Jaguar Project 7 road-trip special part 3. Antibes to UK but then everything goes wrong..

[@peterpluim7912]

It is clearly indicated the road is closed after Tende, but I think people are understandably too busy minding the provisional road to see the signs. There is no road anymore beyond the village of Tende. It’s gone, and it will be 2025 at the earliest before the tunnel will reopen. There is some talk about improving an old military road so a 4x4 can pass but I walked it several times and it is awfully small. However, the road via Digne and Briancon and the Queras is a beautiful former Route Nationale and that region was never damaged (only the roads in the valleys in the Mercantour took the hit). The destruction is a sad story because it’s bound to happen again due to climate change. We have a holiday home near St. Martin Vésubie and we are considering selling it. I see a lot of disparaging remarks and those are out of place. The French are performing miracles in a mountainous region and in a time of COVID. The “Tempète Alex” happened in early October 2020. Whole sections of the road, bridges and buildings were washed away in four valleys. 8 people lost their lives in France, and there are still people missing.

[@amersfoortsefotograa]

Duidelijke taal Peter! The extreme weather is taking it's toll, and not only in France... We should prepare ourselves for worse to come i guess.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks for posting. I hoped to learn more about the devastation we saw on this trip. We were inconvenienced that day and couldn't do what we had planned but that is incomparable to the obvious destruction of livelihoods and regular life for the locals living in this beautiful area of France. As you say, all this happened on top of Covid, which must have slowed the construction of new roads and bridges down terribly. I hope things start improving soon, my only fear is it would only take a minor flash flood event to happen over the coming weeks and that road would soon be impassible again.

[@beaujeste1]

This has been happening in the Alpes, since tarmac wasn’t invented.

[@samsonian]

I watch Misha Charoudin’s channel and all the Nürburgring madness he covers. The reason why I’m including that is the great coverage he provided of the devastating floods experienced in that region of Germany a couple months ago and the heroic effort to dig out and begin repairing all the small village homes, hotels, etc that were so completely destroyed. It looked quite a lot like what Harry showed us in this video, only in much larger valleys meaning more widespread destruction. I can only imagine how terrible it was for the people living in that valley higher up, if it has been almost a year since then and the roads are still either so marginally passable or not at all!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Got to admire the road crews working on those high passes in what must often be very difficult conditions to fix all that devastation.

[@derekbilton-heenan854]

Shout out to Harrys wife who does a greay job on the filming

[@kjh23gk]

Even running after the car at one point!

[@derekbilton-heenan854]

When harry drops her off then races off 🤣

[@gustavoflorio5383]

Everytime I see his trips, I think of how supportive she is!

[@jrgenjrgen1165]

I was afraid he was leaving here for a moment.

[@andysedgley]

Especially when she's clinging to the rear bumper at high speed 😂

[@carza355]

Watching that front splitter hit those stones made me wince... Harry, you did a good job hiding your anger.

[@Boric78]

I know - horrible.

[@adamcollingburn430]

Hard to be angry when you’re surrounded my towns and villages that have been destroyed

[@harrysgarage]

@@adamcollingburn430 that was on my mind too. Those floods must have been terrifying at the time it was happening. I just wished they had indicated the route to Italy was blocked when the started driving up the road

[@Boric78]

@@adamcollingburn430 Very true Adam - I hope you and your neighbours are able to rebuild, the land itself looks beautiful.

[@carza355]

@@adamcollingburn430 sure and I agree just amazing that the fact the road was closed was not sign posted. Astonishing road damage caused by the floods.

[@francoistheron4904]

I love how Harry is pushing it down that pass with the exhaust popping and rasping and the white van stays in front comfortably!

[@r0smor]

Nobody quicker on the road than white van man.

[@edwardfrench9925]

Other than a holiday maker, late for their flight in a rental 1.2 corsa. “Don’t be gentle, it’s a rental..”

[@andyrbush]

That was funny a van seemingly as fast as a Jag.

[@jurjenberger5626]

But if we call it an ‘unmarked van’ all of a sudden it makes perfect sense. #getawaydriver

[@FFE-js2zp]

That's not any van, its a Project 9.

