We go to Germany to pick up 2 barn-find Cagiva Elefants, a 750 & 900 ie. Elefant Rescue Part.1

Join us on a crazy 36 hour round trip to Germany after my son, Charlie Metcalfe, buys two barn find Cagiva Elefants (a 750 and the super rare Elefant 900 ie) from their long-term owner in Stuttgart, who parked the bikes up some 16 years ago and hasn't touched them since.
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[@richardhawkins3021]

Yes. Seeing Charlie restore these bikes would be top content.

[@nafoviking]

I agree.

[@hOgOjUnG]

Charlie's Bike Shed.... where do I subscribe?!?!?!?

[@RobertRedford77]

Erm no

[@nnp3890]

Agree! Charlie's bike shed, restoring these! Love that! I do upholstery, creating and re-creating seats and interior parts on bikes and occasionally on cars, in my spare time. Rarely a common brand on my desk. For freaks, by a freak. Shall we see what i can do with these seats?! I have no clue how to get in touch

[@fredvallenet]

And then a road trip following the tracks of the early Paris-Dakar races!

[@PhilipGWH]

As a dad myself, it warms my heart to see the two of you sharing a common passion.

[@victoruldbk2561]

I oddly came here to write the same and yet not really - as someone around Charlie’s age but without a dad to share common passions with, any content with them both properly warms my heart.

[@rossfripp4503]

As a son without a dad like this it makes me jealous 🤣🤣

[@davidthegolfer]

I lost my father when I was 11, so I never got to share this kind of stuff together although he was, and I am a petrolhead. So really good to watch Harry and Charlie working for each other.

[@davidthegolfer]

Charlie’s Shed. Interesting new channel?

[@Tethys213]

I would love to see a restoration series. On a side note it's so cool to see father and son share such passion for cars and bikes.

[@cepheus7850]

Seeing Harry and Charlie just bombing down to Germany in a van doing 110mph to get some bikes and not even caring that they had to sleep in a van, what a fantastic little adventure and story to have. 😎 I am envious. Well done, and by all means keep the restoration and adventure videos coming, no matter the vehicle! 👍👍

[@RickCT2000]

Would be thrilled to see Charlie’s renovation journey on these bikes. Let’s do it guys!!

[@kristian5009]

I would very much appreciate seeing Charlie’s journey of the restoration. It would be great content and a welcome edition to the Garage & Farm content.

[@Madmaverick101]

Charlie's Garage series? Fabulous to see the appreciation and passion for these older, deserved, machines!

[@buggerlugz6753]

A charlies garage youtube channel perhaps?

[@kyronrc]

Charlie’s been a great addition to the channel! I love the two of you doing stuff together, great content mate ✌🏻

[@nickipedley5]

Would love to see Charlie's restoration. You make a good team too! 😎

[@robdavidson6859]

Having Charlie involved offers a nice variation on Harry’s typical high-quality content. Would love to follow Charlie’s restorations of these bikes!

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

It's great seeing Charlie again , I never had the Father and son thing with my Dad so it warms my heart so much watching Harry and Charlie ! 🙏🙏💯💯

[@FullgasNoTraction]

Yes yes yes - here here for a rebuild series! Nothing like a father/son project!

[@magnus.nasmark]

This is some excellent father son dynamic. The world needs more of that!

[@BV-co7hy]

On a quality road trip ✌️

[@borjastick]

Agreed. I have three grown up sons and not one of them keeps in contact with me.

[@kennethsutton282]

That'll be a really worthwhile restoration and interesting to follow.

[@E92M3Guy]

I'm not a bike person in the slightest, but I want to see Charlie restore this bike. I would like to see Charlie do some of the roadtests with you Harry and get his opinions on things, you two would make a great pair of roadtesters comparing notes, it just adds another dimension to the channel. I'm sure others would agree. 👍👍

[@starletep70]

What a beautiful acquisition, the Cagiva is part of my teenage dream bikes along with the Susuki DR Big. Congratulations.

