Rolls Royce Silver Shadow restoration Part 3. My Arctic Rolls is nearly finished!

[@johndix355]

Im so happy you saved this old girl

[@mikeday62]

I like this era RR better than today's.

[@Rjhs001]

Lovely old beauty. When I was a child I went with my dad, who was a police road accident investigator, to see one of these that had been involved in an RTA with a parked Escort. Needless to say, the damage to the Roller was minimal. I've loved them ever since.

[@sjt959]

Great to see young lads like George, gives you hope for the future.

[@1055Richard]

Yep, he struck me as someone with their head screwed on and who’s going to do well

[@jerehada]

And has a better head for numbers than Harry 😂

[@CoolcatsSk8]

Its such a shame the British government is trying to replace & extinguish bright young men & women like him. I hope he finds a lovely true (white) British or European woman to love & create a big happy family with. As well as literally keep the DNA alive that have resulted in Harry's & George's like these two cool men for centuries & centuries.

[@thetechsite9619]

@@CoolcatsSk8 Wow. Just wow.

[@peterdew1966]

@@CoolcatsSk8 You will never lose your virginity if you spend all your time sitting in your mums spare room spaffing out this bile.

[@chrissdavey]

I like the way Harry treats everyone the same 👍

[@gordonsimpson3235]

You have done the old girl proud Harry!

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

Love your garage Harry. Great that you gave George some air time, what a great young lad, he came over incredibly well. The Rolls is looking lovely.

[@olewurtz7625]

One of the few affordable classics. Make sure the all the new metal is properly rust proofed and it will bring you many miles with smiles.

[@markorchard2272]

Harry, George is a star. Passionate, dedicated and proud of his work.

[@VinderGroup3]

It didn’t just start rusting after a trip to the Arctic, quality metal but that’s been rusting over the years. Great job that lad George did 👍🏻

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

Harry, you are the COOLEST restoration DUDE I have ever watched on KZbin!!! I absolutely LOVE what you do with these "OLDE BEASTS"!

[@grayfool]

The grand old lady is looking very majestic again. Excellent job.

[@goodfest007]

Great to see George so passionate about his work - that’s what you want when trusting your pride and joy to a body shop. It’s amazing how you can become attached to a car and how price doesn’t enter the equation. I like to see these videos, means more than the usual new car reviews I could never afford….

[@pashakdescilly7517]

"Price doesn't enter the equation". Er, Harry said the repair job was agreed at £5000 + VAT

[@andrewsmith-jf6ou]

Harry, great to see you give such time to George. That is what we need to see to encourage young men & women like George to keep old cars on the road. I hope you give George that car for some trips that he and his friends can enjoy so we can bring on young people like him to keep the cars moving and restored. Thank you for this Harry, Andy.

[@Wall1885]

What a great trip the artic one was. Could watch those type of videos all day. Come on Harry, get the winter tyres on.👍

[@GenaF]

Same here!

[@okgo8315]

It certainly was a great trip and I thoroughly enjoyed it too.

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

He's still got the winter tyres on! I believe they're staying on as a tribute to this car's original voyage (in Harry's ownership) to the Arctic Circle. And... it saves money on buying new tyres!

[@br.martindallyosb1147]

I am so jealous! To be able to take an old Rolls-Royce and fix her up is my idea of Heaven. She's beautiful. Is it not interesting how good Rolls-Royces look in white, especially the post WWII models? Your videos on your Rolls-Royce adventure makes my heart soar.

[@dandanthegadgetman]

You know Harry is old school when he says he will T-Cut the bonnet... brilliant work, looking so much better now

[@04dram04]

The metal replacemnt is astonishing. I dont understand how they can do it so perfectly

[@runescapebanker]

Harry, this is the way life should work. Everything about this is awesome. So glad that young guy got to work on the metal and the car has turned out great. Just well done.

[@RickCT2000]

Good to see George back on The Arctic Rolls series, a delightful young man. As Kaleb is to Clarkson, George could be to Metcalfe.