[@almuliman]

Somehow, Harry removing a great big can of olive oil, 2 large bags of rice, and 2 pairs of shoes *after* removing the roof bag is one of my favorite Harry's Garage moments. Maybe I'm getting old. Or jaded. Epic trip, not all for the right reasons, and I continue to be impressed by Mrs. M's camera work and obvious patience.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks for comment. As I was taking everything out of the secret boot for the video, I realised what I should have bought were some toy white rabbits. Next time..

[@StephenFogarty2023]

@@harrysgarage The secret boot is actually huge and can hold a lot of stuff. It doesn’t appear so, but it is. Gives u a lot more boot capacity. Great mod. Such a brilliant vehicle. 👍

[@TML34]

I love it when Harry brings out the old school maps to show us the route he’s taking. 😀

[@stephenhenion8304]

I just LIKE the way it looks, the way it sounds, and the way it Goes!! Thanks Again Harry!

[@ewanstewart8011]

Thanks for showing us the devastation in France I like yourself was unaware of the extent of the flooding there, love the commentary and the sound of the Jag👍🏻

[@harrysgarage]

It was shocking how much damage had been done. I really wasn't aware until we turned up that fateful road.

[@roadrider1100]

British customs officer: Anything to declare sir? Harry: No, and there is nothing in the inaccessible space behind the front seats either.

[@marcryvon]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MrAlpinab7]

They wouldnt ask Harry, they only check "my kind" 🤬 bloody discriminatory bastards customs

[@oohmeconkers1968]

Well done to Mrs M, top camera work and the 'just get out and walk behind me on a gravel river bed road' was pure commitment. It's a shame you couldn't follow your original route but there is always the next time!

[@trainmanbob]

Does explain though when Harry unpacks the boot he says he bought 3 pairs of new shoes 😂😂

[@TheAslakVind]

Mrs M is a tropper and a hero!

[@who_stole_my_username]

"I don't like how the wheels are so heavy"... "I like how it can smash through potholes without damaging the wheels"... these two facts may be connected.

[@moosic2i]

Was'nt that the exact point Harry was making? Or did i miss something?

[@avitarmageddon1721]

@@moosic2i No it wasn't a connection made by Harry.

[@EleanorPeterson]

Nasty, but it could have been worse. Driving the Jag with a spare gallon of petrol in the boot is one thing, but imagine arriving at that 'Road Closed' sign in an EV with a dying battery and no charging point for miles... 😳

[@Emppu_T.]

Maybe there will start to be places no car can go.

[@gsd4me00]

That will be their problem to sort out themselves.

[@Jesse-B]

Was there a charging point just past the roadblock?

[@pcr8918]

Going back down would have allowed regeneration to top it back up!

[@henrybeazely2908]

Love the irony! Road damage caused by flooding caused by climate change caused by burning fossil fuels. Lack of a charging point would be the last of our worries if the road is simply washed away next time….

[@dil6969]

27:45 - I work in a shop and I think most people would be surprised just how ridiculously heavy large wheels with low profile tires actually are, and it definitely isn't just the project 7. You'd think the smaller sidewall would at least make the tire lighter, when in actuality the tires need to be considerably re-enforced the smaller the sidewall gets, which adds a ton of weight to the tire itself. I think the whole low-profile tire craze is a complete farce and I don't think it's worth the slight improvement in steering response. Although with brakes that big, I think you're pretty much stuck with larger wheels. I'm not sure if it's necessary for a street car, but having extra braking headroom is welcome when you're ripping it through a mountain pass.

[@marinedrive5484]

"When things go horribly wrong." Having to retrace my way back down the valley would probably have sent me over the edge. It was interesting to see the damage to the roads and bridges though; my God the locals must have been absolutely terrified when the river was flooding.

[@Blade1310]

Harry's Garage - bringing you the joys of everyday motoring on a grand scale since 2014! Marvellous video once again. A lot of people would have binned it as not useable footage but you allowed us to share your pain. Thanks Mr & Mrs M.

[@leslienordman8718]

Yes! I totally agree: thank you so much!

