1000mile Euro-trip in the Lotus Esprit turbo to find my old Spectre Defender..

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  • @brianjang4126
    @brianjang4126 5 років тому +678

    Most underrated nostalgic thing he does on every road trip is looking at an actual map! Awesome!

    • @honestguy7764
      @honestguy7764 5 років тому +7

      Brian Jang Even with a onboard gps, I always have to carry one

    • @maverick1685
      @maverick1685 5 років тому +2

      My Buds & I ride BMW motorbikes & we always have maps with us.

    • @kge420
      @kge420 5 років тому +2

      Was a German map to boot.

    • @josebinladen2223
      @josebinladen2223 5 років тому +1

      google maps its just better bro

    • @Heatfarmer
      @Heatfarmer 5 років тому +2

      @@josebinladen2223 Yeah, if you don't care where you end up and which route you took to get there.

  • @craigyirush3492
    @craigyirush3492 5 років тому +245

    I love that Harry still uses real maps! Plus he goes to the trouble of getting a modern but period correct looking radio.

    • @YasumotoUS
      @YasumotoUS 5 років тому +9

      Agreed re: maps! They are an important [non-digital] tool that we need to keep in circulation and use.

    • @JoelMSimental
      @JoelMSimental 4 роки тому +1

      That was Epic!! Much respect Harry!!

    • @manfredschmalbach9023
      @manfredschmalbach9023 2 роки тому +1

      @@YasumotoUS Forget it - Generation gooogle will misinterpret those as wallpapers or giftwrappers anyway ....

    • @YasumotoUS
      @YasumotoUS 2 роки тому +2

      @@manfredschmalbach9023 their loss.

    • @manfredschmalbach9023
      @manfredschmalbach9023 2 роки тому

      @@YasumotoUS Oh absolutely. As one of the users of sextants I can't agree more

  • @MrSteveo114
    @MrSteveo114 5 років тому +1829

    Favorite thing about Harry? He’s not a snob who buys a car as an investment, he ACTUALLY drives them.

    • @calmills4843
      @calmills4843 5 років тому +34

      Fantastic video - as always - MANY thanks Harry! Keep up the great work.

    • @michaelscott5105
      @michaelscott5105 5 років тому +32

      hes a likeable toff

    • @Linkoas
      @Linkoas 5 років тому +10

      Since when are cars an investment ?

    • @MrSteveo114
      @MrSteveo114 5 років тому +30

      Linkoas people often buy old rare Ferrari’s, Lamborghinis etc etc just to leave them sitting in a garage and never drive them in the hopes to sell them again at auction down the road for a tidy profit. They’re even doing this with brand new cars usually from a limited production run in the hopes that their value will skyrocket as they become future classics, you see this a lot with Porsche GT cars as of late so this is what I mean by buying cars purely as an investment and not for the car itself.

    • @kasperkjrsgaard1447
      @kasperkjrsgaard1447 5 років тому +23

      And my favourite farmer as well. 👌

  • @crossandshoot796
    @crossandshoot796 5 років тому +278

    He has the best wife ever going on these trips and letting him keep bunch of cars and being his camerawomen
    She’s a keeper !

    • @MrToanhduc
      @MrToanhduc 4 роки тому +10

      she is love keeper

    • @David-cm4ok
      @David-cm4ok 4 роки тому +2

      I'm sure she does alright too.

    • @christopherstein2024
      @christopherstein2024 4 роки тому +1

      Well he's not 20

    • @MsMesem
      @MsMesem 4 роки тому

      What is so hard about that! I'd be keen but now its verbotten.... The Great RESET....that most dont believe is really happening..When will the boys grow up and get angry?

    • @zatozatoichi7920
      @zatozatoichi7920 3 роки тому

      "LETTING him keep"? Harry is not a simp, bro. >8]

  • @bigrigger3762
    @bigrigger3762 5 років тому +253

    Love Harry, he’s in a different world to a lot of the other UA-camrs, there’s no B.S or biggin himself up.
    Just pure enthusiasm for the cars, and it makes for great content, I never get bored of his videos.
    The “others” could learn a lot from him.