[@martinclapton2724]

Glad “Her Majesty “ is coming along, totally agree to the idea of smartening the other bits as well ……she deserves it , ah yes and keep her dignity with her chrome trims and caps !

[@HR-od9fl]

The flying lady is looking superb ❤️

[@christopherprose3881]

I was never a big fan of this generation of RRs but your videos series have given me a much more positive impression of them. I think it was crazy cool that you took this up to the arctic circle! Rear-wheel drive to there? Unbelievable. It's hard for me not to wish that you would have done a full-restore since it would be great to see it returned to its original glory. I guess the Jag V-12 will have to do that. I said it then, I love the color you picked out for it. That's another feature I wouldn't have chosen but it really looks great! Smart choice.

[@thomaschetwood6249]

I love the variety of the cars in Harry's garage, all wonderful in their own way. The contrast between the solid, rust-free luxobarge Rolls and and the delicate, not-so-rust-free Fulvia is sublime.

[@diamondrepairs1307]

Great to see the Arctic Rolls coming back to life. Looking forward to the next update

[@CarmenShenk]

Just bought one and am delighted to find your Arctic journey and this restoration video. What fun! They sure do have a way of getting under your skin.

[@mark_n_r]

What a nice guy George is. Seems like a really knowledge and skilled top bloke. .

[@jamesavickers5961]

Always excellent that’s why we watch Harry thanks mr garage ciao ciao

[@gavinspring1350]

Hey Harry. Your Rolls Royce to the Arctic videos inspired my wife and I to hop on a plane in late 2019 and fly from Australia to Oslo via China and we recreated your trip. Albeit in an AWD Skoda Octavia Wagon. We went further north, in winter to Tromso, via Bergen, Lillehamer, Narvick etc. What a wonderful experience. Thanks for the inspiration that you and the Rolls gave us. We ended up seeing the Northern lights on four separate nights! Incredible. Highly recommended. Cheers.

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

Harry, YOU cannot help yourself! Go for it!!

[@davidruddick3346]

Thank goodness people like Harry exist in the Classic car world,he just decided the Artic Rolls “deserved “this work just to continue the story of a great British piece of motoring history and you know what? He’s so right!

[@zzhughesd]

Farming update and Arctic Roller update. What a lovely Sunday.

[@richardwestwell4902]

Of all the cars in the garage the Rolls is a "family favourite". How nice.

[@stuckintheeighties487]

She's gorgeous Mr M. Just what was required, a sympathetic, thoughtful restoration. Enough to see her live for another 50 years or so, without going over the top and making it look brand new. You've done this car a great service and shown it the respect it deserves. Bravo sir.

[@nicksanders1119]

Andy shaw. I agree with your statement. I have always had a bit of a 'problem' with 'concours' cars, along with why 70 year old people want to look like they're still 20!! The patina of a life lived is so much more interesting than just being new looking! Just an opinion!

[@ricklotter]

Since I find newer and over-computerized cars, I find your car restoration reports absolutely fascinating and enjoy them immensely. I appreciate the care you take in choosing how much and in what way you restore and/or customize your cars, and I also very much appreciate that you enjoy them taking epic trips and making long-term memories. Thank you, Harry!

[@ChifundoBanda]

No other youtuber takes epic trips like Harry. I first discovered this channel when I was recommended the Ferrari to the pyramids video.

[@dimsoneill]

Couldn't agree more good sir. Although I do like my hi-tech daily as well.

[@nickloftus4188]

Always love Harry's enthusiastic but completely natural-sounding delivery. As if the camera wasn't there. And what a skilled young man George is! Bloody good effort 👏

[@amilton2128]

1/2 a million subscribers by Christmas. That’ll be a nice present for Harry.

[@joshuarosen6242]

The Arctic Rolls trip was probably my favourite set of all of your videos so it's great to see the old lady getting the attention she deserves.

[@leehayes70]

Great video. F40 in the background. Looking forward to that one!

[@Bulletguy07]

What I like about Harrys vids is any costs incurred he tells it you straight. No pretending or being secretive. £5k seems about right to me for that respray plus of course the metalwork they did which was quite extensive.

