From EVO to farming to Harry's Garage and car collecting - the Harry Metcalfe interview
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- From EVO to farming to Harry's Garage and car collecting - the Harry Metcalfe interview. Harry Metcalfe was a farmer before Jeremy Clarkson, and has been collecting cars since before the internet. He established EVO magazine whilst managing a farm, and has become a youtuber in middle age. Jonny managed to sit him down in the battered Idol Chat brown leather chairs for a frank chat about his life and career against an automotive backdrop.
Thanks for stopping by The Late Brake Show.
Thank you to Harry for letting us bring the chairs along to the barn. His (car and farm) channels can be found here:
/ @harrysgarage
/ @harrysfarmvids
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Filmed by Bryn Musselwhite / brynmusselwhite
Edited by: Matty Graham @ Pixel Click pixel-click.com
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Jonny Smith
Creative content maker, car presenter & car pervert for hire since '98
Website: www.carpervert.com
Instagram: / jonnycarpervert
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:45 Horses and motorbikes
4:20 Harry's Dad's cars
6:00 Dad's fashion
7:20 Education
8:25 Loved farming
9:45 Early mobile phones
11:35 Brabham Fiat 500
12:50 Saab 900 Turbos & moustaches
13:40 Secret Beetle tuning
15:35 How do I get into farming?
16:40 Property deals
17:20 Maserati Ghibli Cup
18:02 E30 M3
18:25 Magazines and Maseratis
19:10 EVO was born
20:45 Hillclimbing Lotus Elan
21:14 Naming EVO
22:00 Ordering £45,000 of computers
25:45 Becoming a RUclipsr
26:43 Worst cars
27:49 Pre-internet car buying
28:51 Crashing
31:04 Living with a Zonda
33:10 Why I sold the Zonda
34:04 Sub £1000 car choice
36:10 Buying American muscle
37:18 Subscribe and watch part 2
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The two best RUclips stars in one place, please put on a car event together!
Certainly the two with the easiest and most informative manner…
Agreed!
Absolutely.
Johnny, your audio levels have always been a little on the low side but this episode is exceptional as the youtube adverts become almost deafening when my volume is set for your audio levels.
Agreed audio needs normalising!
Agreee, came on here to say with all my speakers and PC set to full its still too quiet, always normalize the audio to around -2dB.
Not just me then :-(
The transition between Harry’s quiet dulcet tones and you tube’s obnoxious adverts is a bit painful 😬👍🏼
I was wondering was this just me as I was watching on a projector and surround sound unit. There must be a 20% difference between the ads and the film audio. Also seemed to be a lot of adds compared to normal?
The two most charismatic car journalists together in one place. Can't ask for more than that! Need a volume button on my phone that goes to 11, though.
Couldn’t agree more; if only these two had their own TV program!
I thought it was my Chrome cast that volume was so low!
Loved the chat between the two of them.
Total class!
The last few lbs videos have been a bit quiet actually
Same on my TV. Volume is low, but on YT app on my phone it's fine. Weird!
Charismatic but without massive egos, fantastic.
This is quite simply the best motoring interview I have ever seen. Two proper motoring journalists right here.
It was good but I don't think it tops the 2 parter with Chris Harris, I still go back and watch those every so often.
@@MrOvershoot Agreed that one was pure gold, it would be nice if he did some with Henry Catchpole from Carfection and Randy Prost from Havertys / Motortrend, talk about a personality!
As a teenager, I bought every single EVO episode from issue 2 onwards. When I migrated overseas, it cost me a fortune to maintain my habit, but it was a slice a home that kept me sane. I'm so grateful for what Harry built. Thanks 'Arry.
*I'm a huge Harry Metcalfe fan, and was tickled to hear the important parts of his biography.*
Check out Chris Harris’s interview with Harry too.
Thouroughly enjoyed that - what a lovely chap Harry seems to be, always wondered about his background pre-EVO so this was fascinating to me - really looking forward to the next episode....thanks both, great entertainment you bring us, so much better than the stuff on TV.....
Always nice to see you popping up commenting on other channels, wonder if there’s a possibility of an idle chat here!
Your channel and both Harrys ( garage/farm) are my first go-to,.
Collecting cars with Harris goes into a lot more detail on the EVO story
High praise indeed from TMF. Harry, Jonny and Andy - all brilliant youtubers 👏
I totally agree. Thoroughly I enjoyed this too. Harry has such a warm personality and is so enthusiastic. A pleasure to watch.
The perfect combination of my two favourite you tubers. Brilliant chat and you both need to collaborate on future projects.
Fantastic videos, Harry is such a likeable bloke isn’t he, so laid back and no nonsense in his opinions. Great chat Jonny!
I'd heard Harry's back story via a Chris Harris interview on the Collecting Cars podcast but squeezed even more information out of him, so I learned something new. Nice oneJonny, looking forward to Part 2.