    • @MarriedToTheKGB
      @MarriedToTheKGB 5 років тому +6

      I agree. It's refreshing as most of the others are obsessed with self image like instagrammer selfie rubbish with silly intro graphics and music. That turns me off. I prefer it like this

    • @tehbrutenextdoor
      @tehbrutenextdoor 5 років тому +3

      I let his videos pile up so I can get a huge dose of Harry at a time. Palate cleanser.

    • @brebay
      @brebay 5 років тому +2

      He's a class act, a true british gent!

    • @jakubbalog8610
      @jakubbalog8610 5 років тому +1

      its because he is not financially dependant on youtube...obsession with generating more and more income from videos slowly ruins everything

  • @matthewgodwin3050
    @matthewgodwin3050 5 років тому +14

    Watching this reminded me of being 10 years old and watching For Your Eyes Only for the first time. The sound of the Esprit's engine as it belts along mountain roads, the snow covered mountains, even the scene where Harry drove through that rather pretty little town. It was so much like the film. To these sentimental old eyes anyway. Definitely my favourite Harry's Garage video so far, which is fitting because the Esprit has always been my favourite Bond car of all time, and For Your Eyes Only one of my favourite Bond films. What a wonderful 30 minutes.

  • @andrewnorris5415
    @andrewnorris5415 5 років тому +169

    A Euro trip to the snow in the Lotus, just like the Rolls. Started to watch as soon as I got the notification, everything was dropped.

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 5 років тому +16

      Me too..the wife was fuming as she had just put her best negligee on and thought her luck was in.....

    • @andytaylor1588
      @andytaylor1588 5 років тому +1

      @@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne she might need some side hustle. LOL

    • @pancakelens75
      @pancakelens75 5 років тому

      LOVE my Elise!!❤️💚

  • @marksol1881
    @marksol1881 5 років тому +27

    It's like going on a trip with an old friend and just chatting about cars as you go along. Just so enjoyable and relaxing. Harry imparts his terrific knowledge and experience without any trace of arrogance. Showing us the route he's going to take on a map book! Brilliant! He's just a perfect companion. I always feel cheered and optimistic after I've watched one of his videos. Don't stop Harry!

    • @lauraeardley1113
      @lauraeardley1113 2 роки тому +1

      absolutely spot on. You've hit the nail on the head. I was trying to work out why I liked his videos so much; its that he talks to you like an old friend. I feel the same with his videos, they always leave me feeling upbeat. He's easily the best on here

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 2 роки тому

      Definitely! I subbed after watching a second video. One big plus, is there's no background music whilst he's talking with us.
      A huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music while you're talking. I don't know why some people are compelled to add annoying background music throughout their videos. I never last for more than a minute of crappy music.

  •  5 років тому +70

    Harry actually lives my fantasy life.

  • @ned_potter
    @ned_potter 5 років тому +89

    Mrs M on camera duties is an absolute unsung hero for these vids. 👍

    • @carltoncotter2614
      @carltoncotter2614 4 роки тому

      Mrs M is a feminist icon!

    • @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab
      @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab 3 роки тому

      Yeah, good point. Mrs M deserves a brief appearance Harry...love this vid, and she has become quite a good camera woman indeed! Are you going to treat us to more Esprit vids in the future, please Harry? 👍🏻🙏

  • @dontspillthemilk6516
    @dontspillthemilk6516 5 років тому +110

    I’d happily watch this on BBC 2 on a Sunday evening...

    • @Vonstroke
      @Vonstroke 5 років тому +5

      Beats TG, that's for sure.

    • @kevincooper3834
      @kevincooper3834 5 років тому +10

      He'd have to fill the car with beans and race a BMX to his destination, to get the 8pm slot on BBC 2

    • @nigelrhine
      @nigelrhine 5 років тому

      With a nice glass of red. Perfect.

    • @FenderUsa
      @FenderUsa 5 років тому

      @James Smith wow

    • @XenonG
      @XenonG 5 років тому +2

      Doesn't matter which generation, most normals don't like tasteful automotive shows, so video on demand services like UA-cam is perfect for a video like this.

