The financials of a RUclips channel like this aren't great in the long term. I'm sure they made decent money in the first few years but RUclips's algorithm really prioritizes new content creators and certain kinds of content (i.e. clickbait and stupid fucking faces on the thumbnails)
I've always wondered why Chris tries to make it work doing other things for other people when hundreds of influencers try to do the Chris Harris thing.
Man, how can you watch Francis’ onboard and not smile? The sheer joy of someone having such an eye opening automotive experience is something to be celebrated.
I feel like especially in Francis's video in the Merc you can see that Chris for a moment sees pure infectious joy and reminds himself what that was like before Top Gear made him all grumpy and cynical (don't get me wrong, I love the guy regardless).
Chris, NEVER stop making these videos. They are absolutely fantastic. Chris is one of the best at explaining what a car is like to drive while on camera. It's not easy, and Chris does it so well while also being entertaining. Loved the bit at the end in the Jazz.
How refreshing for a car reviewer to just get in it and rag it on a circuit and give us an honest review. No BS and No awful music. Your passengers face said it all .
To be a passenger with Chris Harris while power sliding a rare and one of thee greatest Porsche’s, is a phenomenal experience for every car enthusiast ❤️🇿🇦
That's chris at his best. Look at the way he interacts with the train guy that alot of people would be taking the piss out of but chris sees a passionate young lad that loves what he does and good on him. The way the world should be and makes it a better place as far as I am concerned.
"Getting it on the nose and then heal and toeing through the gears"- there is so much enjoyment in doing this in any car. jazz, porshe whatever. highly satisfying. great video.
Just watched Black 5 and Drive - Chasing 44871 with Chris Harris. Got to say it's one of the best yt videos of 2024 imo. Chris and Francis should turn that idea in to a TV show. Cracking viewing that I need more of in my life.
Been a HUGE Chris Harris fan for a long time.. since right back in the Drivers Republic days. THen that time with those American fellas, and finally Chris Harris on Cars. You are just spot on in this format. Unscripted, passionate, funny.. anyone that loves cars will get enjoyment from that :) I know you mentioned on Joe Rogan that you were a little worried about your career and the future etc. Well, i think (at time of writing) 332k views in 2 days is testament to how well regarded you are in the motoring world. There's no one better at this stuff Chris, keep it up :)
To be clear Chris, no excuse ever needs to be made for taking any car to Anglesey, let alone a Porsche. Loved the collab with Francis, clearly he "gets it" and it was cool to see the automotive experience shared with him as well as the locomotive experience shared with you in his vid!
I have just witnessed something so special that I've not smiled for quite a while with absolute honesty. Chris and Francis. Forget how cool the ST is and the fact its got a light drivetrain and free revving lightened flywheel, Its the admirable friendship between you both that sticks out. For Christ sake you both need to do some TV work/ road trip somewhere.
The review is spot on as always but the interesting part for me was when you said “I asked Porsche to sell it to me and they said no !” , all The positive work you do for them and that’s how they treat you 😳😲🤣
Love Francis! Such a pure character! Genuine excitement for the trains and the S/T....especially for Francis this is a super rare thing...the S/T in itself, but the privilege to be driven in it by Harris and on Anglesey circuit! Lucky bastard! 😄
Growing up as a kid watching Chris Harris On Cars videos, I didn’t know how spoiled I was. Nothing better than watching Chris tear it up in a great car. He’s the car review GOAT.
Hello Chris, (in case you read these) I met you on holiday in the UK just after the Covid restrictions had been lifted and had a chat with you about how the content we enjoy watching and making the most. It was somewhat surreal for me, I was gushing a lot... I still cringe slightly at the thought of the memory. Anyway, I told you how much the interview with Norbert Singer on the 962 meant to me, our love for old Peugeots and Porsches managed to connect us after a bit of a rocky start. These fantastic videos about Porsches, the F40/F50 or the 918/P1/LaFerrari where you're really in your element are an absolute marvel of automotive journalism and I'm happy I got to say to your face how much I enjoy your work. Please keep making these videos
I am so glad I clicked on this video. Chris Harris is unequivocally the best at this form of automotive storytelling. As a manual purist and the proud owner of both an ND2 Miata and MK7.5, this was just what i needed. Do yourself a favor and watch until the end. I'll definitely be taking the Miata to work tomorrow. And the long way home. ❤
You couldnt have said it any better chris "brain nourishment" the little smile on your face when Francis was in the car shows you stilll love what you do and that is why we all love watching your vieos! Doesnt need to be flash, just needs to have chris and a car and we will always watch. Superb!!
