I am cruising across the USA at the wheel of my 1973 Espada… AC on, stereo on at 95mph (gotta keep up wit the big rigs), relaxed smile on my face. Then, along came Jones and I’m tooling along in reality… 2009 Camry hybrid. But, hey it is paid for and doesn’t break.
@christianolsson8345 жыл бұрын
Harry, you’re such an inspiration for all of us. The passion you have for analogue cars (and we all love them) is second to none. I am planning a road trip to France and Italy in my Jaguar and that’s your fault! ;-)
@dlamb28404 жыл бұрын
My favourite Lamborghini of all! Stunning, unusual looks. Espana is just stunning styling on wheels. Great upload.
@apmde4 жыл бұрын
D Lamb I absolutely agree. I’d love to own one at some point
@derekrushton17053 жыл бұрын
Top notch video from Harry again: 3.09 'There's a lovely elastic feel about the brakes...as the tyres get closer to their limits of adhesion'... Pure Genius
@harrysgarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me of this video, I did that one yonks ago! Old cars are way friendlier at the outer limits of adhesion, so different to today's cars..
@derekrushton17053 жыл бұрын
@@harrysgarage Thanks. Pleasure. Great videos. Keep up the good work 👏
@marcmarcmarcmarcmarc9 жыл бұрын
as a child i have fond memories of my uncles Espada back in the early 70's, and trying to find the fog light switch! in the French Alps one terrible night, great sounding engines,
@stevefelstead23475 жыл бұрын
Love the rear view mirror tucked away horizontally..typically Italian"Whats behind doesnt matter" well done Harry for using these machines,,I have a Ducati 916 23 years old 65000 miles still enjoying still fast
@mercoid9 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the trip and the car immensely. Thank you Harry.
@waynester719 жыл бұрын
'On Days Like These' instantly springs to mind watching this..
@CubeCyclone5 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of that V12 soundtrack
@marts5008 жыл бұрын
Harry...i could almost hear Matt Monroe singing "On days like these" on the hill climb section...🙂
@tyrionlannister67694 жыл бұрын
On Days Like These - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYDRpYOGj72GqZo
@leonkingsley44672 жыл бұрын
you all probably dont give a damn but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost the account password. I would love any assistance you can give me.
@jamaristetson12382 жыл бұрын
@Leon Kingsley instablaster ;)
@simondavis6975 жыл бұрын
Another absolutely fantastic video Harry! The front end reminds me of a shark gliding through the water, with a soundtrack of a 60’s movie! Thank you so much for all your time and effort in producing these films.
@karlx196 жыл бұрын
4 years later, this, along with the Countach and Testarossa road trips are essential repeat viewings
@planegaper4 жыл бұрын
saw that espada teardown , wow, what a strong, over built , well engineered engine.. strait forward, none of the italian silliness one would expect or lubrication issues.. lokked like a robust race engine built for reliability, no worn internals, 4 bolt main caps, no bearing wear, turns out they make great engines, probably superior to a jag v12 in many ways.. (dohc, partial gear drive, double cam chain, lubed cam lobes, huge oil pump, thing of beauty..
@desmojp17 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Harry on your videos. It is heartening to see the project 7, I completed my apprenticeship with Jaguar in the early/mid seventies when things were pretty dire under the BL fiasco. Quality was a problem but the engineering always shone through with the likes of Norman Dewis, Peter Taylor and Jim Randall just to mention a few. The ride and handling was the yardstick even then. John Paterson
@maxrockatansky1772 Жыл бұрын
lambo espada and a panerai on your wrist your living my dreams harry...
@FezzaYT8 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying all your videos Harry, especially when you cover the old timer! Keep them coming please. Thanks
@zk90589 жыл бұрын
Lamborghini didn't get enough credit during the '60s and '70s. Starting with the 350GT, they built some beautiful 12 cylinder cars. And the espada is a perfect example of it. It's a shame it never got the recognition it deserved.
@diddylipa68595 жыл бұрын
In Italy it did. The Miura is up there with the 250 GT California, in my opinion.
@Heatfarmer5 жыл бұрын
They got all the credit from everybody except the british and the Ferrari fans.
@Heatfarmer5 жыл бұрын
Its the most beautiful car!!
@ale16_694 жыл бұрын
@@Heatfarmer why do you say that? I think that who has a passion for hustoric cars should be a fanboy like that, just enjoy good cars, not ONE brand cars.