[@MichaelE6300]

Hey Harry, I am a guy from Ahrweiler - Germany - and I was also surpised and thankful for showing how bad the flood was in France back in October 2020. All the best from Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, a former beautiful small city which was also destroyed two months ago by a storm flood. Here we have also similar patchwork roads and lots of chaos.

[@williamc9578]

That is quite epic! And Mrs Metcalf must get some credit for doing the drive-by shots, and some on that dusty road. Things sometimes don't work out on road trips. But some times, they also leave some nuggets of memories and stories. Props, Harry!

[@davideslava3526]

Thanks for taking us on this adventure, and thanks to Mrs. M for all the filming!

[@marcryvon]

Thank you Monsieur Harry et Madame for that road trip. You were aiming for roads I have been dreaming about for decades. All those "routes en lacet" - twisties ? You certainly had the proper car to have fun out there ! And that angry sound. Pure joie ! So sad to see all the destruction of historic villages, roads and bridges. And loss of lives. That must have been horrific.

[@cccc9911]

If there was EVER a person who could oversee everything that was cars in this world, it should he Harry. I love how he drives this precious car in ALL circumstances. He also understands what makes a car great. He puts high value on engine sound. Such a great sounding car.

[@badgastein2]

First time I’ve heard Harry curse. Thanks for showing us all the frustrating bits - this is ‘real’ motoring and I felt like I was on the trip with you feeling your pain, reminded me of hiring an old Fiat at midnight from the airport in Malta, missed the main road and ended up driving along farm tracks for hours to our hotel in Bugiba only to find our room was taken and the box room we had for the night was infested with cockroaches. Another time we arrived early in New Smyrna Beech in Florida, no room, stayed one night in the motel with bullet holes in the door and of course cockroaches - you can catch these in an empty Pringles tube and they sound like maracas.

[@Matteo_Licata]

I used to drive a lot on those lovely roads, since that part of France is not very far from where I live. I knew about the floods and about the closure of the Col di Tenda, but seeing the extent of the devastation in your video brought home the sheer scale of destruction. What a loss... Heartbreaking.

[@stefndogg]

For what its worth- I design wheels(as part of my job) for a large OEM. As you said, the oe wheels are very strong, with strict stress/bending requirements. This comes at the expense of weight(especially a cast wheel). My understanding is that the requirements at JLR are a hold over from the Ford(PAG) days. Most OE's have similar requirements. Aftermarket wheels tend to be a lot lighter, but almost always at the expense of strength. Forged wheels can bridge the gap a bit, but not fully to the level of an OE cast wheel.

[@tamasszabo8824]

Interesting, thanks for the info! I thought that forged wheels are not just lighter, but also stronger than cast wheels.

[@alfagtvjan]

My Audi RS5 has milled aluminium wheels. How do they compare in lightness/strength to forged and cast wheels?

[@patricklinkous]

I thought it was funny how he complained about the weight of the wheels and then a few minutes later said the wheels were built to the same standard as a Defender.

[@stefndogg]

@@tamasszabo8824 You are correct. I should have worded that part differently- Forged wheels are stronger and lighter than cast. But most OE cast wheels are stronger than most aftermarket Forged wheels(since low weight is generally the goal of an aftermarket performance wheel). Some OE wheels are forged, but generally the benefits are only worth a bit, and the cost of a forged wheel is much more. The casting process of most OE wheels has come a long way in the last 15 years, to where the difference is not as drastic. Forged is the way to go if you can afford a really good quality wheel, but just know that there is no such thing as a super strong and super light wheel(unless it is Carbon).

[@stefndogg]

@@alfagtvjan What you are probably referring to is forged wheels. Assuming you have aftermarket wheels. See my comment to the response above.

[@dl6860]

Thanks for taking us along on the journey. We love that you still use paper maps. Be well and drive safely!

[@nicka-j418]

Harry ,( and wife), thank you for a very " down to earth" 3 part magical mystery tour in an exciting car. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip, including Hampton Court detour, and jealous of your ownership of Project 7, endorsed by Charlie!

[@torpedo1958]

Epic! This is why we make road trips. Traveling on the surface of the earth and being in total control of your trip, be it on foot, by bike, by boat or by car, is the way to go. So happy you are out on the roads of Europe again Harry! Thanks.