Absolutely amazing. As other people have said… it’s a long time since I’ve jumped on a new video so quickly! This video simultaneously evoked the feelings of a) you taking me out in an e46 M3 at the 2003 Autocar Sideways Challenge and b) you taking the time to have a photo with my son William 20 years later. There’s a lot of bravado in motoring but for me it’s at its greatest when people are simply having fun. Keep up the good work!
Reason #911 we have always loved, passionately appreciated and have of course well cared for our (modified/improved) 997.1 GT3 the past 18 years. Oh and yes don’t you dare ever stop doing this Chris!
Chris, I actually think you are getting even better at this. There is an assurity and composure to your dialogue that is similar to the final final scenes of the Matrix when he just just stops the bullets. Well done.
Really glad I never unsubbed from the channel and now it's back alive and kicking. Love it! Kudos to Chris and the crew for giving us the best free car content over the years!
Thank you Chris, for bringing that raw, fun driving feel to us on this beautiful Sunday! Sending my love to those around the world from Los Angeles! WooooOooOooOooo!!!
The driving tutorial at the end is pure gold - so funny! His reactions at Chris driving as well!! Chris Harris is just the best most visceral car journalist ever!
I find it funny how in the UK people see it as a dull old people's car while in the US car enthusiasts are using it as a budget trackday/canyon run car that could keep up with many supercars 😂
This was absolutely amazing! You probably don’t need me to say this but you have a real skill at conveying what a car is like to drive, it marries up with the video perfectly.
So good to see you in your element again, having Francis in the Porsche and his car at the end was the icing on the cake. Looking forward to the next videos.
Great as always Chris, made even better by the sync with Francis steam train chase. Hats off, looked like you both had a great day. Made me smile inside, thank you.
Just watching Francis Bourgeois living out my dream track experience. What I would give for a few laps in that car (or any car) with Chris. Good to have you back in this format by the way 👍🏻
Haha I came for the review but the DVD extras with Francis were brilliant..... Driving his Jazz around Anglesey showing him racing lines, using his own dash cam for the footage.... Priceless 😂
No one else reviews, or pilots cars like Chris,, keep up the fantastic work sir. Of note, two previous drives that brought you smiles come to mind: The Aston Martin Vulcan, and the gen5 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme Areo
That colour with the chrome window accents and wheels is just gorgeous. Well out of reach for me but reminds me again how much I want a 911 instead of a wagon!
Driver engagement does the most to make a car great. Also, Francis' reaction to the car is lovely. I love his enthusiasm both here and in his own posts.
CHOC, Harry's Garage, Tyrell's Classic workshop... I'm finding myself needing to wake up earlier and earlier for my upside down Monday morning. Certainly can't go to work before I watch all the motoring goodness.
Love the observation that cars are so fast now that they have to be tracked to experience the performance range. I LOVE the simple prettiness of this car all over
Wether you've finally realized it or not Chris, these types of videos are what we love to watch when we've had a long day of work and just want to kick our feet up and just enjoy cars. Hell, I even pour a glass of whiskey and go down the CHOC rabbit hole. Cheers. Can't wait for the next one.
Chris and Francis wasn’t something I thought I needed in my petrol head brain but I am definitely here for it. Absolute class from both of them. 911 is also decent 👍🏻
One of the most entertaining journalists and drivers of them all. Chris, please never change...we will watch every single video that you make like this.
Quite possibly my two favourite internet people unexpectedly coliding in a video. Pure magic this. Ps if anyone hasnt seen the part 2 on frances channel give it a watch ❤ Excellent review as always and reminds me I need to get to Anglesey asap. Sadly not in a 911!
This is a prime example of how the internal combustion car stirs emotions. Looking at the joy and excitement on this young lads face made my day. Then there are people who simply do not get it. Long live the soul stirring engagement of good internal combustion car.