@Heatfarmer4 жыл бұрын
@@ale16_69 Thats exactly what I say, unfortunately many fans of british cars and Ferrari fanboys don't recognize that THIS italian brand designed and built the most beautiful, usable and reliable super cars in 1965-75. Instead they see Lamborghini as a threat to their own preoccupied opinions. The only "Ferrari" that you can drive daily like a Lamborghini from this period is the Fiat Dino, with the possible exception of the 330. The rest are just too unreliable. They got it right with the 308. And the british cars, possibly the V12 jags come close, but the e-type and the DBs are still late 50's design in most ways and look painfully old by comparison.
@UAPJedi5 жыл бұрын
I love these road trips from Harry that pop up in my recommended from time to time👍🇬🇧
@andrewb.59968 жыл бұрын
May I just say how much I love your videos. Please keep them coming! Andrew
@recnepsgnitnarb65304 жыл бұрын
My favorite Lamborghini of all. Love the sound of that V12.
@dw92576 жыл бұрын
More of these road trip videos please! I've watched this and the ones in the Testarossa several times, inspiring stuff!
@qibble4556 жыл бұрын
Great vid, Like going on a drive with a friend
@thimble2888 жыл бұрын
I think the Espada looks absolutely fantastic. There was one in a shop window near my old apartment. I always made a detour to admire it when getting coffee.
@derin1115 жыл бұрын
Great video!And, I thought I was the only one who likes to play the Max Acceleration Game away from Peage Stations....LOL!
@marknelson59297 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry for giving us mere mortals the thrill of the ride. Your (sharing) enthusiasm is infectious.
@ronaldschmid2726 Жыл бұрын
It never gets old.
@pauljordan74656 жыл бұрын
Great review as always, espada my favourite 70’s car. Thanks from Aussie
@raoulheinrichvonmerten48519 ай бұрын
1000miles with a skewy radio would drive me mad. A beautiful thing though.
@Beolex9 жыл бұрын
"Almost had the italian job there" hahahaha
@nomebear3 жыл бұрын
While cruising on I-5 in Oregon in the U.S. one of these passed me, painted a metallic brown. A couple were out for a spin and looked as though they were thoroughly enjoying the Espada.
@raymondbutcher4579 Жыл бұрын
I love Espadas there is nothing like it, that engine sound and sheer pull of it, pure style
@canadaeast83583 жыл бұрын
I love the look of it . It’s one of those cars you like or you don’t. I like
@pereldh57419 жыл бұрын
Such a classic clip now, I keep coming back to it.
@NK-dl2nc5 жыл бұрын
A truly wonderfull car Harry. Classic Italian supercars just have something about them. Mordern ones as good as they are just don`t excite me. Love they videos👍
@shankarbalan38134 жыл бұрын
Oh my god what a car what a sound what a road and just wowie. Italian cars, Italian roads. My lord I just cannot get enough of this kind of dream...
@weaponofmassconstruction19407 жыл бұрын
The one dislike on this video is probably from the driver of that little blue microcar.
@johnfrei90576 жыл бұрын
Wow. Fantastic video of a fantastic car on a fantastic road!
@bestmoll37148 жыл бұрын
another great video....thx harry...keep them coming
@USERNAMEfieldempty7 жыл бұрын
Ahhh.... be still my beating heart! Now is the soul ravished. Is it not strange that bits of metal can move a man's soul?
@luciobezzi3 жыл бұрын
Ing. Paolo Stanzani, said that the espada was the car that cost him the most and gave him satisfaction. A complex project, Ferruccio wanted a fast car, four comfortable seats, with great road holding. He added, confirming the success of the project, that hardly anyone who owned an espada was separated from it. Right Harry?
@taketimeout2share4 жыл бұрын
The future never caught up with the Espada. Its still way beyond. Best looking concept car ever, IMHO.
@pwatom222 жыл бұрын
Wonderful car and roads. Love the glass roof. Many years ago drove around this area in a rented Alfa.
@platypushatstand3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful: design, interior, V12 engine and sound.
@baujahr90er6 жыл бұрын
actually the espada has very nice seats, look modern
@ivanlazarevic787 жыл бұрын
Harry lives a life of my dreams...
@arieladamus97767 жыл бұрын
This car is amazing!
@Lemma017 жыл бұрын
Parked behind one of these on the Ferry to classic Le Mans last year - quite alien-looking in the metal - really outlandish. The owner refused to switch it off for the customs inspection arguing that a) it might not re-start from warm, and b) there was a good chance of a few litres of petrol being sprayed out while he turned it over. They let him through. On the run down, my MGC (a breathless, lardy beast) was not only as fast, but more stable, easier to drive and apparently more comfortable. So interesting to see Harry hacking down the Route Nap at a stately 55-65 mph tops... Great vid.
