Always a pleasure watching your videos, Henry. The passion and joy really comes through and it's just such a pleasure to have content like this from you. Also, the production of this (like all the Hegarty stuff at the moment) is exceptional, well done to the filming and editing folks.
ive always loved the Mk1 escorts mate. you are right about how they just love to slide ever so mildly and controllably. I remember well. I was in my friends mk1 with 2ltr ford engine in it. we went around this fast long 4 right opens (tarmac) and he initiated the slide and it just sat there at this fast beautiful mild slide. i just nodded in agreement haha see if MST can help get your Mk2 going. id love to see it on here
Hagerty is, without a doubt, the best automotive channel on UA-cam, with the highest quality presenters in the world. Jason Cammisa, Magnus Walker, and now Larry Chen and Henry Catchpole?! Outstanding.
Seeing Henry Catchpole on the Hagerty channel has me so excited. Very cool car and even better review by one of the best automotive presenters on the planet!
Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets all emotional and teary eyed when I hear that beautiful induction noise and engine noise at full song blitzing along on a country road rowing through that close ratio gearbox.
@@mminnillo1 So instead of driving experience and technical explanations we can have a look at superficial quirks and features? He overlooks so much of the actual innovations...
@@matthewschiebout7384You'd have to name said top 10 for me to believe that. IMO Chris Harris, Cammisa and Catchpole are the literal top 3. Harry Metcalf is up there too. Finding someone who can explain the technical details and also how they translate to driving enjoyment is not easy. Dave Coleman (formerly editor at Sport Compact Car) explains technical details beautifully to a tech nerd like me- I love knowing how things work, but his delivery is a bit lacking in passion, the few times i've seen him present. But if you want to know technical details of how something in the car works, or why it was changes in such a small way, he's the best.
Henry Catchpole...my mind enters his car related world every time i view one of his videos. Sign of a master communicator. Certainly one of the best of a very few. JV.
I have said it before, I will say it again - Jason Camissa and Henry Catchpole are 2 of the best automotive journalists of our current era. It just fills my heart to see these 2 on Hagerty.
Henry Catchpole was just having fun! We all want that sense of fun with what we drive which can be just about anything about any car. Hmmm, maybe this could be a great Bond car.
A twin cam four pot that loves to rev really is one of the best pieces of motoring enjoyment, and the Mk 1 epitomises that fun feeling the most I think….. I’ll put one on my “ lotto win list”…
The smiles say it all and perfectly understandable. What a stunning creation a Mk1 with all the years of development behind it and executed to perfection by MST. I would absolutely love one. Those roads and scenary as you say the place where it feels most at home in. The symphony of that engine. Long may you and MST prosper.
Thank you so much for a dip into nostalgia for me. I sadly lost my Dad just over a year ago to old age but as a young man recently returned from missionary work in Nigeria he was sold the first Mk 1 Escort in the North East of Scotland and although I didn't drive that car I did have a 1.8 Si 20 years later but nearly bought the RS 2000 at that point. and drove the Escort Cosworth on the Mull of Kintyre made famous by Sir Paul and Wings. I recently sold my Mini Hatch JCW with the Bluetooth controlled Pro Exhaust that in 4th gear with the 2nd pipe open was a raucous drive but not to that extent but more bangs and pops evident. We are now the owners of an i Pace and it's early days in our ownership but to be whisked along on air suspension on heated leather and Meridian surround sound in near silence is a far cry from that car but times have to move on. If my numbers came up the new Defender 110 would be my first purchase but that car would be a very close second for sure. Thanks for making my day special but tinged with a little sadness at happier times gone past. Other cars for me Lancia Delta Integrale and the legend that is Audi Quattro.
I can’t even tell you how much I enjoyed this! I’ve never heard of Henry before but man, what an incredible presenter he his! And the cinematography 🔥 I hope this becomes and full blown series! What a treat this was.
I really hope this isn't a one off video. Henry is one of the best in the business right now. I hope Hagerty brings him into the fold with a series of his own.
Thank you. Reminding me of my youth (10 years old in 1967) when Herman and Lambert Fekken, SA Rally champions and (our neighbours) always tested their Escort up our mountain road. Always flat out with the BDA engine. Then later the Chev Commando, the Kawasaki 500 two stroke etc etc.
Clicked on the video thinking it was another Carfection vid then saw the Hagerty logo pop up, Your just out here collecting the best of the best. really nice to see Henry get the love he deserves in the comments too!
Literally yelled ou with excitement seeing Henry on another YT channel. Congratulations on the success, well deserved! Looking forward to more exciting content!
