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Dapster said:
New one from Harry and it's the big one! Miura! Fantastic as always.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
Excellent vid. No mention of the pioneering fake exhaust tips...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
Edited by Dapster on Thursday 26th April 22:27
2172cc said:
Lots of love for the Esprit Turbo from Harry. Got to say his latest video and newest car are brilliant
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8dYbYBP1ToU
I really enjoyed this one. You can feel the genuine love and admiration for the car and Chapman oozing through it.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8dYbYBP1ToU
Harry's videos are great, i'm glad he's not on Top gear or something, i like his content just how it is.
AS MUCH as I love the Esprit and reckon it to be one of the prettiest cars produced, alongside the Miura and 288, when you listen to the opening drive-by of both cars in these videos, the Esprit and the Miura you really do hear and feel that huge importance that the number of cylinders play in defining the whole supercar experience. It’s the final but crucial icing on the cake that gives a car that real depth and total allround feel of the promise of high performance with high thrills.
As for the Miura itself, I still wonder whether it has ever been bettered as the ultimate definition of a supercar. It must have looked like a spaceship in the 60s as it trundled down higjstreets amidst the backdrop of a majority of vehicles resembling SUVs in shape. A wonder to behold, a nightmare to use. Total excitement from stationary. There is an argument that everything since has been like an army of women desperately using every surgeons and medics trick to try and capture just a moment of the natural beauty and sex appeal of the likes of Claudia Cardinale or Raquel Welch etc.
As for the Miura itself, I still wonder whether it has ever been bettered as the ultimate definition of a supercar. It must have looked like a spaceship in the 60s as it trundled down higjstreets amidst the backdrop of a majority of vehicles resembling SUVs in shape. A wonder to behold, a nightmare to use. Total excitement from stationary. There is an argument that everything since has been like an army of women desperately using every surgeons and medics trick to try and capture just a moment of the natural beauty and sex appeal of the likes of Claudia Cardinale or Raquel Welch etc.
DonkeyApple said:
AS MUCH as I love the Esprit and reckon it to be one of the prettiest cars produced, alongside the Miura and 288, when you listen to the opening drive-by of both cars in these videos, the Esprit and the Miura you really do hear and feel that huge importance that the number of cylinders play in defining the whole supercar experience. It’s the final but crucial icing on the cake that gives a car that real depth and total allround feel of the promise of high performance with high thrills.
I was amazed at how smooth and sweet the Esprit engine sounded in that video. For me, the lightness and relative simplicity of it made it a perfect fit for the car, and it sounds way better than I would expect from a four. I personally think it sounds better than the V8 version that came later.
Limpet said:
DonkeyApple said:
AS MUCH as I love the Esprit and reckon it to be one of the prettiest cars produced, alongside the Miura and 288, when you listen to the opening drive-by of both cars in these videos, the Esprit and the Miura you really do hear and feel that huge importance that the number of cylinders play in defining the whole supercar experience. It’s the final but crucial icing on the cake that gives a car that real depth and total allround feel of the promise of high performance with high thrills.
I was amazed at how smooth and sweet the Esprit engine sounded in that video. For me, the lightness and relative simplicity of it made it a perfect fit for the car, and it sounds way better than I would expect from a four. I personally think it sounds better than the V8 version that came later.
Dapster said:
New one from Harry and it's the big one! Miura! Fantastic as always.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
That was magical, it's absolutely chucking it down outside and Harry has brightened my day. The Miura still has the power to stop you in your tracks. Wonderful, just wonderful.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
Edited by Dapster on Thursday 26th April 22:27
Dapster said:
New one from Harry and it's the big one! Miura! Fantastic as always.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
That car is majestic, almost like a living being. So much character! I must drive one before I die. Really thankful for Harry for this vid - reignited my love to things Lambohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
Edited by Dapster on Thursday 26th April 22:27
Dapster said:
Harry's raised the bar - it's the big one this time! Miura!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
As much as I love the Miura, I was more interested in the Esprit review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dYbYBP1ToUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
Would add the Lancia Stratos to list as well.
Dapster said:
Harry's raised the bar - it's the big one this time! Miura!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
I have a growing hatred for the banal youtube 'look at me' motoring reviews, but Harry Garage remains utter class.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHVYU0Xok
He has a gentle enthusiasm which makes all his stuff watchable. This Miura video is fabulous.
Fantastic car and a good video.
The only thing that slightly annoys me about these types of video is the amount of time the presenter spends in front of the camera, such as when he opens the rear clam and spends a few minutes describing the engine, all with the camera focussed on him and not looking at what he's talking about.
It's only a small gripe, and Harry and Jay Leno remain my favourite internet car video producers.
The only thing that slightly annoys me about these types of video is the amount of time the presenter spends in front of the camera, such as when he opens the rear clam and spends a few minutes describing the engine, all with the camera focussed on him and not looking at what he's talking about.
It's only a small gripe, and Harry and Jay Leno remain my favourite internet car video producers.
Thoroughly agree with comments above. First time I've seen Harry - don't even know who he is - but just thought this was excellent. Have a big smile on my face, and some fascinating facts about the car and its provenance. Love the fact that he's advising us on the best type of Miura to buy - as though we're all going to pop out with our £1.3m and buy one! But he reminds us that however gorgeous they may be, they're not particularly practical - no ventilation, no point in having a radio, don't be more than 6ft 1in tall, seat doesn't move. I could have just done with more time looking at that shot of the bare engine and gearbox with perhaps an explanation how it all works. Yes, he kind of told us but not when we were looking at that shot. And it would have been nice to know where to put the toothbrush, but he forgot that bit apart from a little comment towards the end. But I'm nit-picking: all in all, very good, loved it plus some great Cotswold roads too. (Don't think I've ever watched anything so long on the web...)
Bob CD said:
Thoroughly agree with comments above. First time I've seen Harry - don't even know who he is - but just thought this was excellent. Have a big smile on my face, and some fascinating facts about the car and its provenance. Love the fact that he's advising us on the best type of Miura to buy - as though we're all going to pop out with our £1.3m and buy one! But he reminds us that however gorgeous they may be, they're not particularly practical - no ventilation, no point in having a radio, don't be more than 6ft 1in tall, seat doesn't move. I could have just done with more time looking at that shot of the bare engine and gearbox with perhaps an explanation how it all works. Yes, he kind of told us but not when we were looking at that shot. And it would have been nice to know where to put the toothbrush, but he forgot that bit apart from a little comment towards the end. But I'm nit-picking: all in all, very good, loved it plus some great Cotswold roads too. (Don't think I've ever watched anything so long on the web...)
He’s quite a well known journo (founder of EVO) / farmer and is on here too. Go through the d videos they are all fabulous.His old 308 is up for sale. Its gone up £30k since last Sept!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Qr1uJyxg4
http://www.greensidecars.com/cars#/new-gallery-83/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Qr1uJyxg4
http://www.greensidecars.com/cars#/new-gallery-83/
thegreenhell said:
Fantastic car and a good video.
The only thing that slightly annoys me about these types of video is the amount of time the presenter spends in front of the camera, such as when he opens the rear clam and spends a few minutes describing the engine, all with the camera focussed on him and not looking at what he's talking about...
I agree, it was almost bizarre, as if they were deliberately avoiding showing what was in the engine compartment.The only thing that slightly annoys me about these types of video is the amount of time the presenter spends in front of the camera, such as when he opens the rear clam and spends a few minutes describing the engine, all with the camera focussed on him and not looking at what he's talking about...
Harry's on form again - some lovely stuff here (mainly in the background).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPXbt75Yw1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPXbt75Yw1U
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