FinalGear.com Forums  

Go Back   FinalGear.com Forums > Shows > Top Gear

Welcome to the FinalGear.com Forums!

Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May host the best automotive television show in the world.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old July 3rd, 2008, 5:28 PM   #1
 
Joined: Jan 17th, 2007
Last Online: 9:59 AM
Location: Somersetshire
Posts: 191
Rep Power: 16
TurnerGTX has between 450 and 549 reputationTurnerGTX has between 450 and 549 reputationTurnerGTX has between 450 and 549 reputationTurnerGTX has between 450 and 549 reputationTurnerGTX has between 450 and 549 reputation
Default New TV show starring Hamster and Oliver the Car

Quote:
Richard Hammond's Top Gear Challenge car is restored at local garage for a new television series

RICHARD Hammond’s treasured car, Oliver, is now being lovingly restored in a Theale garage.

Theale Motor Works in Theale High Street is working with classic car magazine Practical Classics to restore the 1963 Opel Kadett that was used in a 2007 Top Gear Challenge television programme.

Tom Rooke, the body shop manager, said the company was “delighted” to help restore it.

He said: “We were approached by the magazine who we have done work for before. We’re all really pleased to be doing it because we saw the car on the show.

“We’re going to be priming it and repainting it. Basically we’ll restore it to its former glory.”

The car, fondly dubbed Oliver by Mr Hammond, was used during one of the popular shows as part of a challenge whereby each presenter had to buy a car for £1,500 or less and drive it more than 1,000 miles across Botswana.

It was during this time that Mr Hammond spotted the banger and he handed over £1,200 for it. During filming it is believed that he became emotionally attached to the car and even claimed it was “the happiest car in the world.”

Although the car leaked petrol and had only one good brake, it ran flawlessly until Mr Hammond managed to sink it while trying to cross a river.

It was in the following episode that Mr Hammond exclaimed his love for Oliver and desire to bring him home.

So the beige-coloured Kadett began its long journey and was shipped over from Botswana to England.

Practical Classics features editor, Matthew Jones, who has been working closely with Mr Hammond to restore the car, said that once it had been repainted and “tweaked” it would once again find television fame in a new series.

He said: “We’ve had to do the job very quickly because it’s going to be involved in a new television production with Richard Hammond.

“I’m not sure of all the finer details but apparently the show centres around the car and we have to have it ready for filming on July 14.


“It really is a fantastic opportunity for us and Theale Motor Works to give a car that’s had a bit of a hard time a new lease of life.”
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/A...articleID=7160

Last edited by Viper007Bond; July 4th, 2008 at 2:32 AM. Reason: Thread icon
TurnerGTX is offline   Reply With Quote
Want To Remove This Ad? Just Register For A FREE Account!
Old July 3rd, 2008, 5:50 PM   #2
 
airmenair's Avatar
 
Joined: Aug 18th, 2005
Last Online: 7:54 PM
Location: Arlington, Texas, USA
Posts: 1,819
Rep Power: 46
airmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond reputeairmenair has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Interesting...they should make it the reasonably priced car on Top Gear and invite Jimmy Carr back to go 'round the track. Haha, I can see the apprehension on Richard now.
airmenair is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 3rd, 2008, 7:24 PM   #3
Not A Dude
 
skylock's Avatar
 
Joined: Jun 3rd, 2006
Last Online: 3:44 PM
Location: USA
Posts: 1,253
Car: Honda Civic
Rep Power: 71
skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.skylock has a reputable reputation.
Default

The Adventures of Oliver and Hamster.
__________________
Judy

People were crashing cars long before Top Gear existed. James May
skylock is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 3rd, 2008, 8:33 PM   #4
Not A Dude
 
aaurora's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 23rd, 2008
Last Online: October 29th, 2009
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Age: 29
Posts: 606
Car: ...Mazda...
Rep Power: 24
aaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputationaaurora has between 1500 and 1999 reputation
Default

Oh, YES! How good will this be!
__________________

I object to the beige
aaurora is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 3rd, 2008, 10:34 PM   #5
fbc
Moderator
 
fbc's Avatar
 
Joined: Jan 8th, 2005
Last Online: 1:55 PM
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Age: 34
Posts: 11,766
Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo
Rep Power: 128
fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.
Default

Will be interesting to see what the show ends up being like - though I kinda think it would've been better to either properly restore Oliver, or leave him as is. A quicky respray doesn't seem right.
__________________
www.sniffpetrol.com
fbc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 4th, 2008, 2:55 AM   #6
 
Joined: Oct 16th, 2007
Last Online: November 2nd, 2009
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posts: 115
Car: 2007 Honda Civic LX Coupe
Rep Power: 9
TopGearNorthAmerica has between 50 and 149 reputation
Default

Probably one of those "explore" shows where the Hamster drives all over England or Europe. "The Adventures of Ham and Ollie," coming soon to BBC2.
TopGearNorthAmerica is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 4th, 2008, 3:24 AM   #7
 
Holiace's Avatar
 
Joined: Aug 29th, 2007
Last Online: September 30th, 2009
Location: Sweden
Age: 19
Posts: 223
Car: 1988 Saab 900 T8 Turbo (8-valve).
Rep Power: 10
Holiace has between 50 and 149 reputationHoliace has between 50 and 149 reputation
Send a message via MSN to Holiace Xbox
Default

Cool, Oliver is an awesome car.