[@markbuckley4152]

Harry’s video traveling to the arctic circle is one of my favorite KZbin automotive videos ever.

[@bonhoff67]

Such a majestic looking car.

[@MentatOfDune]

Great job from George and everyone else who've worked on it. I'm sure they'll get a kick out of your videos and trips with this car in the future.

[@twarken5078]

Buzzing Harry Lad! Love it! 😊👍🏼

[@tomanharalampiev4990]

"local Rolls Royce specialist"...how nice is to have something like that

[@marinedrive5484]

I remember seeing a hot-rodded Rolls Royce on Jay Leno's Garage - they called it a Derelict RR - and I thought at the time that it was so undignified to see a Rolls Royce in such a condition - a bit like the Queen going out in public with a black eye. I'm glad Harry decided to put all the trim back on so that the old girl can look her best.

[@ewanstewart8011]

Not sure I could live with the paint work above the bright work. The rest of the car looks great 👍🏻

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Oh I could, with an aluminium panel underneath .... helps against vandalization and considerably eases the paintwork-anxiety when driving between all those distracted lady-texters these days

[@eltonkingsley5617]

Thanks Harry. It’s nice to see the old girl being saved sympathetically, and now being viewed at far less than 20 paces! Looking forward to seeing it back in the garage with all the trim replaced.

[@phils2180]

Nothing tatty about the body repairs. That metalwork is superb. Fantastic job👍

[@markchip1]

£5,000 + VAT is an excellent price for all that work! I expect they're going to be swamped with requests for quotes and work now!!

[@lptomtom]

It's an absolute bargain, bang-up job they've done too

[@toddsholtis4470]

Thanks for another great update Harry! I would think another 2,000 pounds or so would finish refinishing/painting the roof, trunk, upper doors and other areas, I would go for it! Old saying is, do it the right way first or don't do it at all...get the old lady ready for a Cape Town South Africa trip next!

[@syncrosimon]

Great job to see the Rolls getting her TLC. Nice to see George’s enthusiasm 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@ILCapo-mo5jj]

Harry, your excitement over every stage in bringing back your Roller, delights me. I regularly take my Corniche up to northern Scandinavia and it filled my heart with joy, watching your episodes up north. These cars will take you anywhere.

[@taylorsimonr]

Ooh! Somebody else who does it! Where do you go up from? I'm personally recommissioning a 1982 Silver Spirit and have plans to take it to see the Northern Lights when she's ready as well.

[@ILCapo-mo5jj]

@@taylorsimonr oooo!! Lovely!! I used to own a 1982 Silver Spirit which was my first nice car to be sent north. Once I hunted two roe bucks that I carried south with space to spare in the trunk. They were just perfectly macerated as I arrived and were immediately turned into cookable chunks for friends and freezers. Last year I took the testarossa above the arctic circle, inspired by Harry, taking his testarossa to the Gateway of the Sahara. The testarossa really impressed me as well up on arctic latitudes. It always started and was defrosted in three minutes. Even the rear window in the testarossa has defrost. A Roller is the perfect weapon for any climate. The high ride height, independent suspension, great heating and AC and the possibility to fit modern compound SUV tyres, make it plow through the arctic like a steam locomotive

[@ILCapo-mo5jj]

If your Silver Spirit has a catalyzer, make sure to protect it with vented bash plates. RR just smacked the cat on underneath, not worrying about the exposed low position. My Series III Corniche DHC suffers from the same problem and I've ruined it once from ground impact. Cats for RR are quite expensive. I believe Cadillac coincide with some RR cats. Please do check, it can save you loads of money. SUV tyres are slightly larger in diameter but still fit in the spare wheel carrier. These tyres are a lot better than the Continental and Avon and they lift the car slightly for more clearance. Also, I've fitted Öhlins bespoke shocks and slightly firmer springs. These are highly recommendable mods

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Good to see your Shadow being saved and enjoyed.

