@@MrUltraworld it looks like a Ford Falcon XA GT Coupe up front and an Alfa GTV6 in the rear, interesting & unique design but the proportions look awkward from some angles
As a ten year old, I used to pore over cars like this and the Iso Grifo in my 'Observer's Book of the Car'. They were (and still are) things of such rarified beauty. It's a real treat to see and hear one beautifully restored and gunned down the road. Thank you Harry!
I live vicariously through you Harry. Sorry for my grammar. I am dutch. I studied automotive technologie because of you. It is very hard but if it gets me close to what you are doing, it is worth the trouble. Love you Harry
Personally I am not a fan of the design. At least beyond the doghouse which is amazing. Just do not like that era of Lamborghini design. But that engine is incredible. Overall, I agree is one of my favorites in the garage.
The Marzal style roof turned out beautifully, and the interior really makes this car. Mr. Tyrrell and company did an amazing job with the Espada bringing it up to Muira spec. What a fabulous car, even the pistons used in the engine rebuild are works of art. Thank you, Mr. Metcalfe for sharing your cars with us! 👍
That´s a relief. I feared you were going to prefer a Daytona. I had the pleasure of driving an Espada some miles, to and from a shop with a rolling dyno. Even if the neighbours in this industrial area were used to hearing all sorts of racing engines (the shop specialised in rally cars) they came gathering from all over to see what was going on when the Espada was going flat out at some 8000 rpm. The sound experience was magic!
Harry, that "soft" suspension is a feature of the era with some Italian cars like that of the Alfa Romeo Alfetta from the same era which includes the GT, GTV and GTV6 coupes as well as the sedans. I took my GTV 2000 in 2 road rallies last year in the Adelaide hills which are lumpy and serpentine. These cars GRIP but they are not unsettled by bad roads unlike the mk4 Golf Gti that we owned that was plain dangerous on the same roads as it bump steered and torque steered all over the place. It is telling that the winner of that rally was a Datsun 180b coupe, which also has that long, absorbent suspension. Anyway... back the video... which I'm loving. Now at the end. This video encapsulates my appreciation of the Alfetta GTV. You can DRIVE it on real roads. It has a "race" engine, both the 4 and 6 cylinder versions and with some very minor mods (shocks, rears springs and front sway bar) it handles as you describe "much better than it has any right too". Like the Alfetta's the Escapade remains a relative bargain... Thanks Harry, loved the video!! Pity the GTV6 you tried was poorly sorted. You should find one that is sorted. Try getting in touch with these guys... alfettagtv6.co.uk
@@61percentodicarica totally agree, i had the GT 2000 veloce from 72 (large and low)and the GTV from 76, in the 80´s i had 2 diferent versions of the Golf GTi ,very fun to drive but not comparable with the Alfa´s .The one i drove for a long period of time was the GT 2000 that was perfect to drive on regular or mountain roads, only stop driving it in late 90´s today is all restored in a friends house
@Matthew Taylor It's a road surface thing. The Adelaide Hills are full of roads with steep cambers, twisty narrow blind bends and intense elevation changes. Often altogether within 100m and then you get another set. They are the roads of the Italian hills not the German autobahns. Bump steer is a serious issue at speed. I would note that when General Motors USA wanted to build a car with IRS, they used the suspension developed here in South Australia by General Motors Holden. That suspension now sits under the Chevy Camaro.
@Matthew Taylor Understood completely. I lived in there in the 90's. Drove a Honda Accord, Saab 900 and Saab 96 V4. UK roads are, by comparison, smooth but very narrow in the hedgerows. Think bad Italian backroads and you have the idea.
The Espada is gorgeous, I’ve loved them since the first time I saw one in 1969 as a 16 year old. You are a fortunate man Harry to own one and we love seeing you enjoy it. Good for you !
My thought is, if the distributor wasn't giving any advance, was that the same issue with the electronic ignition and wouldn't that have been an easier cheaper and permanent fix?
I used to work for the importers back in the mid 70’s boring old job driving these wonderful machines from Saint Agata to Uk . Always kept at 4k revs, well sometimes.
Harry gets to the meat of every classic car drive test: So much of the experience (positive or negative) comes down to the state of engine and chassis tune. A freshly-rebuilt "budget" sportscar can be more satisfying to drive than a tired supercar. In this case, his car is about as "on the button" as you are likely to find in an Espada.
Practical family transport! It's wonderful that Harry and others like him have the money and inclination to keep these old girls in such great condition.
Love the enthusiasm - and appreciate your comments on the dynamics of a 50 year-old. Having run a 1967 MGC and 1972 Elan for over thirty years now, I find the difference best illustrated by "warning" chevrons on bends: in the MG it's "ease off", the Lotus is "prepare to attack!" Seems the Espada is in the second category. Engine aside, your particular car has a "space age" vibe that's unique. Very glad you're enjoying it properly.
I had a G reg CGT and it was okay but the '73 BGT V8 I owned for three years was better in every respect. Still regret selling it . . . as everyone says about their beloved old cars!
@@rogerwatt8491 I don't doubt it. I've never dared sell mine in fear of regret! I don't remember thinking of the C as a sports car - I bought it with the earnings from my first real job, as an upgrade to a string of Migdets/Sprites, so enjoyed the lazy power.. Even in 1987 she seemed a grand old lady, and I've enjoyed touring. It took a 111S Elise to permanently scratch the sporty itch. But the Elan gives me a bigger smile - probably because it's 15mph slower with me at the wheel - in any situation. circumstances!
Espada! Always loved them for some reason, I remember going to an Oulton Park classic car show back in 91 or 92 and there was a mint one there for sale at £18k… if only I had the money back then.
Yep, I looked at buying an S3 for £19k and it was mint/restored from a recognised dealer. My wife at the time talked me out of it. She became my ex wife, but now the price of really good one's is beyond my reach.
A friend of mine owns one, and 25 years ago he took me through the hills of Melbourne, Australia at rally driver speeds. The g-forces were extreme and there were several times I thought we would "become one with the scenery" but it held on like nothing else I've ever experienced. An amazing motor car.
I adore the Espada. When I was 10(ish), my mum's fella at the time had one. It's the car that got me into cars. His was the same colour but with gold Campagnolo Knock offs. It was stunning, I loved going for drives in it.
I've driven modern Ferraris .. they lack everything the Espada, screams ! Literally .. driving a vehicle like this is a pure automotive experience ! That allows a knowing skilled driver to enjoy engineering,well beyond its Years ! Thank you Harry .. let's go driving.
