2-year Lancia Fulvia Zagato 1600 restoration is finished but how much did it all cost? Part 14
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- My Lancia Fulvia Zagato 1600 restoration has taken 2 years to do but is finally complete. It's time to see how it looks and find out how just much it cost to do.
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It’s the first time I’ve commented but as the panel beater that worked on this car it has been an utter joy to restore this car for harry and to bring this car back to life for him
Thanks ADI
Proper job sir
Well done sir, your work didn’t go unnoticed.. merry Christmas 🎄
It was a privilege to watch your work.
You Sir are an Artist of the finest Breed... Well done indeed
You're the physical creator of that build, hope you get the opportunity to pass those skills on, it would be sad to lose them.
A massive thank you to Harry for Choosing us at Prestige refinishing to carry out the panel and paintwork to the body and a big thank you to Day and White’s, it was a pleasure working with you.
Keep an eye out for the next one 😉
Brilliant job and skills a joy to see
What an amazing job. 👍
When are you putting up the statue of Adrian?
Door and bonnet gaps are far from great from what I can see on a video, I dread to think what else I would notice if the car was in front of me. OK, you have done your best and nobody likes negative comments of course but it pains me. Everyone in the trade knows that 99% of people know very little about fit and finish, eg. the "smart" repairers, "they fixed my car on my drive and it's perfect". I'd be really interested to know what that "body restoration" cost Harry, I will wait until I have the opportunity to ask.
Jimmy, Allowing someone to repair your car on you drive 🤣Enough said !
I am Italian and I bow before English master restorers who have brought a piece of history back to life… chapeau
It's easy to think that people who can afford to do this sort of thing don't fully appreciate it. It's great to see how much this means to you. I'll never be able to afford anything like this, but I really enjoy the cars I can afford so I share your joy. Thanks for taking us all with you.
“I don’t care” is the best line here. The genuine passion and enthusiasm for this is fantastic to see, Harry. Building your cars the way you want and for what you want them to do, others be damned, is how it should be done. Kudos for supporting the incredible craftsmanship, preserving these historic vehicles, and sharing them with us. Merry Christmas.
Well said.
totally agree! Every £ invested would be returned if sold …
@@marcamschwand3101 Not in Harry's lifetime
Best “I don’t care” I’ve ever heard, and well said.
Harry's like a 5 year old at christmas! Could not be better timing on this video. Fantastic!
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My dear Harry, well done… alles richtig gemacht! Grandissimo 🇮🇹 Ciao, Matthias
I thought he was about to tear up when they took the covers off (don’t mean that in a bad way).
@@snakerb I got the exact same vibe. Worth it!
Anyone who is seeing Harry's Lancia for the first time in this video: You must go back and watch this entire series to understand the amount of rehabilitation that was required and the frankly hard-to-believe skill and artistry that has gone into this restoration. Day and White's should be named a World Heritage Site and protected and preserved for future generations! Thank you Harry for funding this project and allowing us to witness it "blow-by-blow".
Fabulous.
Does prove that it's always better value to buy the best car possible rather than restore a lesser one, but hey, this example was important to him and he never wants to sell it, so why not ?
Bravo.
Two years, and it was worth it. Taking the car from barely a shell to this condition took experts and artists. And Harry's face says it all-this is a special car
Priceless❤️
All of that filler and rust that kept being found. I’m sure the thought of chucking it was ever present. A lot of time, energy and money into the car but it is saving a piece of automotive history.
Buy a good one is the lesson, available for less than 40000GBP. This is not as rare as Harry says. Probably about 20 similar 1.6 RHD Fulvia Zagatos are still around.
His voice becomes near emotional near the end, very touching
@@martinrichardhorrocks9869 Possibly, but this is the ACTUAL car that Harry saw 50 years ago outside his house that got him passionate about cars.
harry metcalf the best presenter top gear never had
For 2023, I resolve to watch more Zagato restoration videos.
