I bought a Light Car Company Rocket! (and ran out of petrol)

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I bought a Light Car Company Rocket! (and ran out of petrol)
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A rapid love affair begins with a 1995 Gordon Murray-designed Light Car Company Rocket.
The CarGuys visit specialist racing dealership Duncan Hamilton to view and test drive an orange Rocket - 1 of just 46 in the world.
It’s so impressive that a deal is immediately struck, and within days, the Rocket is in The CarGuys garage and ready to be taken out for a damned good thrashing!
This video takes you through every aspect of this quirky and exciting limited edition supercar, and shows you just what it’s like to live with - warts ‘n’ all. You’ll love the noise, the handling, and the insane looks. You’ll question the practicality, usability and reliability. But when you’re having this much fun - WHO CARES? Just remember to fill it up with petrol though...
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@Shadow0fd3ath24 2 жыл бұрын

This concept with modern parts, and with a modern Crossplane crank r1 engine would be a MONSTER of a track car

@iainmcglynn833 4 жыл бұрын

This rocket and an Ariel atom plus a stig helmet = heaven. Several Jerry cans and never in that back seat be great 👍

@will3346 6 жыл бұрын

I adore the LCC Rocket! What an incredible car

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

We agree - a must-buy if you can find one. But they aren’t cheap, sadly

@manitolas 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't drive cars ,only motorcycles ,but this is a dream machine,great choice man ,:):)

@DPScott20 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. They should re-make one of those things with a modern Yamaha litre engine. My R1 made 170bhp - that would be next-level nuts.

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed - it's due for an upgrade

@tolga1cool 4 жыл бұрын

Or go completely crazy and put in a kawa H2R engine

@AJCsr 4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Nickname That should do nicely...😎

@KCJbomberFTW 2 жыл бұрын

Oooor a 300hp electric motor to be more sacrilegious

@indiebekonn 2 жыл бұрын

I know I’m 3years late, but the second generation with the higher state of tune had 174bhp IIRC :) but I wish someone remade a thing like that with a modern 230+BHP super bike engine indeed.

@richbiles230872 4 жыл бұрын

Only 6.7k views!! This video is a real gem.

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it!

@guitarsword1 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant . As usual, Gordon Murray is so far ahead of his time. Congrats , just the perfect choice for a car guys visceral experience .

@RevMonkey 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched the Gordon Murray garage video from Top Gear. Like you, I will remember when the Rocket came out. Lovely to see it again. Hope you still have it! I have a two similar machines; 190HP on 190Kg and 145HP on 160Kg - alas, both motorcycles. I have been looking at the GT3 RS but this might actually be much more up my street, Ade

@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын

I was the photographer originally hired to do the photos for the Rocket Brochure.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

MrDarcy & the Ol'Man Fantastic! I had one of those 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын

TheCarGuys.TV I still love this car! I also went to the launch day at Chobham (if I remember correctly). Mental rides in the back with pro racing drivers and slalom competition. Some poor chap got run over by one!

@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын

TheCarGuys.TV how much did you pay for it?

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

£95k I think

@MrDarcy-OlMan 3 жыл бұрын

TheCarGuys.TV I wish I bought one at the time now!

@jaysmartin 3 жыл бұрын

oh my goodness I’d at least want an open face helmet and some goggles 😆

@AJTalks 5 жыл бұрын

One more of these videos please! I am in love with this car.

@richiesworld1 4 жыл бұрын

3:16 the pickup on that mic is amazing 😶

@MightySchultz 6 жыл бұрын

Really great video! I remember you mentioning it in the comments of Jay Leno's Garage. I didn't even know it had that space infront of the dash. So many great little details, Thank you very much!

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments - glad you liked it. I wonder if Jay has seen it?

@heany88 5 жыл бұрын

That was funny when he said ( I shit you not ) doesn't take much to amuse me.. good video

@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Shawn

@horsepowerhub7480 6 жыл бұрын

What a crazy bit of kit! Superbike with four wheels! As always a very well put together video:)

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend - really appreciate

@Kuli24000 4 жыл бұрын

When you show your friend how fast it is, it's always going to be slower XD. Just like a gokart.

@andrewhill9513 6 жыл бұрын

Great addition to your collection, these cars are rarely mentioned, let alone shown and used. Great video also, your passion really shows. Little glimpse of the rest of the collection, please do a complete overview of all your cars

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andrew - your comments are much appreciated. Glad you liked it - plenty more on the way

@terryfenner8142 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, Damien, you are a speed demon... brilliant.