Harry, I found your channel BECAUSE of the Espada pre-covid. It is by far my most favourite car in your collection and I've been in love with Espadas since I first saw them in the early 70s. Yours is just gorgeous and I'm green with envy. Enjoy and keep driving it as it was designed to be driven.
I has always been curious about the Espada, ever since i saw it on a late 80's magazine dedicated to Lamborghini. The 60's muscle car look with the Italian race engine got my attention. Good to see it finally on video. I am surprise how street able the car is with such a good overall performance compared to the Ferrari of the same era.
What a beautifull car. THE BEST of your collection! The absolute pinnacle of italian design. It may be loud but every click and rattle is pure mechanical music to me. It is as if the beast is alive. None of the modern cars is close to this. Only the big Mercedes 6 l. V8 is of the same bread. Thank you, Harry.
It’s great to see it being driven with typical Harry enthusiasm. My only prior exposure to the Espada was a picture of Paul McCartney with his, stationary, something about the image suggested he didn’t ever drive it very hard. This, by comparison, shows what it can do!
A friend of mine owend a Series 2 Espada and I had the chance to drive it... It is an amazing car. At low speed, you could hear al the mechanical components, the engine, the sound of the gearbox, the rearend drive and the excaust - opening it up, all mixed up to a opera of tech! And one detail of driving it, I never will forget: the movement of the gearlever. Normaly it is a fixed part of the interior, but in the Espade, it moves up and down while driving on a B road. Funny experience, to see the chassis and the drivetrain working... Also the location of the (absolute useless) radio - and the most beautiful window operners ever made, for the rear windows. A wonderfull car - and this one is quite one of the best examples. Hope to see it on a tour. As always: a very impressive video with stunning views! Thank you!
Its fantastic that this wonderful car had to be in existence for over half a century, before the world got to see it, through an owner who brought it back to full health, then pointed a video camera at it. When Harry is long gone, its great to think that any future owners, down the years, will be able to see exactly how much time and attention was taken to take care of the machine, who the people were who achieved that, and how much pleasure it brought.🙏
Been watching long enough to have seen a few walks through your collection, and the look of the Espada steals me every time. The rear seats do it, how well they show through all the glass, yet simultaneously snug & encapsulated, intimate yet sprawling.. And that's before realizing how well it can go, does go ! Thank you for sharing, it's sublime :D
Trying to close my eyes and imagine this machine at full tilt on the Autobahn as I stand out in a farm field, listening and seeing it approaching then disappearing. Must be a wondrous vision. Nice video, Harry - thanks for sharing with us.
Respect to Harry giving it the beans through " Eau Rouge". Mesmerising. That is one valuable car and it looks like it takes all the road up and some but he was happy to hustle it along and use the performance on tap. 50 years old but what a machine !
It’s a thoroughbred, this one has had all the investment required to make it work properly. Absolutely epic car sensitively and sensibly upgraded to make it sing, fabulous.
I was never much of an Espada fan until I started watching your videos profiling the car. What a gem of a car and so usable. Ironically, as a kid, I had a model of the show car on which it was based and was fascinated with it, especially the hexagon louvers on the back and the huge windows on the doors that allowed you to see the road below the beltline of the car. I'd never seen anything like it and just adored it.
Brilliant brilliant as always -your Espada is so beautifully prepared and maintained. And what a fantastic road test-your commentary reveals yet again what a true car enthusiast you are. Enjoying your videos week on week-can’t wait for the next one-thanks Harry.
A daftly ridiculous garage Harry. In every shot there's a mouthwatering glimpse of something utterly beautiful in the background. Distracting and, beguiling. Thank you, as always.
I saw one at a motor show in Leicester De Montfort in 1971. It was roped off and beside a Citroen SM. I was 7 years old. I’d never seen anything like it. In Britain in the seventies we lived in a world filled with Ford Anglias and Morris Minors. The Espada was and still is my dream car. This was astonishing and beautiful. Car Art. It still is. Not sure about tha glass roof though. The sun will scorch heads without suitable covering. Otherwise, divine.
Loved Harry's enthusiasm for this fabulous car. I remember when they came out and how stunning they were then. They have aged exceptionally well. And Harry has given his car the love it deserves. Certainly a car worthy of the "la dolce vita" epithet.
What a choice to have to make, Harry. Both cars styled to perfection by their respective designers, both V12's, both Italian. For me, it has to be the Company that also makes tractors. Great video, thanks Harry, no need to apologise about the noise when it is made by a V12!
Great to hear about the Espada. You get that fabulous V12 engine, fantastic handling and exclusiveness for a fraction of Countach or Daytona money. Have you ever driven a Maserati Khamsin ? That seems to be another underated and rare 70’s GT.
I was a professional car photographer in the '70s and '80s and loved the Khamsin: the one I photographed was the first one in the country (or so I was told) with the reg MAR 10. You hardly ever hear of the Khamsin today, which seems a travesty.
@@rogerwatt8491 I also have pictures of MARIO in a brown colour. It was in the parking lot at the Birmingham Motor Show. It was the same year the Panther Six stole the show. 1978 I think.
What a lovely passenger seat experience. With Harry I love that he truly appreciates his privilege to have these vehicles in his life & while with him the importance of correct & proper custonianship. I have it now but its not mine.
Great video Harry, it's so nice to see you preserving some of these great cars, For a fresh motor it seems a bit smokey, it was the left bank, early in the Vid, then both a bit later... mabee Ian should have a bit of a look over it...
Wow. When you said the engine was the main feature, I really did not expect it to do so well around those bumpy, tight Cotswolds' bends. Especially for an early 70s car - the same age as me!
Taking values out of the equation then it simply boils down to personal taste. For me the Daytona edges it in the looks department but the Espada would be the more useable. To be honest I'd be thrilled to own either but (lottery win aside) that's never going to happen !! Love how 70s exotics from the same stable were completely different from one another, Countach/Espada/Jarama/Urraco showed that, when a human rather than CAD is in charge of aesthetics.
CAD isn't in charge of anything. That's like saying pencils were in charge of aesthetics before the digital era (I imagine people were suspicious of pencils when they were new technology too). Are you confusing CAD with generative design or A.I.? Lots of things have changed in car design in the last 50 years but arguably the one with the biggest impact has been government regulation.
I never really liked the Espada but the more I look at it the more it grows on me. It's kind of like a Miura saloon. That one looks really nice. Engine sounded great. Thanks for showing us that one. Interesting car.