Thank you for actually discussing dynamics, especially on the limit. Once you learn to go spiritedly safely, it becomes difficult to watch most "journalists" because most are not the best drivers. You and a few others actually can and do hustle and articulate the sensations well.
So great of you Chris to allow Francis to sit shotgun as you pushed that beautiful German beast around the track. Perhaps Francis will find himself in a classic 911, manual, and work his way up to a modern beauty as he learns the ropes of why these cars are so deservedly iconic!
chris is the only car journalist that gives every single car what it deserves. nobody that drives like this guy. and he is a professional racing driver in his free time. what an absolute legend
Can we all agree that Chris is the best at car reviews on the planet, not even a conversation
There is no conversation to be had , so I won’t be commenting on this post.
I can argue and say there’s more out there but you may not be familiar with them because they are Japanese or other nationalities.
Clarkson is way above him 🤦🏻♂️,deluded to think differently
Not better, and a different point of view, but Harry Metcalfe is also bloody good
@@natsiel name them, always intrested to see what other people are doing
You should’ve never moved away from this format, Chris. This is what we die hard fans know and love you for. Stay in the fight.
Probably what best for him, mostly likely has more stuff going on than reviewing cars
The financials of a RUclips channel like this aren't great in the long term. I'm sure they made decent money in the first few years but RUclips's algorithm really prioritizes new content creators and certain kinds of content (i.e. clickbait and stupid fucking faces on the thumbnails)
I've always wondered why Chris tries to make it work doing other things for other people when hundreds of influencers try to do the Chris Harris thing.
@@R03333 INDEED!
I bet BBC money was far better than RUclips at the time…
Man, how can you watch Francis’ onboard and not smile? The sheer joy of someone having such an eye opening automotive experience is something to be celebrated.
You need to see him and Chris chase the steam locomotive to see real joy on two men's faces!!
@@frankyork5808 Watched it earlier and wow just wow. I want to see more of that from those 2.
Possibly the best ever passenger in a car vid. Another absolute banger of a film Chris. Thank you, you are the GOAT.
Thats how you sell a car! Good advertisement ;)
Tho that is an authentic reaction tho!
Set a lovely young man! His face was all joy and amazement
I'm so glad Chris is back with this format. Chris, never underestimate how much pure, unbridled joy these videos bring!
Love Francis - so enthusiastic about everything - Chris you’re a star for taking him round
I feel like especially in Francis's video in the Merc you can see that Chris for a moment sees pure infectious joy and reminds himself what that was like before Top Gear made him all grumpy and cynical (don't get me wrong, I love the guy regardless).
The video with Francis and the bits at the end of this were just so wholesome. Really needed that today
DVD extras. 🤣
SAME
it's like the post credits scene in your favorite show LOL
What an absolute fantastic video
Amazing!
The bit with Francis was just pure joy. Lad had a smile on his face the whole time, as did we all
Chris, NEVER stop making these videos. They are absolutely fantastic. Chris is one of the best at explaining what a car is like to drive while on camera. It's not easy, and Chris does it so well while also being entertaining. Loved the bit at the end in the Jazz.
Amen
No Music, just car noise and human emotion! No fancy edit! So refreshing to see these days!
Couldn't agree more
Chris Harris should never stop creating this type of car content. Keep it up Harris. Shout out all the way from South Africa👍👍👍
How refreshing for a car reviewer to just get in it and rag it on a circuit and give us an honest review. No BS and No awful music. Your passengers face said it all .
having Francis Bourgeois, the joy of that experience is contagious. Amazing.
Chris my dear Chris! Never stop driving like you do!
To be a passenger with Chris Harris while power sliding a rare and one of thee greatest Porsche’s, is a phenomenal experience for every car enthusiast ❤️🇿🇦
That wholesome reaction from Francis taking it all in. Francis you lucky bastard
Done well for a fake character
Lucky *barstool
That's chris at his best. Look at the way he interacts with the train guy that alot of people would be taking the piss out of but chris sees a passionate young lad that loves what he does and good on him. The way the world should be and makes it a better place as far as I am concerned.
"Back in the old days, they'd call this dvd extra."
