Lotus Emira Euro Tour Part 2. 1000 miles in 24hrs to be at the 2023 Pirelli Calendar Party in Milan

[@MG-Rovernut]

I'm pushing eighty now (like a few others on here I think!). I experienced some of these roads whilst following the 1968 Geneva rally in my then new 850 Mini. My late wife took the 'snaps' of this great holiday and our hotel was an inflatable tent! The nostalgia created by Harry's upmarket version of our trip was immense. Thanks Harry and Mrs for renewing these lovely memories.

[@HQBProductions]

Memories I understand and share…I did a Grand Tour of Germany in 1968 in my Dad’s 1964 Austin 1100 and later many more times to Switzerland, Austria and Italy. Our last Tour was 2019 recreating 1968 and just before the germs arrived and stopped us. Next year we must restart! 😀😀😀

[@OldSkoolUncleChris]

Ever meet the Beatles?

[@jayaybe1]

@@OldSkoolUncleChris Of course, everybody did back then. ( That's a bit like an American assuming you know the king because you're British 😃).

[@jayaybe1]

@@HQBProductions and *Chris Nuttall* Did you ever see the Porsche 911 Sport Classic advert from earlier this year? It was wonderfully nostalgic and beautifully made. The Shirley Bassey music that accompanies it is beautifully evocative of a bygone era too .

[@WE.R.NOT.OK.W.U.TRMP_GTFO]

There's no such thing as age on the internet, buddy :) There's only before, and after.

[@StillWaters25]

Panerai luminor on the wrist, manual shift Lotus, cross continent road trip to a Pirelli calender event. This man knows how to live👌

[@Danny1282]

That's the only thing I have in common with mr metcalf shame it's not the car but I do love my pan

[@billweaver6092]

It’s a hard life as a farmer ( or so we keep being told ).

[@disarchitected]

What about a trophy wife?

[@robtt997]

Remember the Persol sunglasses/glasses as well . Possible bogof ? No Harry surely wouldn’t lower himself lol

[@lollypop9580]

He's got a trophy too... A Clio trophy. 😆

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

Many thanks to Mrs. Metcalf for providing some stunning footage of a beautiful car negotiating some truly stunning mountain roads. ❤️

[@jeffharper6259]

Here, here! In my opinion we viewers sometimes overlook the fact that much in these videos requires at least a second set of hands.

[@FlyingScud]

As Harry has mentioned in the past, he will have to up the clothing budget!

[@tonynewcombe9075]

Behind every good man there is a good lady.😊

[@888johnmac]

yeah , the shot at about 14-45 was stunning

[@silvoslaf]

The real MVP

[@regfenster]

I think we need to take the time to appreciate the effort Harry goes too for us here on KZbin, a Farmer by trade who produces outstanding content allowing us all to follow his passion for all things car and bike related. The effort he puts in regarding his content/film quality/knowledge and being just a really likeable bloke makes this one of a handful of car related channels that I follow out of the thousands on this platform. Outstanding stuff indeed and that Lotus is a real stunner as well.

[@michaelherron4306]

Effort me hole. Privilege you mean

[@michaelherron4306]

Effort me hole. Privilege you mean

[@michaelherron4306]

Effort me hole. Privilege you mean

[@michaelherron4306]

Effort me hole. Privilege you mean

[@michaelherron4306]

Effort me hole. Privilege you mean

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

Harry, from the Emira userguide: "The alternative speed value can be shown in the centre of the screen as a widget option, see page 74." Page 78: Driver Display Widgets; Speed Display > Dual Speed Units

[@michaelschneider-]

@valcked: .. +1.. "When all else fails,,,, Read the instructions" ... Famous last words . . .

[@RustyPetterson]

Well done @valcked! I had a feeling that was user error, haha, cos that oversight from Lotus didn't make any sense. You'd think Harry would have devoured every word of the user manual in bed several times by now! 😀

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

@@RustyPetterson Well, it is still a silly oversight from Lotus to omit such a simple function. It should be a small button on the dials or so.