@Dudemania3000 5 жыл бұрын

Guys, recently just found your amazing channel now going to have to binge watch all your vids! Would be amazing for you to do a vid on the lightweight pocket rockets including your Rocket, the Lotus 340R (I've owned one of these this amazing car from new since 2000), Caterham R500 or equivalent, Ariel Atom etc. Would make an amazing feature video, although might be best to film in the spring.

@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын

Dudemania3000 Good idea 👍

@SgtHenick 4 жыл бұрын

New V4 out of the Ducati panigale and for Pete's sake a helmet!.... also would definitely have to reverse that shifting pattern.

@charliec966 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video guys, Damian pleased to see you got yourself a Rocket in the end. I knew the previous owner of this car he was Dutch and it spent a few years in Holland, hence why it is now orange I think, also prior to that it was covered in 'West' Mclaren type livery by another owner iirc. I am still in touch with my old car too, sold to a friend, wish I still had it though ! Enjoy.

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie - fantastic to think you found this video, given your history with these cars. I hope I did a good job of showing off the Rocket, you're right - you hardly see anything on them. It's just me and Jay Leno! I guess I had to get one at some point, but it took 2 years after seeing yours for me to finally take the plunge. I have to say I do prefer the blue and white livery on yours, and I hope the new owner is using it as much as possible.

@charliec966 6 жыл бұрын

Ha Yes you did a lot better than my efforts with my Gopro a few years ago ! Not sure about the power to weight ratio compared to 918 Spyder ? You mentioned tyres easy to lock up, when you eventually replace those maybe try a set of Avon CR28 tarmac spec rally tyres, they were the best I used, a bit softer and easier to get heat into because it's so light normal tyres never get warm, also keep tyre pressures low 14 psi front and 18 rear, tyres tend to go hard before you get close to wearing them out. Not sure if you using clutch to go up through the gears but you don't always need to, if you reving it hard, small lift on throttle and bang the next gear in and it's very quick, change the oil every year or max 3,000 miles is a must to keep engine and gearbox in good health, otherwise annual nut and bolt check, particularly on the rear engine transaxle mounts etc. and that's all they really need. Oh and I ran out of petrol several times ;). Look forward to the updates.

@koenverhagen4404 5 жыл бұрын

He Guys, Congrats on buying my car! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It's a fantastic piece of kit, isn't it?

@gamesyouloved 6 жыл бұрын

the best yet! love it guys

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris. Spread the word :) does it count as retro? 😀

@gamesyouloved 6 жыл бұрын

yeah i suppose it is! Will do :)

@MeanBeanKerosene 4 жыл бұрын

LCC Rocket in that beautiful orange? Lucky Bastards.

@TotalRookie_LV 4 жыл бұрын

I'd never try to drive or ride this witought a helmet on, at least old school pilot's leather helmet with glasses. And it makes me smile just watchng this video, and geting into one... oh my! That would be really something!

@ABSOLUTELYCARS 6 жыл бұрын

I must say, such an awesome car I’d love to have a go in that. Hehehe great video guys 👍🏻🔥🔥

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Always welcome my friend

@FicaGTI 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic car and great video!

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fica - really appreciate it. We spent a lot of time on this one

@timjamesvella 4 жыл бұрын

Cool design concept, but to be honest I would go minimalist and just ride an Yamaha R1 or s1000rr.

@therealgaragegirls 4 жыл бұрын

It's odd how that Jason guy keeps disappearing during the ride.

@lydiapawlak8564 2 жыл бұрын

Light car company really should have built a 1967 Lotus Indy Kit car to be street legal. I would have loved that better.

@TheCarGuysTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah

@mrmarrow8918 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video!

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mr Marrow . It took an age to complete, but comments like yours make it all worth it

@TotalRookie_LV 4 жыл бұрын

A naive question, perhaps, but does it have some plastic foil or fabric cover? I mean, not for driving, but for situation in parking, if left open under a rain, wouldn't it turn into a plastic bathtub?

@ollyhh3245 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and an amazing car - really enjoyed!

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oliver that means a lot. Glad you liked it - we sure enjoyed putting it together

@ollyhh3245 6 жыл бұрын

The whole channel is brilliant - thanks for doing these videos, great to see how excited you both are about such a varied selection of cars.

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Olly. It’s early days for us but we’re growing slowly and hopefully getting better all the time

@torquetv8063 6 жыл бұрын

Loving the hair haha, awesome video seems a crazy car

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude - I’ll get a haircut

@gavintt926 3 жыл бұрын

Out of interest why did you sell this car?

@kilppa 4 жыл бұрын

I love the car, I especially love their emblem, but car that light with no aero, you really have to be careful not to push it anywhere but a racetrack.

@rossbrannigan3273 4 жыл бұрын

great retro rocketship logo! And, I guess the previous owner added a stylised kiwi and painted it McLaren Orange - Bruce would be proud.