  • @ksteak27
    @ksteak27 5 років тому +66

    Watched every last single second of this video, as usual. There's something wholesome about a fine, humble English gentleman who has an insane collection of the cars I've loved for 30+ years. Good on you, sir.

  • @andrewnorris5415
    @andrewnorris5415 5 років тому +496

    Usual UA-camr: buys cars to pose on Instagram or get more subscribers.
    Harry: buys a car to enjoy driving it.

    • @jblack5323
      @jblack5323 5 років тому +24

      Yes, thats why I love his videos. He’s a true ‘car’ person, unlike 99.9% of these UA-camrs. No shouting, no pointing, no clickbait bollocks like ‘I’m selling my car, and here’s why’ etc.

    • @stubones
      @stubones 5 років тому +2

      If you're inclusing Shmee in taht you're an assclown. The guy does more than 30k miles a year in his cars.

    • @jblack5323
      @jblack5323 5 років тому +10

      stubones he’s not a car guy, those who know just know. I don’t care how many miles or exotic cars he has, or how many stats he can pull out of his head.

    • @lechprotean
      @lechprotean 5 років тому +1

      @@stubones it's still not much per car is it?

    • @lobsterwhisperer7932
      @lobsterwhisperer7932 5 років тому

      @@jblack5323 for a rich guy he doesn't come across as a dick.

  • @jo0ls
    @jo0ls 3 роки тому +1

    I went there. It must have been the summer though because we skipped the exhibition. I do remember the urinal with panoramic views of the mountains. Best wee ever.

  • @AmbiAnts589
    @AmbiAnts589 5 років тому +112

    I've learned that one should not simply turn off the video after Harry's final words... there's always a little bonus treat clip right at the end.

    • @andytaylor1588
      @andytaylor1588 5 років тому +3

      Thanks for that! In this case, the Esprit on the hairpin. Nice!

    • @cyborgbadger1015
      @cyborgbadger1015 5 років тому +1

      One does not simply turn one of Harry's videos off, after the final words.. Boromir.

    • @davidhewitt3070
      @davidhewitt3070 5 років тому +2

      I learned this after the Carrera GT video - the noise!! :-)

  • @petermainwald6413
    @petermainwald6413 5 років тому +56

    '"I'm not one to own ornaments"... thats why we love you Harry!

  • @h4ze-z5y
    @h4ze-z5y 4 роки тому +37

    do you ever get that feeling like "oh shit i wish i found this channel before"? but than you realise that you're in for hours of top notch content and its all good?
    this is some truly fascinating stuff sir. thank you and keep it up!

  • @geraint8989
    @geraint8989 4 роки тому +11

    "It does slow up at about 140[mph]... but I was on winter tyres so I don't really want to go too fast in it".
    Beautiful.

  • @shingnosis
    @shingnosis 5 років тому +27

    How the hell does he have time to be a farmer, a family man, a youtube reviewer and also go on these grand adventures. Kudos Harry.

    • @Brownalebelly
      @Brownalebelly 4 роки тому +8

      Probably has people working on the farm for him.

  • @duncanbleak3819
    @duncanbleak3819 5 років тому +47

    These real world driving trips are what separates this channel from the pack.
    Many thanks!

  • @AxLWake
    @AxLWake 5 років тому +22

    This car still looks incredibly cool. I really like the simple and clean lines of this design.

  • @mikerayner5938
    @mikerayner5938 5 років тому +3

    You, Trish, an older car and into the mountains in winter. You’re an inspiration every time. Thank you.

  • @MP-Fin
    @MP-Fin 5 років тому +26

    First video I saw from Harry was the Rolls-Royce trip to the arctic, since then I've watched like every video of yours, and the wife likes the road trip videos too. Thanks Harry, you're a great man.

  • @Nalgafria
    @Nalgafria 4 роки тому +2

    I like that Harry goes to the extent of addressing the emissions concerns for those concerned about the impact this Lotus has. These road trip videos are my favorite, because we get to see gorgeous machinery eating up the miles while Harry is having a blast behind the wheel.

  • @stefslon
    @stefslon 5 років тому +23

    I love these road trip videos and it's great to see someone actually driving their collections!

