live in Ross. Trust me, we knew. 😂

[@dan3092]

The villagers know all lol

[@davidblackman7085]

8:30 Tea and Coffee stickers on the ducting, love it.

[@brianpenland973]

All the very best, to Richard and The Smallest COG!!!

[@bretzi111]

That yellow Datsun is a dream

[@eyesofisabelofficial]

Rover 75 was an all time favourite of mine. The ZT-T is a desirable load luger indeed.

[@srice8959]

As an American who’s never really seen or been in a MG ZTT before. I actually like it, and really do love the Green Color. I’ve always loved Dark Greens

[@clockwork9827]

a relief to see all at the The Smallest Cog letting loose - the show is riveting . im on the edge of seat to see what happens next ! cool intro to the workshop

[@CLC-1000]

Loving the series. Cannot wait to see what happens next.

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

Hammond looked, done in! Congrats to all!

[@Cell1000bc]

I like the ode to scale model kits with the shop art.

[@oliverkaram2486]

Lovely to hear Richard Porter mentioned, on that side of things.

[@rn6538]

I’m in the states so I’ve never seen one of those MG-ZT-T. I think it has pretty great proportions. Glad to have seen it! 🤘

[@mickgillen9809]

Great fun video Mike, and I'm a great fan of your MG ZT-T. And it's in the right colour.... But for God's sake man, if you haven't already done so since this was recorded, put a new set of plates on it, those scruffy ones are letting you and the car down!

[@keepingbritishcars4309]

Mg zt-t driver myself, I've got the 1.8t version, gives the power of the V6 without the thirst, remapped to 200bhp it makes for a comfy fast estate with some what British pride to drive

[@thegodofhellfire]

Wow, 1 minute and 30 seconds into this video. After seeing the clip of the DSA convention I had to close this video, stop what I was doing and go watch that. Speechless.

[@stephenhubber9184]

Ross-on-Wye is a town, not a village. The gateway to the Wye Valley. Great Coarse fishing, walks, kayaking, and much more.

[@Brpwndood]

Fancy name too. High street area might have ghosts hanging around at night by the looks of things

[@Sorted7]

Don’t accept the hate on the zt - they are great and still hold the world record for the fastest estate I think ( bonneville salt flats!)

[@jimmysgameclips]

I like the fact that we have all these amazing cars here and this entire video focuses on the MG lol, and yet I'm glad for it!

[@unfurling3129]

Not allowed to get in the way of the Discovery team

[@robert.h1718]

I remember when I was completely in love with the Rover 75 I thought it was so special when I first saw it on the road then I found out there's a MG model.. So yes for me you definitely won the show ✊🙌

[@benjaminparker5598]

You can't tell me that's not a James May impersonator at 9:55 - 9:58

[@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller]

Mr Greenhouse is the epitome of what car enthusiasts are. If you love it that's all that matters. I know Harry's bit with the Ferrari was probably a bit set up for the cameras but I'd have loved to have seen the MG leave the old fiat standing on the start line 😂

[@ertugrulgazi2845]

Wow.. i admire Richard’s passion for the classics.. true automobile enthusiast..

[@markclevedon81]

The very best of luck with the business guys. It is fiercely competitive out there but the standard of your restorations, marketing and customer care will seal the deals I am sure.

[@SpitfireFortyFour]

The ZT-T absolutely did make the cut. They were great cars, as was the Rover it was based on! I'm kind of disappointed Harry was a tad negative about it though, but it's all for a laugh after all! I think its fitting to call it a future classic so you can get away with being part of the run!

[@cbandyxxx]

How much does Hammond make per episode? Surely he puts that into the business

[@geckopubg]

A smart man wouldn't put his own money into a business

[@evns7142]

@@geckopubg doesnt make any sense whatsoever

[@ElValuador]

@@evns7142 How many million dollar businesses do you have?

[@mitchelbecks1842]

What Sam is trying to say is that you probably look for investors who put their money in the business for a share instead of risking your own money, but by the time an investor puts his money in your company he is almost sure its will be a succes otherwise he wouldnt invest so investing your own wouldnt even be a bad idea

[@kennethhicks2113]

Doubt if it's as much as people think, else would you have sold some of those cars? Grass is the same color everywhere....

[@philtucker1224]

Great presentation Mike and the ZT is beautiful. You don’t need any help from Harry either. Live long and prosper 🖖

[@seabasst-coffee709]

Yep, makes the cut. I like them . They're definitely on my radar when they pass by on the road.

[@JonManProductions]

So James May has embraced KZbin and goes traveling the world as our man in some country insert here like comment subscribe. Clarkson has a Farm and a tiny farmstand selling Cow and Bee Juice and fresh veg, C H E E S E, and other farm-things. And Hammond has fully embraced classic cars and now has a fully modernized shop with some great blokes behind the work.

