Rolls Royce Shadow to the Arctic part 2, chasing the Northern Lights

[@Hensen1954]

I do like your way of presenting, Harry. No shouting and loudness - unlike the Yank videos. Just accurate information, presented in a gentlemany way. Most excellent.

[@dansimmons21]

Wouldn't expect anything less from someone who drives a classic Rolls! :-D

[@whorayful9361]

It's so refreshing to have someone who talks to you, not at you. Ray

[@coleridgemarchment4005]

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[@elistickband]

@Fhgffufufhffjg Ah but the American Rolls Royce was....Rolls Royce. 2,944 were made in Springfield Massachusetts 1921-31 :)

[@ogmoustachemalefacialcompa3907]

Hensen1954 What is a Yank?

[@realMaverickBuckley]

'Hopefully you'll see some nice shots' - Shows the most insanely beautiful Car/ Nature shot I've ever seen.

[@denniscat9395]

The best car journalist of all time - these long trip marathons are jusrt magic Harry. Through you I explore thanks you sir

[@peterlewis3540]

I fully agree, apart from the stunning cars he is able to drive, he makes the driving experience highly interesting and informative, its almost as if your riding along with him. Its a real treat to watch these video's, professionally shot, and very entertaining. Keep up the quality work Harry.

[@beetooex]

Yeah, he's a charismatic bugger isn't he?

[@denniscat9395]

Yes he is. He's informed calm and a wonderful chap. A long trip with him as a companion would be a holiday of a lifetime

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Harry is the best of the best!

[@rastaxpchannel]

Lol, I live in Tromsø, Northern Norway. I think I saw you! Can't be that many Sliver Shadows around

[@odinvik5542]

han dro jo ikke tel Tromsø da

[@oddvin31]

@@odinvik5542...😂😂😂

[@philhealey449]

I think it was a Shiver Shadow at these temperatures.

[@Pining_for_the_fjords]

You are lucky. I visited Tromsø about 11 years ago, would love to go back one day. A truly beautiful part of the world.

[@towerdave4836]

Could have been , he didn’t get further than Narvik!

[@erichakanson7010]

Rolls Royce should be buying your photos/video for their new campaign on reliability. Or use it for the Cullinan ads "if our '69 Shadow can do this, imagine what our new SUV can do!"

[@rumblebelly7429]

A bit of HDR, Photoshopping prolly, but I fully agree. Those image looked amazing!

[@irregularcarscompilator4370]

VW did not make this car, they are not interested... ;)

[@johnmcf]

Irregular Cars Compilator BMW*

[@matgee8892]

See my thinking is if the '69 shadow can do this you really dont need a giant ugly SUV.

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

Something like this wouldn't appeal to the typical RR buyer at all though...

[@Ian-of9oi]

I’m from Canada. Life gets so busy you forget to enjoy things. I haven’t looked at the northern lights in years. Your video made me think about my life choices.

[@eldide3033]

This was perfect. The only thing I would change would be to give the spirit of ectasy a little knitted scarf for the trip. But that would probably annoy the purists. ;)

[@charliemetcalfe6222]

lukas di It did!! Mum thought it would be hilarious to give it a scarf so she made one for part of the trip. I can’t believe they didn’t put it in!!

[@900108Chale]

LOL!

[@johnandrews3568]

@@charliemetcalfe6222 we need a pic or a short vid to prove it. LOL

[@raymondo162]

pink anorak wiv de Nike logo.............??

[@mattaluoppal]