I can afford one but I wouldn't be able to keep it in good condition since I'm not a mechanic...
__________________

Always Ambitious, sometimes rubbish.
Holiace is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 4th, 2008, 7:54 AM   #8
 
tone76's Avatar
 
Joined: Jul 12th, 2005
Last Online: Yesterday
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posts: 1,002
Car: 2 Mazdas, 2 Hondas ... 14 wheels in total
Rep Power: 36
tone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputationtone76 has between 1500 and 1999 reputation
Twitter
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by fbc View Post
Will be interesting to see what the show ends up being like - though I kinda think it would've been better to either properly restore Oliver, or leave him as is. A quicky respray doesn't seem right.
What’s to say that Oliver won’t be properly restored? If properly staffed/funded, there’s no reason why Ollie couldn’t be fully restored in a short time frame. Just like a real life version of Overhaulin’, only without the pranks …
__________________
My next car will be a Koenigsaab! (hopefully)
tone76 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 4th, 2008, 8:48 AM   #9
 
pepitko's Avatar
 
Joined: Jan 22nd, 2007
Last Online: 4:58 PM
Location: Prague, CZ
Age: 23
Posts: 618
Car: diesel Skoda & Peugeot scooter
Rep Power: 21
pepitko has between 650 and 999 reputationpepitko has between 650 and 999 reputationpepitko has between 650 and 999 reputationpepitko has between 650 and 999 reputationpepitko has between 650 and 999 reputationpepitko has between 650 and 999 reputationpepitko has between 650 and 999 reputationpepitko has between 650 and 999 reputation
Xbox Twitter
Default

I would also think that Oliver was fully restored, I was just reading Richard's article in TG Magazine about his restored and tuned Land Rover. Considering how he fell in love with Oliver I would think it would have been a proper restore job.
__________________
"I don’t really want a Lamborghini Gallardo. But I don’t want to live in a world where it doesn’t exist." - Jeremy Clarkson

pepitko is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 4th, 2008, 10:00 AM   #10
fbc
Moderator
 
fbc's Avatar
 
Joined: Jan 8th, 2005
Last Online: 1:55 PM
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Age: 34
Posts: 11,766
Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo
Rep Power: 128
fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.fbc has a reputable reputation.
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by tone76 View Post
What’s to say that Oliver won’t be properly restored? If properly staffed/funded, there’s no reason why Ollie couldn’t be fully restored in a short time frame. Just like a real life version of Overhaulin’, only without the pranks …
From the article:

Quote:
“We’re going to be priming it and repainting it. Basically we’ll restore it to its former glory.”
Doesn't sound like a full resto to me.
__________________
www.sniffpetrol.com
fbc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 4th, 2008, 2:31 PM   #11
 
DarkReaper's Avatar
 
Joined: Dec 24th, 2005
Last Online: 8:49 PM
Location: Munich, Germany
Posts: 909
Car: BMW635 '86,850CI '96|MotoGuzzi California
Rep Power: 32
DarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputationDarkReaper has between 1500 and 1999 reputation
Send a message via ICQ to DarkReaper
Default

I sure hope that they replace all the rusty parts or weld in new metal. I guess he was just keeping it simple for all the car-handicapped people out there, who don't know anything about restoration.
DarkReaper is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 4th, 2008, 4:15 PM   #12
 
Joined: Jun 5th, 2008
Last Online: July 3rd, 2009
Location: Union City, CA
Posts: 26
Car: 2006 Scion tC
Rep Power: 8
CatalepsicFox has between 150 and 249 reputationCatalepsicFox has between 150 and 249 reputationCatalepsicFox has between 150 and 249 reputation
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkReaper View Post
I sure hope that they replace all the rusty parts or weld in new metal. I guess he was just keeping it simple for all the car-handicapped people out there, who don't know anything about restoration.
x2

I hope that they are going to fully restore it.
__________________
Roadtard.com --- Coming Soon!
CatalepsicFox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 4th, 2008, 4:40 PM   #13
Previously Known As Mianz
 
Tranquillizer's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 18th, 2006
Last Online: November 5th, 2009
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 373
Car: Holden Statesman WH V8 GEN III
Rep Power: 15
Tranquillizer has between 150 and 249 reputationTranquillizer has between 150 and 249 reputationTranquillizer has between 150 and 249 reputation
Default

hopefully hamster will not sink it this time. good car though
__________________
Tranquillizer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 4th, 2008, 5:34 PM   #14
Not A Dude
 
La Chaton's Avatar
 
Joined: Jun 23rd, 2008
Last Online: July 8th, 2009
Location: New York State, USA
Posts: 252
Car: Umm.. the imaginary one in my mind
Rep Power: 14
La Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputation
Send a message via AIM to La Chaton Send a message via Skype™ to La Chaton Playstation Network
Default

