Arctic Rolls Royce Shadow makeover. Part 1. Just how bad is the rust on my £4k eBay Rolls?

I've sent my Rolls Royce Shadow 1 I bought off eBay for £4100 to Motorfix in Witney for a little bit of fettling as its extremities were looking decidedly tatty. I wasn't going to video the process but then I posted a photo of the work on Twitter and it went nuts. So here's a video on what's being done..
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[@maxnicholls7254]

Harry singlehandedly keeping bodyshops going

[@richardmahoney9415]

😂😂😂

[@mrmoss149]

Between him & Phil @ driftworks....

[@MrLundefaret]

🤣😂😅

[@mrman17]

He'll turn into the UK version of Hoovie if he's not careful...

[@peteb3091]

"do you take American express?"

[@944play]

I love that Harry's beater is a Rolls-Royce. 😊

[@Wildeheart79]

Just needs a bumper sticker saying "My other car's a Toyota" :-)

[@jfv65]

Some guy used a RR Corniche (coupe version of Silver Shadow) as a Paris-Dakar rally car. I think he used a LandCruiser chassis frame + suspention +axels under it for the 4x4. robbreport.com/motors/cars/paris-dakar-rally-rolls-royce-2827674/

[@marcryvon]

@@Wildeheart79 🤣🤣🤣

[@AngelFloyd27]

In this crazy times, people tend to forget that cars are not just about economic value but about the stories you live with them. Lovely to see the rolls taken care of, great stuff Harry.

[@svenvanwesterloo173]

I agree, it doesn't matter whether the car is worth it. The only point that matters is whether you're prepared to spend the money on it. There is more emotion with cars than 'non-car people' might think.

[@livelife7428]

It's all about how the car makes you feel.

[@areguapiri]

Crazy times?

[@dsscats2198]

For future reference: We want to know about all the rebuilds!

[@bill1682]

Anything to do with his cars

[@sparky6847]

The artic roller trip was one the best.👍

[@ebbs0000]

Couldn't agree more was stunning

[@philcross1057]

I agree, it’s made me want to do the exact same trip, but in something more reliable, as I’m not the kind of chap you want on the spanners! 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

[@matthewpumfrey2178]

One of the best KZbin videos I've ever seen!

[@sparky6847]

@@philcross1057 I used to think that but sometimes having a go will surprise you. Don't underestimate yourself. A basic tool kit and a bit of patience can go a long way.

[@JamesAllmond]

after what has been done to her, she deserves all the repairs she needs! so my wife won't be embarrassed when I say "let's take the Rolls"...I love it.

[@johnsmith1474]

While nobody cares about common rust repair per se, a good story is priceless. The Arctic Rolls trip was my intro to this channel (as I recall), demonstrating it was a different take on vehicles I've stayed with it and am very glad I did.

[@nikolaykosev81]

I recommend you watch the Morocco Testarossa if you haven’t already.

[@marklittler784]

Same ere.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@nikolaykosev81 That's the one which brought me to Mr Metcalf's Britishness when it comes to road trips. Stayed and didn't regret an episode.

[@jonjames7328]

Yes. That was my gateway episodes too.

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

Me too! This is the car that introduced me to Harry's Garage when he drove it to the Arctic Circle.

[@trefod]

It's because the Rolls is an underdog that we like to see it taken care of.

[@peterduxbury927]

Yes, but the RR Shadow will always be remembered for its stunning good looks, far better-looking than anything produced under the new management! Harry has turned the Shadow's weaknesses into its' strength, without Harry, we all know the unfortunate ending..................And why the BBC do not offer to buy the rights to the great Arctic Trip, I will never understand!! That model has always been my 'dream' car. In reality, at almost 75, I drive a '71 Electric Super Beetle. I do not miss all of the maintenance, such as oil changes, tappets and breaker points to think about........... It would be nice to buy a really cheap Shadow, knackered engine and transmission..................... and then convert to EV and see that everyone would want one!

[@pw191164]

Harry should award each of these garages working on restoring his various cars a Harry Metcalfe coat of arms, thus recognising their continued commitment to excellent work...just a thought!

[@jamesallison4875]

By appointment to Harry’s Garage.

[@amilton2128]

By Jove that’s a grand idea. Te he he he.

[@len333p]

“Harry was here” 😀

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

"This shop is proudly working for Mr. Metcalf"

[@olejacobstalesen6558]

Harry's gift for finding see-thru metal is remarkable!

