See The Legendary Star of Knight Rider Kitt at the Volo Museum
Step into the world of 1980s television nostalgia and cutting-edge imagination at the Volo Museum, where fans can get up close with one of the most iconic cars in TV history—KITT from Knight Rider.
The Legacy of Knight Rider
Premiering in 1982, Knight Rider became a pop culture phenomenon that ran for four seasons until 1986. The show starred David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, a crimefighter who relied on the help of KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand), a highly advanced, artificially intelligent car.
KITT wasn’t just transportation—it was a partner. Equipped with futuristic (and often fantastical) technology, KITT dazzled audiences with features like turbo boost jumps, self-driving capabilities, molecular-bonded armor, and a witty AI personality voiced by actor William Daniels.
For many fans, KITT wasn’t simply a prop; it was a character in its own right, embodying the hope that technology could be a force for good. Today, the car remains one of the most recognized and beloved vehicles in entertainment history.
The Rarity of KITT Cars
During the show’s production, around two dozen Pontiac Trans Ams were modified into KITT cars for stunts and filming. After the series wrapped, most were destroyed, leaving only five verified screen-used KITTs surviving today.
That rarity has made authentic KITTs incredibly valuable and fan replicas highly sought after. Builders around the world have spent decades recreating KITT down to the last glowing red scanner light, and each one carries its own unique history.
Volo Museum’s KITT Car
The Volo Museum’s KITT may not be one of the five surviving screen-used cars, but its story is no less fascinating. Built in 1991 by Mark Scricani of Marks Custom Kits, this car was crafted from original production designs as a promotional showcase for Scricani’s reproduction KITT accessories business.
It later became part of the legendary George Barris Star Car Collection. Known as the “King of the Kustomizers,” George Barris was a Hollywood car builder who worked on countless famous vehicles, including contributions to Knight Rider’s later seasons. This KITT is even autographed by Barris himself, cementing its place in Hollywood car culture.
Features That Bring the Fiction to Life
This promotional KITT is loaded with the futuristic details fans expect. From the sleek black Pontiac Trans Am body to the glowing red scanner across the nose, the car instantly transports visitors back to the streets patrolled by Michael Knight.
Inside, the retro-futuristic dashboard is filled with flashing lights, voice box displays, and gadget-laden panels reminiscent of the show’s high-tech fantasy. While the on-screen KITT boasted impossible features like laser weapons, nanotech cloaking, and medical analysis seats, this replica captures the spirit and spectacle of the character car millions fell in love with.
Why You Should Visit
Whether you grew up watching Knight Rider or are discovering it for the first time, seeing KITT in person is an unforgettable experience. It’s a chance to relive a piece of television history, admire George Barris’ legacy, and appreciate the craftsmanship of replica builders like Mark Scricani.
At Volo Museum, KITT stands proudly among other legendary Hollywood and pop culture cars, offering fans the rare chance to step into the world of Michael Knight and his unforgettable partner on wheels.