I was driving home last weekend and saw a blue Espada parked in a village just outside Buckingham. I stopped to take a look, at which point, someone came out of the house it was parked outside, got in and took off down the road in a rather worrying cloud of blue smoke.
Brought back good memories to see yours out on the road in this video, I was lucky enough to have owned a couple in my early 20s back in the late 80s when they were only making around £7k and were in great unrestored condition. Not quite as good as a freshly rebuilt one, but they drove really well and I got a lot of pleasure out of them. Hige attention getters in those days as they were like driving a spaceship on the road. Sadly as with most things in life they had to go as other costs came along. These days I'd need a lottery win to buy one 😂😂
Yes i noticed that myself.. Harrys video test of this car before the engine rebuild didn't puff any blue smoke out from the exhaust!! Bit strange.. maybe Harry has already noticed it and will look into it.. Stunning car though...
Spirited driving. Don’t think I saw you give other cars this many beans.. to me it says how much enjoyment this one gives you. Not a fan of the exterior, but the interior is wonderfull, as is the ride. Keep living the dream Harry and thank you for letting us enjoy it too.
I had the pleasure of having a go in an Espada on a circuit, and I felt that the grip was surprisingly low on the period tyres, but that the balance was wonderful. Then I realised that if you put the period tyres on a modern car, it would probably understeer off at the first corner 🙂
It reminds me of my Fiat Dino 2400 Coupe,which I owned in the mid - late 1990s . In fact the engine note was very similar, despite having half as many cylinders , the urgency and induction note on the Weber carbs , so very encouraging to keep your foot down . Very interesting about the suspension comparisons to other Italian exotics too . No , it’s not an Italian Rolls Royce , as you mentioned in road testers comments , but certainly a Very Grand Tourer . Other comments on here have remarked about the smoke from the exhaust from freshly rebuilt engine , might settle down with few more miles or might be running slightly rich, at present . Either way, love your video as always , Harry, makes mr Sunday evenings.
This is very likely the finest Espada in the world given the comprehensive esthetic snd mechanical restoration and the meticulous care and attention given by Harry and Ian Tyrrell.. A real pleasure to see and a wonderful celebration of top class mechanical engineering and quality analog machinery... How appropriate that Harry is the caretaker of this brilliant motorcar🌸👍🏾🤣
The Espada is just poetry on wheels! Noticed the oil smoke too, suspect that it either needs a nice long run due to lack of use or the rings haven’t bedded in yet
Far be it for me to comment but whenever I've rebuilt an engine, I've always thrashed them to bed the rings in. You need high cylinder pressures to ensure you don't glaze the bores. It's always worked for me.
You need to load the engine to get the cylinder pressures but keep the rpm around peak torque because that is where the pressure will be highest while not overspeeding the rings. Proper running in oil for at least 1000 miles. Ideally load the car up to gross vehicle mass then drive it uphill at peak torque in the highest gear possible without exceeding the speed limit occifer. Tickling it around at 20% - 30% load is not running an engine in.
I always heard that the first Lamborghini was built with the aim to be more extreme than any Ferrari. However, what I didn't know was that it was about touring cars. I always thought Lamborghini's goal was to make a street legal car that was closer to a full race car than Ferrari did. I wonder if other people thought that way. I really enjoyed how you had special forged pistons built. Also, built of much better stuff than possible in the 1970s.
As usual a great report on a superb car. I did notice that on a couple of occasions that its blowing some smoke, maybe Iain Tyrrell could advise why so after such a comprehensive rebuild.
It looks like fuel smoke to me. High performance engines in those days were sometimes referred to as "fuel cooled", generally set up on the rich side to say the least, and then there are the accelerator pumps which literally squirt a thimbleful of petrol down the chokes when you boot the throttle)..
@@goldieandblackie If the car didn't just literally get a fill engine rebuild you might have a point. It shouldn't be burning oil like this. Either it hasn't bedded in yet, or there's a problem with the rebuild.
I also thought it was smoking too much - and come on - to hand over a car like this with no advance is surely unforgivable?! Makes a mockery of all that ‘tuning’.
You've sold me, Harry. I've been poring over your series on rebuilding the engine with great interest, too. Thank so much for sharing them, and thanks of course to Iain and his crew. It's been fascinating to take it all in. Cheers, Brett
Harry, my standard practice for old Marelli distributors is to keep the points, but have them fire a couple MSD boxes. The points last much longer and it works otherwise magnificent.
The problem with modified engines or modern fuel, or both, is that the stock advance curve never gives the best performance. That is why many classic car enthousiasts revert to a full electronic distributor like 123 for example where you can programm the curve. On the latest units even with an App on your phone.
@@william-131 Those do indeed work well but they cannot be used long-term firing an MSD box as they burn out the 123 distributors. The stock weber jetting does need to be slightly altered for modern fuel, after that's done they run great with the stock advance curve and MSD boxes. That said, I would prefer a little more advance in early rpm ranges, which a 123 can give but it's not a fall-on-my-sword issue IMO
So true. I’ve driven my 1977 Khamsin a year and chased some odd handling issues. I improved it incrementally until I reached the limit of my skills. I just got it back from a Maserati/Citroen specialist who finished sorting the steering and alignment and it is now far closer to the competence and composure I come to expect from Maserati. It is impressive now - and I still have the rear suspension to rebuild. Can’t wait to get that done. !
The best car in your garage by far. Love it. Was too young to remember by Dad having them in the early 70’s. He had a Lamborghini concession before the fuel crisis killed sales!
Curious to know what time of day Harry’s videos are filmed as he never seems to come across any traffic to slow his progress. Either that or it’s seventeen takes before he gets a clear run! Epic sound from that V12 and quite the driver and car to be pushed round some of those corners without modern driving aids. Good work as always. Would like to see some more UK road trip videos Harry!
Thanks, Harry. Love to see you have fun. I take the pups out on the B roads around our farm and exercise my little slapshift Mazda. What fun for us as well!
Sensational car. I saw one on the road once a few years ago, in a very unlikely place in central Illinois. I was in my Miata and would have followed but I was fueling up. I was so surprised and excited to see an Espada in real life that I nearly poured gasoline all over myself.
I was not expecting that compliance on a B road. I have permanent back injuries (grin) from 50 years of driving stiff suspension sportscars. As usual a very unique video from Harry.
I always assumed that the Espada would be a lumbering old beast, but my lord, seeing it being punted around those roads, it looks light and agile. What a surprise!