[@AngelFloyd27]

I think most people have that same gift and they don't even know it 🤣🤣

[@terminal-velocity111]

I think it’s a super power of all vintage car enthusiasts 🤣🤣

[@grenvillephillips6998]

It looks like it might be the ideal wedding car for divorcees who remarry after patching things up!

[@toms3965]

Post covid remarriage carriage

[@MrFlyingguy]

ha ha. Grenville is here all week!

[@davidpate6095]

"Patching" things up was a great pun. Well done Sir!

[@stevepearce6689]

@@MrFlyingguy Try the Veal !

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

Oooh... touché! You should be PUNished for that! 😂

[@olejacobstalesen6558]

I would suggest you celebrate the completion of this by doing another trip to the north of Norway, but this time in the midnight sun!

[@johnmcdonald6710]

The Artic Rolls clearly brings so much enjoyment for the family as an “occasional” so it’s great to see you’re putting something back into it. I bought an immaculate last of the steel bodied XJ8’s a few years as a daily for my wife to waft from Oxton to West Kirby and back for work in a bit of luxury and style, it serves as our occasion car too, so no expense spared with meticulous maintenance at Bob Bate in Birkenhead.

[@nickybritain4900]

You never really own a RR. You just care for and look after it for the next owner.

[@scod3908]

That MIG stitch welding done by a shop makes me feel much better about my handiwork.

[@jamesjames8396]

It’s dreadful welding imho but I’m no expert.

[@peterelmer9114]

Looked pretty rough in places to me too - that’s going to need a few tubs of P38 to get straight again. It’s not the work of Pete C at Cortina City, now that’s welding.

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Harry, remember what Sir Henry Royce said ' the quality remains after the price is forgotten ' !.It was the Arctic Circle video , one of the most enjoyable I have seen on KZbin and often revisited , that introduced me to your most enjoyable channel .This old girl having achieved the trip of a lifetime , deserves all this overdue care and attention after half a century ! .

[@chriscole9678]

"this sill is as ugly as (oh I'm recording this, better watch my language!)...ever" I was convinced another word was in Harry's mind there!

[@stevegallagher687]

The Arctic Rolls was a big favorite. Glad your giving it some love.

[@trut52]

I think the biggest appeal of this channel is even though Harry drives some mega expensive cars, somehow the content remains "relatable". At the end of the day, he's just "one of us".

[@Petelmrg]

What it lacks in sills and wheelarches it makes up in character. Great stuff.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

You can't beat Brits in describing shitty reality in an optimistic way, can You?

[@user-vl8fb1gu6k]

You know a man loves cars when he gets to drive the fastest, most exclusive cars in the world but still spends £4k on a rusty Roller for fun. God bless Harry!

[@gavinspring1350]

As a result of your arctic roller video, my wife and I took the plunge and flew from Australia via China to Norway. Picked up a Skoda Octavia 4wd wagon and drove nearly 3000km around and up to Tromso above the Arctic circle. What an amazing experience. And we survived. Thanks Harry for the inspiration. We got it in just before Covid🤪.

[@user-xm6dj9nt1d]

I missed this first time around - but what a treat. I concur fully with the travesty that has befallen Park Lane. I drove up there a couple of weeks ago and cars are now relegated to just one lane of the original four lane 'drag-strip' as I also remember it - dodging in and out between buses and coaches and then a last minute lane correction to get the right entry point for the Edgware Road exit off Marble Arch. Now car drivers must take their place amongst buses (1 lane) coach parking (1 lane) and cycles (1 lane). The 20mph speed limit is just the raspberry on an already very soggy, damp sponge. Hey ho. A beautiful restoration and some great descriptions of the car's sheer 'waftability'. Thank you.

[@jeremywilliams2478]

The world needs more men like Harry Metcalf.

[@richlee509]

100 percent

[@webspaghetti]

It's so unseemly seeing rust on a Roller.... Its like rifling through the Queen's dirty laundry

[@MyMarsham]

Coincidentally, I’ve just (10 days ago) put my own precious ‘89 Silver Spur in for a full bodywork/repaint to original spec. 356,000 kilometres on it, used to be a daily driver. My mechanic is stripping it as we speak. I’ll be watching the progress of Harry’s car with bated breath, because I can imagine that it’s going to be magnificent when it emerges!

[@wmbrice]

I like that Harry is supporting the UK’s craftsmen. Well done, sir!

[@oohmeconkers1968]

The opening scene... I thought it was a budget wedding video.... a very low budget wedding video!! Love it! Always like resto vids. Keep ‘em coming Mr M

[@AndyH2O]

There are quite a lot of us out here that like rebuilds, I suspect I'd watch the video of a pedal car rebuild!