Exciting journey with a nice car in nice sceneries. I'm quite used to these kind of sceneries, as I live in the north of Norway. But still it's fun to see your trip here. Thank you. Next time, please visit me in Kautokeino in "Lapland". Kautokeino is along the way to North Cape. Winter-time gives you the northern lights (Aurora Borealis), and during summer you'd experience the midnight sun (24 hour sun-up). If you, or anyone else, would like to visit the arctic areas with a car during cold winter , please remember: - TIRES: Good snow-tires, as you mention in your video. Not all-season tires, but snow-tires, with or without studs. - COOLANT: Check the car's coolant temperature grade. You wouldn't want the car's coolant to freeze up during drive in cold weather. 50 % ethylene glycol - water mixture gives a freezing point at minus 33 deg.C. - WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID: Check also windscreen washer fluid temperature grade to prevent it from freezing to ice and destroying windscreen washer pump. Don't use windscreen washer in subzero temperatures. - DOOR SEALS: Add a layer of silicone on the car's rubber door seals, to prevent doors from freezing shut. - NO WASHING: Do not wash the car in below-zero temperatures. Doors will freeze shut, the locks might also freeze. Even more serious - the brakes might freeze and stop working. The parking brake wire also use to freeze up, making it harder to use parking brake. Often you can apply parking brake, but it won't release. - LOCK DE-ICING: Always bring along door de icer. It's usually sold in gas stations as a small aerosol. Good tip: Keep it in your pocket, not in the car. Often when you really need it, you're standing outside a locket car with door locks frozen. Of course - this does not apply for newer cars with remote locking. - ENGINE OIL: Check engine oil. Multi-grade, full synthetic oil is preferable in the arctic, especially for cold engine startup. - CLOTHES: Always bring along warm clothes and a flashlight for safety reasons. - JUMP START, TOWING, SNOW SHOVEL: A few other items is also good to have in the car: Jumper cables, tow rope and a snow shovel. - WINTERIZED DIESEL: If driving a diesel powered car in temperatures below minus 7 deg.C. - always fill it up with winterized diesel. Local gas stations in arctic areas usually have winterized diesel in all diesel pumps during winter. Also - replace diesel fuel filter before driving in arctic climate. Better safe than sorry. I hope to see you back in the arctic soon, with another exciting car.

[@nicce12]

Good, solid advice - one point to add - keep some candles and lighter/matches in the car. If you get stuck and have to wait in the car a little bit of heat goes a long way.

[@PhilOsGarage]

Good advice, appreciate your local knowledge.

[@potterfanz6780]

Thanks, this is good to know.

[@bikerman6907]

Great journey! We never wash our cars in temperatures cold as this, you only end up with frozen locks, doors etc...😀 cheers from Norway.

[@stewartnoel9810]

In Canada during the winter all the car washes have warm water but below -15c the door locks will freeze - that goodness for central locking And dont bother with adding a wax in these temperatures. It will freeze as a white layer on the car.

[@PL-fh8cz]

I was thinking the same thing. I picked up a rental car in Regina, Sask. one night, and my colleague broke the door handle off the door because it was so cold and brittle. A little embarrassing to go back to the rental counter with the door handle and ask, "We broke it, can we have a new car please."

[@perpelle]

It doesn't matter how hot the water is in the washer. The water will freeze eventually when you drive of. This is risky, specially in an old car. I never wash my cars below freezing point and especially not with that paint remover to a brush.

[@bmos02]

Waterless wash is your friend

[@jackthehatphoto]

Only the English would try to wash a 50 year old Rolls Royce at night in the Arctic Circle. LOL.

[@greg.mcdonald]

I drove up to the Arctic Circle from the Midlands last June (2023), to see the midnight sun. I wasn’t disappointed. Up through Sweden and back down through Norway. Ferry from Gothenburg to Göteborg and back to UK. 4,500 miles in 12 days…on my own, in my campervan (@hotelgrandcalifornia). So watching your video reminded me what a great trip I had…and how many hours of video editing still lie ahead of me! Chapeau to you for doing it in a ‘70s Roller. Brilliant.

[@henryhol8538]

Harry we salute you! Your trips are like magazine articles on the good old days. Who else is brave enough to risk life, car (and marriage) to take a nearly 50yr old roller to the arctic circle.

[@cutdepiefails6596]

@Big Mac Lots actually, but not the balls, to either buy the car or do the trip. Car cost as much as a fairly good ep3, travel costs are not cheap but not prohibitive. Time 1 or 2 weeks vacation on february, every boss will be more than happy to give vacation during that time.

[@janmaaso]

I absolutely loved this video. I grew up in Norway, just outside of Oslo, and I love the way you present our country. You came away with some wonderful shots of the Northern lights too imo. And the car! Wow. I am completely in love.

[@abuhamza1970]

I have been to Norway a couple of times and to northern Sweden also. I am fortunate enough to have travelled a lot and can safely say that northern Scandinavia is one of the most beautiful parts of the Earth. Love the people also, very friendly and lovely temperament. In this phase of globalisation, it’s important that different communities maintain their character and individuality and I hope and pray that you maintain and continue your way of life regardless of what happen the world.

[@carsos00]

3 dislikes??? why what's to dislike, creating this video would have been quite an effort, a video that captures what most of us will probably never see or experience, hats off to Harry, excellent video thanks....... as for the dislikes, clearly they have no respect....

