2024-08-17 02:17:57
Forty things, but not only them, keep the fond memory of “K 2000”, “the advantages of a solitary knight in a dangerous world”, “a knight and his mount”, “a hero of modern times” on the car of the future, as the credits of this cult series say. Programmed in the show “A fond la cashier” (on Cinq) at the end of the 80s, then until 2009 on several channels, it shows the events of the vigilante Michael Knight at the wheel of KITT, an ultra car that has perfect.
It is this historic car, full of equipment, that David, a resident of Troyes (Aube) who is now 52 years old and a teacher of electrical engineering, decided to reproduce. “A young dreamer,” he admitted. He will present his “child” this Sunday March 24 during the event “Toys of our Childhood Expo” in Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres. The adventure, which can be followed on open Knight’s Facebook page.10. religiousstarted seven years ago while watching a TV show Wheeler Dealers (RMC Découverte) with his son.
Aubois recalls: “My little son, who is now 14 years old, asked me when I was going to fix a car. Then you browse various websites to buy yourself a cinema car. After hesitating between the DeLorean from “Back to the Future” and the van from “A-Team”, David finally chose the car from “K2000”, the series of his childhood. He went to Brittany to buy the original model, the Pontiac Firebird which he had to modify to create his own KITT. “I’m looking for an accessible car but there’s work! », he smiled.
If some work has already been done by previous car owners (Hood, wheels, interior of the vehicle), David has to look at the most difficult one such as body work, dashboard or even electrical components. “It took three years of hard work to build a car like the one in the series,” says Trojan. As in the series, KITT is now able to talk, light up like a “Christmas tree” with more than 300 lights shining behind the steering wheel and even change his license plate!
In addition to his training, the fifty-year-old created his own business “Knight 10 Rider”. Now he shows off his device at weddings, private events, and trade shows dedicated to pop culture. “I know a lot of people are excited to see KITT, he’s in the collective imagination! », said David. So your KITT will come out on Sunday March 24 in Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres, near Troyes. Imagined by a group of friends, the exhibition “Toys of our childhood” will allow collectors to meet, exchange and hunt together.
Vincent Paris, the organizer, is well aware that the fifty-somethings are “nostalgic for their past years”. By finding their “Proust madeleines”, they return to childhood! “Toys,” he said, “are what we all have together!” » This weekend, bargain hunters will be able to go into the 1970s, 80s and 90s They will (re)discover cult toys (Barbie, PollyPocket, Pogs, etc.), collectibles (Figurines Goldorak, He-Man, Knights of the Zodiac) but also old video games and comics.
For lovers of technical skills, members of the group Les Mobeurs de Champagne will present their mopeds. Vincent Paris, himself a fan of vintage games noted: “People in their 50s and forties are at a stage in their lives where they tend to look retro. In a zapping society, post-Covid, “it’s time now,” he assured, “to share your memories, it’s a great gateway to creating connections.”
The children’s toys exhibition is this Saturday, March 23 from 3 pm to 7 pm and this Sunday, March 24 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Deterre-Chevalier room in Saint-Parres- aux-Tertres (Aube). €2 entry, free for under 10s
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