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Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff
Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff

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HISTORY Highlights December 2019 - updated TX times

DRIVETIME - CAR STUNT

Saturdays at 21.00 from 7th December

This December HISTORY is going car crazy with back to back car themed programming every Saturday from 21.00. Premiering on Saturday 7th December is brand new and exclusive Battle Of The 80s Supercars With David Hasselhoff. In this two-hour special, Knight Rider star David Hasselhoff sets out to prove how the iconic 80's KITT car inspired and revolutionized the car industry for years to come. From one of the fastest vehicles on the planet, to an amphibious sports car, Hasselhoff will pull back the curtain, meet the mavericks, and get behind the wheel of some of the wildest cars out there. The special will culminate with iconic vehicles and their drivers lining up for a one-of-a-kind race with Hasselhoff in the KITT car, Dirk Benedict in the A Team Squad Van from The A-Team, and Erik Estrada in the motorcycle from the police drama television series ChiPs. Full stunt this December includes: Chuck Norris's Epic Guide To Military Vehicles (14 December at 21.00), American Restoration: Truck Edition (21 December at 21.00), The Lost Corvette (28 December at 21.00), and Counting Cars: Danny's Detroit Special (4 January at 21.00). The Car Stunt also features American Pickers Aerosmith Van episode (7 December at 20.00).

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