Title: Richard Hammond Unveils Wild New Classic Car Project and Reflects on Working Alongside Jeremy Clarkson
Richard Hammond has treated fans to a nostalgic look back at his legendary motoring career while introducing the latest high-stakes project at his restoration workshop, The Small Cogs. The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour co-host revealed that his team has taken on an extraordinarily rare vintage sports car, aiming to bring it back to its former glory despite severe mechanical rust and missing original parts.
During a recent behind-the-scenes broadcast, Hammond couldn’t help but reminisce about his decades-long friendship and hilarious working relationship with Jeremy Clarkson and James May. Hammond joked about how his approach to precision engineering often clashed with Clarkson’s infamous “hammer-and-power” philosophy during their iconic road trips across the globe. “Whenever something broke on set, Jeremy’s immediate reaction was to hit it or force it until it snapped,” Hammond laughed. “Working in a proper workshop now requires a bit more patience than Jezza ever had!”
Despite their banter and opposing styles, Hammond acknowledged the deep bond the trio forged over twenty years of filming television history. He noted that even though they have moved on to individual passion projects—with Clarkson focusing on Diddly Squat Farm and May running his traditional pub—they continue to support each other’s crazy endeavors behind the scenes.
The restoration update has sparked massive excitement among car enthusiasts, with fans praising Hammond’s dedication to preserving classic automotive heritage. As The Small Cogs continues to grow, Hammond promised more thrilling builds, classic engine roars, and plenty of lighthearted jabs at his old TV partners along the way.