It's callbacks like this that make HarrisMonkey an automotive journalist ICON!
Francis’ unbridled and genuine joy is AWESOME to watch!!!
So much better than Top Gear. Such an injustice that they stole you and Neil for so many years. CHOC is the goat of the automotive journalism.
This^ plus they got him bitter now
Thank you for coming back to independent car reviews, Chris. Your #1 🇨🇦 fan.
"Getting it on the nose and then heal and toeing through the gears"- there is so much enjoyment in doing this in any car. jazz, porshe whatever. highly satisfying. great video.
Serious question: how does this channel not have more subs
The co-driver part was really refreshing. Welcome back Chris.
I wish Chris had never stopped making these! Long may it continue!
@ 16:12 nail on the head. Fast wagon (Alpina B3/B5, BMW M3/M5, C63/E63/CLS63 SB) and a 911, preferably S/T. There's your perfect two car garage!
see this.. this is EXACTLY why we have subscribed to this channel. Brilliant work from Chris
Just watched Black 5 and Drive - Chasing 44871 with Chris Harris. Got to say it's one of the best yt videos of 2024 imo. Chris and Francis should turn that idea in to a TV show. Cracking viewing that I need more of in my life.
Your video with Francis is so happy and joyous! Congrats🎉
Been a HUGE Chris Harris fan for a long time.. since right back in the Drivers Republic days. THen that time with those American fellas, and finally Chris Harris on Cars. You are just spot on in this format. Unscripted, passionate, funny.. anyone that loves cars will get enjoyment from that :)
I know you mentioned on Joe Rogan that you were a little worried about your career and the future etc. Well, i think (at time of writing) 332k views in 2 days is testament to how well regarded you are in the motoring world. There's no one better at this stuff Chris, keep it up :)
To be clear Chris, no excuse ever needs to be made for taking any car to Anglesey, let alone a Porsche. Loved the collab with Francis, clearly he "gets it" and it was cool to see the automotive experience shared with him as well as the locomotive experience shared with you in his vid!
I was already running late, now I'm running 19:04 extra late.
🤣👍
no shame brother 🤙
These videos along with the Chris Harris and Friends podcast is the highlight of my week . Superb .
I absolutely love the last part. “Brain nourishment” I have a jazz. They truly are incredible vehicles. Loved everything about this video.
Post-Top Gear Chris is the best he’s ever been. Loving it. Quality is exceptional, podcast is fantastic too. Can’t wait for more.
The poise. The noise. The reactions.
What a fantastic video. Keep em coming, boss
Nothing like finding a jazz mag in a bush as a teen, turning the pages with a stick…. Different times..
Highly enjoyable video, cheers!
a bush in a bush 😂
Absolutely delighted to have you back doing these videos Chris! Let us know how we all can support you on this next chapter! You’re the man!
More Francis, what a perfect duo. !!! He's just so naturally full of joy. it's very refreshing
Just found this channel is back, and I'm so excited. Chris is the great car journalist of all time hands down. Oh and an absolute hero of a driver
I have just witnessed something so special that I've not smiled for quite a while with absolute honesty. Chris and Francis. Forget how cool the ST is and the fact its got a light drivetrain and free revving lightened flywheel, Its the admirable friendship between you both that sticks out. For Christ sake you both need to do some TV work/ road trip somewhere.
Chris Harris and Francis, two of the most likeable and genuine people out there. I love Francis’s car, makes me like him even more
The review is spot on as always but the interesting part for me was when you said “I asked Porsche to sell it to me and they said no !” , all
The positive work you do for them and that’s how they treat you 😳😲🤣
Wonder why 🤔
Cause they sold them all two years ago .
Love Francis! Such a pure character! Genuine excitement for the trains and the S/T....especially for Francis this is a super rare thing...the S/T in itself, but the privilege to be driven in it by Harris and on Anglesey circuit! Lucky bastard! 😄
Growing up as a kid watching Chris Harris On Cars videos, I didn’t know how spoiled I was. Nothing better than watching Chris tear it up in a great car. He’s the car review GOAT.