[@BE60IFR]

Harry, I really felt like I was a passenger on this trip with you! Thank you so much for taking all of us along with you. I really enjoyed these two videos immensely! Harry, you've earned a huge amount of respect for getting your hands soiled when the points needed a quick adjustment. Now that's the marque of a real car enthusiast. Just pull over, make the repairs or adjustments, wipe off the hands and get on with the motoring! Now that's real-life with a classic! Excellent!

[@darko7633]

You are the David Attenborough of the car world ser.

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

Darko A very nice, and true, analogy! Harry has that quality... ;-)

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

livey oone !You are doing both men a disservice... and your own country, if you're a Brit!

[@zweispurmopped]

Right, I'm sold. The Silver Shadow just got added to the list of cars I need for that big, big garage I will have when I won the lottery! 😊 A beautiful video, wonderful and wonderfully nutty trip! 🤩🤗

[@maricaibo3507]

-10. Arctic Circle. And Harry's washing his Rolls. Awesome..

[@bjofuruh]

Only an Englishman would do that! I live in Norway, and you should never wash your car in freezing temperatures.

[@RobboElRobbo]

@@bjofuruh Canada here, can confirm

[@bobjohnson205]

@@RobboElRobbo Where I live in Canada it is "freezing temperatures" much of the winter. So, car owners here DO wash their cars in such temperatures because we don't have much choice. You just have to put up a bit with frozen locks, windows and doors. But we're tough Canadians, so we can handle that. So can our cars. We would rather deal with those things than leaving the road salt on our cars for too long. That damages the paint and body components much more than a car wash ever would.

[@johnandrews3568]

@@bobjohnson205 exactly right.. plus with the freeze/thaw cycle we have in Ontario, you don't want salt on your car when it 'warms' up. Nothing like driving a clean car with a vinyl paint texture. LOL

[@gs98999]

That brush is like using sandpaper on the paint. Guess it’s no big deal being that it’s a cheap beater car.

[@FreedCornet743]

Harrys big trips like this forst thing in the morning is just so relaxing to watch. Keep doing what you're doing bossman

[@jasonleedham5678]

£4100 for the car, and £1500 for fuel ! Epic trip, so cool that you share this with us all! Cheers Harry

[@ronaldderooij1774]

You forgot that he invested 2.500 for getting the car ready.

[@ndg49]

Bravo, Harry!!! Back in April of 1983, we drove up from Dayton, Ohio to Rochester, MN, where my father-in-law was in the hospital (Mayo Clinic) for pancreatic cancer treatment. My wife's oldest brother and wife had just picked up a new Chevy van about an hour before we left. After dinner in Indiana, we drove through Chicago. I took over the wheel and drove the rest of the route to the Mayo Clinic. We began the trip at around 6PM and once we got to Wisconsin and then Minnesota, the road seemed to be rough. I trudged on at 70mph. At dawn, I realized what the road was like, having thought it was only a rough road. It was packed down snow which had become rough ice. I immediately slowed way down. The van had regular tires and not even snow tires. It's weight must have been the factor keeping me on the road. That was the one adventure which could even barely (or not) come close to your journey. Someday, it would be a great time to make that trek to the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights. I caught them once, very faintly, in the middle of the night traveling on another trip to Chicago in the middle of the night on I-65 in early Spring of 1970 (a friend of mine who was an astronomy buff, was with us). There were no lights from cities that night and the sky was clear and bright with stars. I imagine that was about the furthest South one could see the Aurora Borealis. I've been further North on a clear night, but never saw the lights as it was always in the Summer. Great story teller, Harry. Very well done. I'll continue to watch your videos. Keep the shiny side UP!

[@Braeden123698745]

Fantastic! Kind of hilarious that the car made it through Norway's snow but struggled on your snowy driveway

[@Daijyobanai]

In Norway by February he wasn't driving on much snow at all but hard packed rutted ice or frozen tarmac. Like Harry said, you wouldn't want to do that on summer tyres but on a good winter grip tyre it's ok, just keep your speed down and brake early. The temperature is the main thing, I was wondering if the car would start after being parked for the night but it seems like Harry has a good battery and has used the right oil!

[@charliemetcalfe6222]

He did say through gritted teeth that the front drive was the hardest bit of driving he did all trip. He just didn’t believe that the ‘Beast from the East’ was anything compared to what they were having in the Artic, how wrong he was...

