211K views · 1.2K reactions | #OnThisDay 1985: William Woollard took the Sinclair C5 out for a test drive on Top Gear. | BBC Archive | Facebook

The Sinclair C5 was an all-electric, eco-friendly, low-speed personal mobility vehicle, launched 40 years ahead of its time. Watch Freddie and the team prep to break the national speed limit in the timeless classic. Catch the full film in the second episode of new #TopGear. Available on @bbciplayer now. | Top Gear

It's 1985 and the future of transportation has arrived - the Sinclair C5. An intrepid reporter takes to the streets of Belfast to test it out... Film courtesy of Northern Ireland Screen #BFIReplay | BFI

Now you know what we get up to when the Museum is closed! 🤭 2025 saw the 40th anniversary of the Sinclair C5, so we thought it was the perfect time to get ours back in full working order! The Sinclair C5 is an electrically-assisted pedal tricycle and was the brainchild of Sir Clive Sinclair. Although it was unsuccessful at the time, it is now a symbol of 1980s futuristic vision. Nowadays, it not only has a loyal following but are also sought after by collectors. We can see why! #SinclairC5 #198

Now here's how you begin a television show in style. Watch Andy Craig take a Sinclair C5 for a spin around the Daytime Live studio #onthisday in 1990. | BBC Archive