@nunomc28158 жыл бұрын
Thanks once again for the unique experience, Harry ! I would like very much to see you reviewing an also iconic '73 911 2.7 RS on this great channel of yours. Also loved your 930 review 😊👌 Top contents. Keep the good work. Cheers !
@Kref38 жыл бұрын
A nice Italian car and nice Italien watch. Lambo and Panerai are pretty iconic designs, fine.
@visionist74 жыл бұрын
14cm of sidewall! That's more than most modern SUVs!
@recnepsgnitnarb65304 жыл бұрын
My favorite Lamborghini.
@derekantill37214 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful car, and practical too.
@Atombender7 жыл бұрын
Really like the interiour of the car. The exteriour, not so much, but that's not a problem while driving the car.
@jde90956 жыл бұрын
always have loved this model
@andywolf1009 жыл бұрын
The best 4 seater sports car ever.
@ryszardadamski4 жыл бұрын
Ferrari FF and Ferrari Lusso is this same idea. This idea GT is better than SUV.
I know what you mean about the looks - The chrome trims and details around the fittings and fixtures date it as a classic, but take a step back and somehow it looks futuristic in a Jetson-ish kinda way. Oddball it is, then, but It's probably my second favourite Lambo after the Miura - Countach and onward just look too....well, what's the word?, I don't know, but I'd be happy to go driving round in an Espada or Miura, whereas I think I'd feel embarrassed, conspicuous, and perhaps a little foolish in anything from the Countach onward - perhaps I just don't have enough style! Moot point, since I also don't have enough money.
@RdcsVtec9 жыл бұрын
wow!!! so we share one car in our garage!! the MiTo! :D hope you have the 1.4TB as I do, so you can have as much fun as I do :) Btw, risking to be repetitive, great video...very interesting. thank you
@dappergent94225 жыл бұрын
Incredible journey. I'd love to have a crack at this one day. Harry with regards to engine noise, do you not get deafened by the constant level of noise? All be it a beautiful note.
@kauboi57009 жыл бұрын
amazing trip, road and car, I think if there was a European equivalent to "Bullitt", the Espada would be the villains car.
@shankarbalan38135 жыл бұрын
Oh man! Like the Italian Job (original) and Matt Monroe’s Anthem. Man oh Man! I’m always listening to that song when on a road trip in a nice car in Europe. (Sadly never such nice cars as those in Harry’s Garage...)
@jonnyspurdog6 жыл бұрын
What a cool drive. That engine sounds glorious! Could you take a Benelli Sei up the Napoleon one day Harry, please! The only thing that could match that sound!
@DoctorDARKSIDE8 жыл бұрын
It just sounds utterly addictive during gear changes, as the clutch re-engages.....
@davidmetcalf83624 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of that V12 engine
@shankarbalan38134 жыл бұрын
Exactly the road we were on in September whence just around the village of Castellane my Mini Cooper Convertible suffered a front right side tyre blowout on its RFT. No Spare! No luck. But we did get to drive about and enjoy this road! Heck. this was a wonderful drive indeed. Next time I shall rent a more powerful sports car for this drive.
@stevenspenneberg74074 жыл бұрын
6:40. We almost had the Italian Job there. That’s a reference to the original film The Italian Job. It starts with a guy whipping they the Italian alps in a Lamborghini and he crashed into a giant bulldozer.
@pimpy2006 жыл бұрын
just brutal, thanks!
@rogerhudson97328 жыл бұрын
Sit in next to a Porsche Panamera and I think it's a better 4 seater, amazing considering the age.
@xavichuvy90475 жыл бұрын
Never been a fan of the looks of the Espada but I've loved this trip report. And the sound of that engine....
@quaponcat9 жыл бұрын
Great.
@Cubcariboo4 жыл бұрын
There are some roads in British Columbia, Harry, that you would love to drive on! 1000 miles is child's play for a Canadian BTW lol.
@425i9 жыл бұрын
Hello harry I love your Espada videos and have watched them several times. I was wondering if you could answer a question though. The 0-100 time has been quoted as less than 7 second to over 8 seconds. One review quoted it at 6.5 seconds. What do you think it is?