[@colinashby3775]

Do you think @Harry's Garage will see this

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

@@colinashby3775 Sometimes, every now and then, do not think to much. I put it here in case he does. Not helping because they might not see it would be silly, no? ;-)

[@michaelbw]

I left the pub I lived at in rural Bedfordshire on my wee motorcycle (250cc), bound for Milan via the Mt Blanc Tunnel in July a quarter of a century back. Got through to the Italian side, and looked back at the Alps. Forgot about Milan, and headed over the top into Switzerland, via Grand St Bernard Pass. One of my most memorable day's riding ever. 'Tis a magnificent part of the world. Did the Gottard pass, and a few more that trip too.

[@Peter-MH]

Absolutely love this - the 'baby supercar' looks are amazing, and it seems like the ideal car for small winding European roads!

[@andrewnorris5415]

It looks great in real life! Await Harry's report after he opens her up.

[@AxLWake]

This car is more exciting to le than any "real" supercar. Seems much more useable and enjoyable on the road.

[@hpman911]

@@AxLWaketo le. ???

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

Midweek Harry, what a treat! Thanks. The car is looking beautiful, and shows you don’t need to spend £200k for awesomeness.

[@povertyspec9651]

I'd rather get a Nissan Z and have $40K left over!

[@TheHesK9]

​@@povertyspec9651 can't buy the nissan in the uk though

[@blegi1245]

@@povertyspec9651 no dollars or nissan zs in europe.

[@SamCyanide]

@@povertyspec9651 Nissan Z is junk though

[@0Turbox]

@@povertyspec9651 I would rather buy a bike as this 911 clone for the poor.

[@andrewjones-productions]

I just loved the contrast of beautiful scenery, stunning car, the glamour and the use of the map. That paper map was somehow the perfect addition that just matched driving through Switzerland and harkened back to a time when driving in Europe was glamorous. Satnav is a wonderful thing, but it will never have the romance of a foldable paper map that by the end of a touring journey, has small holes where the paper creased from constant folding. Each hole representing a wonderful memory. The Emira somehow encapsulates old-school charm of cars of a bygone age. Quite an achievement for a car that has literally just rolled off the production line.

[@mike7084]

Been watching for a while and during one of the landscape shots just was thinking that I really enjoy watching your content Harry. You're an inspiration for a life well lived.

[@z06doc86]

What a beautifully scenic journey. Thanks so much for sharing, Mr and Mrs Metcalf

[@user-JVE]

Well I'm a bit younger than Christ Nuttall, but at 78 I've just bought an Emira, very chuckable and very enjoyable, happy days while they last..

[@lwprzybysz]

I love what's crucial for you: if it fits in the Emira. If it doesn't, just dump it there 💁 What a fantastic idea to take a brand new car straight from the factory for a Euro-Cross trip. Harry at his best 👏

[@nickzea-smith7582]

There's something always slightly Bond-like when you rock up to a nice hotel in a car with British number-plates...! I've noted some of the roads and passes as I'm heading to Como in summer 23. Wonderful video as always Harry.

[@gregholloway2656]

I was thinking that closed mountain pass in Switzerland looked a lot like the road used in Goldfinger.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Even at reduced revs it sounds fantastic

[@DANA-lx8cv]

I'm not sure what to look at first, the scenery or the car. Both are spectacular! I love these trips. It makes us feel like we are really along for the ride.

[@06VistaBlueGT1]

Thank you Harry, for doing this series with your new Emira. Just drove one here in Pennsylvania at the local dealer test drive event. I'M IN LOVE!! Watching your videos to see how you like it and how it is doing on a long trip. Can't wait to see Pt 3. 👍👍👏👏

[@chartreusenematoad9451]

12:00 great story! you provide a breath of fresh air, an emira is on the list!

[@GTSCarLife]

This is the kind of video Harry does best!

[@colmlawless]

Harry, long time viewer and subscriber of the channel. Absolutely love how excited and smitten you are with your emira, considering everything you’ve had the opportunity to drive. Looking forward to seeing more of it. It is a beautiful machine!

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Spoiled beyond recognicion That Lotus Emira is just so mindboggling jawdropping gobsmacking beautiful. 🥰

[@duffydon1741]

Harry has chosen the best lotus in the business, that color, the interior color, the rims is all just badass!!! I can also see that Panerai Harry! Nice piece

[@EvoraGT430]

Evora's better, but Emira looks good.