[@nouvalari]

Makes your own rebuilds seem do able!

[@rhettburger6705]

especially if it's an Austin J40.

[@MohammedMangera]

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[@najo81]

Harry, we wanna know about EVERYTHING!!!! Never be afraid to post, we WILL watch it! Also hoping for yacht updates...

[@amilton2128]

Yes! Show us your yacht collection. Jewelry collection too. Time to buy a football team or two.

[@johndavey72]

5 grand ? That's a bargain Harry ! You pay's your money and makes your choice ! This old banger introduced me to Harry's Garage. 😂😂😂

[@gazfish]

Blimey Harry’s empty Garage, fleet scattered all over the UK

[@jfv65]

Yes! Half of the hooptie fleet out of commision.😁 Jag, Fulvia and now the Rolls. Lucky for him that the Espada is finished and operational.

[@jonoedwards4195]

@Gary Fishman, bits of Harry's Cars allover Europe.

[@drumtum]

That Norway trip is still my favourite video from Harry. Glad that the Rolls will live on.

[@jo_clarke1960]

How good it is to see someone who can do bodywork properly, instead of the "this whole panel neeeds replacing". Folk like this are getting a rare bred today. If they do all that for 5k, I'd be amazed. Their an interesting find too, as they are not more than 100 miles from me and my old girl is going to need some work in the near future 🤔

[@x19man1]

It always makes my day a little bit better when I see an old classic car like this on the road :-)

[@marco7563]

Harry deserves a golden statue for all the car restorations

[@amilton2128]

BaaWaahahahaha

[@d.breslin-barnhart9933]

Keeping undervalued collectibles on the road - a similar mission for many of us I’m sure.

[@The_Foulmouthed_Cypriot]

Well welcome to another Harry's Garage video and this video was long overdue. After its monumental achievements it's great to see Mr M giving some well deserved love and TLC back to the Roller.

[@Blacknight1812]

great to see the old lady get a well deserves makeover, she deserves it. look forward to part 2.

[@batandball617]

Your Arctic Roll (s) trip was one of the best road trip adventures ever, I watch it at least once a week!!

[@howardlake6178]

Nice to see the old lady joining your sportier motors, and getting a minor restoration 😀

[@jordanabraham1290]

I love the idea of having different “levels” of restoration happening simultaneously. Makes it seem achievable on some level regardless of economic standing... within reason, of course! Thanks for sharing these insights and experiences with us!

[@judih.8754]

That was my thought as well. But it's different strokes for different folks (or cars)! Repairing to a "make do" standard is fine with me.

[@mrmoss149]

Harry- great to see the old girl get done up right. She is SO worthy. Thanks for sharing. Can't Wait to see her next adventure. Cheers

[@Involvod]

The Artic Rolls got me and many others hooked on the channel, great to see it being given some love in the way that most of us could either do or afford 👍

[@garygriffiths2911]

Obviously our Harry has a bit of spare cash available so the other restorations we've seen on this channel seem to be almost no holds barred 'money no object' efforts. The Rolls Royce on the other hand is being done on the kind of budget many of us lesser mortals have to work with on our own humble classics. To my way of thinking that 'real world' element potentially makes this job the most interesting of all the restorations and I for one can't wait to see what can be achieved on not very much money.

[@timbutton4990]

Yep £5k for body work is the sort of figure most of us would be limited to, without Harry's deep pockets!

[@marklittler784]

Yeah Rolls Royce the more affordable car 😃😂😅😄😂😁😄

[@Phil-1969]

Yes couldn't agree more

[@stevewilson8467]

Can't beat a bit of Arctic Rolls after dinner, cheers Harry.

[@douglasgreen437]

Should get it sponsored by Iceland 😅😆🤣

[@diymechanictv1233]

I really like the attitude with which you're approaching this project, Harry. I am 100% in the same position with almost the same car - a '69 model Silver Shadow. I got into it for almost the same price, and it needs about the same amount of work as yours. What you said about these cars not having much value is true, as is what you said about them being about the memories. My car belonged to my, now deceased, Uncle for the last 20 years, and it is a rolling monument to him. We're looking very much forward to getting it roadworthy again and making another generation's worth of memories in it! Thanks for the videos of the Rolls and please do keep them coming!