[@b.willroth8384]

A very strong reminder that you can always choose the travel to be an adventure - not only the destination. And what surprised me is the very acceptable fuel consumption of 25 mpg (9.4 l/ 100 km). Unfortunate events like the closed road might be annoying at first but add to the memories any great travel gives you. Looking forward to the next one. Maybe a winter drive to Eastern Europe?

[@nowt835]

Really love these euro-trips you do, even if it didn’t quite go to plan!

[@nickpage2949]

I think I might have struggled to retain my composure, it’s a testament to your better nature Harry

[@alexbrown1995]

Perhaps the tantrums were deleted :-)

[@legovicar]

Thanks for sharing Harry. I love the mixture of the road trip scenery, the nuggets of information and the sound of those beautiful cars being driven as they were designed to.

[@gryfandjane]

“The best-laid plans of mice and men,” etc. My goodness, the flood devastation was truly humbling. Those bridges looked for all the world as if they’d been bombed. That said, this was a fascinating episode. A road trip like this one is the stuff of dreams. Regards as always from the USA.

[@trainmanbob]

Excellent and enjoyaable trio of videos. Well done to Mrs M for the camera work. This last video really brought home just what those poor people went through. OK you choose where you want to live but this was utterly unprerdictable.; I have visited the area many years ago and always loved the water running down the moutainside...it was wonderful. Never in a million years would I have imagined what could happen years later. Thanks for great series Harry. Cheers, Bob

[@RaduB.]

I can understand exactly what Harry felt. It happened to me the other weekend: 60km of hell with my new car... Luckily I didn't have to go back on the same road. I wish I had checked the internet before taking the decision to go on that route, though... Thank you for taking us along and better luck next time!

[@andrewnorris5415]

When things go wrong it's good to see the positive side. Which Harry soon did. Did route Napolian and then the Autostrada opening up the P7's top-end looked fun. And really good the hotel worked out, no damage to the car. Woke up looking at mountains. And the opportunity for a redemption trip with the P7 on the Val de Saire! And to be thankful we do not have floods like that in the UK.

[@jameshill8711]

Harry I thoroughly enjoyed every minute, it's fair to say one of your most entertaining uploads. I felt your pain as you trudged through France however in adversity you have created one of the most iconic UK motor related episodes on KZbin. So pleased you got back safe and sound. Thankyou again for the classic vid.

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Great video Harry. I love your road trip videos. Great camera work by Mrs M too. Epic route the Col de L’Iseran, as is the whole Route des Grande Alpes. We were lucky enough do do the full route, from Thonon-Les-Bains by Lake Geneva down to ‘our’ hotel in Antibes in 2017 in my Mini Cooper. Huge fun. The Mini was a great companion thanks to its size. Sad to see the devastation the floods have caused. It is amazing how quickly they can get the roads going again. I know you came up against a dead end eventually, but when you consider how many bridges they’ve have to reinstate or do a temporary run round on the way, it’s a testament to all those working on it, especially in such difficult conditions. It must be causing the locals great hardship. My heart goes out to all those affected.

[@ufx808]

Epic road trip trilogy, Mr. & Mrs. M. Thanks.

[@ynot7262]

I could feel the frustration riding in Harry as things started to go wrong... I must say when I began watching this channel some years back all I saw were the cars... I never realised he had farms/land/boats, mansions etc... Obviously much more well off but not a show off...I realise he's not perfect but that would be boring... And he's STILL the undisputed champion of relateability... His wife's a legend who seems to have the same drive for travel and adventure.. God bless you guys.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Love your old school paper maps. I have them for most states here in the U.S.

[@harrysgarage]

I love a map

[@DealerD8vE]

@@harrysgarage So do I but GPS saved my marriage. Well, prolonged it.

[@gsd4me00]

Here in Australia, a map of Tasmania is always well worth looking at. This comment may well go over your head. :-)

[@danielheathcote5625]

My old man has a trusty old map in the car even with sat nav, Waze etc - he poured over his Michelin maps planning his road trip last week with my mum!

