First Drive from the 2000s
Rare first drive footage of famous musicians from the 2000s. We're actively searching for footage — check back soon.
About First Drive Footage
First drive content captures the raw, unfiltered reaction of driving a new car for the very first time — before familiarity dulls the senses and before the reviewer has had time to intellectualise the experience. These clips are the most honest form of automotive review, revealing genuine surprise, delight, and sometimes disappointment. The best first drives combine the excitement of the unknown with enough expertise to articulate what the car is doing and why it matters.
The 2000s in Music
The 2000s saw the hypercar arms race begin in earnest, with the Bugatti Veyron shattering the 250 mph barrier and redefining what was possible in a road car. The Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari Enzo, and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren competed for supremacy at the top, while the hot hatch segment flourished with cars like the Golf GTI Mk5 and Focus RS. YouTube launched in 2005 and transformed automotive media overnight — suddenly anyone with a camera could share a review, a track day, or a cold start, and channels like Top Gear became global phenomena. Many early automotive YouTube uploads have since been deleted or lost to platform changes, making surviving footage from this transitional era increasingly valuable.
No first drive clips from the 2000s yet — we're working on it.