[@RossEnzo]

Giving the old girl a new lease on life. Good on you Harry

[@simonnorcliffe5877]

Nice to see the Rolls is having a bit of work 👌 done. These silver shadows run for ever, I mean 50 years old,amazing 👏 cars

[@timhouston1638]

Harry's Garage video out of nowhere, how lucky can one man get? I haven't seen the arctic video (from well before I started following) Must watch right now.

[@joshuarosen6242]

It's one of my favourite KZbin videos. I'm sure you will love it.

[@timhouston1638]

@@joshuarosen6242 I did love it and now that Rolls Royce is awesome because I know the story behind it.

[@joshuarosen6242]

@@timhouston1638 I watch all of Harry’s videos but the trips are the best. If you haven’t watched the Ferrari to the Sahara trip, that’s a great one too.

[@timhouston1638]

@@joshuarosen6242 Yeah I've seen that one, really good.

[@pfp200]

Darren is a great asset to this video. Best of British craftsman.

[@chazshier]

So it's Lancia, XJC and now Rolls in garages for major work. And a recent Espada rebuild. God bless Harry's wallet

[@donaldtucker4914]

Yes. A lot of 'well off' people get criticism for throwing their money around but I take the view that every pound they spend, somebody else is earning.

[@chazshier]

@@donaldtucker4914 if you've got the cash, which Haz must have, then why not. Personally I would have a lovely 4 post lift in that huge barn of his and relish doing some of the simpler jobs myself.

[@donaldtucker4914]

@@chazshier Yes. Me too.

[@Hope2421]

Lovely to see the old girl pampered 👍

[@ianrosie4431]

But they're not just any rebuild. They are Harry's rebuilds. There's a difference.

[@briancochran8356]

Glad to see you are being sensible about the restoration.

[@urbanrider403]

Harry single handedly kick starting the UK economy.

[@neilwilliams3707]

The best you tube car reviews 🙂 Harrys garage

[@FREEDOOOOM]

Always loved this era of RRs.

[@graygoescampin]

Loving this. Gotta watch the Arctic trip now again. Ha ha

[@josephf6785]

This car and its trip to Norway was how I found out about the channel (some engineering forum post about procrastination mentioned watching a guy take a Rolls Royce to the arctic circle in winter and I had to find out), so it is great to see it in the spotlight again!

[@HawkMillFarm]

Darren is a top man with a pencil, was he once a carpenter? 😄 I’m sure he patten panels are the right size, it’s just the “hand built” car that’s wrong.

[@curvs4me]

I'm back reviewing. I love the shadow.

[@davidpate6095]

In America we call body filler "bondo." To me, Harry is Britain's "James Bondo."

[@stevepearce6689]

In Australia we call it bog. So is Harry is bog man ?

[@marcryvon]

Or in Canada, Putty. 🤣🤣🤣

[@markswain5021]

When I was an apprentice ,it was called pastry mix here in the UK ! .

[@jonoedwards4195]

@@stevepearce6689 AhahahahaA! Ive a Friend We called Bogman an Boggo, changed it to Bogotronic when He was the Lead in a Techno Band!

[@Juancheros]

"Lead" (Pb) was used in place of Bondo on some parts of the car.. Harry's car must be the techno band.

[@BG-xh5rb]

Wonderful excursion in a timeless classic!

[@Hvitserk67]

As a Norwegian, this car is a bit of a curiosity in Harry's Garage :)

[@richlee509]

Class trip that

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

I'm glad the old girl is getting some love. I've watched and enjoyed your Arctic trip twice and was amazed by what it was capable of. And these cars have real character. Thanks for doing it, and the video.

[@wotrulke5868]

Harry is keeping all the UK’s workshops going in one fail swoop, well three really love the workshop videos 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@gordonsimpson3235]

You must have had a good year Harry....or offsetting some tax! Three resto's at one time. All power to you. I think its great that you have stayed loyal to the old girl (RR that is!), after an epic trip in extreme weather conditions, you have history together. She deserves a bit of love.

[@darrenmoore1556]

Great to see the rolls getting spruced up. Never mind the pub car park, you'll be doing the odd wedding shortly 🤣

[@badgastein2]

Saturday 5th June 2021 - Harry gets interviewed by the Daily Telegraph and christened ‘The David Attenborough of Classic Cars’. Well done, Sir!

[@TheKiteless]

This makes me happy. After the Arctic Circle trip, I have a soft spot for the Rolls

[@martiniv8924]

Love ❤️ the Artic Rolls, epic trip 👌🏻😎

[@joneldridge5513]

This is almost more interesting than the Lancia and Jag, with a tight budget, to see what you can achieve. Another excellent video series, Harry. Brilliant!