Great to go a bit deeper in to Harry’s past..full of substance and quirky interesting topics..unlike most of the mega RUclipsrs that are just superficial car people
Harry is such a lovely, humble guy. What a back story. Thanks Jonny for the great questions. 👍🇬🇧
Just like the Chris Harris video, I could have watched another hour of this. Those early days of Evo have left a big imprint on me, and pretty much everyone there has basically become a personal hero. Thanks again.
Despite not pitching "Harry's All Night Garage" as per Smith & Sniff podcast this was a wonderful chat. Getting some more of the true journalists from that era in the chairs would be epic.
He has chatted to a few like Harris, like you say would be great hear more, Meaden, Sutcliffe, Frankel, etc. Tbh, I would like to hear some interviews with the photographers and camera folks, that tech has evolved so fast but they have done some leery stuff over the years to get great pictures and videos.
I would happily watch a 3 hour version of this, feel like you’ve barely scratched the surface. Hoping you can get some more time with Harry in the future
Can't think of a more deserving interviewee & interviewer. Enjoyed that immensely thank you!
Brilliant segment. Harry never talks about this stuff on his channel, very refreshing to watch him talk about his life.
Harry's a legend. Early EVO was a golden era. I subscribed from the start, went to events, met Harry and built my own collection. Watch every one of Harry's Garage. Cancelled my EVO subs now, as not into all the hybrid , EV stuff. I'll stay in the golden days with my own cars. Great interview.
Weirdly, I have never followed Harry's Garage but I love his farming channel. Nice to see the chairs again and for such a good chat too.
Mate go have a watch. One of the best car reviewers out there.
Jonny does it again. That was a great half hour. Thanks so much guys. Evo was such a wonderful magazine, it changed the way I looked at cars. Harry has been a "friend" ever since.
Having watched other things on great leaders as Harry, the best quality is that ability to just accept the bad times as all part of the journey. Great chat fella.
Probably the best two car tubers currently, both very real, down to Earth and properly enthusiastic.
Thanks for the content, a great start to Fathers day 😀
Love how encouraging Harry is to Johny at the end "don't worry, you'll get this garage". I wish I had a older wiser father/mentor figure like Harry in my life.
Harry Metcalfe and yourself, Jonny - what a treat! It's to your credit gentleman that i have watched your BEFORE the F1 qualyfing highlights - that's high praise indeed! Thanks for a great show.
My favourite youtube channel, including Harry's Farm! Remember when Harry started in 2014, every broadcast is enjoyable. Excellent interview!
what a brilliant fathers Day present. the two best content creators on the same show :)
I just saw this interview.
Harry is a fountain of knowledge. I’ve been a fan since Evo hit the bookstores in the US. He’s the guy who will chat with you over a few pints and only let on he has some sports cars when asked.
Very good work!
evo under Harry, was the perfect magazine for car enthusiasts, I loved it so much. This was a real treat, Harry and Jonny, the best at what they do, and so likable with it.
Amazing genuine guys the pair of you, an absolute pleasure to see and hear you both, this video has filled in a lot of blank spaces in Harry's history thank you Jonny.👍
Two absolute legends in the same video. Awesome! Can't wait for the next installment.
Great stuff, glad there's going to be a part 2 because that could easily have been 2 or 3 times longer.
It left me wanting much much more.
Fascinating to hear Harry’s life story .Thanks so much Johnny,and Harry of course!
LOVE IT! I watch Jonny's and Harry's videos every week and now I have both you guys in one!! 👏🏻
Brilliant…. Love listening to Harry talking over his life behind Evo/Cars/farming etc….. nice one Jonny🙌🏼🙌🏼
Absolutely enthralling. This episode was everything I hoped it would be. What a thoroughly decent chap. Well done Jonny 👌
Excellent discussion and to see the two of you together!
Harry Metcalfe is a legend, thanks Jonny!
Harry is such a gentleman! Truly a joy to listen to his story.
Can’t beat two of RUclips’s finest, chatting cars or whatever sat in comfy armchairs. Yet another thoroughly enjoyable half hour or so. Thanks guys 😍👍
What a Father's day treat. My two favourite car people just chatting cars, and I get to listen in. Thanks so much both of you.
Could listen to Harry for hours!
Between you and Harry could this get any better
And now we know how Harry got there
What a journey 👍👍👍
The two kings of RUclips, fantastic stuff Johnny thank you so much 37 minutes of joy
Loved this, Harry’s channels are among the best of British IMO.
Wow, the best. Thank you guys!!
This was brilliant good to hear more about Harry’s ventures.
Amazing video and watched Harry for years too. Volume shocking today is my only ever complaint on all of your vlogs Jonny!! Not being nasty at all!! Keep up the great work 😃
So sorry for the audio level issues. I hate it when we bugger things up.