Hello Chris, (in case you read these)
I met you on holiday in the UK just after the Covid restrictions had been lifted and had a chat with you about how the content we enjoy watching and making the most. It was somewhat surreal for me, I was gushing a lot... I still cringe slightly at the thought of the memory. Anyway, I told you how much the interview with Norbert Singer on the 962 meant to me, our love for old Peugeots and Porsches managed to connect us after a bit of a rocky start.
These fantastic videos about Porsches, the F40/F50 or the 918/P1/LaFerrari where you're really in your element are an absolute marvel of automotive journalism and I'm happy I got to say to your face how much I enjoy your work. Please keep making these videos
Nice Swatch Blancpain homage, Chris.
I am so glad I clicked on this video. Chris Harris is unequivocally the best at this form of automotive storytelling.
As a manual purist and the proud owner of both an ND2 Miata and MK7.5, this was just what i needed.
Do yourself a favor and watch until the end.
I'll definitely be taking the Miata to work tomorrow. And the long way home. ❤
You couldnt have said it any better chris "brain nourishment" the little smile on your face when Francis was in the car shows you stilll love what you do and that is why we all love watching your vieos! Doesnt need to be flash, just needs to have chris and a car and we will always watch. Superb!!
Absolutely amazing. As other people have said… it’s a long time since I’ve jumped on a new video so quickly!
This video simultaneously evoked the feelings of a) you taking me out in an e46 M3 at the 2003 Autocar Sideways Challenge and b) you taking the time to have a photo with my son William 20 years later. There’s a lot of bravado in motoring but for me it’s at its greatest when people are simply having fun.
Keep up the good work!
Reason #911 we have always loved, passionately appreciated and have of course well cared for our (modified/improved) 997.1 GT3 the past 18 years. Oh and yes don’t you dare ever stop doing this Chris!
Clicked on this SO fast
Same!!!
Same!
Been hurrying getting the kids to bed since the notification came up
+1 😅
SAME
Chris, I actually think you are getting even better at this. There is an assurity and composure to your dialogue that is similar to the final final scenes of the Matrix when he just just stops the bullets. Well done.
I can’t explain here how happy I am to watch these videos again, amazing! Keep it coming!!
And the collaboration with Francois.. 🥰👌🏽
Loved this video , great to see Francis enjoying it so much !
The CHOC we were all waiting for!! Porsche should have called this the 911 C/H.
So happy to see new videos on this channel again!
Seeing the happiness on Francis' face while you were hammering round that track has made my day! That was great!
Really glad I never unsubbed from the channel and now it's back alive and kicking. Love it! Kudos to Chris and the crew for giving us the best free car content over the years!
Thank you Chris, for bringing that raw, fun driving feel to us on this beautiful Sunday! Sending my love to those around the world from Los Angeles! WooooOooOooOooo!!!
The driving tutorial at the end is pure gold - so funny! His reactions at Chris driving as well!! Chris Harris is just the best most visceral car journalist ever!
2:22 HONDA JAZZ SPOTTED
Pls tell me it's Francis
@@simbo52bn22 Just watch, he's sitting in it lol
best car ever made in history
This is actually a Honda Jazz review with a really long Porsche ad on either side.
I find it funny how in the UK people see it as a dull old people's car while in the US car enthusiasts are using it as a budget trackday/canyon run car that could keep up with many supercars 😂
This was absolutely amazing! You probably don’t need me to say this but you have a real skill at conveying what a car is like to drive, it marries up with the video perfectly.
Francis was the PERFECT co-driver pick for this. Lovely video all round!
So good to see you in your element again, having Francis in the Porsche and his car at the end was the icing on the cake. Looking forward to the next videos.
Fantastic Video!!! Keep em coming!! Who needs Top Gear when we have your channel. 🕶
Chris Harris on cars... Undiluted petrol head heaven. Glad you're back on YT 🎉
2:34 That uncut camera work with that howling Porsche sideways deserves an award
Great as always Chris, made even better by the sync with Francis steam train chase. Hats off, looked like you both had a great day. Made me smile inside, thank you.
And here we have another perfect example of why you are the most loved and the best car reviewer.
Just watching Francis Bourgeois living out my dream track experience. What I would give for a few laps in that car (or any car) with Chris. Good to have you back in this format by the way 👍🏻
Just watched you chase a train and make a young gentleman’s day.