[@rtkp]

thanks Harry great video i'm glad your keeping the graceful lady as she should be welldone

[@Jesse-B]

Very impressed with young George, I can see he will end up a master of the craft.

[@Jesse-B]

@Big Dongle Oh dear.

[@Faust64]

Give it a break, you are coming across incredibly badly

[@Jesse-B]

@Big Dongle My expression was at how silly I felt after heaping such lavish praise. I will not draw any inferences from your unexpected reaction if you put away the long bow.

[@polaxis842]

Really nice to see how genuinely nice, interested and committed George is. Kudos! :-)

[@jackirichard414]

Hello. Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mrmarcuscars2072]

I have a Cadillac Sedan Deville 1973 that is sort of restored the same way as your Rolls, so you still can feel the first owners "spirit" in it. And I like that a lot.

[@williampayne5028]

It's great to see the RR coming along and getting ready for another 50 years on the road.

[@bengraham6672]

£5k for all that work is extremely reasonable and great workmanship. If it had been the same work with the same metal on the Espada, you could triple the cost. Great vids, enjoy the barge.

[@mrmoss149]

The old girl deserves everything you can give her, Harry. Love it. Cheers

[@stuartblum2389]

Harry - My father had a 1970 RR SS, white/tan, RHD, exactly the same as yours when I was a kid. This was late 80’s until maybe 92 or 93. I remember my dad’s mood being pretty hit or miss when it came to light hearted replies to the litany of cars pulling up at stop lights w/occupants asking if we had Grey Poupon… Gorgeous car Harry.

[@05Rudey]

IMHO, Its the best looking Rolls, maybe because its been in a lot of films I have loved back in the day, like Cannonball Run, James Bond, Get Carter, Thomas Crown Affair, Miami Vice. just to name a few. It is a stunner.

[@paid2getdirty1]

Yeah, it now needs a Cannonball "stock" engine installing.

[@nigelratledge3485]

Really nice to see the old Silver Shadow getting some well deserved tlc Harry, but without going over the top, sometimes it's hard to know how far to go and when to stop! 'Wedding car white' on a RR is often looked down upon but it really suits the simple elegant lines of the car and lets the brightwork do its job of being complimentary. I've just recently bought a white Maserati Biturbo 430 which has hardly any excess decoration and it just 'works', especially so with the contrasting blue interior. Looking forward to seeing the next video ;-).

[@iankershaw9010]

Proper job done by a skilled team. Thank you for giving her some well deserved TLC. Hope you washed your hands before you caress her… Well done George and your colleagues.

[@tonyosullivan2382]

Big long couple of thousand mile road trip in this beauty this winter would be epic ❄️🤙

[@iamrichrocker]

the craftsmen harry employ's are incredibly talented..and you get what you pay for..excellence sometimes takes a lot of time with the effort..they have to know just about everything about anything that they work on..or they find out and emply the correct methods..

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Given the square meters of tin they formed and welded in this is quite the sophisticated "paint job, not a restoration" .... I wish the paint jobs I had the last ten years were somwhere near that quality.

[@GPR111]

Great to see the Rolls improved. Was planning to copy the artic trip and then Covid descended on us all. I wouldnt be able to resist changing that interior personally.... black or very deep blue... perfect with the white exterior......

[@cheesegraham2387]

Such a beautiful nostalgic car, represents a particular era perfectly

[@micheltebraake7915]

Yes, a fantastic RR this is, the trip to the Arctic Circle makes it special.

[@oohmeconkers1968]

Did we see into Harry’s workshop then!?? Looked suspiciously like a ramp!! Glad to have the old girl back!! Lancia update next pls 👍🏼

[@MB-uw6eh]

I love seeing what the restorers are capable of. Love the pearl white paint and as you wished, still bares the character of the Arctic Rolls.

[@burtd24]

Sucgh an amazing collection, this and Jay Lenos garage allow one to live vicariously...

[@johnandrews3568]

Happy to see my country's flag remains on the boot lid. Love this car and this upkeep series.

