Insider's guide to 2017 Villa d'Este, inc £10m Rolls Royce Sweptail

[@wackrapsatire]

harry is a proper walking car encyclopedia...bless him

[@davidfarmer2049]

It's a toss- up between my boss and Harry.

[@K1lostream]

....and all who sail in him?!

[@Gavownian]

Harry Metcalfe. The most interesting, and coolest, man in the world. : )

[@dmn23]

"There's all sorts of sights here." Harry, you rapscallion.

[@CrossWindsPat]

Haaaahahahaaa!!! I loled so hard when he said that pointing at all the trophy wives.

[@commanderrussels2612]

17:19 on the left 'wew lads.

[@davidfarmer2049]

Grammar is not Harry's greatest strength.

[@frankE91210]

the man who declined to restore the maserati is a hero in my eyes

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

frankE91210 it can only be original once

[@thebrowns1017]

Blimey. At 1.12 in, there is an old Suzuki Stinger (red & black tank, upswept chrome exhausts). I bought one new in 1972 and owned until it until 1978. Lovely little bike. Took me two work during the week and on trips to the Cotswolds, Peak District and Devon at weekends. I wish I had kept it.

[@paredding]

Loved the bikes - so many Italian classic s to pour over

[@5amH45lam]

The most expensive production car when I was a kid was about £100,000. Now you can pay £10,000,000+. That's 1000 times more. There hasn't been that rate of increase in interest rates, so it suggests that the rich have got disproportionately richer (to put it mildly) in the meantime. Whereas the average wage, adjusted for interest etc, is less than it was back then. Good-oh.

[@alexc2505]

Love Harry's enthusiasm to show us cars that people like me have never seen or heard of. What a great guy, not pretentious perfect delivery and my new favourite channel.

[@fillup316]

A one of RR that costs apparently 12 million to develop and build and they have incandescent 5 dollar bulbs you can get at wal mart as the trunk illumination lights.

[@stefanocecchini3260]

Thank you Harry, I live in Italy and I always wondered what Villa d'Este is all about. Thank you for sharing this experience!

[@josteinatlejrgensen6962]

What a beautiful front on the 8-serie. Is it just a prototype ? It does not look like this in BMW-dealer .

[@CAR_NL]

Such a class event. Look at how people are dressed. So much better than the show of at supercar events.

[@icecreamalacarte]

Money dude: this is a fairytale event for the elite

[@paredding]

I think it's by invitation only IIRC - though the Elbe auction nearby may be by just buying a catalogue. Either way there are plenty of hotels (and a huge campsite) along that road by the lake so you could arrive early and watch all the cars arrive the day before. There's dedication :-)

[@tam9809]

skycrap À

[@tomtalk24]

@@icecreamalacarte And dont they all know it! Older guys are ok, but you can tell they ones who think they are all it.

[@JetskiDex]

Harry your work is nothing short of sublime. Please never stop.

Interesting thing about the Tatra 87. Predecessor model 77 (1934-1938) was the first serial produced aerodynamically design car. The improved model 77A has a coefficient of aerodynamic drag just 0.212.(Toyota Prius has 0,24)

[@hedydd2]

Well done for your restraint and discretion in not commenting one way or another on the styling of the Rolls Royce Sweptail.

[@kc8181]

Beautiful cars. The RR at the end was a masterpiece. It made me smile when the rear window came up, it looked like a little hearse for beloved pets. Could be a nice little earner.

[@mickc7388]

Horrible looking, yes and the hearse bit at the rear erk so l will not be buying it now.It was R/H/D ?

[@alexmartinez280]

4 years to ruin a Phantom Coupe. The guys pretending to be coach builders of old are clearly not on the RR team but marketing is for the 10+ million price. For genuine coach building today, look to Touring Superleggera Milano.

[@werbinich7908]

@@alexmartinez280 the only thing I liked was the reduced dashboard

[@sabatucci61]

They could say that the price was 20+ millions, the car would have looked more beautiful...

[@kenbowes2455]

Harry! Surprised at rear wipers..see the Lancia Florida 4-door sedan with its minimum 2 rear wipers..Corrado LoPresto has one. Ken Bowes, Toronto

[@sh010272]

Harry, as always showing the younger you tubers how to do it!

[@quigonjay9]

I know you said not your cup of tea but wish you had spent some time looking at the 540K, beautiful machine, think the last one sold went for approximately £14,000,000

[@F8Tributo]

15:24- Wow, those wheel fasteners are really NUTS! I'll show myself out..