  • @knightwolf200612
    @knightwolf200612 5 років тому +6

    12:25 I really love you add a perspective on the emissions of a fun car compared to daily transport. This is exactly why fun cars shoudn't be banned at all! Not even from major city centres.
    For the rest, never knew there was a mountain complete in theme of James Bond, how cool!
    Awesome drive in an 80's car like that, Love it!

    • @duncanlang922
      @duncanlang922 5 років тому +1

      A more interesting comparison would be to a brand new EV. The Lotus get's poor economy...but is already built. The EV has a huge impact when being manufactured. The greenest cars are classics that are already built!

  • @dmn23
    @dmn23 5 років тому +181

    Me: Sees notification that Harry's off on a 1k mile trip in his Giugiaro Esprit Turbo
    Me: Claps happily at the screen like an imbecile, settles in for the next half hour

  • @johncollier608
    @johncollier608 5 років тому +6

    I've always loved the Esprit. Good to see one taken out and thoroughly driven to it's potential.

  • @ΤάκηςΔημόπουλος-χ5φ
    @ΤάκηςΔημόπουλος-χ5φ 5 років тому +5

    Great garage but no garage queens, instead cars that are driven and driven hard, what is more we (as car enthusiasts) are able to watch them driven, a very big thank you to mr Metcalfe.

  • @johnmoser2689
    @johnmoser2689 4 роки тому +12

    Harry's the real deal
    Love that early Lotus Esprit I was a teenager when they came out I was instantly infatuated
    Great video thanks Harry

  • @stugill4513
    @stugill4513 5 років тому +12

    THAT DEFENDER DESERVES TO BE INSIDE great vid harry as always thanks

  • @Probablyshouldnthave
    @Probablyshouldnthave 5 років тому +16

    the lotus looks so good on the mountain

  • @ovenorway
    @ovenorway 5 років тому +13

    You know it's going to be a good episode when the map comes out.

  • @rcmadness3364
    @rcmadness3364 3 роки тому +2

    Went to Le Mans on a road trip in an Esprit turbo in my 20’s which was fantastic to look back on. Now I see this and it takes me back. Best reviews ever. Nothing to prove, no bravado, just good honest reviews and a proper road trip - It doesn’t get any better!!

  • @infadeldog13
    @infadeldog13 4 роки тому +3

    Love this channel so much. This guy loves his cars for the cars themselves, not just for the status. Fantastically made vids too - love the shots from the cockpit best - feel like we're in there on the road trip! Keep 'em coming Harry!

  • @georgimihalkov4781
    @georgimihalkov4781 5 років тому +7

    Hands down the best car channel on UA-cam, this is even better content than most TV shows! Looking forward to your future videos, Harry!

  • @mrmoran0077
    @mrmoran0077 5 років тому +28

    It's always a good day when you get a notification from Harry, even better when it's a road trip in something special.

  • @WhalleyRangeMassive
    @WhalleyRangeMassive 5 років тому +14

    When can I retire to my farmhouse with my mega car collection and go on loads of road trips..........? You are the man Harry.

  • @UpTheAnte1987
    @UpTheAnte1987 5 років тому +268

    Harry checking in to the Austrian hotel:
    "The name's Metcalfe......Harry Metcalfe"

    • @taketimeout2share
      @taketimeout2share 5 років тому +10

      Try again, Mr Craig.. You don't look anything like Mr Metcalfe. We have UA-cam in Austria too.

    • @texanfournow
      @texanfournow 5 років тому +12

      The desk clerk was shaken, not stirred.

    • @1973833
      @1973833 5 років тому +2

      I hope they saw the car first:)

    • @truthseeker8483
      @truthseeker8483 5 років тому +2

      "The name's Bond....Harry Bond" :-D

    • @winstonchurchill2325
      @winstonchurchill2325 5 років тому

      He should of rocked up to the female receptionist and exclaimed the names Monk Harry Monk lol

  • @kznjonno602
    @kznjonno602 5 років тому

    Thanks Harry! What a pleasure it is to be able to ride shotgun with you again from South Africa. I remember this Esprit which a friend owned back in the day. You have done us all proud once again. Brilliant!

