Knight Rider

Knight Rider, a shadowy flight...

into the dangerous world of a man...

who does not exist.

Michael Knight, a young loner...

on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent...

the helpless, the powerless...

in a world of criminals who operate above the law.

This limousine has a modified 450 horsepower...

turbocharged power plant...

high-Speed racing suspension...

all-Terrain puncture-Proof tires, and...

I don't have to tell you gentlemen, I think, how important that is...

in the areas of the world today, where you all do business.

International climate has never been more hostile or threatening.

This obstacle course simulates...

just about every conceivable situation you might encounter.

Good. Good.

All right, stand by.

Control rank.

Activate land mines.

Now, what you're seeing here, gentlemen, is state-Of-The-Art maneuverability...

for tactical evasion.

Yes, you're right.

None of the other vehicles we've seen so far are competitive.

And, of course, the LXAP does this with no sacrifice in range or comfort.

Very impressive.

What is that?

That's the Armorbuilt UTC 1 200.

It's the ultimate in urban terrorist control.

We use the armament package...

in the next part of our demonstration, gentlemen.

You about ready, Hank?

We're up to speed.

Any time, Gene.

The XLAP's protection package...

employs the cutting edge of structural technology and material.

Steel-Magnesium alloy...

forty-Five millimeters thick, case-Hardened armor plates...

and flame-Treated bullet-Proof glass throughout.

All right, commence weapons assault.

And what's coming next, gentlemen, will demonstrate beyond any doubt...

you're all making the right choice.

Stand by, launch when ready.

I love the Big Apple, but it sure feels good to be back on the road again.

I agree, Michael.

If I never see the Big Apple again, it'll be too soon.

Those streets have more potholes...

than Devon has neckties.

Did I hear my name mentioned?

Yo, Devon! Good Morning.

There you are, Michael.

I understand things in Manhattan went very well.

By the way, Michael....

''By the way, Michael''?

Why do I feel like I'm being set up, here?

Well, there is one thing I'd like you to cover.

Because I am being set up.

Just a little detour, that's all...

a minor course adjustment...

to Armorbuilt Carriage Works.

Mel Mitchell, one of the employees, is expecting you...

and this is a matter that may well merit our scrutiny.

Devon. Good luck, Michael.

''Merit our scrutiny''?

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Mel, could I have a word with you, please?

Well, it's not short for Melvin, is it?

Melanie. Michael. Michael Knight.

Oh, from the Foundation. Yes, Devon told me all about you.

Yeah, that's one of his bad habits.

You do all the armor plating around here?

Sure do.

Would you hand me the number five file?

It's my department. Other file.

Got my degree in structural engineering.

Found out I was a damn good engineer, but a lousy desk jockey...

and here I am. Everybody always asks.

It's easy to see why.

Someplace we can go and talk?

Sure, just give me a minute.

The missile just penetrated the limo door. I couldn't believe it.

I still can't.

Wow.

I decided we've come too far to have it taken away from us now.

That's when I called Devon Miles.

Wait a minute, you're losing me here.

Who's come too far, and for what?

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought Devon explained it to you.

Armorbuilt was filing for bankruptcy.

Really hit us hard, all the people who work here.

So, I came up with an idea, an alternative:

An employee buy-Out.

I got you. All the employees kick in, re-Negotiate with the creditors...

then you guys end up owning the company.

Sounds like a plan.

It was, until the limo accident.

Cost the company a major sale.

We needed that to finance the buy-Out.

Mel...

do you think somebody purposely caused the accident?

All our vehicles are designed to withstand...

twice the explosive force used on the track.

What do you think?

I think it may merit our scrutiny.

Excuse me?

I think we should take another look.

Well, the group's getting together at lunch today to discuss our options.

And I don't have any plans.

Do you mind if I join you?

Please.

Okay.

We love you, Mel, but...

maybe you've already given us all the help we can handle.

We know you meant well, but frankly, if it wasn't for you...

we wouldn't be in this mess right now, with our savings in jeopardy...

and our houses mortgaged.

That's right. The buy-Out's finished, Mel, okay? Forget it.

From what Mel told me, you guys were okay until you lost that foreign sale.

What if we get it back?

It's a long shot, but we should try.

We all got into this buy-Out because we had something to gain...

something good. We still do.

Look, we all want to better our lives.

That hot car you were talking about buying, Eddie...

you ready to give up on that?

No way. I got my eye on one right now. How about you, Hank?

You and Alice ready to cancel that second honeymoon you've been planning?

Hey, after living with him for 20 years, you really think she'll go?

The way Mel described your buy-Out plan...

it sounds like the chance of a lifetime to me.

You save your jobs here, you buy into a piece of the company.

Come on, what about that?

You guys ready to give up without a fight?

That's easy for you to say.

You got an idea?

Yeah, somebody's got to turn that foreign sale around before it's too late.

Okay, you got anyone particular in mind?

How about you, Michael?

We have one problem: we have no driver.

I mean, let's say we get those buyers back for another demo...

who's going to give it to them? Who's going to drive?

That's right. Who's going to be crazy enough to go out on that track...

after what's already happened?

I might.

Well...

we're talking about a high degree of skill here.

I mean, just because you talk a good game...

it doesn't mean you can drive, now, does it?

Doesn't mean I can't, either.

Try me.

Boy, that's typical.

Give a guy a hot-Looking car, he thinks he's the next Parnelli Jones.

I'll tell you what...

you want to take that freeway flyer of yours out there right now...

make a fool out of yourself...

you be my guest, all right?

Okay, let's look good, pal.

There's a lot riding on this one.

Michael, I always look good.

You'll get no argument from me. Let's do it.

What a set of wheels!

That guy's a hotdog.

Who cares? He's the key to keeping the buy-Out alive.

He's good.

I think that got their attention, Michael.

Okay, pal.

Now, lets go get the job.

That's nice.

I think we found our driver. You bet.

Well, if that's an offer, I accept.

What a car.

I'll tell you what, Mel, you take the driver, I'll take the car.

Say, how much this puppy set me back?

I'm sorry, but this ''puppy'' is not for sale.

Look, I can't haggle with you now, but when old Eddie Deskey...

makes up his mind to get something....

I'll be coming to you again.

You see that car?

I think this is gonna work. Right on.

I suppose the buy-Out is on now.

Lilah, not now.

I say we pack up, head for Europe now and let them have the damn company.

Come on, what are you.... I can't do that.

I mean, it took me years to pull that money and get it out of the country.

And I got a bankruptcy set up, I get into a buy-Out instead.

Could lose everything. Now, you know that.

So, just don't push me, all right?

If I don't push you, you'll still be here six months from now.

Let me tell you something, Gene...

I've been hanging around this grease pit for two years.

I'm tired of playing sales director...

and making believe I'm into those over-Priced toys of yours.

Boy, you could've fooled me, Lilah.

I thought you handled it pretty well...