[@marcryvon]

@@DealerD8vE 🤣🤣🤣

[@martinclapton2724]

Seeing these bridges destroyed by floor water in the valley reminds me of The devistation that happened in Lynmouth 1952. Great video , Harry.

[@jeremymurfitt1512]

Many years ago I had an impromptu lunch with Henry Catchpole. He was testing a pair of Caterham (620 and a Caterham racer). At the time I had a Caterham K Series tuned to about 170hp. I asked him what he favourite Caterham would be and he said a Duratech with about 170/180hp. His point was that would be plenty quick enough for road use and "scary enough to keep you focused". He added if you want scarier go down a tyre size and not more hp. Great series of videos.

[@TeslasSecret]

Great story, and not at all surprising. Mr Catchpole seems to be a very discerning car nut. You owned the car of my dreams !

[@jackbrenny9576]

I thoroughly enjoyed this and the previous two videos and did not feel at all disappointed by not seeing your planned drive to Val d'Isere via col de I'Iseran, because just witnessing your journey and the difficulties encountered was a wonderful experience, your wife must be such a patient lady and must possess nerves of steel to not only film the fantastic scenery but manage to capture the thrill of the car and the atmosphere it produces. Thank you so much for posting this series of videos, and for also providing such a detailed explanation of the tragic circumstances which lead to the road closure. It is dreadful when one realises how many people were killed due to the destructive weather. Best wishes to you and Mrs. M.

[@apodosistudio8988]

Definitely get some new wheels!!! I've always thought the wheels were the only "let down" on the design. They aren't horrible by any means but they car needs something a little more special

[@frankprior3713]

Following a solo trip in my Cayman to buy a cow bell down to Chamonix from Poole in Dorset, I have to say I was very delighted with the Excelsior hotel. With the sun on the mountains, it really is a spectacular location. The drive north to Lausanne is definitely worth the effort as the roads are great and very quiet,. Thanks for the hotel tip off. 👍

[@HawkMillFarm]

"Comment, like, subscribe" This is the third box ticked for you. Great video, reminded me of the closed road we went up to the top on Gran Canaria, the trenches were difficult to get across but it was a hire car.

[@harrysgarage]

Ha! I've done similar in a hired Panda in Lanzarote. We got so far off road, we ended up having to moving piles of large stones to get across trenches big enough to swallow the Panda whole. Cracking things hire cars..

[@paultucker4923]

Just remember Harry , it'll be alright in the end...and if it's not alright , it's not the end! Travelling advice that has served me well.

[@sprintermaximus]

I've had a similar experience in my 911, so mentally taxing. I can't imagine it in your P7. Great episode, though, from my sofa.

[@gnarlykoala]

Same in my Clio.

[@jonpatchett425]

The way the French are pushing on with the reconstruction of the flood damage is amazing. In the UK there would still be crowds of engineers, in hi-viz, standing around scratching their heads. Another great video. I'll look forward to you eventually getting to drive over the highest pass, sometime in the future.

[@robertcook2572]

Pity they made such an arse of themselves over the Australian submarine contract. It was so late and over budget it made one of our projects look like a model of efficiency.

[@dash-ryan]

Reminds me when I drove my brand new C8 Corvette on 7 km's of construction gravel road with my flashers on, trying to take a Google short cut. No more Google. Thank God for PPF ...

[@ericlovett9022]

Very compelling viewing but can appreciate your frustration at finding the route closed 2hrs in with no alternative way around. Seeing the devastation wrought in that valley brought home what news clips did not at the time. This Special has been made all the more interesting by the challenges that arose, I hope it didn't spoil your first trip away to Antibes in two years. Keep up the good work.

[@Jay-ww4ru]

This gravel track project 7 reminds me Sahara Testarossa.

[@nickmccollum5836]

Anything can be fixed and repaired but the memories and journey are more important. I really enjoyed this episode Harry.

[@jamesallison4875]

OMG! Harry, so sorry to have enjoyed your troubles so much. That was harrowing and fun, as long as one wasn’t there. Doing a bit of smuggling in the old Jag? Haha!!!

[@richardparker3876]

It might not have gone quite to plan this time, but it's still a joy to see someone using high-end machinery properly! Thanks Harry - a treat as ever.

