Annual Harry's Garage round-up. Plus what I spent in 2023 on restorations, servicing & insurance

My annual Harry's Garage round-up. What I spent on the Countach & Testarossa refresh, Jaguar XJC V12 injector issues and all the other costs needed to keep my collection of 22 cars and 15 bikes in tip-top condition.
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[@andrewcbartlett]

Harry is singlehandedly keeping the British Car Maintenance Industry in business.

[@dbx3197]

The Testarossa bodywork at Prestige is an absolute bargain considering how good it looks.

[@vevey75]

Amazing job by the guys at prestige. One of my favourite vids from the year.

[@stuffhappens5681]

It is hard to believe all that work wasn’t twice the price!

[@frankchan5547]

Even that's an understatement. The work easily demanded twice or thrice that!

[@richardcarter1000]

Agreed. They did a great job for that

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

@@richardcarter1000 I hope they get many interested clients out of it - I would

[@SigMan66]

No bragging, not flaunting....just what he did and what he spent. We all know Harry is wealthy and he doesn't make it a thing, that's one of his best qualities. Some say British auto journalists are snobs...never got that from Harry at all. Great episode!

[@av8bvma513]

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT HONESTY. Honesty, Generosity, Enthusiasm. One Englishman. Harry Metcalfe Bravo! Well Done, That Chap!

[@rideepicdriveepic]

Thanks for giving us a detailed reality check on owning these machines Harry. Happy new year and to many more of these videos!

[@MrSCOTTtheSCOT]

I had to watch that opening of the testarossa about 10 times before reaching Harry's round up. What a peachy sound.

[@johnmunro4952]

Ah Harry, still living the dream. Lovely stuff. I hope everyone has a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

[@phils2180]

Probably the fittest Countach and the fittest Testarossa but certainly the fittest, most sorted and useable XJC! What a beauty!👍👍 Quite a stable there and all well maintained and ready to use at a moments notice which is nice to see.😀👍

[@andreamedda9380]

Maybe the only fit, sorted and usable xjc v12 manual😂

[@alansorbie4038]

Fascinating to understand the costs involved in running a fleet like this. I recently added up all the bills for my old 911, £30000 in maintenance over 120k miles since it was new in 2004. Almost the same as the fuel bills!

[@RobertRedford77]

I've had 2 Mondeo Mk3 diesels, bought them for 70k mls each at £4k...took them to 440k each...just a clutch each...exhaust bk box and my own oil changes....bargain for me....poor engineering/build on these cars

[@padraigmcinerney412]

£1,500 a year for what seems to be a car that is driven to be enjoyed as well as a daily driver seems like good value. I’m sure that others would baulk at the cost but we all need an outlet/hobby-some of which cost considerably more.

[@LawrenceTimme]

That sound pretty cheap per mile.

[@lachlanbrown409]

@@RobertRedford77 im curious - you bought at 70 K miles for 4K GBP? Thats good going mate.

[@RobertRedford77]

@@lachlanbrown409 Base LX models. Just needed a 6spd box and a heated windscreen. Ford parts were cheap.

[@dinkokolic4386]

Hey Harry, since all your material desires have already been fulfilled, I wish you and your family good health to enjoy your toys in the coming year. Greetings from Croatia

[@benbuchanan672]

Thanks Harry for another interesting, transparent insight! People pay £7000 to insure just one Range Rover in London…

[@TheBroz]

I’m astonished how fair that insurance cost seemed to be.

[@ronpatrick9836]

Pretty ballsy of you to talk about the nitty-gritty of specialty car ownership. This openness makes your postings so valuable and relevant. Thank you. You're a real person!

[@jonnowocky8179]

Testarossa seems the sweet spot between outlay and reward to me, great to see it looking and sounding so sharp and tidy now. Unreal cost on the Countach which makes me think there can only be a handful in the world running and riding as well at that one now…

[@YusssoM]

2000 miles on the zagato must've been a joy! Light and agile car with that screaming engine, perfect for ripping through B roads. Looking forward for the F50 video and the german trip, wish you a good year 2024 Harry!

[@AleksandrHalas]

A new year means new hope, new light, new encounters and new paths to happiness. All the best! A happy and wonderful new year 2024

[@leehayes70]

Imagine flicking the lights on and walking into that garage in the morning. Chair, cup of tea. Day done. Thank you 🙏

[@P.Galore]

Approaching 1 million subscribers between the Garage and Farm channel, Harry can well-afford maintaining these wonderful collection! Happy New Year Charlie, Harry & Invisible Wife!