[@Leto_II]

I've seen that Maserati very recently and it's beautiful to look at up close.

[@jenniferblack5005]

😭 why did it have to end, could watch this forever!!!!

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

For those who don`t know the history behind the Maserati and that MAD barn find in France:Look it up. it`s something to behold. The Ferrari California was found under a ton of newspapers. There were several other Ferraris too. Hispano Suizas,Talbot Lagos,Bugattis,a Delage coupe and the list goes on. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2862095/Now-did-park-60-cars-Incredible-treasure-trove-rusting-classics-worth-12MILLION-languishing-French-farm-garage-50-years.html

[@JakubKorzeniowski]

Absolutely incredible, in-depth and engaging journalism! It seems like all of the youtubers have attended this event, yet only Harry managed to produce something really good.

[@marleyman101]

Visited last year, amazing show with an unbelievable backdrop. Hard to say if I was more in awe of the setting or the cars!

[@matgee8892]

When Harry says he is not going to cover a section it is a bit like when a woman says it's time to leave when out shopping. He starts moving along but then spots something too good to walk by haha.

[@jigrodrigues]

I am here for Harry. I could hear this gentleman talk about an old ford focus or reviewing an electric econobox.

[@maxhi88]

It costs 10m and 4 years to change the front, the roof, the back, and the interior a bit ??? Yikes.

[@caIcium1]

Really enjoyed this,saw other videos of this event, your oldschool knowledge is really impressive so many people have no idea what they are looking at!!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Harry, You look 10 years younger! I wonder if Bentley will do a £10 million alternative to this behemoth! It's unique and will probably go up in price over the next decade as it's a one-off model...!!!

[@joshuarosen6242]

That Maserati 300S was absolutely beautiful. There were a lot of gorgeous cars there but the 300S takes the biscuit in my opinion.

[@RichardHaydenuk]

i love how Harry takes you with him and doesnt make you feel jelous

[@andrewswinton2059]

Toyota Camry Station of the 90's wagon has two rear wipers as well Harry's Garage...

[@kennethc.bishop7090]

This video takes the great unwashed to a place we've never seen. Thanks, Harry, for sharing info on low production cars that don't get any screen time.

[@pjbth]

How did you manage to get a shirt in the same pattern as that first car's interior so quickly?

[@AdrianosClassicGarage]

I hope next year I will be at the event in person, but meanwhile I can still enjoy through your video! Thanks Harry!

[@Gavownian]

I think the event is every 2 years. So next one will be 2019.

[@AdrianosClassicGarage]

Damn, so long to wait! It seems like the most amazing show of amazing classics!

[@Vonstroke]

No it's every year, the auction is every two years.

[@Gavownian]

+PieterA Yes, you're right. I went and checked. Concourse show every year, RM auction every two years. My apologies.

[@cromulentparty]

Looking very sharp Harry.

[@muzman777]

great work Harry. what an incredible location. your videos of the shows are always very entertaining and educational for those of us who cannot go to such events, so thanks for bringing us such videos.

[@gregpaintsminis]

Another great video Harry. You do such a great job of taking us to events and on drives that I'm unlikely to be in a position do myself (apart from those on your local roads - I'm not far away!). Keep it up!

[@DanielLiuzzi]

Doggie at 4:07 sniffing on the Osca MT4's wheel 😂 He totally would've gone for it had the owner not pull the leash.

[@chilrobberto1]

Wow, the gas and brake pedal in the Sweptail are really overlooked! Just plain rubbery plastic material. Stunning video nontheless

[@rockervdrive]

Thanks for the tour Harry!

[@celt67]

Thank you, Harry. The best youtuber in the business. No 'cheat-sheets' with Mr Metcalfe... he just knows his stuff.

[@paul1978g]

Exquisite location. Art Deco is alive and well, and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Harry, you allowed me access to a world I covert but can never attain.

[@erichakanson7010]

Thank you so much for this Harry. I honestly think Villa d'Este is a mandatory event for every enthusiast, at least once in life. and there are many people who might never get there, but your coverage is the next best thing. I've seen a few videos covering this year's event but your's is by far the best (the RSR, the Maserati tourers, the OSCA, just incredible.) cheers mate!

[@paredding]

Do we know if its possible to buy tickets?