Back in the day when I was a 13 year old schoolboy there was a yellow Miura that I often saw driving around in the Swanley area in Kent near my school, all us boys had spotted it and used to talk excitedly about it because it was as if an alien spaceship was driving around it was so different to the other cars we saw at that time, obviously the owner must have lived fairly locally and passed through Swanley on the way to wherever he was going and I often find myself thinking about that car, so it's good to see other Lambo's of the period featured on your show Harry, it takes me back to another time and place when things were different and everything seemed possible for a young man just starting out on his life's journey, many thanks my friend and look after yourself.
Certainly a car which makes people look twice👍😀 was surprised to see smoke from the engine just before 7.00 maybe it’s normal! Stunning car and very original looks👏👍😀
Yeah I noticed the smoke too. I'd like to know the explanation - is it oil smoke, is it caused by something weird like the engine never having valve guides, is it fuel smoke due to big carbs with jets sized for maximum power etc... I've seen many Lambos of the era do it, but I just assumed their engines were worn.
Interesting that it's a bit smokier on throttle than I would have expected having been rebuilt - maybe needs much more exercising to bed the rings in better?
Its only something you might notice after someone has mentioned it to you ! But yes it is a concern it can have other causes like valve stem seals or crankcase breathing issues ! But i would suspect blow by in the new bores but i aint no expert just an old fiat apperbtice
Really helpful the way you film the movements the wheels over dips and bumps to demonstrate the suspension travel and damping. Being one of the Great Unwashed, I was only able to afford and early model Alfasud TI and the damping control and ride quality was phenomenal.
I'll take an Espada - a far more usable beast - but haven driven a Daytona that would also have to have a retro fit power steering system fitted, it makes a huge difference. I would also hazard a guess that the non standard translucent roof panel on the Espada harms the cars overall refinement from standard somewhat.
@byronmills. I agree, all the ceiling sound absorption has gone. The Espada has a lot of glass to the upper half of the cabin and I can just imagine the soundwaves bouncing around. That said, with that magnificent engine, even if the sound absorption has gone it'll definitely sound more than a bit of all-right. Petrolhead's dream. Harry, could you take me for spin in the Espada please? Would love to spend some time in it.
I respect the hell out of that Lambo, but it’ll always be the Daytona for me. Regardless of anything, it’s just being able to say: “shall we take the Daytona out tonight, my dear?” So glorious.
Not a bad problem to have! However, if a chance to own a good Daytona presents I think owning one is hard to pass. How about a 288 GTO - automotive perfection.
Has to be the Espada. I had a Matchbox model of the Marzal show car when I was about 8 - one of my favourites.... In the 1990s, there were a couple of Espadas that came up for sale at used car sites near me - around £15k! I had a Silver Shadow at the time and was sorely tempted..... but the Espada bills could have ruined me 😃
It looks like nothing else on the road. It's just stunning to look at, and it has an engine to match. Just a thing of beauty.
When he lifted the bonnet up...
@@andrewnorris5415 Stunning.
@@MrUltraworld it looks like a Ford Falcon XA GT Coupe up front and an Alfa GTV6 in the rear, interesting & unique design but the proportions look awkward from some angles
its ugly
@@BRAINFxck10 It's different that's for sure. In person, they are even nicer looking.
As a ten year old, I used to pore over cars like this and the Iso Grifo in my 'Observer's Book of the Car'. They were (and still are) things of such rarified beauty. It's a real treat to see and hear one beautifully restored and gunned down the road. Thank you Harry!
I live vicariously through you Harry. Sorry for my grammar. I am dutch. I studied automotive technologie because of you. It is very hard but if it gets me close to what you are doing, it is worth the trouble. Love you Harry
Apart from your spelling of ‘technology’, your grammar looks absolutely fine to me from an English perspective. I speak no Dutch! 🙂
Everyone knows the Ferrari would have broke down halfway through one of those corners
@@vernonvouga5869
'Broken'.
We have non English speaking people in this thread who have already made clear they are concerned with grammar.
@@cosicave5179 well at least what I said was organic and not forced. That means The King's English is evolving
Quite my favourite car in your garage, would be my choice every time, it’s such a great looking car nothing has come close
Personally I am not a fan of the design. At least beyond the doghouse which is amazing. Just do not like that era of Lamborghini design. But that engine is incredible. Overall, I agree is one of my favorites in the garage.
It looks like a squashed FSO Polonez
I should add that I mean the first model year. One designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.
@@TermlessHGW Really? 😆
The Marzal style roof turned out beautifully, and the interior really makes this car. Mr. Tyrrell and company did an amazing job with the Espada bringing it up to Muira spec. What a fabulous car, even the pistons used in the engine rebuild are works of art. Thank you, Mr. Metcalfe for sharing your cars with us! 👍
lol... the roof it's just a flat piece of plexi that flaps around when you close the doors.
Looks cheap...
What an amazing sound from that V12, I can but imagine what impact the Espada must have made in 1970!
That´s a relief. I feared you were going to prefer a Daytona. I had the pleasure of driving an Espada some miles, to and from a shop with a rolling dyno. Even if the neighbours in this industrial area were used to hearing all sorts of racing engines (the shop specialised in rally cars) they came gathering from all over to see what was going on when the Espada was going flat out at some 8000 rpm. The sound experience was magic!
i also like the Espada but not comparable .they are not from the same range
@@RUfromthe40s I agree. Daytona's natural competition would be the Miura.
Harry, that "soft" suspension is a feature of the era with some Italian cars like that of the Alfa Romeo Alfetta from the same era which includes the GT, GTV and GTV6 coupes as well as the sedans. I took my GTV 2000 in 2 road rallies last year in the Adelaide hills which are lumpy and serpentine. These cars GRIP but they are not unsettled by bad roads unlike the mk4 Golf Gti that we owned that was plain dangerous on the same roads as it bump steered and torque steered all over the place. It is telling that the winner of that rally was a Datsun 180b coupe, which also has that long, absorbent suspension. Anyway... back the video... which I'm loving.
Now at the end. This video encapsulates my appreciation of the Alfetta GTV. You can DRIVE it on real roads. It has a "race" engine, both the 4 and 6 cylinder versions and with some very minor mods (shocks, rears springs and front sway bar) it handles as you describe "much better than it has any right too".
Like the Alfetta's the Escapade remains a relative bargain...
