Richard Hammond REACTS to his old car videos before Top Gear! 

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His presentation style literally hasn’t changed a bit.

he really said “i can feel you getting bored” and offended us. we can never get bored of him

This needs to happen with Jeremy, as his early stuff is the hilariously shocking.

Hey Richard, why not come and see us at Pinewood Studios for another trip down memory lane 🙂

I can remember doing a show with you on men and motor's where we tried three cars to drive to see which one i would buy, I wanted a tvr at the time. Sadly you couldn't find a tvr so it was your air-cooled Porsche 911 (Which I hit the camera man with, I thought I was in reverse but sadly I was in first) a Marcus, and a caterham 7. I did buy the tvr, but I should have bought the air-cooled Porsche 911 it would have been worth a fortune now.... opps 😔 also it was about 2002 not 1999 when you joined top gear, I can remember when talking to you on that day you were being considered and hopping to get the top gear job, I have been watching you ever since

Richard seeing his young self: "That shirt!" James seeing his young self: "Look at my jacket!"

This guy doesn’t give himself enough credit, having been able to BS his way through 7 whole years of his life, but I’ll agree with him in that it does seem like he’s calmed down a lot with time.

I really enjoy Richard Hammonds voice. I wish he'd narrate books or do video game voices.

This is quite a lot like top gear! Richard brought some quality to the table. Top Gear is the best thing in TV history.

Hammond: “My Grandfather was a coach builder at Milliners.” Part of car breaks Hammond: “Grandad didn’t build that piece…” 😂

I actually worked with Richard on Men and Motors back in the day. I Remember him picking me up for a shoot in his wife's Rav 4. Was a great day filming around Sheffield and a great guy.

Wow - Richard looks about 16 in those early videos! I'm amazed he didn't get stopped by security asking where his parents were at a lot of those car shows.

Ahh, telly nostalgia, I remember Richard doing Men & Motors, it was entertaining stuff, at a time when Top Gear was the only car show on national TV, and quite staid too. Richard was in fact a pioneer, as the shows were clearly just him, and a bloke with a camcorder, shooting everything in an couple of hours, often in the rain... In fact, it was mostly similar 'content' to what is on RU-vid today, bloke talking to his phone, but years before RU-vid even existed! Richard mate, everyone is still copying you!

The old Top Gear is an icon in television history! What I laughed at with the three of them.. What nostalgia! Hammond's reaction at the beginning is epic! Suggestion: A Hammond roast to Jeremy's cars!

I'd love to see Hammond react to some of Clarksons old VHS specials from the 90's.

I can almost guarantee that NO ONE is bored watching you tear down your old reviews. This is great! Thank you Hamster!

We will never ever forget the photo Clarkson showed of Hammond when he had long hair from his radio days “ dog tanion”

really cool to see the evolution from Young Richard Hammond to todays British Al Pacino

Seeing Hammond genuinely cringe at his younger self just like I cringe at things I remember doing in high school is a gem.

I was there back in the day watching Men & Motors. I can remember saying “That Richard Hammond bloke should be on Top Gear”. The internet was in its infancy and we had these cable/ satellite shows to get our car and “specialist” fixes 😂.

"How would you know, you're only 7"... oh Hammond, please never grow old

Can we get all three of you watching all your old vids together? I’d sit here for hours watching that lol

Richard. Seriously. Your journalism style and your way to speak, to promote excitement, has not changed a bit. Be proud. You’re a true classic now.

He may seem to have the thought of the bar pretty low because he is seeing himself. However, Mr. Hammond, you Sir are one of the most important and respected motor journalist that my generation has ever known. Hat's off to you and your colleagues, Sir.

I love how his voice remained mostly unchanged...

I love everything Hammond made through the years. I would love to see how he reacts to old Brainiac sceens which he was involved in

Hammond would be a really cool grandfather

It’s always a joy to see new Richard Hammond content! ❤️ He never fails to make me laugh. 😂☺️ I do very much miss Top Gear and Gran Tour.

The days where Hammond was with men and motors has a certain aspect that he should revist today

If Clarkson was to do this, it would have to be a thirty minute video. He's been reviewing cars since the first Mercedes

Richard Hammond is one of the very few people i would absolutely love to meet in person, but will never, ever get the chance to. He seems like a genuinely awesome bloke!

Thanks for sharing Richard. Imagine looking back 20 years from now back to this one....

There was nothing wrong with you back then or now, your a legend 😂

I've tears I'm laughing so hard at young Hammond providing the petard upon which older Hammond hoists himself!

You have to do this again I wasn’t bored at all was hooked the whole time!!! Would be hilarious if you could get Richard, Jeremy and may to do one all together reacting to there early stuff 😂

Is it weird that Richard's style and energy hasn't changed _at all_ in all these years? That's amazing.

Top Gear is still one of the best things TV ever had.

I don’t think anyone was getting bored, more of this please 😂

Richard you're a true treasure for television and the motoring world.

It has to be said, these old videos still showcase a great screen presence. Made a great choice, they did! Thanks for that, Willman and Clarkson!

I enjoyed it very much. Nice to see that Hammond can laugh at himself. Everybody starts small.

I would like to see a video with Richard Hammond reacting to the stuff he did on Brainiac Science Abuse since he might bring up some stuff they did behind the scenes e.g. Alkali Metals and Custard.

I'd love a part 2. I'd also love to see him react to his old motorcycle reviews.

I can't believe I've watch most of these at the time of release yrs ago. These are great. The top gear yrs were awesome. Thanks for the memories and looking forward to more yrs to come, with you and the other 2 blokes. Lol. Thanks Richard.

