Harry's Lamborghini Espada - First Road Test for the V12 | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop - Episode
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- It's rather fitting that on the day we reach the milestone of 50K subscribers, we feature the car that helped inspire the channel, Harry Metcalfe's Lamborghini Espada. Having undergone a full engine rebuild, including some custom upgrades requested by Harry, it's now time to start gently putting the V12 through it's paces with it's first shakedown miles. Iain shares details on the history of Harry's car that spawned their friendship, and the special role that the Espada played in inspiring Iain's career.
If you haven't already been following the progress of Harry's Espada engine rebuild, then please do check out the 6 videos on Harry's channel - / harrysgarage
We are incredibly humbled to have reached this subscriber milestone and would never have thought it possible when we started this adventure back in December 2019. Thank you once again to everyone for the overwhelming reception of these videos and for all the support of likes, subscribes and wonderful comments.
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The Carb Cajoler
The Carburet Star
I second that.
would be really nice if we could hear what Mr Tyrell hears. As an owner of a carbed car it would be great if he could talk us through what the sound is perhaps with an accurate microphone placed in the intake... Please Mr Tyrell?
Fuel for thought
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I can’t wait to see Harry’s grin when he gets to drive this beauty again.
Exactly :)
And neither can I wait for hearing that engine flat out!
Can’t wait for Harry’s review of his “new” Espada. Thanks Ian for making it happen for all of us to see.
Yes indeed, Harry will need to run it in on the 'cheap nasty' oil a bit more first. Then change to a premium oil before that 8000rpm, screamer drive! 😬
Go watch harrys new vid
Follow The Grow yep, seen it. Pity he didn’t talk about the truck.
As my late father used to say when he thought an engine was running sweetly - that Espada is ‘running like a piece of oiled silk’. As usual, thank you so much.
...slicker than snot on the door knob.
I'll never click quicker than when I receive notification from this channel.
me too!
Jim The Raspberry, I'd agree with that.
This car's RUclips career is going to single-handedly bump up the market value of every Lamborghini Espada out there!
I know I was vaguely aware of them before, but only as a big funny-looking thing that isn't really what you think of when somebody says "Lamborghini". Like the Ferrari 400i automatic of Lamborghinis. But now my eyes are well and truly opened, what a car!
Drop everything! Tyrrell's Classic Workshop video has arrived :)
Hi From NZ! I'm a 72 year old motorcycle enthusiast who has just found your channel and what an utter delight! Given my age, motorcycling won't figure large for much longer and it will be time to buy a classic car. Not in the Espada league but still something which gives a thrill. Thank you for building my anticipation!
Tyrrell has gotten me in thrilled in Lamborghini along with revigorated with the whole of the European automobile. Respect all, from across the pond as you say.
Thank you! That’s fantastic to hear
Love Espada's. I have a great Espada story. Back in 1982 I was stationed in Chilliwack, BC. There was dealership with a light green Espada for sale. When I looked at the paperwork it said it was once owned by Paul McCartney. The price was only $24,000 Canadian. I wish I had bought it. Across the street at another dealer was a Pantera for $28,000. Ahh those were the days.
Somehow I don't think the asking prices are that close anymore!
I have some doubts about this -- McCartney did indeed own an Espada at one point, but it was red. It was documented to be in England all through the 1970s and 1980s, and was on display at a Stoke-on-Trent bar for some years before being auctioned off.
thanks for sharing
Wonder how in the heck it ended up in Chilliwack via macca....yep should have bought that one ..... i'm in Vancouver so know hwere you are talking about.
Well I live in Chilliwack since 2016 and I have not seen anything exotic at the car dealerships unfortunately
I sense an "Espada 1000-mile road trip" after Iain's blessing!
That piston is a work of art
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Lamborghini Espada. Tyrrell tells of his first experience hearing a V-12! Enthralling!
Nice to see a young Mr. Tyrrell washing his pride and joy.