Your personality matches the history and sole this car possesses. Sunday morn in New Zealand and your drive in a new classic “Escort” made me smile. Thank You 🙏
Petrolicious was my favorite UA-cam channel but they went MIA. Hagerty stepped it up. I will be waiting for more petrolicious but Hagerty is the new fav
So happy to see you have found a new home! You’re writing feels like my own thoughts at times which is probably why I enjoy it so much! Bravo and keep having fun and bringing us along
2 of my fav car guys. Good Job Hagerty. I think to keep the passion going, Henry should review some more of his past dream cars and versions of his owned cars.
I had to do a double take, Catchpole on Hagerty? What a winning combo. I love the dedication to cinematic, long form car videos with the best writers and presenters in the biz.
Brilliant. I love good prose and sporty cars, so getting both is always a joy. I wish there was a deeper dive into the mechanics of the thing though, more about the suspension, the brakes, what they did with the drivetrain, and why, etc.
I remember back in 78 one of dad's work vehicles was a 76 1.3 escort van and me and my brother ust to take turns on driving to what ever job was doing and picking up stuff from a job dad was roofing contractor. The average drive was 20miles and I ust to drive it to the job just like he is driving here Scottish Highlands empty roads that little van was such fun to drive incredible how well it handled
Got to say the cinematics on carefection seemed better but catchpole will always win you over with his enthusiasm and ability to speak his feelings about what he is driving
This video came up as a suggestion and, I must say, I've thoroughly enjoyed it. A fan of many years of cars and bikes, this one really grabbed my attention. Sat with a cup of tea this evening, this was time very well spent.
@@CromulentCorpse I've been following Henry since Evo days. When he appears on Drivetribe, he's no longer a part of Evo, when he appears in Xcar (now Carfection), he's no longer a part of Drivetribe. Of course this move raise my concern
I have never seen this presenter before or watched this UA-cam channel, however this is an excellent video that I rather enjoyed watching. Thank you for posting.
Love to see Henry doing more stuff. Constructive criticism: have Henry’s audio volume up. If you turn up the volume to hear him more, every other sound is deafening.
Fantastic review. Obvs you had a whoopie time! Am lucky to know of this car from birth, all the guys involved, all the roads you used! Gives a real feel good factor!
To be honest, I saw Henry in a not an Escort and assumed this video to be Carfection content. Not until near the end did I realise Henry was presenting for Hagerty. That's gotta be a good thing, no? Jason Cammissa does some excellent, funny, informative, historical deep success into automotive history, and nobody does it quite as well, AFAIK. Henry should be well chuffed to be in such company. I look forward to more content. 👌👍👍👍👍👌👌👌
Awesome video Tall One! I have always enjoyed content you've been involved with since I first found you many years ago. Your enthusiasm for all things automotive is extremely evident on your videos.
What other cars would you like to see Henry drive on this series?
Mk2 Golf GTI
@@JoshuaNewhook Renault sport Clio V6, any phases
I'd really like to see older Porsches or maybe even some of the restomod ones like singer for example
All of them.
2002 Jaguar XJR
Thank you very much for all the kind comments. It’s hugely appreciated. Really chuffed to have joined the fabulous Hagerty roster of presenters.
Congrats, Henry. Looking forward to seeing more videos. Well done!
Always a pleasure watching your videos, Henry. The passion and joy really comes through and it's just such a pleasure to have content like this from you.
Also, the production of this (like all the Hegarty stuff at the moment) is exceptional, well done to the filming and editing folks.
ive always loved the Mk1 escorts mate. you are right about how they just love to slide ever so mildly and controllably. I remember well. I was in my friends mk1 with 2ltr ford engine in it. we went around this fast long 4 right opens (tarmac) and he initiated the slide and it just sat there at this fast beautiful mild slide. i just nodded in agreement haha
see if MST can help get your Mk2 going. id love to see it on here
Does that mean you’re no longer doing Carfection videos Henry?
@@snakerb huge loss for Carfection if he is no longer apart of their channel. I subscribed to Carfection only because of Henry.
Hagerty is, without a doubt, the best automotive channel on UA-cam, with the highest quality presenters in the world. Jason Cammisa, Magnus Walker, and now Larry Chen and Henry Catchpole?! Outstanding.
Reminds me of prime Top Gear
All Hagerty needs to do is get JayEmm, Matt Farah, Stradman, Manny Khosbin, Tavarish, Samcrac, and Scotty Kilmer now.
@@Broyale26 No, just no. Especially Kilmer....