[@markgoudsblom]

love it when you upload a road trip video, sit back with a good beer and just pure enjoyment. thank you for sharing Harry!

[@benblakemore4195]

WOW! EMIRA LOOKS GREAT IN THE INTRO WITH THE AUTUMN LEAVES AROUND HER.... JUST A GREAT SPEC HAZZA

[@fidgetpants4058]

Harry I think you should write a tour guide book focusing on some of these great mountain passes you've visited over the years. It would certainly help a novice like me plan a euro trip. 👍

[@richardmoore7381]

Can't beat a proper map when it comes to planning road trips

[@rossross8224]

couldn't agree more 👍

[@somebloke2238]

That's a great idea

[@Gtiles]

Plus 1 for this, maybe broken down into a few categories of cars!

[@TheAslakVind]

It really fills me with happiness, to get to enjor Harry so happy with his new car, the vistas and ofcourse the calendar he got! It translates every time to us viewers. A big shoutout to Mrs Metcalfe for her beautiful camera work!

[@villarule]

Definition of living the dream !

[@Porkycheun]

The landscape in Swiss is just mesmerizing! 😍😍

[@martinh1543]

Fabulous - thank you! The quality of these videos is inspirational. I've driven through Switzerland several times in various classic cars over the years - the best was in my Maserati Mistral to Venice airport, happy days. Many thanks for bringing back my wonderful memories as you make your own.

[@djcrossie]

Always nice of you and Mrs M to take us along on your hols Harry. Love the car. An actual modern Lotus to lust after

[@jameseli5782]

Beautiful machine, looking forward to seeing you test it after the run-in. Top Credit to the "cinematographer" for the drive by shots - what a good sport!

[@ezraepizon5303]

Fantastic video! I spend my time between Zurich and Ticino and drive my 911 on these roads all the time. It's gloriously fun! I have never considered a Lotus but this video makes me very curious!

[@SmallBlogV8]

10:24 - Wow, it almost sounds like a last-generation Aston Martin! Very nice for a V6.

[@Kolinu2]

What a great shot at 14:52 with the Lotus coming out of the low cloud/mist and then disappearing into it again,

[@davidwatkinson1226]

Got in from work and the GOD of CARS releases an adventure...Thank you Harry for taking us with you and cheering us up, you are doing what we all would love to be doing. THE BEST.

[@phhugot1]

I love it that Harry is still using a paper map! A real driver!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Map to plan a trip, satnav to follow on a trip.

[@EleanorPeterson]

Something that might have gone unnoticed: Harry talked about the car, the roads, the weather, the scenery, and everything except... ... Except... Except range anxiety. I've no idea what petrol costs over there or how far it is between garages, but it was blissful to just enjoy the trip with Harry and Mrs Harry and not for a single moment have to worry about the car's state of charge or the miles remaining. Be honest. If this Lotus were an EV we'd have been treated to non-stop updates on how much range it had left in it. Of course, I'm not saying that an EV wouldn't have handled the same journey with ease, BUT this video would have been peppered with tiresome battery stats and range predictions. Yes it would. It's all that EV drivers talk about - even when they have no need to. The nagging doubt that there MIGHT have been a hitch would have haunted every hairpin and spoiled the relaxed mood. So thanks, Harry (and Mrs Harry), for an old-fashioned brand-new car journey which focused on what was important and took the vehicle itself for granted. What a refreshing change.

[@volkerkonig9376]

Couldn't agree more. This form of gran tourism driving is a value you cannot overrate. And when I see for instance the enthusiastic drivers on the Nürburgring- Touristenfahrten this is also a value you cannot overrate, a part of our lifestyle. So I wonder, when people stand up against regulations and politics which will press us in autonom rolling, yoyless E- mobiles?

[@chrisdubuc3645]

Old fashioned meaning non ev? Really??

[@jeffharrison5265]

Beautiful road trip. I'm amazed at the lack of traffic. Wow. Stunning car Harry. Well done.

[@swiss_crypto6596]

Swiss here. Traffic to and from the south of Switzerland is greatly reduced during Winter and Week days.