[@allistairneil8968]

The irony of the snowed up driveway is of course what makes the whole journey worthwhile...

[@promerops]

I was fortunate enough, in the early seventies, actually to see the Northern Lights from the Northwest of Scotland. Congratulations on a safe and incident-free odyssey.

[@marzsit9833]

those old rolls-built v8 engines were a beautiful piece of engineering. most of these cars suffer from cobwebs, since they don't get driven daily, and when they do, it isn't very far. they were made to cruise and be used, not parked in a garage 99% of the time.

[@jonka1]

Exactly.

[@thebigpicture2032]

Oil consumption went down on the trip as the car was driven more.

[@zsoltpapp3363]

What is so beautiful about 50 mph/15 miles per gallon? If it wasnt a RR, everyone would say these numbers are crappy even for the 70s...

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

@@zsoltpapp3363 Yes but these cars weren't built for people like me and you who watch the pennies. They were cars for millionaires. I doubt the entrepreneurs and captains of industry worried about the price of 4 star petrol. Come to think of it I doubt Harry does either.

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

As a Norwegian from the Trondheim area, I really appreciate finding this video five years after the fact. With regards to the hotel in Hell being a bit... meh... Well, it's Hell! What did you expect?! 😁 I am glad you chose the Rolls-Royce for the trip. Now do it again in the XJC ☺

[@zakelwe]

Just fantastic that Harry needed Mr Snowplough to get him up his drive after 4000 miles in Norway up and back to the Arctic circle. :)

[@saab99t8]

The great thing about northern Norway is that they do just that: move the snow, so you can get through. Nothing else, no salt. There's still plenty of snow and ice on the roads, but they leave it up to you to put decent tires on and manage yourself.

[@prdn8]

Absolute legend, no motoring journalist and, as a matter of fact no youtouber ever made me revisit any of their videos three times a year, but here we are, for years later - Sir Metcalfe, thank you for the excellent documentation of this extraordinary adventure!

[@andydio4825]

No one does fantastic touring videos like Harry, The Rolls-Royce under the Northern Lights was just simply amazing! The spirit of ecstasy done you proud Harry.

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

If only all presenters were this standard. Not rushed and very calm, exactly right.. Very well done sir..

[@Grenyas]

That scenery is amazing 😍

[@stewartnoel9810]

Come and drive the Canadian Rockies very similar

[@dansotelo228]

Great work, pure fun as I too owned a like new 72 Rolls... In 94 I bought it in estate sale for $3K with only 20,500 miles! It looked like it rolled of the show room floor, parked in a dark climate control storage for 20 years. Not wanting to take any chance with old gas and other fluids I had it towed to a Rolls Specialist and had it completely gone thru and even added electronic ignition. Had tons & tons of fun entertaining my Japanese & Taiwan customers making them feel very special when ever we arrived at the valet of nice restaurants. Not in a new & boring Mercedes-Benz, but in a gleaming new/vintage Rolls. My wife loved it, especially when we went to Vegas. Of course we had other luxury cars but only used the Rolls on special occasions. Eventually I sold it to a doctor, and to this day keeps in in pristine condition.

[@twinsonic]

Of course one has other luxury cars..as one does.

[@Legotruck82]

you're a lucky man Harry. Big thanks to you and the missus for sharing these adventures with us

[@karlkiekhaefer2238]

Dear Mr. Harry, I thought I saw everything on cars ... I was wrong. The pleasure of traveling through the ice with a vintage Rolls Royce is especially enjoyed by us who watch the video. Certainly incomparable with nothing your personal feeling in that long hours alone, And ... what a photographs! Your class, the sweet accent, the purr of the majestic engine, all lead to think that time does not pass. This is magic, not just passion, pure magic !!! My best compliments for that. And thank you....thank you for giving us a trip to the stars, indeed, to "the star".

[@morlvol]

Fabulous video. Very entertaining, especially for someone who has grown up and lives in the northern part of Norway. I have to point out that driving without studs in this part of the country in February, was a chance I would never ever have taken. That may work when it is as cold as you experienced and the friction is OK, but the weather can change very quickly. If the temperatures had been around freezing point with rain and pure slippery ice, the car can become a sledge. And that can happen even when you have studs. Believe you me, I have experienced. So, to those who plan on a car trip to Northern Norway from late September to April/May, take my advise and use good winter tires with studs.