Harry, as the proud owner of a 1969 series 1 1300 Fulvia Sport Zagato, this series of videos has been both inspirational and invaluable to say the least! I am currently going through the restoration process; the car has been stripped back to bare metal, all the metal work carried out and painted in it’s original ‘Blu Mendoza’. My engine is currently being completely rebuilt and I’m hoping she’ll be back on the road for the summer. Given that there only of handful of Zagato owners in the country I hope our lovely cars get to meet up at some point!
There are considerably more than a handful of Lancia Fulvia Sports in the UK. About 60 counted as licensed in ‘How Many Left’.
Now if you want a really rare Fulvia in the UK buy a Berlina 😂
@@tsb3093 Agree. These are decent cars and there is always one for sale for 30K GBP plus. Maybe it's Xmas, but the elephant in the room is why the dire state of this car was only discovered about episode 4. How marque experts could have the car in the shop for months without knowing it was a plastic pig is not credible.
@@tsb3093 but only around 60 made in 1600 rhd form.. Maybe 20 survive on the road. The 1600 sport has a unique 5 speed box with longer 5th gear and makes car a relatively easy M-way cruiser. Clearly this car won’t be worth it’s financial cost but this hand built Zagato is beautiful and and a really deserving project to spend your money on.
@@oldbasted Jonathan Wren’s comment to which I originally replied was not specific to RHD cars nor 1600s. I was simply clearing up the point that in general there are many more Fulvia Sports in the UK than he was suggesting….and making a plug for the Berlina version of which I am an owner.
The earliest Fulvias were the Series 1 Berlinas and it slightly irritates that many people refer to the Fulvia Coupe as a ‘Fulvia’ or even worse ‘the normal Fulvia’…in relation to the Fulvia Sport. All three are fantastic cars of course.
I would be interested to know how the aluminium body has survived vs. Harry's steel series 2 car.
I thought Harry was about to well up with tears. I nearly was. I so enjoy an expert such as Harry who mixed with real passion makes incredible videos with such a depth of feeling. Harry is in the right job for sure. A real treat, I waited for this day almost as much as the man himself.
I thought so too - about 23:30. Happy for him.
Can see the emotions this car stirs in you, Harry. Massive credit to you for chasing your wishes with the build, and what an incredible build it is!
The ultimate "Kid in a sweet shop" moment, Harry's total unbridled love and enthusiasm for this car shines as clear as day and coupled with the skill and craftsmanship of the whole build team, has created a living, breathing work of art.
Watching this video, one of my first thoughts was, "Harry should get a photo of all the masters that worked on this car" and then 13:27, there it is. The signed bit of metal was a nice touch as well. What a series this was, watching these masters at work. Love Harry's emotional moment at the end, I hope he takes the Zag on many adventures, and if we're lucky he'll take the cameras along too. Thank you, Harry! 👍👍
This is beyond restoration, the car is way better than when it was new...stunning
How so? Why in the world would you say that? New would be new, this is fine, but full of filler.
@@johnsmith1474 Some very thick filler was removed. There is very little filler after new metal.
@@johnsmith1474 You clearly have not watched the restoration process..feel free to go and watch it, so much new metal was used
@@johnsmith1474 If you look into the world of factory restorations, you'll see people *adding* defects to their cars to make sure it's exactly as it was delivered. Factory/new wasn't perfect, and nowhere near this build's attention to detail, especially in the 1970s.
Cheers for making my Christmas a little merrier with your stunning Lancia, Harry! I've thoroughly enjoyed watching the artistry that's gone into it and I can't imagine a way to improve on it. I hope you and yours have a lovely Christmas and a very happy New Year!
Just immense. There aren’t words to describe how incredible this journey has been. Thank you for sharing it Harry, with such true and genuine passion.
'Panel Beater' is the most unglamourous title for one of the most amazing craftsmen you'll ever see! Simply superb project.
The Lancia has become my favorite Metcalfe-car.