[@erichakanson7010]

paredding it is possible to buy tickets and although I haven't been there in over 15 yrs I do remember the price being quite reasonable. honestly I think we paid more for parking than for entrance tickets. everything else there is very expensive ( I sat down at the little hotel bar and got charged $12 for a Coca Cola) but if you have the means I highly recommend it. even if you have to do it on a shoestring budget. you will without doubt see things you've never seen before and won't ever see again. and like most RM auctions, I assume viewing the cars for sale is free. which is nice because everything around Lake Como is expensive (hotels, restaurants​, shopping etc) but if you do your homework you can find places to stay outside of the area and the travel in just for the day.

[@paredding]

Thanks Eric - I did some research afterwards and found the tickets site for the Friday which is open to the public. I have registered my interest. The tickets are a very fair price IMHO :-) For anyone in the UK interested, there is also the Ferrari 70th event coming up in September at Silverstone for a very reasonable £16 - the Ferrari F1 client cars will be there and when I went in 2014 IIRC it was superb

[@erichakanson7010]

paredding great. I think the villa d'este concours is must do event for any enthusiast. but so is some of the Silverstone and Goodwood events. if you made those three along with Pebble Beach and Amelia Island in America, you'd have quite a full life with some unforgettable experiences.

[@paredding]

Totally agree - have been to several Goodwood FoS, and was in SFR in 2011 and visited Carmel and Laguna Seca but not during the events sadly. Amelia and pebble Beach are on my list to return, just needs careful planning but I am inspired by what I see on Chasing Classic Cars TV programme. So many events, so little time!

[@richie4540]

Is it invitation only to go there then Harry, if so thanks for letting us have a look in.

[@sierraalphaalphabravo934]

20:35 "There's all sorts of sights here" 😂

[@Mpayne1472]

😉

[@richardpatton2502]

Agreed that the back of the seats of the last Rols are great but the front of the seat is really...normal, way too common. Looks like a BMW seat. A 5 series at best

[@mr.dmr.d9348]

Nice RR for Liberace, Shame he has been dead some years now..!! Maybe Elton may buy it instead. Thanks for the vid's Harry, My bunch loved EVO back in the 90's we were Hot-Hatch Mad....!

[@PBazBarrett]

Super video Harry, thanks for taking us along and sharing the experience.. Some lovely cars / examples..

[@karrknutt3842]

HARRY, AWESOME, What a wonderful car show, Thank you

[@christopherm487]

Thank you for providing this oppurtunity to view this event Harry! I appreciate your channel!

[@rodluvan1976]

i live vicariously through Harry

[@zacharyzoet3046]

I imagine Harry's designing a bespoke "Roller" in his imagination! Hoorah for Harry!

[@The416punchaman]

Thank you for sharing the show and your knowledge, Harry! This is certainly a special show that only a few eyes would have otherwise seen. Much respect.

[@Dave.S.TT600]

Sounding and looking good Harry. THANK YOU for the great video.

[@philmccabe4832]

My car choice would be that lovely little Osca MT4.

[@MrJerrettj]

Thanks for bringing your camera and giving us a look.

[@daseteam]

Rolls Royce don't even bother to pretend to be British anymore. The thick German accent..

[@jayaybe1]

He didn't sound thick to me...

[@paredding]

I thought they had flown in Arnie Schwartzeneger from CA :-)

[@peterbrown9662]

Arnie is Austrian and his father was in the German army, but saying that Hitler was also Austrian, why did German follow an Austrian to disaster and France followed Napoleon and he was from Corsica, and we follow war mongering gays and paedophiles here in the UK

[@Jungleland33]

Only for walued customers.

[@justsomeguy1141]

It's a German company wearing the skin of a dead English one

[@s2artfraser]

Harry love your vids. Beautiful car but the rover 75 legacy is still carried on in the lights again which spoil this. You'd think RR could afford someone more than P7 from school to style the lights.

[@doccops]

Very interesting, and refreshingly honest!

that no comment front shots tell a million words.

[@bennyhannover9361]

The Siata 208S is just another version of the F.I.A.T 8V (Otto Vu in italian), different carossiers and refinement specialists bought these coupes and redesigned them between 1952 and 1954/55. Production ceased in 1954, and Fiat sold only about 180 of them. There was also a sort of first cup racing series only for these car type organised for the rich and beautiful.

[@dougm659]

So the question must be, how does one get tickets to this gig?