[@samgiamarelos4524]

Well derrr, he appreciates quality not only in cars but in a wife

[@herfstautumn-ur3nm]

Thank you Harry for sharing this amazing collection and passing on the knowledge and expertise of both yourself and the specialists who help keep these automotive creations roadworthy and useable.

[@PaulabJohnson]

Thanks for the great content tgroughout the year Harry. Great to see Charlie taking a more active role too!

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Great vid Harry! OMG That Countach repair cost the same as my PORSCHE! 😱 Anyway, thank you so much for making our Sunday evenings with your great content. Happy New Year! 🎉🍾🥂

[@GTSCarLife]

Happy New Year to you and your Family Harry! Looking forward to seeing you next year!

[@sean6908]

Hey Harry - been watching your videos for years, huge fan. Thanks for the update, it's great to see you love your cars as much as we do and hope you keep it up as it's worth it!!

[@TheRobertlonski]

Happy New Year Harry. I look forward to your annual Garage Round-Up videos. Back in the day I was a big fan of EVO, I am happy that you have kept the EVO-vibe going with your KZbin channel.

[@seancockram237]

All I can say is thank you Harry and enjoy your wonderful collection.

[@petemartin7589]

Fantastic video as always. I really like the round up every year. Agree with the C-TEK chargers. Always put my SL back on charge every time I park it back in the garage.

[@stuartsmith5308]

Happy New Year Harry, your family and to your Subscribers

[@bhco]

Love all your videos, Harry! My Sunday is always improved knowing I a end of week release, then you moved to two a week! Which has been great, Thanks for the detailed report here and being open with the books, I would say for your collection that doesn't seem that high! Best thing about old cars is no expensive sensors!

[@alechall7082]

The Rolls is fine as is, Harry. Get that bigger engine if it comes to it, but some smoke out the back of a Silver Shadow just adds a bit of character!

[@nevhath]

Great year of videos Harry. Thank you for all the effort you put in. Looking forward to more of the same next year. Best channel on KZbin. Just need a Mini in your collection now....!!

[@judebrown2672]

Great video as always can't believe where the year has gone. See you in 24. Looking forward to the fiat 500 travels.

[@peterduxbury927]

Every time that I see Harry's lovely Silver Shadow, I swear that I want to get out the Tools, and re-align that front Chrome Bumper, the part that wraps around the offside Wing. The Arctic trip was something very special (to me), and exceeds almost every other adventure. For an Ebay Buy, it's an exceptional vehicle, and so glad that Harry loves it too!

[@ianmcwilliams6453]

Love your end of year round-ups! Go on, add it all up - you know you want to really! Have a great 2024 and I look forward to following you on your adventures

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Ah yes, maintenance costs. Thanks for reminding me one of the reasons why I only own 3 cars. As far as insurance costs, that seems dirt cheap! Well done. Best to Harry & family, and to all of the other viewers too for a wonderful, happy and healthy 2024 for all of us!! Cheers!

[@nissanoo0393]

haha 3 is still 2 more to enjoy than 1 😊

[@WilliamPhelps-t9b]

A superb round up as always Mr M. Whilst the cost of keeping these classics in such fabulous condition is eye-watering, the care lavished on them is a delight to behold. Well done, sir!

[@skylinefever]

Great job having a Testarossa and Countach in one picture. Back in the 1980s, many boys had a picture of one of those two cars in the room.

[@prestigecarservice3713]

Love your KZbin channel so much. You are a master of being honest and real. Just looked at the service invoice for the Jag. £16/L for engine oil! I also noticed they note that it’s had a health check for free. That’s part of a service. All services get a check over.

[@prestigecarservice3713]

Just looked at your other Jag service invoice. £10/L for the same oil and a 20% discount. Why the difference? Your honesty and upfront opinions are the reasons we watch this.

[@richardmortimer8147]

What a fantastic collection! Best it's ever been, with the restored cars and issues fixed...

[@michaelfk2548]

Not too shabby !...Big thumbs up

[@jurgstreuli7746]

Dear Harry I was following you through the year. Thank you you for many hours of fascinating stories. I wish you and your family all the best and happy New year from switzerland

[@nickg2027]

the countach bill was one to wince at!! but what an example you now have!! Thanks Harry been another great year. I saw you at Boxengasse but didn't have the guts to say hi and when I finally plucked up the courage you disappeared! Keep the content coming, thanks again

[@richardprice6488]

A fascinating summary of the annual costs of your cars. I look forward in eager anticipation of another year of Harry’s Garage. Your channel is always a must-go to every Sunday. Never disappointed. Likewise, Harry’s Farm is another must. My wife always watches and would like more, please. Maybe we missed your solar panel installation update and wonder how many barns now sport them. Wishing you, family and team a very happy, healthy and successful 2024.