Having watched nearly every episode here I enjoy Iain's presentation much more than other channels covering exotic cars and farming because Iain never uses the word "bespoke". Some folks use the word so much during presentations that everything is "bespoke", which makes everything common now. Anyway, Iain's dialogue and knowledge are a pleasure to watch. 👍👍
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Since winning a school book prize in 1970 and getting myself the Obsservers Book of Automobiles as part of it - there are 3 cars that have held my captivation ever since - the Citroen SM , the Jensen Interceptor and the Lamborghini Espada - but I have never been brave enough to pull the trigger and buy one of them - Harry's Esapda is a lovely car and now the engine has been worked on by Ian's team it will be superb. Just love these videos - makes my ground up restoration of an Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV seem tame. Hoping there are many more insightful videos to come.
What a great day in RUclips land. First up; Harry swanning around in a Ferrari 812, in the South of France and visiting a vineyard, followed by this lovely update on the Espada. Thank you Ian as always, can't wait for the Harrys first drive video.
@2:30 "...with my hands in the air ready to catch pistons and connecting rods" :-) :-D
Sounds wonderful. I look forward to break in complete and hearing Harry ring it out to 8k.
Old school in its purest glory. Thank you!
It sounds and looks fantastic. It’s great to see true craftsman working their magic keeping legends alive. I just wouldn’t fancy Harry’s bill 😂
I doubt Harry is in the least concerned about it even if he had to mortgage the farm to pay it.
Thing is, as I believe Harry pointed out (perhaps optimistically haha), on a car like the Espada a full engine rebuild will increase the value of the car, negating the cost.. I agree it is magnificent in any case 🙂
Fantastic video again Iain.
My only wish is for your video's to be 3 hours long .....
5 Stars.Thanks you.
I was wrenching in South Florida in 1973, and had the privilege of taking out an Espada for a shakedown run...I was shocked by how wide and flat it was...kind of like a big dodge, only lower....got it up on the Florida Turnpike and shifted into 2nd when I felt it needed it....the speedo said 65mph...it was so smooth and stable...I was wowed...never forgot that car....never drove anything like it since...
These videos are an absolute delight. It is a pleasure to get an insight into the work of such an accomplished and experienced guy.
It’s with this video that I realise all I need is Harry and Iain.
I´m from Sweden, but watching this makes me hunger for tea and a pint. I think this show can turn a german into an englishman.
Reminds me of place I used to go to get Lamborghini parts back in the 80s,Behind a British Leyland garage called Keens on the roundabout south side of Chelsea bridge,in the railway arches.Run by 2 middle east guys that knew thier Lamborghini's.Back in the day.Brings back happy memories of sitting in Maserati Bora's and Khamsin's on way to school .
In these troubled times, videos like these soothe my troubled (not fevered I may add) brow.
I have always been fascinated by watching a master tune carb's. Well done, sir.
My father used to do it by listening to the exhaust
Congratulations on reaching the 50K subscribers milestone Iain, fully deserved of course! We're delighted to be part of the journey
Sublime and serene, not the usual comments but then "Tyrrells" is not your usual presentation of car programmes. It's akin to knecking a bottle of cheap booze and enjoying the finest malt whisky. Superb!
For those of us whose mechanical experience is limited to a greasy old MG, this is the stuff of dreams.
Lead knock off hammers ...
Beuatiful car, fine job! Tuning by ear. Jedi level! My eyes were drawn by two black beauties in the background, that XJC and that awesome looking black Countach! A bit of Countach content would be very welome!
if you ever have a 288 GTO in for service please do some video of it
That black Countach with the gold badging at the 8:00 mark looks AWESOME.
Loved it!! Thank you Iain you do such a fantastic job every time!
Such a popular car of its type in its era. I loved reading about it as a kid and I would still love to own one now aged 55.
Mr. Tyrrell never disappoints. Gotta love old Italian bulls!
I watched the last video about an hour after you released it. Didn't look at any comments.
Absolutely astounded when the engine fired up from that first turn of the key! Mad respect Iain 👍
Well done . CLASSIC , simply a Classic . referring to Mr.Tyrrell and that beautiful car a work of art ...
no words needed. a classic guy, with a classic car and tons of knowledge. i am honestly very very thankful for this content, and we need to carry on this stuff for the next generations, even if i am afraid that there arent too much willing to know these things. anyway, keep it going Tyrell, much love from germany!