@@TheLateBrakeShow thanks for the reply. Just loved both of these vlogs with Harry. You do an amazing job keep up the great work 😃
Fantastic.Best yet.Can't wait for part 2.
My favourite interview yet,fascinating to listen to Harry,so interesting and inspiring
Great to see the two of you together- I just wanted to hear more!
Delightful conversation. Thanks, boys.
Met Harry in December at Daylesford Farm and we chatted for half an a hour over some mulled wine about Lotus Emira and other things ! Never met him before but a huge fan and he was very generous with his time. Wonderful chap who actually probably doesn’t realise how much pleasure and entertainment he brings with all his videos !
You answered a few questions I had on Harry’s past and the Zonda. Love his channel and Harry’s farm. I like his bike stuff too and I’m no biker, but I love it when it gives it the welly across his fields in an old Dakar classic.
The two best car reviewers in one episode, what a father's day treat. Thank you.
What a treat!
Thanks.
Namaste!!!!
Fantastic interview. Loved it. 👍👍👍👍👍👍🤜🤛🇬🇧 Thankyou both.
Loved every second of that. Thank you both.
Brilliant Video Jonny
It felt like 5 minutes of chat instead of 37.
Loved the final question.
Thank goodness there is a part 2.
Johnny, hope you really, really enjoyed the visit
That was such a joy to watch and listen too. I love watching you both and would love to chat - especially bikes - with Harry. So this is the next best thing.
Loved this video, 2 of my favourite car people, I could have watched a 3 hour extended version. Also watched the garage tour beforehand. Great work Mr S, you and Mr M are the dream team of car viewing
Love these sort of interviews. Love Harry's Garage and Farm.
Love Harry.
Love Jonny.
This was ace. Thank you.
The content we’ve all been waiting for from 2 of the best, doing what they do best. Great stuff
Great interview. Thank you,
Fantastic! My two favourite car RUclipsrs, lovely start to Fathers Day :)
Harry is so incredibly likeable. I always feel so grateful listening to Harry that I feel like I should be offering him a nice of tea. Several cups of tea really.
Perfect. Just perfect. Thank you.
Great interview, Harry is the genuine car guy.
Great way to start a Sunday morning. Love the idol chat videos.
Love both Harry’s farm and garage, interesting, simple, honest and without any BS, much like the TLBS all great channels 👏🏻👏🏻
My first mobile phone was installed in my Saab 900i. Had many Saabs and stil own 2 x Saab - MY97 9000 Aero and MY88 900 Aero. LOL. Funny to hear your Saab stories. Love the interview and really enjoyed the interview. Cheers Tony
I remember lamenting the loss of performance car, very sad that stopped publishing. Then Harry and friends became my saviour. Thanks.
Really enjoyed this, great to hear how everything started with EVO and Harrys life.
Brilliant both, two great channels collide in car stuff magnificence
Two of the best on RUclips could have listened all day. Keep it up.
What a perfect way to start Father's Day with 2 of my favourite youtubers 👍
Fantastic Interview - really fascinating
An outstanding interview, Jonny. Harry is a motoring legend, so it's wonderful to see him on TLBS.
Loved every second of it!
FINALLY!!!! I’ve been waiting YEARS for this one!!!
Thanks Jonny, i love Harry's channel
About bloody time, gonna enjoy this on the big screen now before everyone wakes up. 🤙
Great stuff Jonny. I watch all Harry's videos and I should watch more of your channel, you're a genuine car nerd.
Already waiting for part two!
Big fan of both channels. Great chat.
Really great video as always, thanks both. The two best RUclipsrs together. Always interesting and entertaining..cheers Steve..
Two of my favourite people in one video, hard to beat!
timeless piece boys.
Harry & Jonny the absolute pinnacle of automotive viewing, from EVO magazine reading to Jonny at Max Power Magazine I’ve followed your journeys so cool to see you having a chat together. Really great to see that more personable side of Harry 👍
Scott, cheers for the comment.
John Barker drifting the Porsche 911 into a ditch, was my favorite magazine issue
That was excellent Jonny! Love your work.
I recently subscribed to Harry's Garage because of the Alfa Romeo and Lancia content he has.
👍
i can listen to both of these guys all day speaking about cars..true car guys.
Bravo… about bloody time Jonny!
It did not disappoint… could’ve been a bit longer tho.
Look forward to the walk around.
This is loverly! Harry is everyone's favourite car dad.
Simply superb!!!
Very well done Johnny! What a charming pair...
Could listen to Harry for hours... (I even plugged in an extra speaker) Great interview Jonny..... There has to be a Part 2..... :-))) xxx
Fantastically interesting guy Mr Metcalfe, both of his channels are a must watch for me and comes across as really laid back, he also seems to spend money to add value to what ever he’s doing 👍🏻🏴
Two of my favourite RUclipsrs talking (very quietly) to each other...wonderful.