Thanks Harry, loved the video!! Pity the GTV6 you tried was poorly sorted. You should find one that is sorted. Try getting in touch with these guys... alfettagtv6.co.uk
please do
@@61percentodicarica totally agree, i had the GT 2000 veloce from 72 (large and low)and the GTV from 76, in the 80´s i had 2 diferent versions of the Golf GTi ,very fun to drive but not comparable with the Alfa´s .The one i drove for a long period of time was the GT 2000 that was perfect to drive on regular or mountain roads, only stop driving it in late 90´s today is all restored in a friends house
Citroens had even better suspension for rough roads
@Matthew Taylor It's a road surface thing. The Adelaide Hills are full of roads with steep cambers, twisty narrow blind bends and intense elevation changes. Often altogether within 100m and then you get another set. They are the roads of the Italian hills not the German autobahns. Bump steer is a serious issue at speed. I would note that when General Motors USA wanted to build a car with IRS, they used the suspension developed here in South Australia by General Motors Holden. That suspension now sits under the Chevy Camaro.
@Matthew Taylor Understood completely. I lived in there in the 90's. Drove a Honda Accord, Saab 900 and Saab 96 V4. UK roads are, by comparison, smooth but very narrow in the hedgerows. Think bad Italian backroads and you have the idea.
The Espada is gorgeous, I’ve loved them since the first time I saw one in 1969 as a 16 year old. You are a fortunate man Harry to own one and we love seeing you enjoy it. Good for you !
I love it when Harry explains something, as it is always in a non-patronising way, like advancing... something I knew nothing about and now do!
How exactly could he he "patronize" viewers? He makes the vids for fans to watch, patronizing them would be dumb.
@@johnsmith1474 He's thanking Harry for having no snobbery or presumption. What don't you get about this?
@@nephos100 Some people always seem to want an argument…😕
My thought is, if the distributor wasn't giving any advance, was that the same issue with the electronic ignition and wouldn't that have been an easier cheaper and permanent fix?
I used to work for the importers back in the mid 70’s boring old job driving these wonderful machines from Saint Agata to Uk . Always kept at 4k revs, well sometimes.
Portman?
@@kipsome45 no Before Portman Lamborghini GB
To hear this majestic beast flying between the hedges is such a treat. To see it? I haven't made up my mind yet.
Harry gets to the meat of every classic car drive test: So much of the experience (positive or negative) comes down to the state of engine and chassis tune. A freshly-rebuilt "budget" sportscar can be more satisfying to drive than a tired supercar. In this case, his car is about as "on the button" as you are likely to find in an Espada.
Apart from the blue smoke.
Practical family transport! It's wonderful that Harry and others like him have the money and inclination to keep these old girls in such great condition.
Love the enthusiasm - and appreciate your comments on the dynamics of a 50 year-old. Having run a 1967 MGC and 1972 Elan for over thirty years now, I find the difference best illustrated by "warning" chevrons on bends: in the MG it's "ease off", the Lotus is "prepare to attack!" Seems the Espada is in the second category. Engine aside, your particular car has a "space age" vibe that's unique. Very glad you're enjoying it properly.
I had a G reg CGT and it was okay but the '73 BGT V8 I owned for three years was better in every respect. Still regret selling it . . . as everyone says about their beloved old cars!
@@rogerwatt8491 I don't doubt it. I've never dared sell mine in fear of regret! I don't remember thinking of the C as a sports car - I bought it with the earnings from my first real job, as an upgrade to a string of Migdets/Sprites, so enjoyed the lazy power.. Even in 1987 she seemed a grand old lady, and I've enjoyed touring. It took a 111S Elise to permanently scratch the sporty itch. But the Elan gives me a bigger smile - probably because it's 15mph slower with me at the wheel - in any situation. circumstances!
Always loved the Espada since having the privilege of washing one as a kid in the 70s. So happy to hear it drives as well as it looks!
Espada! Always loved them for some reason, I remember going to an Oulton Park classic car show back in 91 or 92 and there was a mint one there for sale at £18k… if only I had the money back then.
Yep, I looked at buying an S3 for £19k and it was mint/restored from a recognised dealer. My wife at the time talked me out of it. She became my ex wife, but now the price of really good one's is beyond my reach.
@@oukie666 probably would of taken the car from you in the divorce lol so probably a good thing ....I know my ex wife would of...
A friend of mine owns one, and 25 years ago he took me through the hills of Melbourne, Australia at rally driver speeds. The g-forces were extreme and there were several times I thought we would "become one with the scenery" but it held on like nothing else I've ever experienced. An amazing motor car.
I adore the Espada. When I was 10(ish), my mum's fella at the time had one. It's the car that got me into cars. His was the same colour but with gold Campagnolo Knock offs.
It was stunning, I loved going for drives in it.
I've driven modern Ferraris .. they lack everything the Espada, screams ! Literally .. driving a vehicle like this is a pure automotive experience ! That allows a knowing skilled driver to enjoy engineering,well beyond its Years !
Thank you Harry .. let's go driving.
Harry, I found your channel BECAUSE of the Espada pre-covid. It is by far my most favourite car in your collection and I've been in love with Espadas since I first saw them in the early 70s. Yours is just gorgeous and I'm green with envy. Enjoy and keep driving it as it was designed to be driven.
No words will do it justice. Harry take me out for my birthday to experience a true masterpiece of automotive engineering.
I has always been curious about the Espada, ever since i saw it on a late 80's magazine dedicated to Lamborghini. The 60's muscle car look with the Italian race engine got my attention. Good to see it finally on video. I am surprise how street able the car is with such a good overall performance compared to the Ferrari of the same era.
It’s so great to see someone who has the opportunity to indulge in their passion and bring the rest of us along for the ride. Amazing car.
What a beautifull car. THE BEST of your collection! The absolute pinnacle of italian design. It may be loud but every click and rattle is pure mechanical music to me. It is as if the beast is alive. None of the modern cars is close to this. Only the big Mercedes 6 l. V8 is of the same bread. Thank you, Harry.
Absolutely wonderful car. The efforts in getting to this state have paid off. It drives like this without modern tyres, and is so engaging.
Stunningly beautiful car with classic lines. I've loved the Espada styling for the past 46+ years.
Great introduction to this car. I would never have expected these driving dynamics. It looks like it has none of that. Really was ahead of its time.
I wouldn’t be too happy with the puffs of blue smoke considering it’s just had a complete engine rebuild. Great looking motor though.
I was about to post the same thing. Just wondering if the rings have set in yet.
@@Gary7even maybe it is part of the running in but he was pushing it pretty hard for running in time.