  • @NLBassist
    @NLBassist 4 роки тому +1

    One of the best car vids on youtube. I smiled for the whole 30 minutes and 8 seconds.

  • @alanfarrell2889
    @alanfarrell2889 5 років тому +20

    It’s UA-cam channels like this that has me watching very little tv these days !
    Great video as always by Harry !

    • @allosaurusfragilis7782
      @allosaurusfragilis7782 4 роки тому +1

      Im the same. If this was on tv, id probably watch it but i find myself not turning it on at all these days.

  • @airborneinferno
    @airborneinferno 5 років тому +1

    What a warm, fuzzy moment. Feels like I’ve actually been on that epic road trip, sat in the passenger seat and poking the camera up Harry’s nose just to hear the pops of the exhaust! Really inspiring me to do another Euro road trip!! *heads to the classifieds *

  • @Paul8342
    @Paul8342 5 років тому +12

    I absolutely love watching you on these trips Harry - I’m very jealous of your lifestyle but love your attitude!

  • @zk9058
    @zk9058 5 років тому

    Harry is one of the only chaps i know who still uses paper road maps. Talk about old school. A real gentleman.

  • @pjay3028
    @pjay3028 5 років тому +115

    19:35 "look round here, this is quite pretty" he says as they drive past a huge picture of a mostly naked woman in stockings and suspenders!! 19:40

    • @harrysgarage
      @harrysgarage  5 років тому +89

      oops.

    • @pjay3028
      @pjay3028 5 років тому +8

      @@harrysgarage must have been subliminal??

    • @gtjack9
      @gtjack9 5 років тому +7

      Harry's garage I bet Wifey was suitably impressed at that remark!

    • @JN6666
      @JN6666 5 років тому +13

      So funny - saw that and thought the same, we had shooting rabbits, farming, a mini rant about carbon, and a 1980's sports car, win. Harry dont change!

    • @Mike-br8zt
      @Mike-br8zt 5 років тому +1

      @@harrysgarage At least you are clearly firing on all cylinders.

  • @musicmyster1
    @musicmyster1 2 роки тому +1

    What an amazing video Harry, love bond and love the Lotus Esprit Turbo …..good work mate …..

  • @jorgkaczmarek291
    @jorgkaczmarek291 5 років тому +4

    I love to see this car videos and like to hear this calm comments, no hassle, thanks...and he uses maps...marvelous 👍

  • @Avrelivs_Gold
    @Avrelivs_Gold 5 років тому

    Thank you Harry.
    I am a poor Russian guy from a poor Russian town
    and your videos motivate me to strive towards a life
    where I am actually able to travel to spectacular places in spectacular cars, like you.

  • @Rj-tz5kb
    @Rj-tz5kb 5 років тому +20

    Been following Harry for couple of years now, always made good content, and still does!

    • @paddymuppy
      @paddymuppy 5 років тому

      Thanks for that information.

  • @lefroy1
    @lefroy1 4 роки тому +1

    Love the road-trips!
    Also quite remarkable, even for a salubrious Austrian ski resort, just how much impact a visit from Mr Bond has on a place.

  • @monzarace
    @monzarace 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for another great video Harry. Down to earth, driving, giving it some beans and yet respecting it. Pack up all sorts of stuff for a nice vacation and enjoy the car. That's the way to do it. Plenty of other people doing racing on a racetrack and that's all fine. But I'd rather enjoy your sort of videos. Much more mature and enjoyable.
    Happy you found your Esprit to be a surprisingly good car. Keep up your good work. And if possible, let's see some more of the Esprit later on and possibly another motorcycle offroad travel video?
    Kind regards

  • @robertnvd
    @robertnvd 5 років тому +4

    What a treat, 30 minutes of joy. Thanks for letting us watch this.

  • @rousemotorsport
    @rousemotorsport 5 років тому +8

    Harry is a legend! What an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RennSportJunkie
    @RennSportJunkie 5 років тому +1

    Love this channel. Love how Harry just tells a story without trying to be funny or trying too hard to entertain. Love it.

  • @pdalia
    @pdalia 5 років тому +6

    Thanks Harry, i enjoy your trips as if they were mine , such an involving experience, it’s quite fun “traveling” with you , cheers !