[@orangelip1]

Watched for a few years now… a KZbin staple.. thanks for sharing Harry

[@antgerada]

Thank you for the videos Harry! Happy new year 😀

[@robt8263]

I could not afford one of your cars but I love how you share your experience of owning your exotic cars and your experiences with them makes us feel like we are part of an exclusive group via You tube of course. Looking forward to your experiences in 2024

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

ACF-50 is worth the price for the smell alone! It got me through motorcycle commuting winters without a car years ago, good stuff.

[@Robjess100]

Great Vid Harry. It’s so nice to watch an honest video. Not the Click-bate, BS nonsense others do. The best Car KZbinr by far. Looking forward to 2024 👍😊

[@splodge5714]

Bargain on your insurance. I find Footman James a joy to deal with insuring my four classic bikes.😊

[@FiscalWoofer]

HUG 53S That's a big bill, but what a beautiful machine Harry! Thank you for honestly sharing...not sure I'll have the money to buy even one of your motors, but you can give us hope.

[@williamjacobs9065]

From Los Angeles, California, great video and Happy New Year to you and your family. Your Rolls needs some love and attention in 2024. I fondly remember your trek up to the arctic circle in the snow with an occasional moose crossing the road, adjusting the point gap and washing it in subzero temps. Drive safe and take care.

[@2810Bondy]

So many best-of-breed cars in one collection. Thrilled to bits for you all. I look forward to seeing your exploits in 2024. Happy New Year.

[@williambarry70]

Warmest new year greetings Harry Thank you for another years wonderful entertainment !

[@richardpiggott5531]

Thanks Harry, re the Yaris I too had PS4s issues so went Michelin Cross Climate 2s, have been brilliant on our leaf strewn flooded potholed roads! I’m no track day hero so for now am loving the rally/MTB feel and also they are European Alpine resort compliant for Jan ski trip. As my only car it’s just great, glad you have one. 😊

[@garethmorgan5674]

Well done, Harry - top content, as ever. Your commitment to your garage is undiminished, and we all live our car life vicariously through your channel ! I use CTEK chargers also - best and easiest upgrade was installing a spring capped magnetic connector on the underside of the car - easy connection without faffing about opening panels and connecting standard connector.

[@ib141]

What an incredible garage you have, cannot really believe that there are many others in better condition out there. The Jag, Testarosa and Countach are exceptional. I do love these videos

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Surprise 😮 A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your loved ones 🥂🍾🇩🇰 Will look forward to new episodes of Harry’s Garage and Harry’s Farm 😃👌 At 21:00 there’s a “Heron-Suzuki” leather suit on the wall. Is there a special story connected to that suit?

[@philipriley7008]

Great video Harry as always. I can fully understand 37 years of Elan ownership, I am now approaching 39 years. Runs all year.

[@Tinker2006]

Thank you for the update, love this yearly video - justifies my spend on cars 😂 All the best for 2024, looking forward to more great videos as usual.

[@richardwells1709]

Happy New year to everyone

[@LowreyContractorsUK]

Best wishes Harry. Good on you. 👍

[@seanhammon6639]

Wonderful Harry. Thank you for a fantastic year of riveting viewing. I do really love your garage and the passionate reasons for your fleet. You could have signed off by revving the Yamaha... just once. Go on! Go on! ❤💪

[@manonabeachjourneys]

An interesting summary, which brought back enjoyable memories of the videos you have shared this year. Yes, it's loads of money, but if you can afford it and it gives you so much pleasure, why not? Happy New Year and looking forward to your adventures next year. All the best.

[@RustyBonnet]

The Espada radio. I had one of those in my first car (A hand me down '78 Toyota Cressida estate) Annyway, great round up Harry, and wish you a happy new year

[@dan3092]

Fittest Fleet on the Net a very well put together collection thanks for the content Happy New Year Harry

[@PeakTorque]

I didn't expect to say this but it must be easy to extract money from you Harry! Oooh you must get this done sir and oh its very complicated! Chapeau though. Keeping the businesses going!

[@wandering_not_lost]

Thanks Harry for another year's worth of great videos and allowing us to share your experiences with the cars but not the costs 🤣Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@Simon_PieMan]

Great video. Was just thinking, if I could only save one from a fire, it’d be the XJ Coupe. Love it.

[@drchunkybiscuit9973]

Happy New Year to you & the entire family!! 🥰 Hope you have a wonderful night.

[@MG-Rovernut]

Happy New Year Harry keep em coming!

[@bield7]

What a fabulous, eclectic collection. It must be a quandary to know which vehicle to choose when you go into the garage on a sunny summer morning!