Proud of you Mr. Harris. You’re a good man.
Thank you for featuring this amazing car in blue. Not sure if its gentian blue.
But such a gorgeous color
Francis was highlight of this video, his enthusiasm was infectious. Brilliant stuff Chris
Enthusiasm? Man doesn’t even know the car is special coming in. He acts like a dork.
Enthusiasm? Man doesn’t even know the car is special coming in. He acts like a dork.
Haha I came for the review but the DVD extras with Francis were brilliant..... Driving his Jazz around Anglesey showing him racing lines, using his own dash cam for the footage.... Priceless 😂
The apparent controllability of those drifting angles looks like a hooning dream! 👌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
Nice reference to jazz mags at the end !
No one else reviews, or pilots cars like Chris,, keep up the fantastic work sir.
Of note, two previous drives that brought you smiles come to mind: The Aston Martin Vulcan, and the gen5 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme Areo
That colour with the chrome window accents and wheels is just gorgeous. Well out of reach for me but reminds me again how much I want a 911 instead of a wagon!
Driver engagement does the most to make a car great. Also, Francis' reaction to the car is lovely. I love his enthusiasm both here and in his own posts.
CHOC, Harry's Garage, Tyrell's Classic workshop... I'm finding myself needing to wake up earlier and earlier for my upside down Monday morning.
Certainly can't go to work before I watch all the motoring goodness.
Love the observation that cars are so fast now that they have to be tracked to experience the performance range. I LOVE the simple prettiness of this car all over
Finally, this is THE video I’ve been waiting for since the release of this car :)
Same
There's nothing like watching you put a Porsche front going sideways. Truly a marvel.
Spent at Weekend at Race of Remembrance.
1st video I watch, Chris back at Anglesey.
Weekend complete 😉
Wether you've finally realized it or not Chris, these types of videos are what we love to watch when we've had a long day of work and just want to kick our feet up and just enjoy cars. Hell, I even pour a glass of whiskey and go down the CHOC rabbit hole. Cheers. Can't wait for the next one.
3:43 Francis his enthusiasm always put a smile on my face, nice to see him here.
Chris and Francis wasn’t something I thought I needed in my petrol head brain but I am definitely here for it. Absolute class from both of them. 911 is also decent 👍🏻
Superb. Wasn’t expecting a pair of ‘YT collaboration’ videos to be ‘so emotional’ 😂 Thank you both & never dilute that raw enthusiasm please.
Chris Harris - “can I have one?”
Porsche - “are you going to flip it like your last one?”
Chris Harris - “no?”
Porsche - “no”
One of the most entertaining journalists and drivers of them all. Chris, please never change...we will watch every single video that you make like this.
I'm a simple man, I see CHOC and I click😅
@donny303 you're also sour in the RUclips comments about a car video... Very original...
Quite possibly my two favourite internet people unexpectedly coliding in a video.
Pure magic this.
Ps if anyone hasnt seen the part 2 on frances channel give it a watch ❤
Excellent review as always and reminds me I need to get to Anglesey asap. Sadly not in a 911!
This is a prime example of how the internal combustion car stirs emotions. Looking at the joy and excitement on this young lads face made my day. Then there are people who simply do not get it. Long live the soul stirring engagement of good internal combustion car.
Thank you for actually discussing dynamics, especially on the limit. Once you learn to go spiritedly safely, it becomes difficult to watch most "journalists" because most are not the best drivers. You and a few others actually can and do hustle and articulate the sensations well.
2:04 holy moly those gearchanges
So great of you Chris to allow Francis to sit shotgun as you pushed that beautiful German beast around the track. Perhaps Francis will find himself in a classic 911, manual, and work his way up to a modern beauty as he learns the ropes of why these cars are so deservedly iconic!
chris is the only car journalist that gives every single car what it deserves. nobody that drives like this guy. and he is a professional racing driver in his free time. what an absolute legend
2:55 that slide!
And his comment!
Man Chris Harris is the only person on the planet i can just sit and watch his car reviews for hours.
Chris Harris in a fast (not winged) 911 on Anglesey, ah, Sunday doesn't get better than this.