Thanks Harry for 'saving' this car and bringing it back to life. Giving it a new lease of life for everyone in the future to enjoy it. Bravo to you Sir.
Mr Metcalfe, this video shows what separates you from the pack; class, passion, knowledge and emotion. Thanks for taking us on this journey and for your openness about it all. Drive that car, we are with you.
Thanks Harry, I imported my FSZ 16000 from the UK to Australia and completed a very similar restoration from a very similar condition car. Some parts we had to 3D print and others came from all over the world. Watching this series reminds me that it was all worthwhile. Congrats to all involved.
Takes me back to 1974/5. My father had 2 Betas', one neighbor had a Fulvia and a Stag another had a Jensen interceptor and another Mk1 3l GT Capri and a Fiat Supermiafiori 2.0l TC. Those days were super cool. You are a very lucky man Harry, it's beautiful.
Dear sir, your neighbours had exquisite taste in motors... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Sounds like you lived on quality street! I loved my supermirafiori. Had it for 3 years and did nearly 40 k miles around Scotland in it. It was totally reliable . In fact most of the cars I had back then were. I dont remember too many breakdowns until I started buying mgs
My dad had jags. My mum had minis. Neighbours had triumph vitesse. Rover p5. All I can remember. Cheers
What a beautiful car! Why can't car designers come up with such beautifully delicate and graceful designs like this any more?
Also, though although unlikely, it would be great to see if Lancia ever makes a come back!
What a beautiful design. It's perfect. It looks like it just came out of the factory. Amazing restoration.
Your emotional response to seeing the completed car was fab too see. It’s what’s missing in modern cars regardless of their propulsion. Nothing moves us anymore. As the manufacturers have chased BHP, technology and become mobility companies, they’ve lost that emotion. 50 years ago that Zagato sparked your love of cars and 50 years later it’s still able to move you physically and emotionally. I look down a typical street in Britain today and I’m not surprised young people are not bothered by cars anymore. That they don’t have an emotional response. I don’t see any 10 year old lusting over a Model S or Kia EV6 enough to spark a lifetimes passion in cars. A passion that can inspire hard work to be able to indulge. And I certainly don’t see these cars being restored to this standard or any standard for that matter, in 50 years time. Cars should be an emotional thing. They take us on journeys where we truly experience life’s ups and downs, create memories and live. I’m so pleased this Zagato gets to create even more memories for you Harry, for many more years to come. Thank you for letting us share the journey with you, for not hiding your emotions and for sharing the costs. At £100k I think it represents massive value as what else for that money could spark those memories, that joy, that time travel, that excitement. In short, nothing. Thank you again and I look forward to seeing more of the Zag on the channel.
This must have been your ultimate Christmas present and I would imagine an emotional moment Harry. This is true automotive art and a tribute to the craftsmen who have worked on it and to you in persevering with your dream…. What a fascinating series this has been, this and your XJC Jag are truly your Crown Jewels 🤩
Those are the two I also like best. Puts the Porsches and the Ferraris a bit in their place.
The work these guys did on the body of this car is simply perfect. Great attention to detail, great workmanship. Also the engine overhaul seems so worth it. Awesome looking car.
“I don’t care. I bought this for me, forevermore. It’s not for sale.” Perfect.
A more handsome little car I've never seen. Lovely to see this given the resources required to preserve for future generations to enjoy!
Having seen this from the start with wonky bodywork, amateur repairs, bits falling off and more filler than metal. This is outstanding! To see the transformation is amazing the craftsmanship to bring the Car back a credit to everyone involved. Saving the Car for another 30 years brilliant. Let’s hope Harry gets carried away with another few classics. Can’t wait to see the Lamborghini get back on the road too.
The amount filler that was taken out is unforgettable: The Result is impressive to say the least.
@@darthnagus5457 Yeah the car looked quite alright before, Mr H was quite surpriced over the nastiness that came to light.
I appreciate someone that says, "It might not make sense to some people but I love it and I want it to be perfect." Great car, great project, great result! Enjoy it.