[@haylinglad]

Harry Metcalf (sp) speaks and sounds remarkably similar to a certain Mr James May - A dubbing double maybe 😉

[@mrmartin2079]

Don't be daft

[@royaltychill3495]

(From Egypt) Supporting Mr.Greehouse's & Richards's marvelous workshop and wonderful show, Such a pleasure to be a massive fan from Egypt for years, because you made it worthy with your efforts expanding the knowledge of Cars in our minds making us feel involved with your work. Thanks to (DriveTribe) for bringing on the channel such an professional cool wonderful show.

[@steffanwilson2605]

My dad used to have a ztt in the same british racing green colour. The exhaust started blowing and it made such an amazing sound for a V6

[@muddystick]

I just realised that in reference to a gearbox, the Smallest Cog is "Top Gear".

[@Jojo_Bee]

Indeed!

[@maxpoweroverdrive]

In today's episode of DriveTribe, James tires to make a sandwich Richard opens a shop And I plant some vegetables *In Jeremy Clarkson's voice*

[@MK777Audio]

Proud of you Richard and to the team 👍

[@Ultionis733]

Love to see that Hammond did this. Hammond and Clarkson both started to do something on their own.

[@family_adventure23]

Interesting how hammond would react when i would show up with my classic car one day on hes workshop.

[@StaxRail]

Gonna be honest it wasnt the cars that caught my attention- it was the American traction engine tucked to the right of the thumbnail!

[@jkaa034]

Love the behind the scenes stuff. So much work goes into a shoot... Um wait what? More on that hotel bus!!

[@CuriousDiscourse]

Thanks for the interview with mr greenhouse, that was some great insight.

[@TommoOnYoutube]

This was great fun

[@kotelypiesely1268]

11:12 Woah, slow down over here, is that a worm-drive vehicle? Not much of them, not a very popular concept, but they're pretty interesting and that's just laying in the yard nothing done to it?

[@peterdonnell3784]

Keep up the great work folks, all of you!

[@basscharenborg6441]

I just hope Hammond keeps it easy with the workload at The Smallest Cog. I mean..: (7:34) Finishing this car in only one week? That's crazy!

[@Riley_Mundt]

Some projects don't need a lot of turn around time.

[@basscharenborg6441]

@@Riley_Mundt That's true

[@roscoejones4515]

The 'what do you think of my MG' "joke" got old really, really fast.

[@kevinobyrne8020]

Thought it was interesting

[@unfurling3129]

Stop whinging. It was a useful constant to contrast the different interviewees

[@shpongle7322]

Do your own interviews and put them on KZbin

[@damarfadlan9251]

I appreciate Mr.Greenhouse's explanation about cars. 👍

[@Multifireturtle]

So much love for the MG here, fab to see

[@thetraveller1246]

“We have come in an MG” … so we’re going to need a lift

[@DukeDyson]

Ross-on-Wye is absolutely not a village; it's a town!

[@GrahamWalters]

Downvoted the video for this very reason, Hammond has not endeared himself to locals on more than one occasion

[@jamesbutler7547]

😂 this is exactly what I kept thinking

[@DukeDyson]

@@jamesbutler7547 Having got it so wrong he repeated it over and over

[@faypack3087]

I wish Richard all best!!💙❤⚘

[@FarWesT3188]

Loads of beautiful cars...and an MG ZT-T. But I especially love the three pipes in the new workshop.

[@kennethhicks2113]

Hey Jeremy! Let's take the "G" off of "Cog" on his sign and put a couple other letters on instead. See ypu tonight, bring the C and K and I'll bring a ladder.... should be quick job ; )

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

I found this video a bit strange. The title suggests it will be an introduction to the new workshop, yet most of the video was the presenter scrambling for validation by talking about his car with other people.

[@nickturner2813]

Hear, hear!

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Made my cut! Mind you, I’m Canadian and have a weakness for British cars. Quite like it! That’s a lovely little village high street - I missed the name.

[@enterthecarp7085]

Go on, Richard! Cheers! 🍻🍻

[@ZeeBri]

mike is sitting on a secret stockpile of ZTT's hoping to inflate the price

[@volcheq2041]

Richard (if your listening). You probably never get asked, “are you ok”? Well, you probably do but in a derogatory way. My father was self employed and I know that look in your eyes. The sleepless night, doubting if you’ve made the right call, and how much is my kidney worth on the black market? At the end of the day, if you didn’t go for it you’d regret it. And if you fail, I believe kidneys sell for £70k upwards.

[@tbone121974]

Lovely to hear the rumble of a 2.5 kv6. I used to have Rover 800 Sterling coupe for 5 years. Great fun if rather tempramental. I'm not sure a ZT-T quite cuts the mustard.

[@hammo1935]

Cracking engine in that ZT....had a few but not the extended version