[@pauldb5]

Thank you for another year of fantastic videos and adventures

[@FREEDOOOOM]

Wow. I wish, life was as good to all of us as it is to you. Good on you. God bless, Harry.

[@TheCabrooster11]

Thanks for making some of the best car content on KZbin with the most eclectic mix of cars hopefully with “plenty more coming along very soon “😉

[@cdg3818]

Tremendous stuff. The bill on the Countach brings home there is no running these (properly) on a shoestring budget. Good you can do it properly. Be interesting to see if you plan to move anything on, maybe the Yaris before it starts becoming more problematic.

[@michaelcaldicott3580]

Thank you Harry for sharing the cost of running and maintaining your collection, some people are so precious about how much they spend on their cars it’s refreshing to see someone who is willing to take the time to explain how much they cost to own. Your openness is quite rare and I think other contributors should take note, it’s fascinating information and much appreciated. Good luck and good health for 2024 keep up the good work 🚗🚘

[@OldskoolCatflap]

They probably don’t want their wives to know how much they’ve spent! 😂

[@Rinty145]

Wishing you a very happy new year.

[@smal1393]

Thank you for the update, our best wishes to you and yours for the new year!

[@Speedscholars]

Absolutely love the restoration videos! Watch everything to the end. Thank you for all the videos in 2023 Harry and team 🙌🏻

[@aukanmeister]

Thank you for this years videos, Harry and Team. Happy new Year🥳😊

[@bertmacdonald337]

Well done Aitch, for having the bollocks to take all these costs on for such amazing results! Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@megapangolin1093]

Harry, it is like owning one's own dream fleet- vicariously. All are complete stars, and you are too for keeping these fabulous cars in tip-top condition. Great video. Thank you.

[@fivedotsdave9723]

Harry, that is the best filled garage and the best rundown I had seen in manys a year, very well down.

[@wonderwatch2239]

Money well spent, love that you’re able to keep these classic beauties alive and kicking 👌❤️

[@stevensumner3146]

Great update thanks for sharing. Best wishes for 2024 👍

[@steini6771]

Just FAB! Thank you, Harry and we are looking forward to seeing you next year. Cheers -

[@marcelarnouts6577]

All cars look great as ever! Now it’s about time to get your Classic RangeRover done!

[@albertlira7443]

You live my life's dream my friend. Thank you for all the great content here and on Harry's Farm. Looking forward to seeing more about Charlie's new bikes you two picked up

[@Lucan-ve6zc]

Huge thanks to Harry for his annual review. Always look forward to it. Such and honest and open chap.

[@leytonede1]

That insurance cost is amazing value for money! With my own 10 years No Claims on a new Sport (like Harry's red one!) that cost me £2.8k and I'm not in London now either....

[@atom999]

Fantastic, thank you for sharing

[@roncraig617]

I appreciate the fact that you are preserving these classics for the next generation - kudos to you Harry, and all the very best for 2024.

[@nitrorory]

As always enjoyed your videos this year. You’ve really gone through the collection and got them properly sorted now, must be so satisfying. As for the rolls - somehow it suits a bit of blue smoke , it was a cheap buy and as long as it’s nothing catastrophic id keep driving it 😎

[@michaelbird3183]

Harry, you are a lucky man to have all those toys. Thank you for sharing. My 3 favourites are the Rolls royce, the Rangie and whatever else I would happen to choose on any given day

[@gp92510]

Harry...we cannot thank you enough...for DOING IT RIGHT, BY DAMN...!! BANG THE COST!! You're a hero...a true hero...

[@robertbcope]

Picked a 2011 L322 up this year. Fantastic vehicle. Can't get enough of it. Posting from a hotel right now, on a road trip to do some off-road trails and such in the L322 with my kid.

[@matthewgriffiths9403]

Thank you for such wonderful interesting videos. For someone likee who's scared of mechanics you explain things in a way I can understand. Your enthusiasm and passion shine through. Thank you. Matthew

[@KSL12]

Happy New Year you are the best.

[@jameschinn5137]

Thanks Harry for another year of excellence. Looking forward to the same for 2024. Best wishes.

[@ecyfoto]

I drool looking at your collection, Harry. All fabulous examples of design and engineering but my favorite is the Zagato. No contest. That motor is so visceral, so nasty. What an amazing car. You are to be commended for resurrecting that beauty. HNY!

[@noelht1]

God I love Harry! I’d love to go for a pot of tea with him. Fascinating guy straight down the middle and honest as the day is long!

[@GenaF]

Thankyou to the Metcalfe family for some fantastic videos. Wishing you all the best for 2024.