[@morlvol]

Change tires after driving conditions is my suggestion. You don't want to loose grip on wet ice. That could be your last experience.

[@davespooney8472]

Thank you Harry, that’s now been added to my list. Anyone doubting Rolls Royce - try that trip in a 70’s Jag....

[@PhilOsGarage]

Or an 80's jag... Or a 90's Jag.... Or a....

[@jabraan1360]

Phil'O's Garage they aren’t that unreliable

[@BillofRights1951]

I have two VDP sedans, a 2001, and a 2002, both with about 130K on the clock. Ford's tenure with Jaguar did a lot of good. Both are very reliable and a joy to drive. Very solid.

[@cjc4765]

@@BillofRights1951 The people that say that are still thinking back in the days when Jags ( and other English cars) were equipped with "The Prince of Darkness" Lucas electrical systems. Remember some of the Lucas jokes ( the company itself was a joke) "Lucas holds the patent for short circuit" "If Lucas made guns, wars would NOT START" "Lucas, The original Anti-Theft device" and so on. And the company motto, "You better get home before dark" ( a joke but in reality true) I'd love to own an F-Type, gorgeous car!

[@catdoganddramaqueen8487]

Harry, where have you been all my life! I LOVED this amazing journey, your presentation skills are A+++++++++ and Ms RR, what a legend of an old lady. Well done Sir. Someone contact BBC and get this gentleman the audience he deserves but more importantly, the presenter that audiences deserve! I’m no car fanatic, but a good story is gold.

[@deloreanman14]

I think it's fantastic that you rescued that old beauty from the dull monotony of wedding car service and showed it what a car is REALLY for...to explore, to find new places, to witness fantastic things and to be an integral part of a lifelong memory. Bravo! Thanks for taking us along.

[@slamcrank]

Absolutely remarkable. Thank you so much, Harry, for taking us along with you guys on this journey. My hat's off to the Rolls Royce!!

[@Brownalebelly]

What I love about Harry and his videos is that he gets to drive some of the most desirable cars on earth, go to great desinations and stay in beautiful places and yet I am not one tiny little bit jealous because he always comes across as such a nice gentleman.

[@cPhiloo]

I cannot just "like". I HAD to say : THANK YOU HARRY and Madame.

[@carlgeorgtsigakis498]

Great photos Justin !!! Thanks for doing this trip Harry!

[@clarkkent2913]

THAT was a perfect Harry's garage video. And it showed that these old ladies are the real Gran Tourismos. More of that!

[@the4seasons4ever]

just the points,proper tires,screwdriver. WHAT A JOURNEY.WHAT A CAR. WHAT A GREAT PRESENTATION.WHAT A TRIP.ITS LIKE I WAS WITH YOU GUYS THE WHOLE TIME.THANK YOU.STEVE A RETIREDVETERAN FROM CLEARWATER FL.

[@geoffreylote7454]

Throughly entertaining and informative as always.

[@ericbitzer5247]

Those shots of the Rolls with the northern lights are incredible. Beautiful car makes me want to go back in time.

[@amersfoortsefotograa]

Having lived in Norway and travelled the country extensively for my work, I can only agree with Harry's statement that it is very wise indeed NOT to underestimate the vast distances... Especially during winter it's considered a good effort if you average 40km/h. And please, Harry, DO come back to that great country in late spring/early summer! You will be amazed, AGAIN! Greetings from Czech Republic.

[@brockp59]

In a format dominated by contrived outrageousness, here we have something really outrageous. All the while presented elegantly by a gentleman driver. Many thanks Harry.

[@paulcaddick2802]

These old Silver Shadows are just magic cars. The depth of engineering and care that went in to making them. Absolutely beautiful. Brought back so many happy memories of my fathers car, that I still have. Just need to make the effort and get it back on the road.Thanks again Harry for yet another great video.Please, please keep doing them.

[@Blacknight1812]

I really love the old Rolls cruising through the snowy wastelands of the arctic. great video and good background music and nice presentation.

[@matthewshambler2644]

What a fantastic adventure! Thanks for taking us along with you, a bucket list destination for sure! Well done to the Rolls for getting there and back with virtually zero problems..

[@robertamoyaw8812]

I watch your videos with great delight. This one is my favorite, driving a classic automobile 🚘 in harsh weather. It has become my bedtime story n I thank you for it 🤓

[@philosophical]

What a wonderful adventure. The Rolls looked amazing against the Northern Lights. Thanks for bringing us along Harry!