He had already run it in. It went back to Tyrell’s for the distributor issue. Should run fine at high RPM. Blue smoke could be another issue
It’s all part of the Lamborghini experience. Blue is true.
@@dieterkahsnitz5921 I find that hard to believe. ‘ does you’re lambo blow blue smoke out the back when change gear?’…’yes’. Running sweet then..
It’s great to see it being driven with typical Harry enthusiasm. My only prior exposure to the Espada was a picture of Paul McCartney with his, stationary, something about the image suggested he didn’t ever drive it very hard. This, by comparison, shows what it can do!
A friend of mine owend a Series 2 Espada and I had the chance to drive it... It is an amazing car. At low speed, you could hear al the mechanical components, the engine, the sound of the gearbox, the rearend drive and the excaust - opening it up, all mixed up to a opera of tech! And one detail of driving it, I never will forget: the movement of the gearlever. Normaly it is a fixed part of the interior, but in the Espade, it moves up and down while driving on a B road. Funny experience, to see the chassis and the drivetrain working... Also the location of the (absolute useless) radio - and the most beautiful window operners ever made, for the rear windows. A wonderfull car - and this one is quite one of the best examples. Hope to see it on a tour. As always: a very impressive video with stunning views! Thank you!
Its fantastic that this wonderful car had to be in existence for over half a century, before the world got to see it, through an owner who brought it back to full health, then pointed a video camera at it. When Harry is long gone, its great to think that any future owners, down the years, will be able to see exactly how much time and attention was taken to take care of the machine, who the people were who achieved that, and how much pleasure it brought.🙏
That engine sounds magical! What a beautiful example.
This era of car will never happen again. Glad you are preserving it for future generations to enjoy!
Been watching long enough to have seen a few walks through your collection, and the look of the Espada steals me every time. The rear seats do it, how well they show through all the glass, yet simultaneously snug & encapsulated, intimate yet sprawling.. And that's before realizing how well it can go, does go !
Thank you for sharing, it's sublime :D
Trying to close my eyes and imagine this machine at full tilt on the Autobahn as I stand out in a farm field, listening and seeing it approaching then disappearing. Must be a wondrous vision. Nice video, Harry - thanks for sharing with us.
Hopefully a ferrari daytona review comes soon!
Respect to Harry giving it the beans through " Eau Rouge". Mesmerising. That is one valuable car and it looks like it takes all the road up and some but he was happy to hustle it along and use the performance on tap. 50 years old but what a machine !
It’s a thoroughbred, this one has had all the investment required to make it work properly. Absolutely epic car sensitively and sensibly upgraded to make it sing, fabulous.
The espada has grown on me over the years. It looks great and sounds fantastic. Good on you Harry.
Harry: Old Chinese Saying: " Man who wears one watch always knows what time it is; Man who wears two never quite sure."
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Old Compton saying: "Man who wears one watch knows what time it is; Man who wears two let's others know what time it is."
Woman who stand on head....crack up!
One is a watch or time piece, other is a piece of… (I hate smart watches).
@@gori277 piece of biometric tracking hardware
I was never much of an Espada fan until I started watching your videos profiling the car. What a gem of a car and so usable. Ironically, as a kid, I had a model of the show car on which it was based and was fascinated with it, especially the hexagon louvers on the back and the huge windows on the doors that allowed you to see the road below the beltline of the car. I'd never seen anything like it and just adored it.
Brilliant brilliant as always -your Espada is so beautifully prepared and maintained. And what a fantastic road test-your commentary reveals yet again what a true car enthusiast you are. Enjoying your videos week on week-can’t wait for the next one-thanks Harry.
A daftly ridiculous garage Harry. In every shot there's a mouthwatering glimpse of something utterly beautiful in the background. Distracting and, beguiling.
Thank you, as always.
I had a HUGE SMILE on my face throughout the entire video. Thank you for sharing experiences, Harry!!!!!! Love your videos.
I saw one at a motor show in Leicester De Montfort in 1971. It was roped off and beside a Citroen SM. I was 7 years old. I’d never seen anything like it. In Britain in the seventies we lived in a world filled with Ford Anglias and Morris Minors. The Espada was and still is my dream car. This was astonishing and beautiful. Car Art. It still is. Not sure about tha glass roof though. The sun will scorch heads without suitable covering. Otherwise, divine.
Such a beautiful car. Awesome work by Tyrrell!
Loved Harry's enthusiasm for this fabulous car. I remember when they came out and how stunning they were then. They have aged exceptionally well. And Harry has given his car the love it deserves. Certainly a car worthy of the "la dolce vita" epithet.
That interior with that roof and that soundtrack, fabulous! I can feel a Harry's roadtrip coming... Keep an eye on the oil though!
What a choice to have to make, Harry. Both cars styled to perfection by their respective designers, both V12's, both Italian. For me, it has to be the Company that also makes tractors.
Great video, thanks Harry, no need to apologise about the noise when it is made by a V12!
Great to hear about the Espada. You get that fabulous V12 engine, fantastic handling and exclusiveness for a fraction of Countach or Daytona money.
Have you ever driven a Maserati Khamsin ? That seems to be another underated and rare 70’s GT.
I was a professional car photographer in the '70s and '80s and loved the Khamsin: the one I photographed was the first one in the country (or so I was told) with the reg MAR 10. You hardly ever hear of the Khamsin today, which seems a travesty.
Kahmsin and Bora are among my favourites ! Love both of them. And that Maserati V8 sound ! So special imho.
@@rogerwatt8491 I also have pictures of MARIO in a brown colour. It was in the parking lot at the Birmingham Motor Show. It was the same year the Panther Six stole the show. 1978 I think.
thanks for making me remenber of the Khamsin ,i had to ask about the similarities with the 75 dino ,does anyone knows about this two cars?
What a lovely passenger seat experience. With Harry I love that he truly appreciates his privilege to have these vehicles in his life & while with him the importance of correct & proper custonianship. I have it now but its not mine.
Great video Harry, it's so nice to see you preserving some of these great cars,
For a fresh motor it seems a bit smokey, it was the left bank, early in the Vid, then both a bit later... mabee Ian should have a bit of a look over it...
Wow. When you said the engine was the main feature, I really did not expect it to do so well around those bumpy, tight Cotswolds' bends. Especially for an early 70s car - the same age as me!
Taking values out of the equation then it simply boils down to personal taste. For me the Daytona edges it in the looks department but the Espada would be the more useable.
To be honest I'd be thrilled to own either but (lottery win aside) that's never going to happen !!