[@K2shadowfax]

The Arctic Roll...looks very nice in its new very white coat; would definitely repair that tear to the driver's seat, though! A stitch in time, and all that...

[@clockwork9827]

look forward to seeing how & where the Rolls goes next. will have a think what winter tyres i would put on. smooth to go with the car, but slightly deeper tread to cope with built-up ice roads. swage lines. that's a learning curve for me

[@barryrudge1576]

Having had all that work done, I'm surprised you didn't have the rest of the paintwork done. You will have increased its value considerably.

[@MrAndyS]

Like he mentioned that wasn't the plan with this one it's cheap and he can enjoy it as is looking tidy without massive expense

[@richardwilson57]

It has no market value sadly....... any money spent is for sentimental reasons not for investment reasons

[@Ashfielder]

Beautiful car and well deserving of a semi-restoration. I hope to one day own one of these, a perfectly subtle Rolls Royce, or at least as subtle as a Rolls can be.

[@johnanchovie2b]

Beautiful job, Harry!

[@reallynotpc]

Good job, George!

[@davidhenderson3444]

Just sat down with a coffee ... happy days

[@jinxylad71]

Harry’s on a roll’s! Got to look after this old lady 😇

[@jeffreyoldham55]

The old girl is coming along quite nicely, and looks spanking in her fresh, white, livery! If the moose must return, might I suggest placing them on the lower front wings, behind the wheels? And some simple badges, in chrome that states "Arctic Edition" would be a nice, finishing touch.

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

My expectation was bagged and slammed for a some truffle hunting but I must say the classic look never disappoints. Cheers Harry!

[@steveshepherd5197]

Thanks for yet another gripping episode on the Arctic, Rolls, Harry. Keep up the excellent work. And on the farm too. Brilliant.

[@Duckandcover01]

You’ve gone that far I think it’s a pity not to sort the scabby bits as well. Then repair the seat otherwise it will get a lot worse with use. Love the vids and Harry’s Farm. Looking forward to the next instalment.

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

5k well spent by some seriously skilled craftsmen👏

[@nigelbond4056]

I really admire your decisions on how far to go with each restoration. Your approach to the Silver Shadow is perfect in my opinion: protect, smarten up and keep the originality and history. By the same token the XJC restoration is perfectly judged too. I can’t wait to see some new adventures in both cars. 👌

[@trevejenkyn9888]

Brilliant update, thank you far more interesting that the new Range Rover, thank you

[@richardaustinaustin1890]

Bit of “not so” shabby chic now. Love seeing that era of any old classy car on the road. Interesting stuff as usual. Thanks

[@len333p]

Nice that you included the work that George did. Nice to see and it looks like he did a great job.

[@chrisroyle4813]

Looking good - it seems fairly reasonable price-wise for the work which has been done.

[@sprintermaximus]

Looks great Harry. Looking forward to all the bits and bobs put on. So glad you decided to put some work into this chassis.

[@Phil-1969]

Good evening Harry What a fantastic job they have done on your Rolls , I have a 18 year old 3.2 audi tt and that needs some work doing and as I live in Bicester and don't have a massive budget I'm going to take it over and get a price from them , George had his work cut out sanding that down, they have done a great job All the best Phil

[@callumhardy5098]

What a glorious machine! Absolute beauty! So graceful just floating over the road!

[@imacdonald99]

Looking very nice. I would definitely fix that bit of mess on the door above the trim but the rest is fine.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

It’s actually very fortunate that this old Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, ended up in the possession of Harry’s garage, be it kind of accidentally. Because I would imagine most Shadows sold on places like eBay, for low offers, just end up being ran into the ground, and eventually broken for parts. At least this one has been, rescued just in the nick of time...... looking forward to seeing it completely finished. Excellent 🇬🇧👍.

[@roadie3124]

One of my uncles in the UK used to go shooting in his two-door Silver Shadow, Mulliner Park Ward, I think. 1960s. He shed a couple of hub caps driving along farm tracks. My teenage cousin and I thought that it looked very cool and boy racer without the hub caps. My uncle was more like Harry and had them put back on.