Not sure I’ve ever seen Harry this chuffed, I can’t believe the car was ever this tight and crisp to begin with when it was new either! What a beaut
Total props to the 'old skool' lad in the early videos who bent the metal into the right shapes and welded it nice. You made it better than it left the factory.
Harry. Can I say thank you very much for this. It has been a pleasure to follow the re-build of this beautiful car and to see the outstanding craftsmen who have worked on the car. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
I feel quite emotional after watching this video and the previous ones. Personally I think it’s a bargain at £100K. Well done Harry and festive greetings to you.
Money don't matter, but the joy of owning such a beautiful jewel it s immense
Harry is having more fun than many people with multi million cars in their garages. It's about passion and love, then investment. With many people is the other way around and that is why they will never have as much as fun Harry does.
Have enjoyed watching the rebuild and yes, we figured it wasn't gonna be cheap!. Would be great to see it at the NEC or another show next year.
What a joy to see you so happy and glad to have the Zagato back. Those guys are magicians
You fell in love with a great automobile all those years ago. Now you have 'brought one back' to better than factory standard. What a lovely package! What a fine team of craftspeople!
Probably my favourite series of Harry’s videos as it has completely shown why certain people love cars. The passion from all involved has been amazing and the result speaks for itself.
Well done Harry for doing more than an engine rebuild as this is what the car and your memories totally deserve.
My favorite line: "handbrake light and everything"....splendid video, experience, and the result - art, time captured, a special moment - thank you for sharing Mr. and Mrs. Harry.
My uncle's neighbor restored old Alfa Romeo coupes - I can remember the day I first saw one. Before they were "hot" things on the market.... the GT Coupe - and the blue one he had had a big white meatball on both sides and some neat wheels...a lot like your car's. Long, long time ago. Been into cars ever since and when I see a car that has that small Italian coupe look I just sort of melt a little inside....they are so beautiful. Different kind of thing but there is something poetic in the small Italian coupes.
If I found the very car he had in his garage ...... The guys that did that are amongst the things that make up the best part of the world we live in - art is for all of us and thank you for sharing the car and the story. And the pictures. What a car!
Wow!. The car that started Harry on his life-long passion with cars. No wonder there was catch in your voice when you explained that. What a journey you've had over the years.
Thank you for sharing - and wishing you every success in 2023!
That restoration has been a total labour of love. A testimony to the skills and crafts these men have. Raise a glass to that.
A neighbour of mine had one of these when I was a kid in the 70s. It was a similar if not identical colour. He used to spin the wheels going down the small kerb of his driveway onto the road. My Mum used to hate him doing it, I used to love it. I was friends with his son and one day the 3 of us went to London in the car, Summer day, windows open, complete with the tyre screech. Thanks for 2 years of entertainment with this, I have followed it step by step.
Been watching the progress of this over the past year or two. Being an automotive glazier for over 30 years I've been in more body shops than most people (even panel beaters and painters) and I have to say their work is something you will really struggle to find anywhere. True craftsmen.
Utterly brilliant workmanship. Well done chaps all.
The best thing about this is to hear the emotion in your voice as you summarise. The car is now genuinely priceless, and it is stunning.
Harry, I find it incredible that the Zagato rated so poorly in your ratings. I rarely comment on any TH-cam Video but I have been watching that restoration with great interest, particularly the panel beating. It was a joy to watch the attention to detail but more particularly the skill and experience of the guy doing the work. It was really heartening to see that you rated seeing it completed so highly in your review of 2022.
Glad to see it finally get home. Love your enthusiasm for it too. We've all got a car in our memory that we could restore beyond its value. In the end it is still all about your long term enjoyment of the car. Now if we could just get some decent weather drive in.
You can’t really put a price on nostalgia and how important it makes you feel. Feelings really are priceless
Facts don't care about your feelings.
@@JamesSmith-qs4hx What's that supposed to mean?