[@MattyHogue_73]

Please don't stop doing what you do. It's an absolute joy to be a passenger along for your adventures. Thank, thank you so very much.Q

[@nicholasjohnstone4380]

Every now and then you come across a vid that you just don't want to end. Are you now going to do the old lady a favour and have a go at the bodywork!?

[@joshuarosen6242]

She deserves it after this.

[@buffsheeri]

yeah I agree totally.

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Hes finally doing it 😁

[@AMGEVAN]

I quit smoking this week and all I did to help with cigarette withdrawal was watch this channel. It took my mind off smoking and put me in a place of comfort. In one week I watched every single one of harry's videos. By far the best car channel. Crazy as it sounds, it helped me change my life.

[@MrKarlo007]

The best gentlemen driver.. I hope I could speak with this guy and travel.. With best regards from Croatia.

[@captainsnarky6949]

MrKarlo007 - The English phrase is "best regards". Regret is a bad thing. But you made me laugh, so thank you!

[@GetrealwithSteve7]

Well, it is January 08, 2021, and I am seeing this adventure for the first time, and I have really enjoyed it. The Rolls Royce is outstanding. Keep it up.

[@tonieveritt7045]

wow wow wow an amazeing rolls royce would not belive it untill in see it. the older things last longer not the crap that they make now. keep up the good work harry.

[@stephenberry1205]

Hi Harry. Great video and enticement to tour in Norway. Your delivery is delightfully dignified - like your conveyance. Not contrived and scripted like Top Gear (much as I loved it). Did you know that Rollers were historically very very rare in Norway and Sweden in the 60's & 70's as they were hit with 150% import duty and tax, plus high personal taxes enhancing their mystic in Scandinavia. After driving my boss' Shadow II off the ferry in Bergen playing chauffeur to my Aussie parents in August 1978, we came to rest at the first traffic light. An elderly male pedestrian stopped in front of the car. Gently he caressed the Spirit of Ecstasy above the radiator cowling, and shuffled around the left side of the car. In a lilting accented English he spoke to my father... "Thank you sir. You have made an old man very happy. This is the first time in my life that I have touched a Rolls-Royce." Everywhere we stopped a crowd gathered. Your video has inspired me to plan a return tour of Norway in 2022 - 44 years after my only visit, on that occasion with RR waft power. Our conveyance this time will be a Citroen with Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension. Fulfilling my Citroen passion. The Shadow II had rear Citroen self levelling suspension under licence. It also had rack and pinion steering unlike your Ebay Shadow. As such the handling was more positive and could be quite fun in rapid waft mode on Norwegian and Swedish open bendy bits. Another memorable Scandinavian RR memory was passing an 80 kph speed sign on a coastal Danish beach roadway on hard sand. Disrespectful Colonials had sox drying in the rear window after rinsing them in the hotel bathroom. Tut Tut. In 1978 the new Roller would have been Aus $120,000 in Norway and Sweden. Around UK st 70,000. Later in May 1979, during 5 months youth hosteling around Europe by Roller, another classic RR experience occurred crossing the Hungarian border from Graz Austria. When showing the declaration of all currencies and the value of goods (in US$) on entry, the customs official would not believe the declared value of the car as US$100,000 (including 92.85% Aussie import taxes). I showed him the Green Card Insurance paper from Lloyds at UKst48,500. He took a pencil and paper from the counter and worked it out manually to get it to US dollars. The first time he came up with $102,800. The second when using 2 decimal points on the conversion it was $104,000 US. He looked at my passport. Australian. 26 years old next month. He stared at the insurance certificate and glanced down at the paper with his pencil jottings. In a very heavy Hungarian accent he enquired. "This is possible in your country?" I shrugged my shoulders as if every young Australian may have such a car. He made his own declaration. "In our country you could buy a whole village for your car." (It was the early days of allowing tourists to travel by car into communist Hungary. This was the only Eastern Bloc country where it was possible). A chattering between immigration and customs officials shaking their heads led to a mass exit to check out the village on wheels.. An Austrian tourist coach was waiting next in line behind the nutmeg symbol of Western Decadence and British upper class, as the uniformed throng encircled the object of disbelief. I let them ride the electric front seats, operate the power windows, central locking, then I opened the huge front hinged bonnet with the engine slushing away disposing of Arab oil reserves. One of the customs official pulled up the rear seat squab looking for contraband. He then ferreted around in the luggage of the open boot (trunk). Ah ha. He spied a circular split ring on a small chain tuck beside the driver's side boot hinge. What was he thinking? A secret compartment full of cash? He moved around the rear fender, peering in and yanked the silver ring. Whomp, the manual petrol flap release with a strong spring whacked him in the balls. His spasm caused him to bash his head on the underside of the boot. Much hilarity from the waiting Austrian tourists in the coach.. Something extra for their travel diaries. Communist keystone cops and a new Roller... great fun.

