Sinclair C5 infomercial 1985

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  • Опубликовано: 3 апр 2012
  • Launched in January 1985, Sir Clive Sinclair's C5 was decades ahead of its time.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_C5
    www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...
    This video was produced designated for use at point of sales. Digitised from the original VHS tape using with my Pinnacle Dazzle DVC90 DivX Video Grabber and uploaded it for you guys to enjoy!
    Raw: Sinclair_C5_infomercial_VHS_tape_1985.avi

Комментарии • 519

  • @tomstickland
    @tomstickland 3 года назад +62

    "Large capacity boot" - shows someone stuffing a single carrier bag into the space.

  • @lauramolony
    @lauramolony 4 года назад +63

    I've always said that if Mr Sinclair had done the c5 up in bright colours and marketed it as a children's toy, he'd have made an absolute mint on it, and it would probably still be in production today.

  • @lostcarpark
    @lostcarpark Год назад +22

    With the rising popularity of EBikes, and the proliferation of safe cycling infrastructure, it's really starting to look like Sir Clive was just ahead of his time. Imagine what the world would look like today if these had taken off.

  • @BryantAvant
    @BryantAvant 10 лет назад +80

    The only insurance you need with this thing is life insurance. Get in a collision and it's game over.

  • @barryinglaterra
    @barryinglaterra 11 лет назад +69

    Still looks kinda futuristic even though it's 30 years ago.

  • @tomcass240
    @tomcass240 5 лет назад +84

    "same height as a family car" and shows it next to a mini lol

  • @nothingsurprisesmeanymore
    @nothingsurprisesmeanymore 2 года назад +40

    Rest in peace Sir Clive, you were just too far in front of your time. These with modern tech would have been great.

  • @greedycapitalist8590
    @greedycapitalist8590 3 года назад +36

    Brought affordable calculators and home computers to the UK market, and this is what Clive Sinclair is remembered for. When you get it right, no-one remembers. When you get it wrong, no-one forgets.

  • @danz409
    @danz409 9 лет назад +84

    "plenty of space for your purchases..." YEA if your buying a SINGLE book!

  • @SqueekyBums
    @SqueekyBums 4 года назад +65

    Got one of these for my 13th birthday (shhhhh) when they had been reduced to £200 after Sinclair went bust. Loved it! Even had my CB radio in it :)

  • @graeme4540
    @graeme4540 2 года назад +21

    Just heard the news of Sir Clive's passing. Those of us who were at the beginning of the home computer were truly blessed. Thank you Sir Clive.

  • @Bendaak
    @Bendaak 3 года назад +15

    It’s 2021 and I want one of these, obviously with an up-to-date battery!

  • @TL-ds8ux
    @TL-ds8ux 7 лет назад +48

    Oh how I miss the eighties

  • @Darwinion
    @Darwinion 10 лет назад +26

    Love how they bang on about Lotus and aerodynamics..... for a vehicle that does just 15mph.

  • @paullacey2999
    @paullacey2999 2 года назад +7

    If it was upscaled a bit for today it would maybe

  • @berner
    @berner 4 года назад +16

    They even make an American version where you get into the C5 on the left side.

  • @rescuecow90
    @rescuecow90 2 года назад +5

    RIP Sinclair,you were 30 years ahead of your time.

  • @mahjonglover3614
    @mahjonglover3614 5 лет назад +2

    So much safety here

  • @Fluterra
    @Fluterra 5 лет назад +21

    I love that with all the “tech”, they had to stick their arm out to signal a lane change! I guess a blinking yellow light was out of scope?

  • @montygemma
    @montygemma 7 лет назад +23

    Use it in heavy traffic. Imagine that on the North Circular.