[@donaldtucker4914]

Yes, I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished result. I think the difference between a high end, high budget job an a low budget job tends to be less what it looks like than how long it lasts.

[@QueerOkie]

I first discovered your channel thanks to your Arctic expedition. Now this video gives me hope (and perhaps more realistic expectations) for the 1976 home market Shadow I just purchased! Professional expertise is non existent here in Oklahoma so content like yours is, if i may wax poetic, a light in the dark.

[@Andrew-lu6wp]

Darren is a solid can do guy from what I can see. Mans work .

[@user-mg9he3qj3n]

Darren and his crew really are magicians 🚒👍

[@joshuarosen6242]

I absolutely do want to see this. I loved the trip to the Arctic and I think after that sterling performance, she deserves a bit of love and attention. It also make an interesting contrast to some of the very expensive cars you normally feature. Cars don't have to be expensive to be fun.

[@axeljacobs9723]

Glad you are fixing the Rolls! I have a 65 Shadow that needs a bit of rust repair as well. I believe these beautiful classics deserve to be fixed properly!

[@Porkycheun]

You know you are from the upper class when your wife can be embarrassed by your Rolls Royce! 😁

[@plunder1956]

One thing about you Harry. The to work jobs you give them are quite interesting. Skyhook required. They can show the youngsters how it's done old school 😎

[@senshibat8920]

Remembering when Hyacinth took Richard to a Rolls dealership. it is such a classic look. one of the few brands that held the classic grille as it should be.

[@dansmith7558]

What a ‘pub car’! Love it. Well done Sir Harry. 👌🏼

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

Amazing how those replacement panels really don't fit very well, but the car is in good hands and it will come out looking great.

[@ldm128168]

Way cool Harry! Way cool! Glad to see you're keeping that big sled in good shape.

[@artyfhartie2269]

The Rust Royce looks elegant.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Looks like Darren is going to clean it up a treat.

[@HQBProductions]

Harry...you are seriously brave.My goodness what a job..BUT my neighbour runs a body shop and he has shown me several “beautiful condition” Shadows with a big secret..remove the badges on the top of inner cill..the ones you see when you open the door...then look in..horror stories don’t get much better!! Your man is doing heroic work to make the car look better but I don’t think the Artic Rolls is a long term investment..just use, enjoy and remember!! Stay safe...keep posting! Richard 😃😃😃😃😰😰😱😱😱😱😎

[@hydorah]

Crikey Harry's singe-headedly funding the recovery of the UK's economy with all these restos going on! Love the Shadow 1. I'd love a black one with a red interior. Really nearly bought a rough Bentley T1 in that colour combo. Talked myself out of it though

[@hydorah]

They're not worthless any more Harry. A decent Shadow 1 is a 10K car these days. So you'll come out at least even

[@stuckintheeighties487]

Lovely to see some care and attention being shown to this iconic car. 5k sounds cheap if it means it lives for another 50 years. Well played sir

[@carimage]

Thats hard work. Having been a panel beater many years ago.

[@affordablevs]

Love these rebuilds, great giving the bargain bucket lady a new frock and some lippy, its what she needed and deserves. Still alot of flash for not alot of cash... keep it up, great work.

[@ashleychambers7602]

Love the term “pub car” and a great pub car it is too 😂

[@sismofytter]

Ofcourse people want to watch an old RR get some love 🙂♥️ Hope you take it on another adventure 👍😎

[@Steve-rv1ql]

Love Harry’s garage, you see stuff here you just don’t see anywhere else. It’s what every petrolhead dreams of doing, just playing with there cars, must be great to indulge without worrying about tears at some point!

[@280SE]

Welcome to Hoovies, sorry, I mean HARRYS Garage. Fair play H, it certainly brings in the 👀 👌🏼👏🏼

[@paulpalmtree9295]

Could do with a little help from the Car Wizard 🧙‍♂️ as well.

[@jameshaddan8538]

Lovely to see the old Rolls receive some much deserved love - well done sir!

[@Lyingleyen]

It's great you're keeping such a British icon of the late sixties early seventies on the road and looking smart and presentable.

[@chrischallis4240]

Nice to see some love going into the Shadow..

[@adamskikijowski9139]

Nice to see the gritty side of the work.

[@rosscopcoltrain8059]

Great video again Harry. Looking forward to seeing the old-girl in all her glory. 😉

[@vintagehaynesflute]

Love your Roller! Can’t wait to see the final results!!!