Yes you can. Chuffin 1000’s!!!
I disagree. This was an exercise in letting heart rule head. There may be emotional attachment, but don't try this at home.
I value sense over sensibility. I have had a very nice Fulvia Zagato, enjoyed the car but in no way is it 120000GBP well spent.
Up at 3am watching HG after a hectic Christmas celebration. Now that car is a piece of art; What a beauty!
Absolutely brilliant, love this special little car. Can’t wait to see a video of it purring along your favourite roads. Only problem, we’ll need another restoration series…….. what next? Maybe a little Japanese 70s car or something unusual for us?
She looks beautiful! Had a lump in my throat watching this one. Thank You Harry. You have no idea the effect you have on your viewers. Merry Christmas and Happy 2023. 🇬🇧👍
Wonderful to understand the origin of your automotive obsession and passion. Your “new” 50 year-old testament to that passion is stunning. Well done!
Nice to see Harry genuinely happy. Also, I much prefer when Harry talks about his own cars
What a great Christmas present for fans. The Zagato is finished and … wow 👍
Thanks for sharing the magic of the renovation. Happy Christmas Harry.
I can tell how special the car is for you just listening how your voice crumbles a bit at the end of the video Harry. I'm so happy for you, today we saw a child's dream come true. Fantastic. 👏👏👏
Both Fulvias are breathtaking. Gorgeous cars. They are reminiscent of the Dino and Stratos semi-twins. So similar and yet so different. I'll have to wait until next year to ask Santa to bring me one...or the other 😊 Can't wait for the test drive...and the first fettle....and the first drive after the first fettle...and the next drive after several months and it's all bedded in...and ...
I had a car restored, which also took 2 years (plus some), and I remember the emotion I felt when I first saw it in paint, I had a proper lump in my throat and could hardly speak. Thanks Harry for this, I was right there with you when they pulled off that cover, a fantastic moment. And what a result!
Very nice. Imagine the satisfaction of actually doing the work yourself on your own car !
Considering the amount and quality (absolute top-level) of the labor that went into this restoration- Harry, you got a bargain.
Enjoyed every minute of the progress for this Lancia, in all the episodes. Extremely pleased for you Harry. The way you spoke afterwards , it sounded like a life - long ambition , so the cost is irrelevant, you have achieved it , earned it , and now got the badge for it ! Very well deserved. All the best for Christmas and the new year.
Amazing to see a car still pulling at the heart strings like this even though you had a long career driving and experiencing cars that most can only dream of. Enjoy its absolutely stunning 👌
I know bugger all about cars, but Harry’s enthusiasm and passion shines through. Another great journey
I can see this has been a pretty emotional moment, getting the car back to the standard it deserves to be in, and back into the fold. I have to admit to having a tear or two, seeing it all finally come together and giving me cause to reflect on my own journey with my little project. A lovely Christmas day upload and very much appreciated! (ps everyone's getting an updoot today!)
Harry, great Christmas present. Love this series. Keep up the great work.
Not many people would have the passion to do a full restoration on a car 🚘 like this one! only one person could and only one person did and that was Harry thank you sir for having passion and insight to pour bucket loads of cash into this project, I thank you 🙏🏼
What fabulous skills the panel beaters and engineers have used to put this gorgeous piece of history back in a better condition than when it was new. It's easy to say it's worth every penny but I also believe it's true. It's a stunning example! ...Fantastic work!
Now that's what I call money well spent. Beautiful!
86k labour mostly ( I’d guess) for those bodywork experts is worth it tbh.
Can’t wait to hear you taking it down your favourite roads.
A job well done, for you, for the viewers and for whoever will be able to witness this car in the future.
We are just caretakers and it is an honour.
What a magical and emotional moment seeing the Fulvia reborn,
I honestly don’t know which restoration journey I prefer between this, the Jaguar and the Lamborghini. They were all great! Thanks for bringing us along Harry and happy holidays to you and the family.