[@brtnspn]

In hindsight the GR YARIS would've been epic fun on those "rally stages"!

[@93455Driver]

What a trip, feel very sorry for the car but the local communities must be really struggling. I hope the have a mild winter and the road repairs move on at speed. It was so good to see the clean car at the end of the film! Again thanks to Mrs. Metcalfe for the camera work!

[@scotie690]

I still can’t understand how you managed to keep calm under such circumstances. My heart wouldn’t handle all that fuzz. It’s curious that your final thoughts coincide with the ones I had when I owned an SLK 55 AMG. I regret selling it, at least you have yours.

[@harrysgarage]

Interesting comment. I can imagine the SLK 55 AMG being a bulletproof type of sports car, with none of the suspension complications inflicted on the SL55, which have proved a bit of a nightmare to keep working. A good example of KISS methodology working well.

[@dhdove]

@@harrysgarage my 2013 SLK55 AMG is available for you to test anytime you want Harry and and you’re just a short run up the road from me. TonyS

[@BumblebumBear]

Thank you Harry for bringing us this whole trip…I didn’t look easy!!!…but your viewers do really appreciate your films.

[@stevewaghorn2029]

"Vaguely sensible car" ... Love it!.

[@rtechnik]

Tende is closed for a long time now. Google maps would have told you that. Always check road conditions before heading for the mountains. Then you could have taken the fantastic Rally Monte Carlo road to la Bollène via Sospel and the head on North. Better than Menton and autoroute. Get a proper map (Michelin 527) next time. ;) Highest paved road in the alpes is the Bonette loop, btw., also en route via La Bollène. Poor planning, man! :)

[@DavesSupercars]

Great trip. Pity Val d’Isere didn’t work out, it’s awesome! Would a number 7 in the white circles look better than having it blank? 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@chrisd635csi]

Even a closed/no longer existing road doesn't stop a harry's garage video from being brilliant

[@th3b0untyhunter]

Great video as always Harry. F40 currently sat in the garage I see - future video ?

[@lamachhorne9043]

After watching this series, I have to say I'd give half me leg to go on a road trip with Harry. If only to hear him say, "let's crack on.'' Even if things didn't go to plan it surely added to the adventure. That P7 is a real Shelby SVT at heart and it shines through. I was quite amazed how well the front splitter handled the off-roading). Well, I've never been to France, so I quite enjoyed the road trip. Thanks Harry! P.S: Paint the supercharger cover a matte yellow).

[@dbasq1]

I have a strong suspicion that what we seen at the road closure was very mild mannered compared to when the cameras went off. But wasn't it an adventure all the same. Brilliant videos, Mrs & Mr Metcalfe.

[@pauljames8651]

Not just an Epic trip, it showed so clearly how versatile the Project 7 is. A car that is a bit demanding and scary when pushed isnt as you say a bad thing. Its still exciting after 6 years.

[@markjohnson8352]

Wonderful, Harry, thank you. Your son's favourite until the XJC gets back! 😊

[@HONDAVFRV4]

Stunning car. The fact that it will take rain showers, it will go off road, munch up the miles, go touring and do track days. Show me another car like this that will come out on top or your back for that matter, like the P7 does.

[@pad3357]

Wish you hadn’t of washed it for the ending pro/con’s it looked very heroic covered in it’s road trip dirt

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

Frustrating day, but I was impressed by how well the Jag took the pounding! I have ridden the roads around Aosta valley on my own Yamaha 600 and a friends R1. Amazing in the right circumstances

[@gregleavitt1255]

Encountering a pandemic and global warming on the same pleasure cruise -- quite the core sample of Life in 2021 you unwittingly captured here!

[@fancybobbybob]

Thanks for taking us along Harry! Most appreciated!

[@ckmurphy1]

If this represents a “fail” then life is good! Enjoyed it Harry!

[@simplesimon755]

Thank you and Mrs. M. for sharing the adventure with us. I am sorry it went so poorly at the end but it was actually quite refreshing to see something like that happen and the person in the video not give way to dramatics for a change as one might see in so-called 'reality television'. When I saw that road block after all you two had gone through to get there, well that was a real test of patience I'm sure. A big thanks to your wife for all her excellent camera work. Also, I was so relieved to see the Project 7 handled the rough roads so well. I was sure there would be more damage than it turned out. Thanks again. We look forward to more from Harry's Garage and Harry's Farm.