  • @JustinSmith-ee9kp
    @JustinSmith-ee9kp 5 років тому +1

    Another brilliant Harry's garage video! I had a 1984 Esprit Turbo in Essex blue, back in about 1985 and it was a great car! Handled beautifully looked very cool and remember doing Guildford to South London in about 15 mins - stupid but fun. Lovely car.

  • @andywarne963
    @andywarne963 5 років тому +3

    Great trip, inspiring me to take my almost identical car to Cortina in Italy, another Bond location, with a friend who has a copper bronze one with Bond style ski racks.
    The wind noise BTW is from the door frames, it can be reduced by adding the outer rubber seals which they fitted to later Stevens cars, these also fit the G cars. Very easy to fit.
    Fuel tanks are joined by a large pipe, so effectively are as one.

  • @seanfyodorovich5230
    @seanfyodorovich5230 5 років тому +1

    Harry, I love your road trips in special cars. You manage to capture the excitement I always feel before and during a trip but in a very humble way.

  • @tonydoc903
    @tonydoc903 5 років тому +13

    Always loved the esprit since I first seen it in “the spy who loved me” 1977. Could never afford one 😖. Thank you for posting this video. I have ridden my motorcycle down the same route into Italy, so I know the road. Watching the in car footage is as close as I will ever get to experiencing driving the lotus.🙌🙌. Thanks again.👍.Cheers.

    • @PazLeBon
      @PazLeBon 5 років тому +1

      i remember i saw a few as a kid, broke down next to tr7's lol

  • @yamahonkawazuki
    @yamahonkawazuki 5 років тому

    i could watch this man narrating paint drying. i have much respect for him because hes not afraid to drive any of his vehicles.

  • @r.p.3192
    @r.p.3192 5 років тому +4

    A well sorted Esprit is a real gem to drive. Love it! Great video, thank you Harry and Lotus ;-)

  • @FezzaYT
    @FezzaYT 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for a wonderful half an hour Harry. I could watch you all day! Great car and great location. Wonderful

  • @zanderboy
    @zanderboy 5 років тому +7

    Harry youre the only youtuber i can see that drives his cars and loves using them as intended. great videos and youve earned yourself a sub, ive been on the fringes of subscribing for a few weeks and you kept popping up in recommended. nice guy.

  • @freelytaylor7025
    @freelytaylor7025 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Harry you manage to own or test drive most of my childhood dream cars and do it so well. How about the Fiat X1/9 . I was born in 76 and was obsessed with this Bertone beauty, bought my verde baby when I was 15 and still have it ...forever.. love it.

    • @philipwholloway
      @philipwholloway 2 роки тому

      I bought my ‘79 1500 X1/9 in 1989 and sold it with 49k miles on it in 2019. A lovely thing to drive, very delicate handling, but you need to find a good one. Mechanically robust but rust in a heartbeat.

  • @VibeXplorer
    @VibeXplorer 4 роки тому +3

    Vicariously living my car and Euro-travel dreams through wonderful videos like this. Someday...

    • @zensmylie5393
      @zensmylie5393 4 роки тому

      Go do it mate, make it happen... life’s too short to put off your dreams.

  • @NLBassist
    @NLBassist 3 роки тому

    I remember this was my first Harry's Garage I saw about a year ago. I thought: who is this nice old chap and why does he have a Lotus and why did he sell a very rare Land Rover. After a year I'm one of us who's hooked on the channel and I'm watching this again with different eyes. It feels like a 1 year celebration party.

  • @Bereit18
    @Bereit18 4 роки тому +3

    Never tire of watching your reviews Harry, just brilliant. Your presentation style is awesome 👍👍

  • @MindofMatter
    @MindofMatter 5 років тому +1

    Harry, your trip videos are the best on UA-cam and this may be the best of yours. I was SO excited to see 1) The Defender backstory 2) The Lotus Turbo 3) The Bond connection and how 1 and 2 are intertwined. Well done, full marks on this one!
    PERFECT!