[@jrgenjrgen1165]

Great video. Thanks for showing our beautiful country to all your followers.

[@carstenmogensen2196]

This is the best video on KZbin

[@itsalgud1459]

They’re just all waiting to see if the ferry can hold the weight of the Rolls before they get on. 🙄. Fantastic trip and amazing video! Sometimes you had me shivering in the cold. (I’m in Denver, CO, and it’s 75 degrees) love your incredible spirit and your generosity in sharing it with us. I’m sure it added many hours to the trip to video it.

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Two superb and enjoyable videos, the best I've seen in a long time, great music, production and impeccably presented by Harry.As part owner of a Rolls Royce 90 years old this year and owned 53 years, it brings to mind all the wonderful journeys we have made in the car over a lifetime, albeit not to the Arctic circle but several continental ones without incident .It is difficult to describe that greater sense of achievment in piloting an old car with such presence , with the ' risk ' of wondering whether it will make it or not - but with a Rolls-Royce they may play you up from time to time but they always get you there !.Well done Harry , she deserves to be kept now and receive a few treats !.

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Cannot disagee with anything you say Steve,except AX 201 covered 15,000 miles without issue over a century ago !

[@pedrocacao5081]

What a adveture, and what a car to do it in! Thank you Harry! Cheers from Portugal!

[@keeponrolling5999]

A real tribute to a great car. Reminds me of the film about The Yellow Rolls Royce. I had a 1969 T1 Bentley bought for £900 in 2001 from a retired judge which had been maintained to the highest level. It too was faultless provided it was driven steadily.

[@joergpohlmann3346]

Great trip. So inspiring. Will do this trip with my 1980 Silver Shadow. Hopefully soon.

[@donaldduck9257]

Thank you for this beautiful Roadtrip Story 👍 The Rolls is an awesome, timeless piece of Art. And also practical. Very nice.

[@scabbycatcat4202]

What a fantastic video ! How much of it was actually scripted ? I would guess NONE . Its amazing how this guy can keep you interested the whole way through just by his narrative and obvious passion for his subject. He has really inspired me to want to take the journey myself. When you think of top gear and the enormous planning and entourage that is behind the camera that you don't see yet this guy has produced something equally entertaining as Clarkson on a shoestring budget . Well done Harry !!!!

[@bbkeyseeker2230]

Thank you for these exceptional and entertaining videos. Unlike so many other motoring videos your style of presentation illustrates that quality information can be produced in a manner which wholly engages the viewer, and all done without unnecessary noise and hype. Even the music was appropriate and not distracting. As an ex-presenter (UK) I thank you for a truly ‘Rolls Royce’ production, and look forward to many more.

[@civicdriving]

Absolutely loved these two videos, thanks Harry and thanks to Rolls Royce 😊👍

[@postscript67]

I first watched these two videos a couple of years ago and now, in the middle of lockdown, watching them again has cheered me up immensely!

[@firminshepherd4834]

Heavens, if these videos keep getting better, where will they go next? Absolutely outstanding material! Congratulations on a thoroughly successful adventure, Harry!

[@peterblackmore7560]

Amazing - the car just moves as expected in a terrain that is not what it was designed for. Beautiful scenery. Well done.

[@bondy284]

One of your best Harry. Music,Scenery,RR✅👍🇦🇺

[@thebodyman4944]

What was the music used?

[@soidog5]

Well, I've had my eyes on these videos for a long time and finally watched and enjoyed them - as a lifelong resident of northern Canada who has crossed the Arctic Circle on the remote Dempster Highway many times in temperatures that make Harry's -15C look positively balmy, I'm a bit blasé about the northern driving experience but I do like the way that lovely old Rolls handled the trip. As for the local cars being in such good nick, all I can say is that when you drive on ice and snow for five months out of the year, you become quite accustomed to it whether you have studded tires or not.