@@Rentta Exactly. Chris Harris on the other hand...
@@Broyale26 Perhaps only Matt Farah, others not so much.
Seeing Henry Catchpole on the Hagerty channel has me so excited. Very cool car and even better review by one of the best automotive presenters on the planet!
Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets all emotional and teary eyed when I hear that beautiful induction noise and engine noise at full song blitzing along on a country road rowing through that close ratio gearbox.
Hagerty has Catchpole now? 🤯They already have Cammisa. Add Chris Harris and they'd have all of the best car reviewers in one place.
They lost Jack Baruth, who was the only one you could trust.
What about Daddy Doug?
@@mminnillo1 Doug Demuro isn't what he once was
@@mminnillo1 So instead of driving experience and technical explanations we can have a look at superficial quirks and features? He overlooks so much of the actual innovations...
@@mminnillo1 Please no
Love this! Welcome to Hagerty!
OMG Catchpole and Cammissa under one roof!?! There really needs to be some joint collaboration with these 2 because they're seriously the GOAT.
Cammissa isn't even in the top ten!
They're good, and I watch all their stuff, but that's a reach and a half.
@@matthewschiebout7384You'd have to name said top 10 for me to believe that. IMO Chris Harris, Cammisa and Catchpole are the literal top 3. Harry Metcalf is up there too.
Finding someone who can explain the technical details and also how they translate to driving enjoyment is not easy.
Dave Coleman (formerly editor at Sport Compact Car) explains technical details beautifully to a tech nerd like me- I love knowing how things work, but his delivery is a bit lacking in passion, the few times i've seen him present. But if you want to know technical details of how something in the car works, or why it was changes in such a small way, he's the best.
Henry Catchpole...my mind enters his car related world every time i view one of his videos. Sign of a master communicator. Certainly one of the best of a very few. JV.
I don't believe I've ever seen any reviews with Henry, but I hope to see more. This was quite a review and a hell of a car to start the series with.
My dude, may I interest you in the Carfection channel, you have a lot of Catchpole Catchup to do
You'll be seeing many more!
@@blueleaf04 I've never heard of them but just subscribed, thank you!
@@AngySumo go find Xcar videos as well.
@@mitchellsteindler Xcar turned into Carfection.
The channel renamed itself, so all the old xcar content is still on the Carfection channel
Mr. Catchpole, what a great pleasure seeing you here
(An editing criticism: the music in the intro is too loud and almost drowns out the narration)
Oh my effing god !
Henry Catchpole at Hagerty???
Yes please 🙏 😍 🙌
Who the hell ever told this insurance company to start, and go all in on a UA-cam Channel, THANK YOU.
Live in Jamaica. It's a car I always loves for we had one back in the 70's (Escort that is).
Nothing but smiles all throughout! Can't help but smile :) Thank you for this Henry and the entire team behind this
Hagerty is taking over UA-cam by gathering the top car reviewers like infinity stones
I have said it before, I will say it again - Jason Camissa and Henry Catchpole are 2 of the best automotive journalists of our current era. It just fills my heart to see these 2 on Hagerty.
Jason isn't even in the the top ten!
Catchpole and Cammisa on one channel is incredible. I'd love to see Henry in more classic rally cars - maybe him and Jason on the Kimera Evo37?
thank you for bringing mr catchpole to the channel. it means a lot to many of us here.
Henry Catchpole was just having fun! We all want that sense of fun with what we drive which can be just about anything about any car. Hmmm, maybe this could be a great Bond car.
Hagerty is TAKING OVER. All you need is Chris Harris, and you will have basically all my favorite UA-cam car gods
A twin cam four pot that loves to rev really is one of the best pieces of motoring enjoyment, and the Mk 1 epitomises that fun feeling the most I think….. I’ll put one on my “ lotto win list”…
BMW 2002, Alfa Romeo 1750GTV and Datsun 510 have entered the chat.
There are quite a few fun cars of that era.