@kilppa 3 жыл бұрын

@Zac Ariah It means all kinds of parts or design that aim to create aerodynamic effects. Downforce is the most common of those effects.

@michaelrobinson5592 5 жыл бұрын

I love it 👍👍👍👍

@malakiblunt 5 жыл бұрын

Love these cars , though Orange does it no favours something dark - BRG or black , and then that beautiful red space frame will really pop. Fantastic, and Kudos to you for your good taste, now you just need the F1 to make the set ;-)

@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын

I once test drove a dark blue one that looked fantastic

@Dudemania3000 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV Lovely vehicle always wanted one, please let us know how much you paid for this badboy would be interesting to know the values they fetch these days so is it affordable or like the Mclaren F1 a Euro Lotto win dream???

@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын

Dudemania3000 Values of Rockets are £100-130k - so not crazy money compared to F1s

@Dudemania3000 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV Cheers guys, good to know so somewhat affordable, hopefully all those with a F1's don't all decide these are a must have (the Rocket) alongside their F1's (like Jay Leno) otherwise prices will rise . Well done on your purchase and a very wise investment, you are very lucky to get one and look forward to seeing more vids of this bad boy.

@Freewheal 6 жыл бұрын

There's something to be said for simplicity .... early 90s cars often had the best balance of raw mechanics but high efficiency (Efi etc) before cars got weighed down with refinements, thus: central locking, electric windows, climate control, ABS, info-tainment systems and the wiring looms and ECUs to control it all. There was a periodical in the 1930s ' The Light Car' but with today's SUV bloaters on the streets / school run -we've rather lost that idea... except for the Smart car?

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a simple car - 4 wheels, a steering wheel and a seat. Thanks for your comments

@FenderUsa 5 жыл бұрын

That XJ220 in the background...damn

@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын

Hot damn

@Shane-zx4ps 5 жыл бұрын

Oh hotter damn

@paulschmolke188 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I want one😎

@USS_Liberty 3 жыл бұрын

How much does one of these go for? Weren't there only about 50 or so made in total?

@andrewpease3688 4 жыл бұрын

How is it possible that a Chinese company hasn't reverse engineered this?

@lavageentretienii8049 4 жыл бұрын

8:54 -Yes, it is fast -HHHHHHHHHHHHHH

@garaldtao1801 4 жыл бұрын

good buy!

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

It's awesome

@key2dalo 6 жыл бұрын

You appear at least to be using the clutch like you would in a car? With a bike it's the other way round, instead of giving it some revs then slipping the clutch you release the clutch until the audible change in revs then apply throttle. Most bikes are wet clutches too so not as much worry of burning them out. Another bit of advice would be to look into apex nurburg, the owner Robert Mitchell and his employees. Nurburgring videos are always going to be big, especially when you consider the cars you could take there, plus if you do a video with micsha (butchered the spelling but still) he already has a big following on KZfaq. Either way I really enjoy your content and like every other twat on the internet had to have my 2 cents but highly recommend introducing yourselves to Robert, you defiantly share the same mindset on cars.

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips - v useful. With the Rocket you can drive like a car like a bike or without using the clutch at all

@daveb5211 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Great channel. Hope the people in that bungalow on the corner are deaf. They must love you!

@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think they do 😜

@KayoMichiels 4 жыл бұрын

Should have used a oldschool racing helmet (like in my profile pic)

@surplusstock8778 Жыл бұрын

My dream project is to do one of these with a energica rebelle drive train

@julianevans9548 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Shame you sold it, although I'd be petrified of crashing in that thing. Buy a BAC Mono next - he said, spending £150k of someone else's money - even if it is a bit heavy.

@BAC_Mono Жыл бұрын

Yes, this. I did buy a BAC Mono and can confirm that it is next level bonkers both on track and on the road. They’re not cheap but are worth it, there’s little else to deliver the full single seater experience.

@guyhabla3007 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Car! Brilliant presentation! I want one so badly it hurts! Many thanks, another car Guy.

@chipcity3016 4 жыл бұрын

If it ever needs a replacement engine the Hayabusa Gen 2 simply cant be beaten!

@chrisfryer3118 4 жыл бұрын

its like a car driver experiencing a motorbike

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly that

@04dram04 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine this was super exspensive

@martinslocombe2288 4 жыл бұрын

I want one

@bobmetcalfe9640 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the noise is great - for about 5 miles.

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@seansverige 4 жыл бұрын

Though it's the diametric opposite of the General Lee, given the spelling of 'Hazzards' and the colour - was the previous owner a fan of Bo & Luke?...

@DJJAW11 4 жыл бұрын

... Are there any kitscars on the market, much a like, i have always adored this car ?.