[@leeruston5055]

Really enjoyed watching your trip what a great old car

[@axeljacobs9723]

Harry, I‘m glad you are doing the metal work on the old Shad! I love the car and would love to see more vlogs on the car‘s progress! I own 2 of them. A very early 1965 and a 77 Shad 2. love these old cars. The Germans with BMW ownership sure mucked these cars up! Tons of plastic inside, and the woodwork is almost nonexistent! Very sad! The old Crewe built cars smelled like an old English living room with the leather, and the way these cars move is simply lovely!

[@theenglishman9596]

If the RR stopped using oil it just needed a good running in of the engine as it was used mostly for short trips before.

[@StreekyHippo]

Seems about right, bet some old seals just needed to swell up and fill their grove again!

[@niktsol]

These videos are fascinating. Well done sir. I watched both parts and i really enjoyed them. The car is a masterpiece. It proves that age doesn't count to a vehicle when it is perfectly engineered. Thank you for the wonderful sights you shared with us.

[@DoctorPetrol]

Incredible journey Harry, thanks for taking us along! Always a pleasure watching your videos.

[@KN-lq4zv]

What fantastic photos of the Rolls and the northern lights. What a journey

[@werdew65]

I am impressed, the whole trip and the car. A real masterpiece, movie and RR. Thumbs up, of course.

[@reyrob]

Thank you so much Harry. Simply magical. Rolls-Royce forever!

[@Christian-ke9xe]

I'm so happy that I came by you channel! Your reviews are interesting and inspiring. Love that you are such a down to earth gentleman. Thank you Harry.

[@Blacknight1812]

a great video diary of an adventure with an old lady, great photo's too. I thought I'd watch it again over Christmas, just as good second time around.

[@mtl-ss1538]

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[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

This is, probably, the best of a review I have seen so far, Harry! Thank you for an awesome journey! My bro had bought a brand-new Mulsanne Turbo back in the days! Loved it!

[@Reiddan02]

Really enjoyed Harry’s trip to the Northern Lights. He does wonderful commentary. I have been to Norway myself and Harry’s video was like being there with him and his Rolls. He knows a lot about cars.

[@rickricci]

I really loved this as I myself have a 1984 jag xj6 and from California to Toronto i would like to take it and you have now inspired me

[@lordleonusa]

August 1986, I drove my 1967 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible, from Oslo, to Northcape and back! What a great trip.

[@westlylewis1]

How beautiful, inspiring, exciting and engaging to watch. Thank you, Harry and company. Brilliant and most entertaining to watch!

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Thanks for taking us along made me feel chilled to my bones, the last time I felt that way was in Oslo, closely followed by Helsinki. Actually, up a mountain in Switzerland during a blizzard after being avalanched off the slopes waiting for the train down was no fun as the station clock got down to minus 40 Celsius...

[@TheGizmo1122]

Im glad you enjoyed Norway Harry :)

[@grayfool]

Excellent, truly one of the best motoring videos on the tube. Harry, you're a hero.

[@tommymusicofficial]

Great photo's Justin. They are amazing! Thank you for sharing this epic journey with us.

[@hectorherbert6585]

The best trip any car lover would love doing ,especially with this fabulous car,what a treat ,.thanks for the great 'voyage' Harry.....

[@RichieRouge206]

Utterly brilliant video Harry. Followed you all the way, and absolutely love that beautiful old Rolls. Old cars really are the best

[@danieljean-claudeherde6202]

I love Harry's Garage, such a pleasure each time, thank you from France !!

[@marcushull12]

Excellent adventure Is the paint colour Arctic white by any chance ?

[@septimuspugwash6991]

I really enjoyed this Harry, thank you. Wonderful to see Britain's finest horseless carriage being taken on such a marvellous adventure :)

[@Oli_Hudson]

Great video, as usual! I like the use of music in your videos of this road trip.

[@davidfarmer2049]

It must be the first time in my life I have enjoyed the music with a prog.

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Not all music is for roadtrips, but this is cool!

[@thebodyman4944]

Do you know what the music is ?

[@ernstvandeursen9254]

I did like the music in part one, but finding it again and again in part 2 was too much for me. Apart from that: brilliant trip and video's.

[@robertpowell7672]

@@thebodyman4944 It sounds a bit like loose fit by Happy Mondays.

[@MichaelCoburn]

I am hosting a Norwegian exchange student for the second time right now. So this is such a great video for so many reasons. I only came to watch it after seeing the restorations on the Arctic Rolls. Nice job Harry.