Love how 70s exotics from the same stable were completely different from one another, Countach/Espada/Jarama/Urraco showed that, when a human rather than CAD is in charge of aesthetics.
CAD isn't in charge of anything. That's like saying pencils were in charge of aesthetics before the digital era (I imagine people were suspicious of pencils when they were new technology too). Are you confusing CAD with generative design or A.I.? Lots of things have changed in car design in the last 50 years but arguably the one with the biggest impact has been government regulation.
YES!! Get it Harry! Great to see it driven with enthusiasm!
I never really liked the Espada but the more I look at it the more it grows on me. It's kind of like a Miura saloon. That one looks really nice. Engine sounded great. Thanks for showing us that one. Interesting car.
Same. Probably my least favourite car in Harry's garage, but that's not to say it isn't interesting.
Just when you think hes going left. He goes right (as per the opening)! Well done as usual Harry.
Great vid as ever. Bit concerned at the blue smoke from your exhausts you wouldn't expect from a full rebuild. Hope it beds in better.
I was driving home last weekend and saw a blue Espada parked in a village just outside Buckingham. I stopped to take a look, at which point, someone came out of the house it was parked outside, got in and took off down the road in a rather worrying cloud of blue smoke.
Oh joy! That engine note and gearbox....
Thank you for sharing this with us, Harry.
Brought back good memories to see yours out on the road in this video, I was lucky enough to have owned a couple in my early 20s back in the late 80s when they were only making around £7k and were in great unrestored condition. Not quite as good as a freshly rebuilt one, but they drove really well and I got a lot of pleasure out of them. Hige attention getters in those days as they were like driving a spaceship on the road. Sadly as with most things in life they had to go as other costs came along. These days I'd need a lottery win to buy one 😂😂
Wow.. that's a dream car Harry. Lucky man indeed! Thanks for sharing this experience with us man!
Thats quite a bit of blue smoke for a freshly rebuilt engine!
But stunning car!
Yes, from the drivers side.
Yes i noticed that myself.. Harrys video test of this car before the engine rebuild didn't puff any blue smoke out from the exhaust!!
Bit strange.. maybe Harry has already noticed it and will look into it..
Stunning car though...
I also noticed that... And wondered this myself.
Came from left pipes early on in the video too…
@Richard Harrold I think Iain Tyrrell knows what he's doing!
Spirited driving. Don’t think I saw you give other cars this many beans.. to me it says how much enjoyment this one gives you. Not a fan of the exterior, but the interior is wonderfull, as is the ride. Keep living the dream Harry and thank you for letting us enjoy it too.
I had the pleasure of having a go in an Espada on a circuit, and I felt that the grip was surprisingly low on the period tyres, but that the balance was wonderful. Then I realised that if you put the period tyres on a modern car, it would probably understeer off at the first corner 🙂
Absolutely no contest whatsoever, for me it’s the Espada all day long. It’s an absolute thing of beauty.
It reminds me of my Fiat Dino 2400 Coupe,which I owned in the mid - late 1990s . In fact the engine note was very similar, despite having half as many cylinders , the urgency and induction note on the Weber carbs , so very encouraging to keep your foot down . Very interesting about the suspension comparisons to other Italian exotics too . No , it’s not an Italian Rolls Royce , as you mentioned in road testers comments , but certainly a Very Grand Tourer . Other comments on here have remarked about the smoke from the exhaust from freshly rebuilt engine , might settle down with few more miles or might be running slightly rich, at present . Either way, love your video as always , Harry, makes mr Sunday evenings.
The Dino has a beautiful sounding engine.
This is very likely the finest Espada in the world given the comprehensive esthetic snd mechanical restoration and the meticulous care and attention given by Harry and Ian Tyrrell..
A real pleasure to see and a wonderful celebration of top class mechanical engineering and quality analog machinery...
How appropriate that Harry is the caretaker of this brilliant motorcar🌸👍🏾🤣
The Espada is just poetry on wheels!
Noticed the oil smoke too, suspect that it either needs a nice long run due to lack of use or the rings haven’t bedded in yet
I think they did that from new.
Roadtrip time it sounds like
Far be it for me to comment but whenever I've rebuilt an engine, I've always thrashed them to bed the rings in. You need high cylinder pressures to ensure you don't glaze the bores. It's always worked for me.
@@ChocolateFrog quite agree, fresh bores need pressure and the correct oil
You need to load the engine to get the cylinder pressures but keep the rpm around peak torque because that is where the pressure will be highest while not overspeeding the rings. Proper running in oil for at least 1000 miles. Ideally load the car up to gross vehicle mass then drive it uphill at peak torque in the highest gear possible without exceeding the speed limit occifer. Tickling it around at 20% - 30% load is not running an engine in.
Of all the cars Harry owns I think this one is the keeper. Love the way it looks.
I always heard that the first Lamborghini was built with the aim to be more extreme than any Ferrari. However, what I didn't know was that it was about touring cars. I always thought Lamborghini's goal was to make a street legal car that was closer to a full race car than Ferrari did. I wonder if other people thought that way.
I really enjoyed how you had special forged pistons built. Also, built of much better stuff than possible in the 1970s.
As usual a great report on a superb car. I did notice that on a couple of occasions that its blowing some smoke, maybe Iain Tyrrell could advise why so after such a comprehensive rebuild.
There was a fair bit of blue smoke in some of the B road cornering shots. Is it burning oil?
It looks like fuel smoke to me. High performance engines in those days were sometimes referred to as "fuel cooled", generally set up on the rich side to say the least, and then there are the accelerator pumps which literally squirt a thimbleful of petrol down the chokes when you boot the throttle)..
Its a 52 year old car not a modern day euro box.
@@goldieandblackie The engine is freshly rebuilt.
@@goldieandblackie If the car didn't just literally get a fill engine rebuild you might have a point.
It shouldn't be burning oil like this. Either it hasn't bedded in yet, or there's a problem with the rebuild.
I also thought it was smoking too much - and come on - to hand over a car like this with no advance is surely unforgivable?! Makes a mockery of all that ‘tuning’.
You've sold me, Harry. I've been poring over your series on rebuilding the engine with great interest, too. Thank so much for sharing them, and thanks of course to Iain and his crew. It's been fascinating to take it all in.
Cheers,
Brett
Harry, my standard practice for old Marelli distributors is to keep the points, but have them fire a couple MSD boxes. The points last much longer and it works otherwise magnificent.
Did that with every old Guzzi I had with significantly better results than electronic everything.