  • @shankarbalan3813
    @shankarbalan3813 5 років тому +3

    Fantastic man. Lovely GT car. I love the concept of a supercar daily driver...and that deliciously natural exhaust overrun pop crackles and boom....

  • @joshuarosen6242
    @joshuarosen6242 5 років тому +1

    I enjoy most of your videos but the long trips and adventures in interesting cars are definitely my favourite. I was looking forward to watching this and it didn’t disappoint. Thank you for more top quality content, Harry.

  • @nigelrhine
    @nigelrhine 5 років тому +4

    Love the road trip videos. Beautifully filmed. Leaving the car outside the hotel. By the front door. As you would with such a car. Well done. Thanks

    • @apexxxx10
      @apexxxx10 5 років тому

      *NEC PLUS ULTRA!* ua-cam.com/video/XwWVuNG4hSw/v-deo.html

  • @jaybruce593
    @jaybruce593 5 років тому +5

    Harry - good to see you again; I was really saddened when you went away from EVO, I enjoyed sharing that little journey with you, but I cannae help but cringe at a landrover being permanantly parked ouside on a mountain top. That said I liked your openness about travelling with the Esprit, reminded me of my days runnign a mkII MR2.

  • @davedumond9268
    @davedumond9268 5 років тому

    My first trip to Harry's Garage. I love Lotus Esprit and Google knows it. I really enjoyed riding with Harry, bringing back memories of my trips around Europe and the Autobahn many years ago while stationed there. I will definitely visit Harry's Garage again.

  • @PoorMansParadise
    @PoorMansParadise 5 років тому +7

    I love the fact that you use these cars and take them on road trips. I’d love to see a long road trip with the Xj c!

  • @stuartcutmore5848
    @stuartcutmore5848 4 роки тому

    Excellent little video Harry, always had a soft spot for Lotus of this era after the brilliant factory sent me a great press pack for a school project I was doing, this was when the S1 Esprit had just been released and I’ve since had a few 70’s/80’s/90’s cars when current. I live in between London and Lyon now so you can imagine where I’m happiest to drive, this really has got my juices flowing for another Lotus to float around France in, really enjoyed this.

  • @seniorunt
    @seniorunt 5 років тому +4

    A new road trip video from Harry on Tuesday means the week is already a complete success.

  • @original01djpaz
    @original01djpaz 5 років тому +2

    Always feel like I'm there with Harry, amazing adventures and fun times with interesting and classy motors, Harry's garage is definitely my favourite!

  • @DIZAZZO
    @DIZAZZO 5 років тому +54

    2:36
    Wow, that shot made the car look like a toy.

    • @paulsims
      @paulsims 5 років тому

      Was that Harry's first Drone footage?

    • @DIZAZZO
      @DIZAZZO 5 років тому

      @@paulsims
      Probably a kind of stick with a support to film.

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 5 років тому

      Most Lotueses are tiny when you see them in real life, the old ones (with less safety gear) more so. It's hard to get a sense of scale on a screen. The Elise is about waist height and around as wide as a Fiesta.

  • @frederickthompson8686
    @frederickthompson8686 4 роки тому

    Another wonderful Harry & wife adventure. I've had the good fortune to drive through Austria and thanks to Harry, his trip brought back many pleasant memories. Thanks, again, Harry, and best to the Ms.

  • @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab
    @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab 5 років тому +5

    Oh, Harry...TOO GOOD! What an amazing treat this vid is, though I was a bit nervous for you at first as I feared unreliability...but this particular Esprit seems really well put together and is such a beauty. Brilliant adventure, and super stunningly impressive car. Many Thanks for this. 👍🏻

  • @simonallan6148
    @simonallan6148 4 роки тому

    My favourite car of all time, thank you so much for showing the best side of it in the real world.

  • @jackw9920
    @jackw9920 5 років тому +7

    Just waiting for my dinner to cook then it’s 30 mins of doubtless quality entertainment!

  • @artoo45
    @artoo45 5 років тому +2

    What a perfect trip. Thanks for sharing it with us as always, and thanks for making your viewers feel included.

  • @ItsTimePictures
    @ItsTimePictures 5 років тому +7

    Love this channel. Yeah he is insanely wealthy and I am not, but he is also a regular guy who loves driving his cars. Awesomeness.