[@danmayberry1185]

Hellish couple of days, Harry, but you pulled through.

[@gdfggggg]

Don’t know how he coped 👀

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

Struggle street! Actually, I would’ve struggled at the level of pretentious wank at that Pirelli calendar launch.

[@twoeyedbob]

😂

[@joshsvoss]

Underrated comment

[@mythos5809]

Simply gorgeous, Mr M.What can I say? Great calendar, great journey, fabulous car and a brill video. For the first time in my life, I want a Lotus, that Emira is just the right stuff for me. Thank you.

[@benblakemore4195]

I LOVE THESE ROAD TRIPS! 😊 ALL THE BEST FOR THE SEASO MR AND MRS GARAGE 🎅🎅

[@jamesrobert4106]

😆😆😆

[@jeffharper6259]

Great video as always Mr. Metcalfe, thank you for sharing your new car experience with us and bringing Europe slightly closer to Canada for those of us who find it difficult to drive there from here :)

[@fosterb247]

Harry - I draw and develop maps for my job. It's great to see you using a paper map to plan your route. Can't imagine your Michelin map crashing or requiring some update before you can continue navigation and get where you need to be 🤓

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I LOVE Switzerland, too! Thanks for sharing this road trip and for sharing a bit of the excitement of a Pirelli calendar launch event!

[@paulmcaleer2736]

I love your road trips the most Harry - they never, ever disappoint!

[@michaelschneider-]

+1 .. Always the very best! .. The new Lotus sure is purdy . . . . An envious Road Trip in a nice part of town . . . .

[@SilentRacer911]

Thank you for the views inside the hall for the event, your really letting us live through you, even for that moment. I know I’ll never be able to be there but it is awesome to see

[@UAPJedi]

Harry’s Garage is a magical gift to the automotive enthusiast. So much to get those juices flowing, factory tours, classic and sports car tests, latest tech, motorbikes, latest sports cars then we have the expeditions and tours and now a Pirelli Calendar launch! What more could any petrol head want?

[@kadiummusic]

To be doing it yourself rather than watching some else do it? Just a thought. 🤔

[@nickhale2900]

Oh Harry that scenery brought back memories of a Rico Rally I went on a few years back. Like you, we were hampered by the weather closing the Stelvio Pass on the Swiss side but we did ascend to the summit via those awesome hairpins. Unlike you we did not have the luxury of all that luggage space as we were limited to a Tesco carrier bag each for luggage as we were in my friends Noble M20!

[@gareththompson538]

I remember the 340r article in Evo. The 340r is still a car that I'd have in my dream garage. Also, driving across Europe to Milan in a Lotus for the Pirellii calendar launch whilst wearing a polo neck is something that I could image the Roger Moore James Bond doing!

[@Silentwitness1978]

Harry is an inspiration for how to live. Thankyou for bringing us along for the ride.

[@FarideLadak]

I think you have chosen the best colour combination for your Emira. The Nimbus is a very classy colour and it show off its curves and angles well. Love,the scenery, the drive/tour so far. I can’t wait till the supercharger kicks in. That copyright nonsense is BS, IMO. Thanks

[@N430-b9m]

Another quality video Harry .love the new lotus.we don’t just get great cars with you we get some seriously great scenery.

[@singlesprocket]

Thank you Harry and Charlie. Thank you for sharing your Emira experience, especially for those who can only dream about ownership, and for the great production and the vistas of your European journey!

[@fedesartorio]

The “elongated bit” of Switzerland stretching to Italy is called Ticino, the Italian-speaking canton of Switzerland, stop there sometimes if you have the time because it is a wonderful place! Lots of people from the more internationally famous bits of the country move there for the Easter and summer holidays

[@MegaRetr]

This is the kind of video Harry does best! thx

[@raygt6370]

Another masterpiece from Lotus; such a stunner. Congratulations on the car Harry. Wishing you many safe and exciting miles with the Lotus.

[@e36s50b30]

10:30 This is were I often times fly my RC saoring plane. With it's wings detached it fits perfectly well behind the seats of my 964. The perfect week day combination.

