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.

[@MegaRetr]

This is the kind of video Harry does best! thx

[@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. 😆

[@SpencerMusic880]

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

[@z06doc86]

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

[@philiptyson4000]

Grazie mille multo bene !

[@GTSCarLife]

This is the kind of video Harry does best!

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

Beautiful car and country

[@CorentinHarbelot]

Merci beaucoup pour ce roadtrip! Quelle belle voiture🎉

[@ezraepizon5303]

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

[@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? ;-)

[@believe-in-righteousness]

Great looking lotus. so beautiful

[@villarule]

Definition of living the dream !

[@chefjohnbensonsmith]

Excellent

[@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

[@zippy963]

That car is just perfect and the colour combo is spot on.

[@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

[@leangrypoulet7523]

Something so satisfying about driving an empty mountain pass with a manual gearbox. Arguably the perfect on-road driving experience.

[@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

[@Pointdave62]

It made my day Harry to see your stop overlooking Weggis! Hope you enjoyed the view overlooking the lake☺

[@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

[@pjmoody]

What an amazing journey. Thanks for sharing

[@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.

[@michaelmottlau5941]

Wonderful footage and video, thanks very much..

[@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..

[@fawa.z]

Such a beauty

[@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.

[@macducati2304]

And it's a MANUAL !!!! hooray !!!! Beautiful car Harry, i'm so JEL !

[@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!

[@johna1571]

Another delightful tour of car, and of countries. Harry makes it look easy.

[@eugenux]

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

[@prabhugautham]

Very scenic roads and an awesome car to drive through.

[@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!

[@Canadian_Gamer]

2:00 Scott's got a lot of explaining to do! 😆

[@samikoo]

Harry’s road trip videos are the best🎉

[@59vaughn]

Stunning area...

[@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.

[@Silentwitness1978]

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

[@e36s50b30]

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

[@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.

[@Rasscasse]

Really enjoyed watching this Harry. Nice job and thanks 👌

[@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. ???

[@3204clivesinclair]

Fantastic video as always Harry. Loving the watch.

[@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.

[@andychang7137]

astonishing good looking car congrats and thanks for sharing

[@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.

[@peterbradshaw8018]

Watching Harry from His Majesty's realms.

[@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!

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi, a magic car along with your trip , thanks to all .😀👍

[@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.

[@rosstinelli]

Great memories riding through the Klaussenpass with my mates and bother on our bikes ! Lovely

[@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. 👍👍👏👏

[@mikem2652]

Fabulous video Harry. The BBC should commission you instead of what they’re serving up. Your car is simply stunning!

[@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.

[@nochblad55]

In the video you may have noticed at the beginning there were many poles at the side of the road. These are there to indicate the depth of the snow as well as help the Swiss snow ploughes where the edge o the road is.

[@paulmcaleer2736]

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

[@marvin5095]

Great

[@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!

[@SocksWithSandals]

Cracking adventure, Harry.

[@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.

[@MarcosPearson-v5v]

That is stunning that the water fell into the car when the boot comes up. Seriously Lotus!

[@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!

[@bedfordlab]

Love the road tripd

[@AleksandrHalas]

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

[@brownmcpherson5724]

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

[@krp6147]

The fantastic journey in a new car, keep up the good work Harry,

[@RallyeRacin9]

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

[@johnokeane9169]

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

[@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 :)

[@danielmarshall4587]

Thank you so much for this lovely vid Harry.

[@benblakemore4195]

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

[@jamesrobert4106]

😆😆😆

[@phillipchandler8862]

Harry and his Lotus disappearing into the clouds was a great shot. Engine and transmission sound in the car are all super car sound. Lovely. Seems a very nice car so far. I really am surprised at the extra engine cooling when a wet boot lid is opened. How ever that got past the design team beggars belief. I suppose a chamois in a plastic bag would be a practical cure. Very enjoyable video of Harry and wife on tour.

[@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.

[@anthonyminder5765]

You should do the bernina pass in Switzerland, absolutely gorgeous

[@N430-b9m]

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

[@decayintheuk]

🎶"Oh the good life"🎶

[@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!

[@carza355]

Superb video, that 340r pass article is still one of the best articles

[@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.

[@ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

Manual transmission, and paper maps. You have to love a time machine as beautiful at this.

[@burgundyexpress]

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

[@johnshima01]

So many people buy these cars to sit in the garage, here you are cruising around Europe, love it!

[@Stu_2112]

I used to go testing development cars at the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse in Austria for Lotus. My Emira is being delivered in February and I am veeery tempted to take it there in the spring, just for old times sake 😁

[@artureff3046]

marvelous, the new Fairlady Z would be a nice addition

[@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 🤓

[@gwilko6452]

Beutiful car. Beutiful vlog 🙌

[@SmallBlogV8]

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

[@sinsinsss5216]

Pretty

[@mulletmanpete]

Lovely stuff but I find it staggering that Lotus put the car on sale and then had to warn customers that every time you open the rear deck in the wet it pours water inside the car. It may not bother some but to me that's simply unacceptable and would make me worry what else might be lurking down the line.

[@MB-uw6eh]

I noticed the Panerai 8 Day Luminor. Great trip to run the Emira in! Look forward to the next episode.

[@Rex_Racer]

Great update, thanks Harry! I’d love to hear how the tour chassis has presented on the road for you thus far. Still sporting enough while also maintaining a comfortable long distance ride? Cheers!

[@allanrickard2117]

the perfect car for the perfect place

[@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.

[@markyamaguchi9571]

Love when you make a travel trip video. But the car looks like a Ferrari kit car. Thanks for the great video. 🙂

[@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 👏

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

Yeah Green envy 24 / 7 with Harry.

[@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!

[@user-JVE]

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

[@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

[@kaushikdinavahi]

aspire to be as successful as Harry , for sheer love for cars.

[@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