Noise is how you’d describe a builder with a drill. A tuned V12 would be described as music.
Let’s go with sound. Lol.
Love your channel and totally addicted. I was working at a restoration company back in the late 70’s. whilst my mates were lobbing up cortinas, I was lead loading jags and astons.
The most enjoyable part of this video is seeing Iain manually setting up the carbs. Thank you for sharing it with us
Great to see the Espada on its first test run - really appreciate you and Harry letting us join you on this journey!
Page jumped. My reply to Rory above was meant for you David
Great engine restoration. Great work from master Tyrrell. I'm sure Harry wil be very happy with the final result. And one more great car, with a classic combustion engine, comes to life, back on the road, where it should be.👍
Well said
As a public service to humanity, this should be played on a loop in public areas, airplanes, even radio stations. Just brilliant!
Didnt think it was possible to mod a classic engine like that, awesome!
Lush. Mr Tyrrell ,one of my favourite classic car restoration you tube channels.
Watched this whole rebuild from start to finish. An absolute delight Iain, I'm now a devotee of the Espada, by far the coolest Lambo out there.
They do it for publicity Rory - not for your benefit
Joyous as ever! Shall now keenly await Harry`s next trans-Alpine odyssey with freshly rebuilt engine. It surely needs to go to Italy again.
Is there anyone you’d rather test drive your pride and joy than Mr Tyrell? I would consider an honour for him to drive my cars, fantastic engineer, knowledgable and mechanical sympathy like no other.
From a fellow Wallaseyan, another cracking instalment, Iain!
What a lovely machine the Espada is. But that engine! Just music to my ears.
It is a privilege to watch you at work.
Best wishes from Liscard!
Fellow Wallaseyan +1
This car is why we are all here...! Nice job Mr Tyrrell 👍
That gold Espada is so beautiful, The old colors are the best.
I've watched your work on Harry's channel. Fantastic work Iain!
My favorite Lamborghini even today.
Thank you very much Tyrell for these beautiful videos! You are such an nice, trustworthy and very knowledgeable gentleman! If all British were like you, the world will definitely be better!
When I was at junior school (late 70's early 80's) my friend's father owned (and still owns) an Espada. As Iain says, back then, other cars were pushrod 4's! Mk1 Escorts, Hillman Imps, Cortinas, Wolsey Hornets, Rovers, Morris Minors, Renault 4s - even an occasional Datsun. These were the cars in our road. Another friend's father owned a 3l Capri, and then a Lotus Eclat - and that was very cool. But the Espada was just an amazing piece of exotica that was a total contrast to everything else. A real event to go out in it, or even see it.
I really think that if I could choose one car to own it might be this one (ETA - I mean Espadas generally and this one in particular). I really, really hope all goes well and we soon get to see Harry blasting down to the Med in her again.
Its lovely to see this level of craftsmanship at work, in a way that's hard to put into words. Few these days seem to take such pride in their trade and it is so apparent in every shot of Tyrell's; the cleanliness of the workshop itself, the way everything is organized and the paint on the cars gleam, to the way the parts are handled so reverently and the look of intense focus on the faces. Truly lovely to watch. I had enjoyed watching the clips on Harry's channel, but am now subscribed here as well. Wonderful!
This is my favourite car content channel along with Harry’s Garage. Great work, fantastic content, looking forward to the next one already. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing it’s brilliant. The history, the knowledge the cars ! Thank you
Mine too.
A true professional at work.....I could watch this all day 👌
I could listen to Iain all day. He's the only mechanic I have ever seen who wears a rolex while working
Love Harry’s Espada . Great engine restoration. Great work from master Tyrrell !
I love the Espada and I knew nothing about it before Harry’s Garage then to see it go to my second favorite RUclips channel to get fixed is even better
The coolest looking family car 😉
Just FAB. Humming like never before -
15 mins is just not enough.... love these videos and can't wait to hear Harry's take on what he thinks.