[@Cydney1066]

Quite an adventure Harry. Next time you do a road trip could you mention the cost of tolls. We don't have many toll roads in Canada and I am curious. Looking forward to more 🤗

[@clockwork9827]

everywhere north of the St Laurence is funded by toll roads in Quebec. as well as hwy 407 in Ontario

[@Cydney1066]

@@clockwork9827 I don't use the 407 way too expensive and for the most part the money leaves the province.

[@mikesage9544]

Firstly H & Mrs M I am sorry the return trip wasn't what you'd hoped for. This is the first video I have seen featuring the P7. My thoughts are: That it is a terribly well brought up thug. With manners. If I were to come into money I'd have one at the click of the Italian fingers as my other rides are filled with pasta sauce. Very special indeed. A big thumbs up from Germany. Go carefully.

[@_gray_]

Fantastic to see Harry back on the continent, been waiting ages! I'm still sorry I kept nagging for a boat video... woops!

[@slytherben]

I prefer real life videos over promotional videos. Authenticity is getting hard to find on KZbin. I appreciate the openness and honesty

[@ignacehelsen7609]

Lots of appreciation to the person behind the camera! :p

[@TheEarlofK]

Rather surprised that Harry chose that route considering the amount of known damage, it gave me shivers as it reminded me of a family holiday in Europe in 1968 when travelling through the Simplon Pass in Switzerland they were rebuilding it in much the same fashion, and my father had to drive perilously close to the edge of a sheer drop; he was also driving a Jaguar, a brand new XJ6.

[@nastyG184]

Harry, your channel quality is amazing. Each video is a joy to watch and these roadtrips are amazing to get inspiration on future trips. Have you tought of coming to Portugal through France and Spain? There's some great roads over here!

[@harrysgarage]

I love Portugal, it's just the ferry trip down to you that puts Mrs.M off after experiencing a rough crossing and then being sea-sick for a the whole trip. I was fine during that particular crossing and love the ferry, so maybe it'll have to be a boys trip instead!

[@anthonywbelcher]

The roads in Portugal are only slightly better than those Harry found in France

[@nastyG184]

@@anthonywbelcher It's all about choosing the right ones since there are some pretty nice roads around the Douro, then there is the Serra da Estrela climb which is superb for any sports car, there are also some nice interior mountain roads with barely any cars at any given time that make you really push a car. We really can't compare roads in countires because each one will have unique ones. STG did a really nice episode in Portugal that people visiting with cars should really watch. I think Harry would have lot's of fun making a video in Spain and then in Portugal. Much love to every tourist that visits us

[@idealstandard3692]

We just had a week and a half in France and did the superb loop from D2204 L'escarane up to Col de Turini, then back down to Sospel on the D2566 and onwards to Italy from there. Highly recommend if you're down there in the near future, truly outstanding road

[@nellyjon423]

The best road trips are the ones with unexpected events! Not always at the time but when you look back 😂 love this 👍👍

[@jep1912]

Always love your road trips Harry... and... even with the unexpected events, it was one of your best. Absolutely loved it, thank you.

[@GenaF]

😍 loving this road trip

[@kriskantu]

Jaguar should employ Harry as a brand ambassador. I bought an F Type over a Porsche partly because of his review and his relative servicing & maintenance costs for even his P7. Haven't commented before so thank you Harry for the F Type endorsement. I love driving my car.

[@neilproctor6541]

How we are going to miss that sound when EV’s take over. 😭

[@enigmaPL]

What makes you think "EV's" will "take over"?

[@sttr4757]

Thank you Harry, I watched this before doing my own trip down from Paris to Nice on the Route Napoleon, then back from Nice on the Route des Grandes Alpes, including the Col d'Iseran in a Caterham (the road was open with no snow for the first days of October). You missed a really good pass. Steep drop offs on the way down to Val d'Isere though. The roads from Nice up the valley of the Var up into the hills are fine with occasional minor roadworks and temporary traffic lights, but nothing like your problems. I varied the trip by leaving the Var and climbing through Gillette then Bonson and then the Gorges du Cian before linking up with the Route des Grandes Alpes which avoided the worst of the damage up to St Martin Vesubie.