[@thebrtnr]

I would very much enjoy following the restauration of these two beauties!

[@fljp1]

Charlie is the coolest kid, it would be nice if he continues in Harry's steps, so my generation of viewers can watch this content for the decades to come.

[@jamesallison4875]

Charlie has a pleasant personality and voice and you two have great chemistry. I say go for it! You fit very well in the paradigm of “Harry’s Garage “.

[@garyrichardson4776]

Yes please Harry, Charlie. I'm more in to four wheels but your enthusiasm yumping the fields and on the sand raiders is infectious!

[@PauloV8]

Yes, please. Would very much enjoy seeing the evolution of Charlie's bike coming back to life. Please, keep us posted...

[@amcluesent]

Good that Charlie is getting more comfortable on camera, definitely want to see the build

[@mhj360]

I’ve little to no interest in riding motorcycles, but any kind of automotive restoration content is always extremely satisfying. Also great to see the passion that both of you have for these machines.

[@SteveDove]

Yes please, seeing Charlie restore these bikes would be very interesting. There will be low points as well as high during the rebuild, but the end result is always worth it

[@P.J.B.769]

Absolutely it would be brilliant to see Charlie restoring the bikes back to their former glory. Can't wait for the first instalment.

[@anonimushbosh]

Lol Last week we had Jonny Smith at Silverstone Auctions and now we’ve got Harry uncovering barn finds!

[@charliemetcalfe6222]

H just came along for the ride, I think that’s where he wants his responsibility to end…

[@johnlucian2259]

Then I look forward to your future channel and the rebuilds upcoming. @@charliemetcalfe6222

[@anonimushbosh]

Oh I don’t know about that, once you get Charlie’s Bike Shop up & running I’m sure he’ll keep swinging by…!

[@mrgibbs68]

Yes, please keep us all updated on Charlie’s progress with the restorations.

[@perpelle]

Bloody hell, Harry is really down to earth. Sleeping in a trafic to save time. Hats of sir!

[@grahambruce155]

Great content as always. It's great to see Father and Son sharing a great passion together. This will be a nice series to follow the restoration

[@tonyquickpasta]

Would love to see a series on the restoration of this! 👍

[@djb4069]

Lovely father son relationship well done to both of you. YES HARRY & CHARLIE, want to see this project completed!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheOldGuarded]

Would absolutely love a series showing the journey of restoring these beautiful old bikes. 👌

[@user-in5iu8jr5b]

As I've considered buying an Elefant for years now I'd love to see how Charlie's restoration story unfolds. Good luck with it 👍

[@AutomotiveAvocation]

Some of my favorite content on KZbin ❤ keep it up Harry and Charlie!

[@wimjilson9867]

I would love to see more on this Harry. I had the pleasure of bumping in to Charlie when we were out for lunch today and he mentioned his trip to pick these bikes up and we chatted about harvest and your videos and the like. What a thoroughly nice young man, you must be very proud. I hope he didn't mind me interrupting his lunch with his family and friends.

[@Rovinman]

Yes, Yes, Yes, More from Charlie's Garage, as often as he finds the parts to put on ! What a find, more on that story, from Charlie as well, please !

[@christopherjensen5007]

This is great stuff! I love seeing father and son together! Yes! Please do restoration vlogs Charlie!

[@markusdascher4181]

What a great team. Father, son. So rare these days 🙏

[@leebishop4570]

Great having Charlie appear more in your videos and it would be a great series to watch as the Cagiva brought back to life !

[@nickhill941]

Really enjoyed that H & C It’s great having two Metcalfes for the price of one so let’s have more videos of you both working together 👍🏻

[@joeldowsing5534]

As an avid viewer of Harry's Garage, I would enjoy watching Charlie restoring, not only these bikes, but any others he is working on.

[@AlexSmith-de2le]

Go Charlie, GO! That’s some encouragement. I look forward to seeing your journey with the restoration!

[@stevehill1495]

Would love to see the restoration.