[@Vampirebear13]

Harry, you and I would make great friends. So great to see guys our age here on YT, plus you nearly "gushed" over that fabulous RSR which totally works for me as a Porsche guy.But I must say, in this video, that white Ferrari convertible was my favorite.

[@nd318865]

Now I've sorta been to Villa d'Este. thanks Harry.

[@maricaibo3507]

Thanks again, Harry! The Cobra looked out of place. Maybe if it had been staged next to the RS9 instead?

[@kamala80]

The 1957 Ferrari 250 California looks so modern especially from the front.

[@sevrin1965]

Great vid Harry, funnily enough I saw the RR Sweptail parked up next to a restaurant on South Audley street in Mayfair the other night, had a gaggle of people around it, shame about the front end!! the rest of it looks beautiful though ;-)

[@randerson4124]

If you want to get straight to the reveal, here is the time code 22:35

[@NubletPie278]

Not the best looking car but the interior of the Rolls Royce is absolutely stunning

[@pablocespedes9585]

Thank you Harry, very interesting collection of cars available to our sight and knowledge because of you! Excellent!

[@reubenhowden3967]

250swb is so stunning. Never get tired of looking at them.

[@markobjelanovic5444]

The small, italian and english vintage cars were like those Rivas outside the estate. The Sweptail is like a big yacht.

[@kirbyparkwest4392]

Nice one Harry. Great show. Love those mico cars, would liked to have heard that 2litre fiat V8 start up.

[@TheOmniscientAtheist]

That Arnold Schwarzenegger on the mic at the beginning?

[@TheCDANet]

Thank you for this great coverage of such a nice event.

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

Very nice cars and very nice environment. About a year ago I visited Louwman Museum in The Hague, also worth checking out if in proximity.

[@Mercmad]

The Rolls Loses out in the style stakes Looks like a 1970's design students first attempt.

[@425i]

Tut Harry, not knowing what that Abarth was. Such a famous car, it set 9 world records

[@noelht1]

Damn there are some fine cars there!

[@schiltz371]

I enjoyed your video. the front of the Rolls looks as elegant as ever till you get to the rear......yikes! Looks to me like they tried to marry the classic design from Preston Tucker’s car to a contemporary squared off design.

[@beeeneee]

6:25 so this car has not been reregistered since the late 90's in Germany. This kind of number plate was last made back then.

[@SuperChi11]

You should get the Canon XC10 as your next camcorder!

[@Indiekid1995]

A really great video, Harry.

[@alan4444555]

Very enjoyable and amusing. Thanks.

[@jumbowana]

I was getting worried that you just liked everything and were too British to say otherwise when you found that one you hated. Confidence restored.

[@diarmuidmarsden7752]

jumbowana yeah he didn't hold back on that one!

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

jumbowana just to show how well cars were styled back then, even the 50's-70's cars he says are ugly are not bad looking at all

[@jumbowana]

I also can't believe he liked that sick baby poop green on that ferrari.

[@disturbed250]

Thanks for this, always enjoy watching them!

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

Nice to watch this again...that Sweptail hasn't grown on me over the years.

[@FezzaYT]

a pleasure to watch. Thanks!

[@ThePoopsie321]

The 1952 AStra Coupe did not come all the way from Australia, but from Austria. A small but recognisable difference. ;-)

[@Dave062YT]

Love that unrestored Masserati .

[@steveshepherd9324]

Hey I think I saw Henri Pantalon-rouge there!

[@JamesB.1]

Great video, Harry.

[@alexmartinez280]

That lime green GT4 was the best looking example I’ve ever seen. That early car is the one to have as it is substantially lighter weight. I hope you soon review the 308 Dino GT4 or her sister the Lamborghini Urraco P300. Both are Bertone and both are actually great cars to drive. Plenty of Lancia Stratos DNA in both.

[@Dan-up6do]

Some truly beautiful cars & bikes there Harry, i'd love to attend an event like that. And those Riva's are amazing, one of my favourite boats. Look forward to the next video.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

This is proof the world isn't fair. This is an awesome channel and has around 1/3 of the subscribers as a terrible channel like JR Garage. What are people thinking.

[@steventartakoff9393]

the toyota camry station wagon had 2 wipers on the rear screen.

[@emshains]

Oh my, that 8 series concept is beautiful, quite unlike whatever it is that is being sold today.

[@gavinsullivan9015]

Great vid Harry - most interesting one I've seen of Villa D'este👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

Great videos as always, we saw some great cars at The City Concours in London a few weeks ago.