[@johntechwriter]

So great to share Harry’s honeymoon with his new Evora. Though he’s owned and driven the world’s best, Harry is as excited as a teenager with his new car. A true fellow motorhead! And what a motor! Let’s hope for great things from a revitalized Lotus - they seem to have found a perfect niche in the market.

[@kiwi335d]

Thanks for another great video Harry, and thanks especially to Mrs M for the assistance with much of the video camera work. Looking forward to part three. Be careful when you finally get to uncork that supercharged engine on those damp alpine roads….

[@Kellsboro]

Incredible to drive those twisty, narrow mountain roads, fog/mist hanging in the air with a steep drop off and no ugly guard rails.

[@theninethrees8044]

I love these Continental Grand Tour videos from Harry. I was in Switzerland this summer, absolutely breathtaking views. Driving , Cars and Travelling is a my recipe of a happy life. 😊

[@randomsurfer3963]

Would be interested to know if it turned many heads especially in Italy, it does have a mini supercar air to it. The subdued colour will of course make it blend with the rest of the traffic better..

[@WilliamStevens007]

And the Emira sounds beautiful, Proper sounding car.

[@mclarenf1V12]

That car is absolutely STUNNING! Gosh for that price point you can just revel in contentment among the big boys because this little package is just so stunning to look at. And at every angle too! Major achievement to the boxy skateboards they made in earlier models. Well done Lotus!!!

[@ronaldwilliford301]

Beautiful, Beautiful Lotus Emira color and rims are perfect! Harry's garage hit a home run with this one. Congratulations!!!

[@antonoat]

Well the Lotus is sounding very good indeed, guessing there's even more to come as she becomes run-in! As a fellow photographer delighted to see Pirelli calendar is still going strong all these years on! Thanks for sharing your films Harry, they're compulsive viewing in my opinion! Cheers.

[@German-Whip-V8]

Better than mainstream TV

[@miguelcordeiro8905]

Nice to see you driving my "home" roads (Portuguese living in Switzerland for the past 10 years) it is indeed a beautiful country! Enjoy the Emira!

[@Tristanbirdyt]

Congratulations harry On your Lotus. Really enjoyed the collection video. I’m looking forward to this one. Hope you’re doing well thank you so much for your videos

[@dinnaimo]

Thanks so much for sharing your trip, Harry. It brought back wonderful memories of traveling through Lucerne south to Milano.

[@samikoo]

Harry’s road trip videos are the best🎉

[@MalKyle1]

I know, it's the wrong car, the wrong colour and the wrong location but I couldn't help watching this without hearing Matt Monroe singing 'on days like these' as a sound backdrop. Thank you Harry, your content is never less than professional. This is something else.

[@Tillers-ox8ml]

Cool. Car looks great in that setting. Not so sure about all that water on the boot!

[@antonoat]

Microfibre cloths are very cheap these days, lol.

[@mikehipperson]

It tends to drop into the engine compartment rather than the boot itself so when it gets warm it will, hopefully dry out during travel.

[@dudley7540]

Think you're supposed to open the boot slowly?

[@TT_1221]

I have to agree .. I can't see that as anything other than a design flaw. If paying mega bucks it would bug me.

[@FREEDOOOOM]

Thanks for taking us on this beautiful trip. Loving your new Lotus, and to see you enjoy it. Looking forward to the next video!

[@orchidopus]

20:07 It's amazing what passes as a model these days. Looks like they're just about to go out trick or treating.

[@paprycjusz7]

In case someone was wondering, places from magazine photos and hill climb were at the other side of the pass, one coming up from east (Glarus)

[@eugenux]

look ridiculously good in this metalic silver gray whatever shade of it is.

[@SpencerMusic880]

I'm enjoying watching how much this car is making you smile. MIles of smiles.

[@HJW018]

I love all those signatures on the boot lid like on the Project 7.

[@JasonPorter]

I hope he adds some protection over the signatures! Fabric bags packed in the boot will rub them off if he's not careful.

[@billkeaveney1526]

Thanks Harry, it is a wonderful thing. Happy wandering

[@Backwardlooking]

As my late friend who emigrated to Switzerland in 1982 remarked,the valleys there are mostly shrouded in fog during the Winter months. 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@wotrulke5868]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing your travels to the Pirelli Calendar launch 👍🏼

[@neilbenton1152]

I do believe lotus will have a hit with this car ! Incredible looks for the money .