[@maxrichard3905]

*The reality of the rich and the poor is this: the rich invest their money and spend what is left. The poor spend their money and invest what is left"*

[@alexanderluca6849]

*Investing in crypto is the best way to earn financial freedom*

[@tibordeak7102]

Without doubt crypto is so money making

[@newton204]

This is the kind of information that we don’t get from most youtubers..

[@malcomsegal6798]

@@alexanderluca6849 I could invest in Crypto but always got confused by it’s volatility in nature

[@nancybrown6363]

@@malcomsegal6798 That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like Mr Michael Robert.

[@reinmansmith]

Always love Harry’s road trips and seeing his enjoyment of his various cars 👍😊… I love the sound of the Project 7 when Harry lets it loose, it’s like a wild animal! 😃Yet, as Harry says, it can then switch back into ‘docile mode’ and bimble along sensibly. I have to say his Project 7 really does look to be the Swiss Army knife of the garage … off road ability as well!! 😱

[@LOTPOR0402]

25 euros for a covid test , extortion , talk of making money out of it

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

they make billions just from "tests" alone

[@LOTPOR0402]

@@Avrelivs_GoldThey probably get the test kits for less than a Euro

[@davep9528]

€25 is perfectly acceptable when you see the preparation and time that goes into it. I had one done in Tours last Thursday morning, got the result in 15 mins, print out plus a link to download the certificate and an update to the French COVID app. Worked well. Also a lot cheaper than the day 2 test required when back in the UK

[@LOTPOR0402]

@@davep9528 Good on ya, now run along like a good little boy , the farmer and his sheep dog are on their way

[@keywestjj]

Not only a great car review of one I'll never even see, but an amazing travelogue of somewhere I'll never get to! Sir Harry, your channel is the best on KZbin!

[@christophkammel6403]

Not sure if it was international but Mathew Wilder’s -“Break my stride” coming out of the radio at 23:39 is a nice summary of Harry’s attitude during his return trip and ploughing on despite all the adversities. As always very entertaining and fun to watch.

[@andyrbush]

At Angouleme classic a few years ago I found myself cheering for the Doctor's Renault people carrier. It would set off behind the ancient cars for a lap and always be on the tail of the last car when it came around. This was to be expected of course until more modern classics set off, but no the Doctor's car was still right up with the racers. Eventually we came to the 1990's Porsche 911racers. They all roared off. We waited for them to come round, here they came, and unbelievably there was the doctor's people carrier right on the tail of the last Porsche. I really had to stand and cheer. Sports cars seem to have had their day, although I do find the old ones do have lots of character, and a good part the fun is their rattles and crudeness of the early engineering. The fastest feeling car I have ever been in was a really old Morgan at 45 mph, a real we are going to die experience. So what next for a fun car if sports fade away?

[@markfisher7919]

The temporary road reminded me of the roads around Kaikoura after the earthquake. The amount of work to repair the damage was truly amazing. Never would have attempted any of it the Project 7, as you wouldnt if you had known. Still a great car to spend a few days in.

[@NORWAYORNOWAY]

The Marry Poppins moment with the moded trunk liner was just great. Thanks for sharing Harry & team

[@rhysmainwaring396]

Great vid! I remember pedalling up Col d'Iseran when I rode the Le Tour one week ahead of the pro race in 2019. It was baltic at the top! Must go back on 4 wheels - real shame you couldn't get up there and I really didn't realise how much devastation there had been in Southern France last year

[@gordonsimpson3235]

A great 3- parter Harry. Its a good man who knows when to admit defeat, and the gods weren't with you on this occasion. Still, entertaining set of videos, and your affection for the Project 7 shines through.

[@iainmcglynn833]

Truly captivating watch HM Always are but enjoyed seeing places and things I wouldn’t normally see Love couples who stay together too

[@the72gt]

Not every road trip goes to plan and it's great to see content that reflects the honesty of that. Great stuff and love the JP7 👍 😀