The problem with modified engines or modern fuel, or both, is that the stock advance curve never gives the best performance. That is why many classic car enthousiasts revert to a full electronic distributor like 123 for example where you can programm the curve. On the latest units even with an App on your phone.
@@william-131 Those do indeed work well but they cannot be used long-term firing an MSD box as they burn out the 123 distributors. The stock weber jetting does need to be slightly altered for modern fuel, after that's done they run great with the stock advance curve and MSD boxes. That said, I would prefer a little more advance in early rpm ranges, which a 123 can give but it's not a fall-on-my-sword issue IMO
The landscape matches the color of the interior. I like the roof shots showing the inside of the car, and the road / surroundings at the same time.
I always found it amazing how much smaller you can make a car feel by sorting out the suspension,
So true. I’ve driven my 1977 Khamsin a year and chased some odd handling issues. I improved it incrementally until I reached the limit of my skills. I just got it back from a Maserati/Citroen specialist who finished sorting the steering and alignment and it is now far closer to the competence and composure I come to expect from Maserati. It is impressive now - and I still have the rear suspension to rebuild. Can’t wait to get that done. !
I really enjoyed this vicarious blast down those country roads. The Espada is a gorgeous thing. Love your channel Harry.
Love this car, Harry -- easily my favorite Lambo of all time!!
Happy for you to do as many videos on the Espada as you want, what an extraordinary car.
The best car in your garage by far. Love it. Was too young to remember by Dad having them in the early 70’s. He had a Lamborghini concession before the fuel crisis killed sales!
The format and camerawork in this video delivers an immersive experience. Thanks for the ride.
Curious to know what time of day Harry’s videos are filmed as he never seems to come across any traffic to slow his progress. Either that or it’s seventeen takes before he gets a clear run! Epic sound from that V12 and quite the driver and car to be pushed round some of those corners without modern driving aids. Good work as always. Would like to see some more UK road trip videos Harry!
Always love the road-trip videos, they are amazing
He live in the Cotswolds. Traffic can be light once the tourists have gone home.
A quick 'phone call to a few of his mates with Lamborghini tractors to block key points on the roads at the right times...
Just like the electric car adds on TV they all drive on empty roads!!
I live in a village just off this B road and it's fairly quiet. There's also a weight limit at the end which means no HGVs.
Thanks, Harry. Love to see you have fun. I take the pups out on the B roads around our farm and exercise my little slapshift Mazda. What fun for us as well!
Sensational car. I saw one on the road once a few years ago, in a very unlikely place in central Illinois. I was in my Miata and would have followed but I was fueling up. I was so surprised and excited to see an Espada in real life that I nearly poured gasoline all over myself.
I was not expecting that compliance on a B road. I have permanent back injuries (grin) from 50 years of driving stiff suspension sportscars. As usual a very unique video from Harry.
I always assumed that the Espada would be a lumbering old beast, but my lord, seeing it being punted around those roads, it looks light and agile.
What a surprise!
no surprise - Italian engineering!
Back in the day when I was a 13 year old schoolboy there was a yellow Miura that I often saw driving around in the Swanley area in Kent near my school, all us boys had spotted it and used to talk excitedly about it because it was as if an alien spaceship was driving around it was so different to the other cars we saw at that time, obviously the owner must have lived fairly locally and passed through Swanley on the way to wherever he was going and I often find myself thinking about that car, so it's good to see other Lambo's of the period featured on your show Harry, it takes me back to another time and place when things were different and everything seemed possible for a young man just starting out on his life's journey, many thanks my friend and look after yourself.
Certainly a car which makes people look twice👍😀 was surprised to see smoke from the engine just before 7.00 maybe it’s normal! Stunning car and very original looks👏👍😀
Yeah I noticed the smoke too. I'd like to know the explanation - is it oil smoke, is it caused by something weird like the engine never having valve guides, is it fuel smoke due to big carbs with jets sized for maximum power etc... I've seen many Lambos of the era do it, but I just assumed their engines were worn.
The view of the engine/gearbox up out of the car, a thing of beauty.... V12 pipes!
Interesting that it's a bit smokier on throttle than I would have expected having been rebuilt - maybe needs much more exercising to bed the rings in better?
I noticed that - doesn't look good to me.
@@paulcharlton4788 me neither
@Rachnmat oh , I’m sure the warranty will cover the cost 😂
I think it's just the way things were back then. All cars smoked a bit. I'm happy to be wrong though don't hate me.
Its only something you might notice after someone has mentioned it to you ! But yes it is a concern it can have other causes like valve stem seals or crankcase breathing issues ! But i would suspect blow by in the new bores but i aint no expert just an old fiat apperbtice
Really helpful the way you film the movements the wheels over dips and bumps to demonstrate the suspension travel and damping. Being one of the Great Unwashed, I was only able to afford and early model Alfasud TI and the damping control and ride quality was phenomenal.
I'll take an Espada - a far more usable beast - but haven driven a Daytona that would also have to have a retro fit power steering system fitted, it makes a huge difference. I would also hazard a guess that the non standard translucent roof panel on the Espada harms the cars overall refinement from standard somewhat.
@byronmills. I agree, all the ceiling sound absorption has gone. The Espada has a lot of glass to the upper half of the cabin and I can just imagine the soundwaves bouncing around. That said, with that magnificent engine, even if the sound absorption has gone it'll definitely sound more than a bit of all-right. Petrolhead's dream. Harry, could you take me for spin in the Espada please? Would love to spend some time in it.
I respect the hell out of that Lambo, but it’ll always be the Daytona for me. Regardless of anything, it’s just being able to say: “shall we take the Daytona out tonight, my dear?”
So glorious.
Not a bad problem to have! However, if a chance to own a good Daytona presents I think owning one is hard to pass. How about a 288 GTO - automotive perfection.
I will be eternally grateful to you Mr Metcalfe.An absolute joy of a vehicle to listen to and watch.
Has to be the Espada. I had a Matchbox model of the Marzal show car when I was about 8 - one of my favourites.... In the 1990s, there were a couple of Espadas that came up for sale at used car sites near me - around £15k! I had a Silver Shadow at the time and was sorely tempted..... but the Espada bills could have ruined me 😃
I hadn't made the connection between the Marzal and the Espada, but it's obvious now. I have a Dinky model of it still
Gorgeous sounding and looking car Harry, nice to see it again, one of my favourites in your fleet
To me, this is the even more beautiful car.
On the right day and on the right road I cannot imagine anything more fun to drive. You look so happy. No wonder.