Tog gear was the greatest show ever to be seen on TV . “WAS” . Hammond , Clarkson and May will forever by my heroes ❤️

As weird as it must have been watching yourself presenting cars over 20 years ago, I think those vintage videos are still a treat especially when shopping for a now classic/youngtimer. When searching for my current car, a 2003 Z4 3.0i, a review done by you + a comparative review with JM & JC truly helped in the pursuit of the purchase 👍🏽 It's that enthusiasm that keeps you gripped to Top Gear & The Grand Tour for so many years 👏🏽

And we still love you for all you’ve done! Bravo!

As someone who watches a lot of Top Gear on DAVE, it's strange to see how much Hammond has aged. He's aged well. But I don't always notice it thanks to endless reruns.

We need more of this, from Hammond, the others, anything.

Ah men, what a great video, what a trip by the side of the great Richard Hammond. I enjoyed every second of it. I love these guys so much, it's just incredible.

Richard, your reviews from anytime are the best of anyone on Top Gear. Or anyone ever.

They need to do this with Clarkson and May now!

amazing to watch this, great thought by drivetribe to do this, and now we need like this from clarkson and james !!

You were great back then, Richard. You are great now. And you will always be great. And nothing can ever change that.

1:38 "How would you know? You're only seven!" Well said by an eternal 35 year-old

More of this! Would love to see all the 3 reacting to early Top Gear episodes aswell!

This man never gets old

Richard, as an American viewer, you are another National Treasure of England’s entertainment industry and, so far, I have enjoyed every show I have seen you in! Thank You immensely for being the great Englishman that you are.👍

I absolutely love this video! The first time I saw Richard was when he reviewed the VFR400 on 2 Wheels on M&M, I loved him from that moment! I also remember his review of a Kawasaki Drifter and his 2 part Oulton Park track day experience. All pivotal moments in making me a fan of his. When he secured the Top Gear job I was so excited for him, I knew he would be great. I used to watch old TG and Driven too so I knew of Clarkson and May as well, TG was just the best! Richard has always had a brilliant presenting style, and seeing him react to himself was so cute, he's not changed at all! I remember those shirts very well 😂. I hope to see a part 2 to this, including some old motorbike reviews please 😁

If James and Jeremy did this that'd be neat. OR if Jeremy and James watched these videos of Richard Hammond together. Either or, your pick.

Ha, Richard's reaction to himself talking is exactly how I yell at myself when I look back at my old work! MOOD!

Loved your Clio V6 on men & motors. Still watch every now & then

Get Hammond, Clarkson and May to watch their aged well/poorly moments! (heres the video:ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3tV5WPwUdsY.html)

Lovely to see your reactions to your older videos Richard. Hope there is more to come in the future.

I think it needs the 3 of them together to roast each other’s early careers! Imagine the laughs there

Bro i need more the legend watching him self grow

I watched many of those here ( on RU-vid ) over the years. Hammond never change. This are the exact responses I have when I watch videos of myself from 15 years ego.

I find it so hard to believe that Richard is 52 he hasn’t aged one bit

Come on!! We need more these kind of videos😍😍 Can we have Jeremy and James as well??

3:00 This is such a treat for golden age top gear and grand tour fans. Oh I hope Clarkson and May see this

Loved the Morgan V8... Richard, you're great talking about Cars! Love Top Gear, love Grand Tour... I'm a long time Gear head... Miss seeing May, Jeremy and You doing your thing with cars! Take care!! and Cheers!!

You have to give it to Richard, is presenting style has been consistent and just as funny then as he is now..... And he hasn't changed one bit, apart from his hairstyle 😂

This was great, it felt a lot more genuine than the others. I guess whoever put these clips together for him to watch didn't find the Renault Aventime review he did back then, it was proper weird. ACHOO!

Thanks so much. I loved this.

I still rewatch topgear seasons, and it's so wild to see Hammond aged up in this video.

All the while I could imagine Jeremy yelling Hammond what are you doing!

This was a missed opportunity in some ways. I would have loved to see his reaction to reviewing cars like the Perodua Kelisa or Proton Impian. Cars which they later mercilessly bashed on TG. Hoping for a Part 2.

We have never been bored by you hammond

Loved this. Need more of it.

I had NTL cable TV when men an motors was on. I remember watching that back in the day.

I would love the trio react to their old adventures

rocking since the 70s, keep it up hammond

no matter what i still love the trio and always will

"You're only 7" because of course Richard Hammond is (still) currently 32

love how Hammond rips his younger self a new one LOL

I just can't believe how I used to watch topgear as a young kid and I loved Jeremy infact all 3 of you'll and I can't believe that you'll are so old as I watch the old topgear and grand tour videos again and again you'll r my inspiration ❤

I remember you reviewing an old motorbike that I owned, the Honda ST1100. I've got an ST1300 now and both were absolutely smashing bikes, and utterly indestructibly reliable.

Getting the other two to do this would be great. Getting all three to do it to each other's old footage would be GLORIOUS!!!

Would love to see Hammond react to some of the best Top Gear challenges!

I do remember those days as I'm getting old too, I used to love watching Men and Motors and Bravo back when they were on the air. Richard you weren't terrible, you were young and getting used to it and if you hadn't done it we would've lost out on some great Television.

We need more of this

Loved this 😂

Obvious statement but Richard has always been an amazing presenter!

loved watching you richard all that time and still today love your videos

This is pretty funny because I've been watching a lot of Hammond's reviews on men and motors recently (including most of the clips he used) and was wondering to myself if he had ever re-visited them. Hilarious.

That was hilarious. 😆 Now try with James May reacting to his ‘old’ Top Gear appearances.

I still watch these occasionally, MM (Men and Motors) have a YT channel where they still sometimes upload old programmes, from the late 90's to the mid 00's. But where are the motorbikes! 😁

This is inspirational to everyone starting out with anything.

This man ages like fine wine