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

Lotus Emira Euro tour kicks off with driving my brand new Emira 100 miles from the UK to Italy via France, Germany and Switzerland in time for the big 2023 Pirelli Calendar launch party in Milan. See how it went here.
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[@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 .

[@ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

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

[@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. ???

[@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.

[@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.

[@villarule]

Definition of living the dream !

[@GTSCarLife]

This is the kind of video Harry does best!

[@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 👏

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Even at reduced revs it sounds fantastic

[@z06doc86]

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

[@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? ;-)

[@Porkycheun]

The landscape in Swiss is just mesmerizing! 😍😍

[@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!

[@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

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

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

[@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. 👍👍👏👏

[@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!

[@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!

[@benblakemore4195]

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

[@jamesrobert4106]

😆😆😆

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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. 🤔

[@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.

[@danmayberry1185]

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

[@gdfggggg]

Don’t know how he coped 👀

[@dimsoneill]

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

[@twoeyedbob]

😂

[@joshsvoss]

Underrated comment

[@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.

[@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.

[@chartreusenematoad9451]

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

[@benblakemore4195]

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

[@paulmcaleer2736]

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

[@Silentwitness1978]

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

[@MegaRetr]

This is the kind of video Harry does best! thx

[@jonathanbeale3978]

The gent in the suit outside the hotel “ you cannot park there mate” . Great video

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@SpencerMusic880]

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

[@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.

[@GermanWhip-3900]

Better than mainstream TV

[@CorentinHarbelot]

Merci beaucoup pour ce roadtrip! Quelle belle voiture🎉

[@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.

[@michaelschneider-]

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

[@WilliamStevens007]

And the Emira sounds beautiful, Proper sounding car.

[@raygt6370]

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

[@samikoo]

Harry’s road trip videos are the best🎉

[@craigheller9053]

Outstanding as always! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@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!

[@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??

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@DonaldHawk]

Car and scenery just beautiful.

[@billkeaveney1526]

Thanks Harry, it is a wonderful thing. Happy wandering

[@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.

[@user-dr3sc6kl1i]

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

[@danielmarshall4587]

Thank you so much for this lovely vid Harry.

[@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

[@SmallBlogV8]

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

[@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

[@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 🤓

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@judebrown2672]

This is fantastic. Was waiting for this part 2. Thought it might be on Sunday so a real treat. Cheers.

[@pjmoody]

What an amazing journey. Thanks for sharing

[@burgundyexpress]

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

[@Backwardlooking]

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

[@Kolinu2]

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

[@FILM653]

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

[@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....

[@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!

[@christhomas835]

A beautiful videography. Thank you, Harry

[@stijndeklerk]

Perfect trunk lid design for a country where it never rains..

[@DaftDriver]

Never thought you could road trip in a Lotus but look how far they've come

[@romulus_]

Harry's fairly intrepid -- he did a 1000 mile trip in a Lotus Esprit some time ago. It's on KZbin.

[@bengaltiger96]

The statment shouldn't be a surprise that somebody could road trip in a Lotus. It should be "If there's ANYBODY who can road trip in a Lotus, it's Harry Metcalfe." Other manufacturers rely on millions of miles of testing, thousands of hours simulating. Lotus has Harry's Garage.

[@TP-3000]

My exige S240 was much more comfortable on European road trips than my dads DB9. Go figure!

[@dutoitm1]

An evora was exceptional at distance. Have you been living under a rock?

[@twotubefamily9323]

you can road trip on a c90 ffs

[@russianbot1420]

Nice one Harry, she's beautiful.

[@PaulTC777]

its a he/him

[@zentaur966]

@@PaulTC777The 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]

@@PaulTC777 She's a she, simple as.

[@PaulTC777]

im joking

[@johnskisan]

Just what I've been waiting for. Great job!

[@jameskingston]

Really enjoying these videos!

[@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.

[@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.

[@steffydog]

Fab, thanks Harry, lookin good 👍

[@Moneyandfood]

Loved this vid and looking forward to part 3! Amazing you still had the energy for the event!

[@mark3863]

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

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

Looks like Lotus have come up with a winner! What a way to do a run-in of a new car, hats off to you, Harry!

[@dinnaimo]

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

[@FredrikElgstrand]

Love the roadtrips, love the car! Thanks for charing.

[@eugenux]

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

[@denseljosephs9500]

You get a good sense of what every car Harry showcases feels like. He knows what we want to know he's been at it for decades.

[@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

[@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!

[@RallyeRacin9]

Even the Pirelli calendar isn't any more what is used to be.

[@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..

[@3204clivesinclair]

Fantastic video as always Harry. Loving the watch.

[@steini6771]

Simply outstanding! Thanks, thanks a million -