[@hpman911]

I really hope you are correct but I think a lot will be dependent upon their long term reliability and how the dealer network deals with any issues.

[@samueldowney2806]

Wonderful video! Incredible scenery! Thanks for brining us all along for the ride Harry, for this touch of European glamour. The Emira looks....perfect. As modern and classy as the styling is, it seems like a real throwback sort of car; No needless tech, pure driving dynamics and sensations, a perfect blend of sports car and GT. A wonderful thing for Lotus' final ICE car. Can't wait to hear about the post run in driving impressions. ...and as I suspected, seeing one out on normal town roads in regular daylight, it looks stunning.

[@burgundyexpress]

Gorgeous car and scenery. Don't think I would bother with that Pirelli event if it was next door!

[@DonaldHawk]

Car and scenery just beautiful.

[@mark3863]

Thanks Harry for all the effort you go through to bring us these awesome videos. The Lotus Emira is stunningly beautiful.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Always a fun afternoon when I get to tag along with Harry Metcalf on a travel adventure. And thanks to Mrs for great camera work.

[@AleksandrHalas]

Very exciting!!! WONDERFUL PLACES with very stunning British car. Switzerland and Austria have very beautiful mountain landscape. Can You say Where is this amazing place 10:20???

[@brownmcpherson5724]

Klausen Pass - Hwy 17. It's not clear how far up before he got to the blocked tunnel.

[@mikeh.748]

That is some stunning beautiful scenery. Thanks for taking us along Harry. Enjoy that car.

[@Kelveron]

Pirelli Calendars these days sure ain't what they used to be! -: )

[@applemac100100]

They were something else then 😃

[@applemac100100]

@@brunomachette6460 if that’s the case not good because they are aesthetically illiterate.

[@frederickthompson8686]

Simply the best auto journo ever, that Harry! Thanks for taking us along on another Euro tour.

[@AndySnap]

Just glorious, the car, the drive, the scenery. Fantastic that Harry is repeating those great intercontinental editorial features that were part of Evo and Car magazines back in the day. That Emira is top of my lottery win shopping list...

[@luke_3_113]

Yup, buy this car (I fancy AMG engine on Touring, but still fabulous looks) with plenty left for a house....

[@FILM653]

Great reporting Harry, can't wait to see more and good luck with the weather.

[@russianbot1420]

Nice one Harry, she's beautiful.

[@PaulTC97]

its a he/him

[@zentaur966]

@@PaulTC97The pronoun "she" is sometimes used to refer to things which can contain people such as countries, ships, or vehicles, or when referring to certain other machines.

[@russianbot1420]

@@PaulTC97 She's a she, simple as.

[@PaulTC97]

im joking

[@80gam]

Great colour choice, certainly a good looking car and sounds awesome. I can see why you were so excited when picking it up from Hethel. The journey through Switzerland looks amazing! Just one small observation…that air vent on the tail gate, surely they could have tweaked the design so the water didn’t drop through onto the engine? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I stopped at Lucerne 20 odd years ago it was staggering. Accerbilks diamond encrusted Clarinet had just been lost at the railway station. lots of motorcyles parked outside pizza joint with keys in the ignition. I lived in South London in those days, just wow. us Celtic people stayed in Switzerland for 10,000 years before continuing West

[@CorentinHarbelot]

Merci beaucoup pour ce roadtrip! Quelle belle voiture🎉

[@johnokeane9169]

I never comment on KZbin like nerver, ever... but I feel the need with Harry... I deeply appreciate your channel man.

[@marinedrive5484]

I know what you mean about Switzerland, Harry. It's just like somebody has gone around with a giant Hoover and vacuumed the whole place overnight, even the grass is nicely trimmed to a uniform length - crazy, but refreshing. The Emira looks quite at home zooming around those delicious mountain roads.

[@odl21]

Lol. We think the rest of Europe is like someone has gone around overnight and dropped a load of rubbish everywhere :)

[@marinedrive5484]

@@odl21 Yes, I agree, although the last time I was in the Netherlands - in the countryside - they appear to have the same tidying-up habits.🙂