@harrysgarage9 жыл бұрын
425i The official factory 0-100 time is 6.9secs, which sounds about right. Remember, early S1 Espadas were rated at 325bhp, only when the S2 arrived did the power go up to 350bhp. That, and the fact some S3 came with an auto transmission, is the most likely explanation for the variation in quoted times..
@pinkyn0se5 жыл бұрын
Jeez, the way you were pushing on you must've gone thru a set of tyres (and probably a set of wheel bearings) on this trip.
@MB-rn6gh8 жыл бұрын
i love this car. as rowan atkinson once said, old cars have a certain floppyness to them.. they are so much more enjoyable to drive compared to modern cars, i think modern cars are fun, but you need to be above the speed limit in most cases, driving old cars on a good bit of road is incomparable to just about everything in life
@MrTruth1117 жыл бұрын
Rowan mentioned the floppyness to a specific car, not all old cars in general, I believe he said that in an episode of top gear about an american car. I don't think Rowan would concider this Espada to be floppy.
@MB-rn6gh7 жыл бұрын
MrTruth111 ive heard him say it a few times, and your thinking of the time he was on topgear, and he was talking about his ford falcon race car
@Jeffybonbon6 жыл бұрын
I love your road trips when you start off can you show us on the map where you are going
@RedQNZ5 жыл бұрын
they should get this guy a bit part in the next James Bond movie
@markgilbertson15644 жыл бұрын
The noise, sorry, music through the tunnel is magnificent.
@JAMAL123829 жыл бұрын
Vents like my modern a45 amg thats cool
@86chanko5 жыл бұрын
awesome
@sheldonv83 жыл бұрын
Harry, I prefer the look of the Espada to the Daytona.
@OllamhDrab5 жыл бұрын
I think Espadas are just wonderful, especially the weird parts. (I do think whoever ordered one in bright red was really missing the point, though.) :) I do tend to like different Lamborghinis than most, though. Like, Urracos. :)
@iandeaville6526 жыл бұрын
Nice Panerai
@MichaelJohnson-kr6hh4 жыл бұрын
Harry...perfect watch and strap for a drive like this - could you say what it is?
@supercomp70782 жыл бұрын
We have nice twisties like that in New Zealand, only trouble is they are patrolled so heavily by our police who do not have a sense of humor if you travel over 100kph, god I miss the 80's before speed cameras and radar guns
@Olster-oc9wu Жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the urraco?
@phil955i6 жыл бұрын
I know the Espada has Marmite styling but it's beautiful to me
@chopper64647 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure the tires took a serious beating by the time this trip was done. Great way to kill some rubber!
@captainsnort14149 жыл бұрын
PMSL @ the tone of your voice when you came up behind that slowed arsed noddy car.
@JesusisJesus8 жыл бұрын
Set the video to play at 1.5x speed and it looks manic. Hahaha
@LoveBandit10008 жыл бұрын
I wonder how that spark plug wire just came off on its own?? I don't think I've ever seen that before...
@thevillageidiot708 жыл бұрын
Can the Espada actually fit 4 people?
@CockatooDude7 жыл бұрын
Yes, comfortably too.
@Heatfarmer7 жыл бұрын
I'd say more than comfortably. Its made for hispeed CxO transports. Look at the backseats :)
@matthewgodwin30507 жыл бұрын
But can it accommodate 14 bottles of champagne an an outboard motor?? lol
@raoulheinrichvonmerten48519 ай бұрын
Must have fixed that radio by now ,right
@user-fs5nu6dl5r6 ай бұрын
I'm surprised that it didn't break down
@rayw90673 жыл бұрын
Looks like an XB falcon lol hahaha
@andrewnorris54156 жыл бұрын
pink panther car?
@VickersV5 жыл бұрын
Mat monroe be nice.
@Funkyalfa7 жыл бұрын
Fiat Dino tail lamps!
@laskos023 жыл бұрын
Lamborghini had cutting off cylinders technology in 1970
@qibble4556 жыл бұрын
What do drivers mean when they say: Heel & Toe?
@OllamhDrab5 жыл бұрын
It's for rev-matching when you downshift under braking: (usually in a turn,) essentially while the pad of your foot is on the brake, you goose the throttle with your heel as you let the clutch back out so your engine's delivering the power right as you accelerate out, etc. In newer cars, boys (who have bigger feet than I do) can often hit both pedals at once with the broad part of their feet, but older style brakes and controls generally needed more force. :)
@hernandezrivas6 жыл бұрын
Wonder what Harry does for living? surely He´s NO Jay Leno? ha ha With all these Cars maybe He´s the Lord of the ???