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

I do not believe so, after all - the original is essentially a kit car

@DJJAW11 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV ...Indeed, i think i have seen some, almost akeen to the her, and not forgetting the Brooke ME190 !.

@chucknorris4112 4 жыл бұрын

Sylva Riot?

@TheCorrectionist1984 4 жыл бұрын

Why doesn't this have more views??

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Rothwell Mainly because we did it when we only had a small number of subscribers, so it didn’t get the exposure.

@04dram04 3 жыл бұрын

Im surprised it wasnt made by Lotus

@stmounts 3 жыл бұрын

The speedo is in km/h, so why is the odometer in miles???

@sickjohnson 6 жыл бұрын

If you like that I can only imagine how you feel about the new Apollo IE

@TheCarGuysTV 6 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to try one, but I don’t think it’ll be as manic as the Rocket!

@sickjohnson 6 жыл бұрын

Not the best video quality but the maker explains the car's development and why. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adxiZdqektOtYZ8.html

@benhur_9377 4 жыл бұрын

❤️👍

@giovanniarena9050 5 жыл бұрын

gran turismo 6 car!

@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I think it is

@eze8970 Жыл бұрын

🙏

@mikee6303 5 жыл бұрын

helmets might be a good idea :)

@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын

And miss that wind/bee/pigeon in your hair experience?

@mikee6303 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV lol..agreed..but surely you mean over the scalp? :)

@SaWuDOHC 3 жыл бұрын

11:40 that shift was atrocious

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

You try driving one 😀

@douwemonsma5874 3 жыл бұрын

This car with a Veyron W16 engine

@KrustyKlown 4 жыл бұрын

10:35 Passenger legs?? where do they go? .. on each side of the driver?

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@LarsAgerbk 2 жыл бұрын

I don't get why they made this a two-seater. Seems like they could have got an even better power to weight ratio and even better balance in the car if they would have made it a single-seater.

@MightySchultz 2 жыл бұрын

To make it more marketable. Some owners did exactly that and made the backseat a bigger fuel tank. Either configuration would still be far ahead of any road going open wheeler

@robinhooduk8255 3 жыл бұрын

dyno it, as a bike person i can tell you that hp figure from yamaha is total bs . itll be lucky to make 100hp from a 90s 1000cc yamaha.

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

If you say so

@robinhooduk8255 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV im sure its fast, just saying the truth, all figures are measured at the crank.

@papalegba6759 3 жыл бұрын

@@robinhooduk8255 more hype from gordon murray, what a surprise.

@markrigby4464 3 жыл бұрын

Still making over 120 bhp at the wheel..

@MC-Racing 4 жыл бұрын

Just imagine if it only weighed 190 kg.. and mayby only had two wheels.. it would be better :-P

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂👍👍

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

Except in a crash

@MC-Racing 4 жыл бұрын

Just don't crash it 😁

@MC-Racing 4 жыл бұрын

@@Jabber-ig3iw good thing i don't really care about my look :-P

@differentname8051 2 жыл бұрын

Can I have a go please?

@michaeltaylor8835 4 жыл бұрын

roughly built

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

Project of passion

@dadmadforgot4050 4 жыл бұрын

If think this is fun, try a modern sports bike

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, terrified - I’m too old

@africanelectron751 4 жыл бұрын

A modern version with an electric motor.....

@lukazupie7220 3 жыл бұрын

And call it heavy pig? Whole point is lightness lol

@seanrussell6614 5 жыл бұрын

I saw one advertised a couple of months ago for 10k

@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын

No you didn’t

@chumleyk 5 жыл бұрын

haha

@seanrussell6614 5 жыл бұрын

i sWear to god i did it as in america someere

@seanrussell6614 5 жыл бұрын

it as on a driveay in america i think and it as red i think

@XzessTool 4 жыл бұрын

A Flip&dead car!

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

Racing car strength and protection

@XzessTool 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV It doesn't have a rollbar, you flip, and you are dead. That's not too racing protection, or does it have an exploding system rollbar and maybe I am wrong.

@user-wt3gn2kd3x 3 жыл бұрын

日本では、もう玉が無くて買えないだろう？

@TheCarGuysTV 3 жыл бұрын

@7sq Ай бұрын

Stop the "music" !

@TheCarGuysTV Ай бұрын

Done

@tomthompson7400 4 жыл бұрын

all this shouting about power , and lightweight for gods sakes man ............................ try a bike. lol that engine would hardly pass as a sports tourer today

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

I’d prefer to stay alive 👍

@tomthompson7400 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarGuysTV well you do have a fair point lol

@TheCarGuysTV 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂👏👏

@MW-qo8hw 3 жыл бұрын

Cars handle better than bikes...

@autumnautist Жыл бұрын

try a mtb 😃