The smiles say it all and perfectly understandable. What a stunning creation a Mk1 with all the years of development behind it and executed to perfection by MST. I would absolutely love one. Those roads and scenary as you say the place where it feels most at home in. The symphony of that engine. Long may you and MST prosper.
damn you have henry now too? hagerty killing it
Thank you so much for a dip into nostalgia for me. I sadly lost my Dad just over a year ago to old age but as a young man recently returned from missionary work in Nigeria he was sold the first Mk 1 Escort in the North East of Scotland and although I didn't drive that car I did have a 1.8 Si 20 years later but nearly bought the RS 2000 at that point. and drove the Escort Cosworth on the Mull of Kintyre made famous by Sir Paul and Wings. I recently sold my Mini Hatch JCW with the Bluetooth controlled Pro Exhaust that in 4th gear with the 2nd pipe open was a raucous drive but not to that extent but more bangs and pops evident. We are now the owners of an i Pace and it's early days in our ownership but to be whisked along on air suspension on heated leather and Meridian surround sound in near silence is a far cry from that car but times have to move on. If my numbers came up the new Defender 110 would be my first purchase but that car would be a very close second for sure. Thanks for making my day special but tinged with a little sadness at happier times gone past. Other cars for me Lancia Delta Integrale and the legend that is Audi Quattro.
I can’t even tell you how much I enjoyed this! I’ve never heard of Henry before but man, what an incredible presenter he his! And the cinematography 🔥 I hope this becomes and full blown series! What a treat this was.
I really hope this isn't a one off video. Henry is one of the best in the business right now. I hope Hagerty brings him into the fold with a series of his own.
Thank you. Reminding me of my youth (10 years old in 1967) when Herman and Lambert Fekken, SA Rally champions and (our neighbours) always tested their Escort up our mountain road. Always flat out with the BDA engine. Then later the Chev Commando, the Kawasaki 500 two stroke etc etc.
Clicked on the video thinking it was another Carfection vid then saw the Hagerty logo pop up, Your just out here collecting the best of the best. really nice to see Henry get the love he deserves in the comments too!
Every time I watch a Henry Catchpole video my faith in automotive journalism is renewed. The opening monologue was absolutely beautiful.
very well made video here, we appreciate it, what a magnificent mk1
Mr. Catchpole, what a great pleasure seeing you here
Literally yelled ou with excitement seeing Henry on another YT channel. Congratulations on the success, well deserved! Looking forward to more exciting content!
Your personality matches the history and sole this car possesses. Sunday morn in New Zealand and your drive in a new classic “Escort” made me smile. Thank You 🙏
OMG…Henry added to Hagerty too! How much better can this channel get? Jason and Henry are probably my two favourite car journalists. Awesome!
Love seeing Henry on here 🙏
Can’t wait to watch this masterpiece
Awesome! This video makes my 4K TV and sound system worth it!
They got Henry 😭😭 just hire him a film crew live stream this man. Drip of class and elegance; always a treat seeing Mr. Catchpole
Stunning. Miss mine had 2 of them used to go rallying thro the lanes of Wales. They really flowed with the roads
Petrolicious was my favorite UA-cam channel but they went MIA. Hagerty stepped it up. I will be waiting for more petrolicious but Hagerty is the new fav
Henry + Hagerty = Early Christmas ❤
So happy to see you have found a new home! You’re writing feels like my own thoughts at times which is probably why I enjoy it so much!
Bravo and keep having fun and bringing us along
Great job in bringing Henry into the mix Hagerty.
He's one of the top journalists out there. He's an automotive poet.
I'm speechless... Beauty car, good driver, amazing landscapes and... A gooooood sound!!!!
2 of my fav car guys. Good Job Hagerty. I think to keep the passion going, Henry should review some more of his past dream cars and versions of his owned cars.
i like how they painted the front bars of the cage black, that they nearly disappear. Great Idea.
Henry, you are an awesome addition to the Hagerty channel. Love your passion and delivery. And the car...beautiful.
I had to do a double take, Catchpole on Hagerty? What a winning combo. I love the dedication to cinematic, long form car videos with the best writers and presenters in the biz.
Awesome to see Henry on this channel. Congrats!
Brilliant. I love good prose and sporty cars, so getting both is always a joy.
I wish there was a deeper dive into the mechanics of the thing though, more about the suspension, the brakes, what they did with the drivetrain, and why, etc.
Well this easily felt like Carfection to me. I guess i watched too much of their videos lol.
I honestly didn´t even notice until i´ve read the comments! 😅👌
Hagerty really knows how to scout out car journalists. This is an awesome addition!
Hagerty is now the new holy trinity for petrol head !
Having grown up in the era of the Mk 1 RS2000. It will always have a place in my ❤️ Love the review and the passion behind the build.
Your neighbours will love you with car, lovely little pocket rocket to wake up the whole block. Love it!
Henry + Hagerty = Happiness
I remember back in 78 one of dad's work vehicles was a 76 1.3 escort van and me and my brother ust to take turns on driving to what ever job was doing and picking up stuff from a job dad was roofing contractor. The average drive was 20miles and I ust to drive it to the job just like he is driving here Scottish Highlands empty roads that little van was such fun to drive incredible how well it handled
Wow, cant ever get enough of Mr Catchpole! Excited to see more content on Hagerty with him.