Fabulous as always! Rapidly becoming my favourite channel!
It's an absolute delight to watch a true artisan at work. And, Harry's going to be chuffed to bits, what a beauty
Thanks Ian. Great to see the finished car after watching all the engine rebuild videos on Harry’s channel. I’d love a video on the LM2 you have in the background and just a quick tour of what you have in the workshop at the moment. It is a great channel, thank you and keep up the good work👍.
The hose takes me back to my apprenticeship days - early 70's. Polish guy at a BMW garage taught me. Always saying "Wolwo, best car in world. I believe he worked at the same BMW garage for 20yrs LOL
Hello Iain. From across the pond, thank you for making these videos for us to watch and learn. I can only guess the number of hours to make a video, very much appreciated. As always, can't wait for your next masterpiece. I lived in the UK from 76 onwards and vividly remember the excitement myself and everyone around of seeing a Lamborghini in the streets of London!
Thank you. A pleasure to watch. As cozy as a Harry video.
Not only a talent in the workshop Mr. Tyrrell, but road testing also. This was a joy to watch.
These episodes are a must see, a little highlight in C-19 times. Happy memories of your first Espada too.
I am 64, when I was an apprentice mechanic in Liverpool I used to attend Riversdale College. They had a workshop in Oldham St. One night waiting at the bus stop to come home there was an almighty roar and there she was, the Blue Espada. Literally it could of been a spaceship, I had never seen or heard anything like it. I will never forget that moment. It must be the same car that you owned, I was told at the time it was owned by a car dealer in town?
Good heavens, seeing and hearing an Espada always does raise my heart beat every time by sheer exhilaration. From my personal perspective, the distinctive design has always been Lamborghini's most distinguished masterpiece :) Thank you for sharing this experience.
Yet another exceptionally great video. Many thanks to Iain and crew.
A gorgeuous car and color, an amazing standard of work. Thank you!
Thanks Iain,can’t wait to see Harry’s reaction!
Exactly they way I was trained to balance multiple carburetors! Fabulous videos!
Stunning machine, great interior. Pure class! Thank you for your time Sir..
Looking at Mr. Tyrrell drive is the most relaxing excercise I can imagine
Greetings from the Wirral. Wonderful insight and journey on this fabulously special car Iain.
Absolutely fantastic RUclips channel.
A natural in front of the camera with a mix of specific car history technical information, light tutorial all in a relaxed light-hearted tone.
Camera work is to a professional standard. Thanks
Love the two door Jag in the line up behind ...... My Dad had a Double Six back in the 70's ...... Such a cool car ..... CHEERS from a Brit in SoCal
Yes I spotted that too...and thought...ooohhhh...nice. Haven't seen one on the road for years. A great Jag!
You see a lot of people, when they see skill of Tyrrell's calibur, always wish that they are passing on some of that knowledge to the younger generations. Well it seems he has also found a great way to do that, with all the views and engagement- I believe he is doing quite a bit more good than even he may realize. Me and many of my younger friends quite love this channel!
Beautiful seeing a man who is this good at his profession
I've really enjoyed this partial restoration process on this car, top effort.
Over 3600 upvotes! Congratulation to you and your team @Tyrrell's Classic Workshop!
Awesome, thankyou for posting Mr Tyrrell.
Great to see these old thoroughbreds rebuilt and out on the road 👌🏻😎
The guys an artist at work.
Another sublime piece of content from Iain.
Looking and sounding great. This series of videos on Iain and Harry’s channels have opened my eyes to the wonder of the Espada. The madness that is Lamborghini in full effect.
Can't stop staring at that black Countach.😍🧐😎
A job well done ,Harry will be on cloud 9 . Keep up the good work.
Beautiful work of restoration on a piece of art that that car is! Henry is going to be very happy! Congrats for the brilliant work! Cheers from the Algarve!
Amazing that you were able to purchase the blue Lamborghini that was your first aural experience of a V12. Sad that the original Owner died. Harry should be delighted - the engine exterior looks amazing. With modern cars mostly all you get to seen is a large tacky plakky cover. Beautiful work as always.