Amazing! Such a beautiful car. It was great to follow the journey of this restoration.
this is what a passion does for you. You could see Harry was about to break at the end over "a bit of metal"... but when you have that history and deep felt passion, few other things will render that emotion...
I'll confess to a lump in my throat as you talked about the car & build just for you because it sparked your love of cars. Speaking personally, I'm forever grateful for your neighbour 50 odd years ago, we've all enjoyed you sharing your passion and enthusiasm for cars and car culture since, keep it up for a long time yet, please! And can't wait until your next installment about your fleet!
Merry Christmas Harry! 🎄🎅🏻 Enjoy the Lancia in 2023! 🎉
Harry you are my automotive hero. Cheers to you for following through on this personal project. Watched every step of the way, what a thing !
i have never seen a happier man as Harry is over his Zagato. It's stunning amigo.
I can understand the passion to restore the Lancia to the standard you have. For someone who is interested in cars, having a pristine version of a car which has personal significance is something only a car enthusiast would understand. It won't be long until the first Spring day with unsalted roads returns! Great to see what can be done with the right skills.
What a fantastic result Harry, you must be chuffed with it.....
People get too hung up on costs and value wars, when emotions get involved, costs become irrelevant....
Let's hope we get some good dry weather and salt free roads very soon....!!.
Thanks for the Christmas video, not all of us have family and kids to keep us entertained....
Maybe the best ever Harry's Garage video, for the stunning Zagato, the history, the passion, the incredible workmanship and the sheer joy. Thanks for sharing the journey Harry.
I think this video is the first time I've fully appreciated the car. Great to see it side by side its sibling.
Lovely to see it back on the road in such a magnificent state. When I was in high school in Sydney in the early 1970s one of my classmates would occasionally drive to school her mother’s pale yellow Fulvia Zagato .Quite something back then, the family had money. Some years later I worked in valet parking at the Sydney Hilton hotel and a Zagato came in a few times. Such a classy car and a pleasure to drive it, even if it was just in first gear underground!
Congratulations harry a beautiful restoration. Can’t wait for a driving video
Wonderful craftsmanship!!
Like original showroom condition!!
Best wishes & Merry Christmas 🎄
i wish I had kept my Fiat 124 sport from 73 ! and I would have sent it to ADI for a rebuild. Happy New year to all.
This was just the best resto. The skills and passion by the guys and Harrys passion for it was just incredible to watch. Loved this series.
Love this car so much.
When is that beautiful blue Maserati video we saw you filming in the snow going live 😃
Video series of the year on the Zagato Harry. Utterly captivated by this one and it's turned out amazing. Thanks for taking us on the journey with you. Merry Christmas to yourself and your family. Thanks for the content this year, all the best.
Great to see you welling up over a teenage dream met and honoured, it has been a pleasure to watch the passion and dedication invested into getting this old girl back to looking her best.
That's the first time I've heard Harry's voice waver on a video.
Great to see genuine emotion and love for this project. I didn't think I would be much interested in this series. How wrong I was.
Harry, your love, passion, appreciation knowledge for this car and many others is fantastic as well as all your videos,car or farm, Your self, Ian Tyrrell, Retro Power are an absolute pleasure to watch. Attention to detail is fantastic. Even if the Zagato cost you £200000 you’ve bloody worked for it. Enjoy. Merry Christmas 👍🏻
I almost ran away in one of these , when I was a student back in the early 70s. Instead I just borrowed it for the weekend , washed it and put it back in the showroom. Being a part-time car salesman had its perks, but nothing like getting to keep this one - gorgeous example .
Don't forget whatever it cost to keep Mrs Harry happy along the way. That's at least a new kitchen and a conservatory there. 🙂
Fantastic Harry and that stripe turned out really well ! Happy Christmas !
There’s absolutely nothing I dislike about this car, it’s beautiful sounds fantastic that paint is immense in its colour and depth of sheen and as if you didn’t know your a lucky guy Harry 👍🏻🏴