Haha this is so great. There was a discussion going on in another thread on how funny it would be if Oliver was put into a children's book, but a show is even better. The Adventures of Hamster and Oliver; I can't wait. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif
images/smilies/hamster.gif+[oliver] images/smilies/clap.gif
__________________
I am the self-proclaimed queen of chihuahuas.
I'm a vegitarian fangirl freak? Really? I've never heard that one before.
+1 my post and when I come to power my first decree will be making eating dog illegal.
It is the summer and so I have returned.
http://kittehkins.deviantart.com/art/Raven-128683513
La Chaton is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 5th, 2008, 1:24 AM   #15
 
dragonboy3000's Avatar
 
Joined: Dec 8th, 2007
Last Online: 1:49 PM
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 114
Car: '97 Toyota Camry, soon to be a final gen Celica
Rep Power: 10
dragonboy3000 has between 250 and 349 reputationdragonboy3000 has between 250 and 349 reputationdragonboy3000 has between 250 and 349 reputation
Default

I can't wait for this show to come up on the internet after it eventually hits UK TV so that those here in Oz can get it.
Speaking of Oz, i think it might be like 'Oz and James Big Wine Adventure' except obviously he won't be learning about wine. The history of Oliver himself, Opel/Vauxhall, idk.
dragonboy3000 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 5th, 2008, 6:18 AM   #16
 
torqueless's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 5th, 2007
Last Online: November 3rd, 2009
Location: road atlanta
Age: 25
Posts: 573
Car: rsx type s
Rep Power: 14
torqueless has between 150 and 249 reputationtorqueless has between 150 and 249 reputationtorqueless has between 150 and 249 reputation
Xbox
Default

very cool.
__________________
2001 evo...goodnight sweet prince.

we will never forget.
torqueless is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 5th, 2008, 5:34 PM   #17
Not A Dude
 
La Chaton's Avatar
 
Joined: Jun 23rd, 2008
Last Online: July 8th, 2009
Location: New York State, USA
Posts: 252
Car: Umm.. the imaginary one in my mind
Rep Power: 14
La Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputationLa Chaton has between 650 and 999 reputation
Send a message via AIM to La Chaton Send a message via Skype™ to La Chaton Playstation Network
Default

I've been wondering though: What could it even be about? Will it be for kids or adults or what? Because kids shows are lame and adults would become bored quickly if it didn't have a good story line, but how much of a story can you make of the happiest car in the world?
__________________
I am the self-proclaimed queen of chihuahuas.
I'm a vegitarian fangirl freak? Really? I've never heard that one before.
+1 my post and when I come to power my first decree will be making eating dog illegal.
It is the summer and so I have returned.
http://kittehkins.deviantart.com/art/Raven-128683513
La Chaton is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 5th, 2008, 5:46 PM   #18
Not A Dude
 
katwalk's Avatar
 
Joined: Apr 1st, 2008
Last Online: 6:49 PM
Location: Massastupid
Age: 20
Posts: 3,499
Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet
Rep Power: 145
katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.katwalk has more bars, in more places.
Send a message via MSN to katwalk
Default

Yaaaay
someone better upload this images/smilies/smile.gif
katwalk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 7th, 2008, 12:33 AM   #19
 
jo-jo-action's Avatar
 
Joined: May 23rd, 2008
Last Online: November 2nd, 2009
Location: Bad Windsheim/Franken/Germany
Posts: 36
Car: VW Passat 32b RIP/ VW Golf 4
Rep Power: 6
jo-jo-action has between 50 and 149 reputation
Default

In 11x03 Episode, you can see Oliver once again with the Writings on the Side @ 46.minute and following.
jo-jo-action is offline   Reply With Quote
Old July 7th, 2008, 2:52 AM   #20
 
swordznsorcery's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 23rd, 2007
Last Online: June 15th, 2009
Posts: 114
Rep Power: 9
swordznsorcery has between 10 and 49 reputation
Default

If you follow the first few posts here, it sounds like a proper refit - just a quick one. They've had the car some time now. I'd ignore the later stuff, though, as it's just the usual TG-bashing.

Quote:
Originally Posted by jo-jo-action View Post
In 11x03 Episode, you can see Oliver once again with the Writings on the Side @ 46.minute and following.
Yep.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff74/swordznsorcery/driving%20god/season%20eleven/11x03/vlcsnap-287683.jpg

images/smilies/smile.gif
swordznsorcery is offline   Reply With Quote
Want To Remove This Ad? Just Register For A FREE Account!
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Go Back   FinalGear.com Forums > Shows > Top Gear
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Taken trailer - starring Liam Neeson jetsetter Entertainment 10 March 22nd, 2009 7:05 PM
OLIVER!!!! Justeoin Top Gear 18 April 14th, 2008 8:13 PM
Hamster on Ray D'Arcy Show - Today FM Ireland - Oct 07 jack_christie Top Gear 1 March 7th, 2008 8:14 AM
Hybrid cars will have a starring role in an upcoming episode Blayde Entertainment 3 March 29th, 2006 5:11 PM

All times are GMT. The time now is 9:24 PM.
All content © FinalGear.com unless stated otherwise.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2
Page generated in 0.27618 seconds with 18 queries by web2
no new posts