  • @raystephenson9598
    @raystephenson9598 4 роки тому

    Harry makes good videos,no stupid stunts, no crazy behaviour just good informative entertaining.

  • @timogaleon1630
    @timogaleon1630 5 років тому +4

    Hats off to Mrs. Metcalfe for the filming. Thank you!

  • @michaelboonphotography3014
    @michaelboonphotography3014 4 роки тому +1

    I love these videos how Harry actually really uses these beautiful cars the way they are meant to be.Keep up the great work Harry you are the best.

  • @TheMissendenFlyer
    @TheMissendenFlyer 5 років тому +14

    Brilliant trip - loved that - thanks for posting....and entirely get what you mean about being at a ski resort without your skis...super annoying especially on a "bluebird" day!!

  • @cerealkiller4248
    @cerealkiller4248 4 роки тому

    Back in early 90's my best mate had a S3 Espirit Turbo in red, with the S4 Turbo engine. At 18 years old I was insured to drive it and used to drive it regularly. My mate was a Lotus enthusiast with many Sunbeams, Cortinas, etc in his history. The Espirit was a supercar and we were very young ( I was 21 and he was 25 ) to be in one, we were accosted by people wherever we went. It still looks great in this video.

  • @smiler921
    @smiler921 5 років тому +10

    Can’t beat a Harry vid, this was the best for a while 👍

  • @heidirichter
    @heidirichter 5 років тому +2

    Such a stunning vehicle, with such a lovely sound to it. This was quite simply a joy to watch, thank you for sharing it with us all.

  • @MarriedToTheKGB
    @MarriedToTheKGB 5 років тому +42

    I would love that car. I had a Lotus Elan SE turbo once in the 90s and have since fallen on hard times and currently in a Citroen Saxo 1.5 diesel that i am struggling to keep on the road financially even with running it on veg oil LOL

    • @CAR_NL
      @CAR_NL 5 років тому +14

      Keep your head up. Better times are ahead for sure.

    • @MarriedToTheKGB
      @MarriedToTheKGB 5 років тому +3

      @@CAR_NL thanks man

    • @MarriedToTheKGB
      @MarriedToTheKGB 5 років тому +2

      @@CAR_NLI love your Alfa. I might have to do a vlog of my Citroen Saxo

    • @CAR_NL
      @CAR_NL 5 років тому +1

      @@MarriedToTheKGB thanks! It's a great car. Simple, raw and authentic. My first car was a Saxo, so would be nice to see the vlog!

    • @MarriedToTheKGB
      @MarriedToTheKGB 4 роки тому +2

      @neil eastell I know but once i clear my bankruptcy and sell my secret stash of crypto currencies i'll buy a fleet of cars and be untouchable behind the iron curtain

  • @primozkrajcar4144
    @primozkrajcar4144 5 років тому +1

    Another lovely video. I love this real world road trip videos that Harry makes. So down to earth and beautifully presented.

  • @Mr2OOM
    @Mr2OOM 5 років тому +5

    I always enjoy your road trips ... as always this one was as good as usual .. Thank you ..

  • @chuckcafiero4546
    @chuckcafiero4546 2 роки тому

    thats what I like about HG. Real luggage challenges,real MPG,real noise.,and he almost speaks english.

  • @holly079782
    @holly079782 5 років тому +4

    Love the blaupunkt old/new stereo! Would look perfect in my e30!

    • @emmanuelofori6521
      @emmanuelofori6521 4 роки тому +1

      Same thoughts here and that Lotus can really scoot on the highway

  • @bongbing5033
    @bongbing5033 5 років тому +1

    Harry mate you need your own tv show. Great watching. That sound of the engine was superb !

  • @onvacation9604
    @onvacation9604 5 років тому +4

    7:00 you can hear that gentle sound of the exhaust in inside of the car, I like it a lot.

  • @hobie_cat6015
    @hobie_cat6015 5 років тому

    My english is not very good but i am working on it. You are speak so clearly that I feel that I understand everything really well. Thank you for your excellent comments. It is a pleasure to listen to you.