As far as I’m concerned Henry is the best in the business. This is a good get for Hagerty!
Welcome to the best car channel on UA-cam! So happy to see you part of this outstanding team
Hagerty kinda has built a dream team!
Got to say the cinematics on carefection seemed better but catchpole will always win you over with his enthusiasm and ability to speak his feelings about what he is driving
As an EVO reader from back in the day, Hentry being here makes me very happy.
Henry and Steve Sutcliffe are the best in the biz these days. Please, more! I’d love to see Henry drive some Lancias.
This video came up as a suggestion and, I must say, I've thoroughly enjoyed it. A fan of many years of cars and bikes, this one really grabbed my attention. Sat with a cup of tea this evening, this was time very well spent.
Thank you Henry, this is modern motoring art in motion, it was a great that you managed to carry out this vital review. It was meant to be...
Well, that was an absolute treat. One of my favourite car journalists.
What happens to Carfection then?
@@CromulentCorpse I've been following Henry since Evo days. When he appears on Drivetribe, he's no longer a part of Evo, when he appears in Xcar (now Carfection), he's no longer a part of Drivetribe. Of course this move raise my concern
Hagerty got Catchpole now? Biggest W yet.
Can't wait to see what else Henry does on here
I have never seen this presenter before or watched this UA-cam channel, however this is an excellent video that I rather enjoyed watching. Thank you for posting.
Love to see Henry doing more stuff. Constructive criticism: have Henry’s audio volume up. If you turn up the volume to hear him more, every other sound is deafening.
UK's Best is also here!
I would like to thank the recruiter for the channel presenters. Just the great ones, keep it up.
Fantastic review. Obvs you had a whoopie time! Am lucky to know of this car from birth, all the guys involved, all the roads you used! Gives a real feel good factor!
So happy to see Henry on here. Just give him any slightly interesting car with dynamics and you'll be in for a treat.
What an amazing car and video! Henry is great to watch. Thank you so much for this fantastic content
Henry Catchpole, what an automotive journalist!👏 Another fantastic video from Hagerty
Catchpole too?!?!? YES!!!
As a muscle car owner but also a huge fan of group b rally etc; I just couldn’t figure out how low power cars could make ppl fall in love.
Now I know.
Cammisa and now Henry Catchpole… what a choice!
Wow! Henry is here! Please say we can catch you at both Hagerty & Carfection from now on!!
One of if not the favourite Fords for me is the Mk1 Escort the 2 door is such a beauty...loved your view Henry
Hagerty has built up into an All Star lineup on the channel. 👏👏👏
Hagerty goated
I hadn’t subscribed to Hagerty yet, but when I saw Henry was on here, I did, really fast
Henry allways delivers great videos. In this car, well, what a perfect combination.
I'm not even a ford guy, but this thing checks all the boxes!!!
Really loved this new presenter. I must admit, I'd never heard of him before, but now I'm looking forward to watching more of his videos.
Wonderful to see that the poet has joined the game! Sutcliffe next??
Henry Catchpole on Hagerty? I totally never expect to see this at all.
Welcome, Henry! Really looking forward to more from you! And, helluva great car to do as your first review! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
Here for Henry, you’ve got a new subscriber! Mega video from Mr. Catchpole, as always!
Henry Catchpole and Jason Camissa together on the same channel is about as good as it gets in automotive journalism. Well done Hagerty!
To be honest, I saw Henry in a not an Escort and assumed this video to be Carfection content. Not until near the end did I realise Henry was presenting for Hagerty. That's gotta be a good thing, no?
Jason Cammissa does some excellent, funny, informative, historical deep success into automotive history, and nobody does it quite as well, AFAIK. Henry should be well chuffed to be in such company. I look forward to more content. 👌👍👍👍👍👌👌👌
Fabulous! Thank you. I'd choose either a MK1 Alan Mann Racing tribute colour scheme/spec or a MK2 in White with RS 4 spokes and black short bumpers!
Hagerty Top Gear reboot with Catchpole, Harris & Camisa
I watched a delightful car from a great man, with a great presentation, thank you Henry.
What a stunning, beautifully made video... with a most excellent presenter too, of course.
Awesome video Tall One! I have always enjoyed content you've been involved with since I first found you many years ago. Your enthusiasm for all things automotive is extremely evident on your videos.
This channel should be getting more views. Their making amazing videos and good content. Not all great. But a lot of good and great stuff