[@mikechapman9139]

Yes please Harry & Charlie! I’d be very interested to follow the restoration stories for these two bikes on this channel 😊

[@GrahamReid34]

Absolutely yes!!! So chuffed for him finding these two and hugely would love to see the progress Harry & Charlie

[@robertfarrer8067]

Nice, really enjoy Charlie's unique demeanor on camera. So refreshing to see a more contemplative disposition than the common place OTT enthusiasm. Look forward to the progress updates.

[@stranobikes]

What a great start to a journey of restoration. It would be wonderful to follow the story from inception to a Sand Raider event.

[@yungnietzsche2302]

You’re a legend Charlie, we want to see more of you on the channel and I personally would love to watch this build ❤

[@philmyerscough1]

Would love to see a mini series on this to show Charlie's progress! Good luck with it, and sure it'll be lots of fun!

[@ryanforeman3650]

I'd definitely like to see more on the bike and you two working together

[@ohwowthatsgood]

Good luck with the builds. They look like solid bikes to start with.

[@MultiScole]

More Charlie. Smart dude. It’s not easy growing up in the shadow of greatness.

[@argyle1812]

Love to see both of them up and running

[@ianmedium]

Definitely would love to watch the progress of bringing these beauties back to life !

[@AleksandrHalas]

great work together with your son!!! involve your son in creating shared video content more often

[@richardallfree782]

Restoration updates on the elephants would be great! And seeing him taking one on Sandraiders when completed would be awesome 😎

[@LCTRgames]

Didn't know I was subbed to Charlie's Garage too, this is a welcome turn of events :)

[@user-ep1gl3bc8w]

Family holiday video! Loved it. Definitley looking forward to watching the restoration Charlie … and Dad!

[@patricklinkous]

Bring on the restoration series! Love seeing the 2 of you having fun together. 👍

[@chriswood6520]

Good effort, Harry and Charlie! Yes please, let's hear Charlie tell the story of the restoration of these bikes. Good luck with it all 👍

[@ianwhittaker3640]

More bike content please- would enjoy watching the 907 brought back to life!

[@HROM1908]

A pleasure to see and hear Charlie. Do I sense a new Metcalfe KZbin channel emerging ? That would be mega. All the best to you Charlie.

[@stevemawer848]

"Charlie's Shed"? What's not to like? 🙂

[@PabloConcrete]

Sure I want to see Charlie restoring it! This channel definitely need more time dedicated to motorbikes! Thanks!

[@gerrywatson261]

Definitely a big thumbs up to see Charlie getting the Cagiva up and running!

[@gavshields83]

Let's see this rebuild Charlie! A natural on camera, clearly knowledgeable like Harry, and obviously capable - the rebuild would be interesting to watch!

[@aidan5097]

Absolutely! Rebuild / restoration projects are great viewing - and Charlie's always interesting in your videos (garage and farm), you have a good dynamic together.

[@markrivers2651]

Absolutely brilliant video Harry (as always)! You’re right to encourage Charlie, and should definitely film the resto process for all to see!

[@StephenWhite55]

Hear, Hear! I'd certainly enjoy seeing Charlie's restoration & repair journey, with both of these Cagivas. More, please! (I loved the lunatic blast across a field, at 10:38! Harry, I asume...)

[@fisherh9111]

First time I have seen Charlie speak. He’s just as charming as his dad! A chip off the old block.

[@jonswinfield9336]

Yes this will be really interesting I love restoring projects and I think this is the first time I’ve seen Charlie It’ll be really interesting to see what’s involved with getting it all sorted

[@cliveturner4788]

Definitely want to see Charlie’s journey to get these bikes sorted…..great find.😊

[@couttsy222]

Congratulations on the two Cagivas, Charlie, and very much looking forward to the rebuild process! Hopefully there'll be two Metcalfe 900ie Cagivas at a Sandraiders in the not too distant future. Best of luck!

[@Lemma01]

Very happy to follow Charlie- we're already engaged with the project!

[@peterlaker2234]

Really enjoyed this Harry thanks for taking us along . I would love to see the restoration. And also more from Charlie’s bike shed 👍

[@cooltshirt4174]

Go Charlie! Can't wait to see this project develop. Good luck

[@johns14a]

Yes, would definitely be good to follow the restoration journey of this bike with Charlie.

[@simonzero3815]

The channel is called Harry's Garage, why on earth would you question if we want to see a bike restoration?. Lawnmowers, scooters, chainsaws, ride on tractors. Get on with it man. Love it.

[@Philuk24]

Would be amazing to see the progress Charlie makes on these bikes and perhaps a comparison between Harry’s and Charlie’s when they’re finally finished

[@tj_11b]

Would love to see the restoration process and I like the "behind the scenes" feel going on in the vid, I'm look forward to seeing more!

[@simoncarney9944]

It would be great to see Charlie’ progress on the project! Fabulous bikes.

[@Tenfx72]

The legacy needs to continue. Think Charlie's bike rebuild will be a great watch.

[@IanRMcAllister]

Yes - would love to see this enthisiastic father/son trip to Germany turn into some workshop sessions, and then a working operating bike - Good Luck Charlie, can't wait to see the next steps!

[@iamallamafarmer]

We need to see the journey of both bikes!! Loving it so far xx

[@puggzymalone5824]

Yes love to see Charlie working on the Cagiva! The more detail the better!

[@garethjackson6139]

Definitely a great opportunity to see Charlie bring both Cagiva's back to life and if he can do all the work culminating in a sand raiders finish that would be superb content.

[@alistairchapman625]

Love it and can't wait to see the restoration ups and downs, please do share the journey

[@marcoperoni4735]

Absolutely love it, please keep us updated on the build/restoration please.❤👍

[@scksqzbngblo9880]

Yes to more father and son content, loved seeing you going to the porsche museum with your hair all crazy after napping in the van - what a dad!

[@BiglumpADV]

I'd love to see the process of these getting sorted out and brought back to working bikes. I look forward to more!

[@lushleeway]

Enjoyed this video and would definately be interested in a build series! Enjoy seeing projects being bought, collected and the journey involved in finding parts, road trips, mishaps, warts and all type stuff is great

[@Barry101er]

I ’d love to watch the rebuild. In 1992 my band The Goldenrods in San Francisco put a single out, "Barbwire Chair", with "Cagiva Elephant" (sp) as the B-side (Harp Records, Harp 004). One of my favourite bikes at the time; there were a few 750s around town. Very capable in the Mendocino forest fire roads. :)

[@richardcarr7557]

Love to see the whole process of restoring these beautiful Cagivas. Great content as always Harry thank you.

[@trumpetrider565]

We absolutely have to have a channel following Charlie rebuilding these bikes!!! ❤❤

[@andrewsteers9525]

I would love to see the Cagivas sorted, love the car videos, started watching when Harry got his XJ12 many years ago, and have always watch this channel as well as Harry's Farm. Enjoy seeing you in the combine harvester, helping with car reviews and riding in Tunisia and would love to see you restoring these bikes and all that goes with it. Go for it Charlie!!!

[@paul1978g]

This could be a very fun thing to have lead us up to next year's Sand Raiders trip! Charlie is enormously personable and a regular chip off the old Metcalfe block, I'm willing to bet his bit would be just as much compulsory viewing as yours are, Harry.

[@dcwebb1]

Yes, watching him restore these jewels would be fabulous!

[@joshuadebeer6158]

Congratulations Charlie! wonderful find!, best of luck with the restoration. Please Keep us up to date on the progress!

[@lm68lancashire60]

Great to see your passion for bikes passed on to Charlie. It will be interesting to see the restoration. Definitely worth the trip x

[@CameronSiguenza]

I love all your content and Harry’s farm and enjoy all your bike content a lot. Looking forward to the bike restorations. Awesome find.

[@mccash264]

What a fabulous find, I’d enjoy Charlie making progress on his Elephant. All power to him

[@garytilley3217]

Looks like a good project to keep following. Look forward to seeing them running