McLaren 750S 2000-mile Monaco road trip special plus would I buy this or the Ferrari 296 GTB?
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- The McLaren 750S delivers crazy performance but how does it cope with a 2000-mile road trip to Monaco using some of the best driver's roads France has to offer plus is it a better driver's car than Ferrari's 296 GTB?
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Watching this from a hospital bed in the middle of the night in a cold corner of south east Australia reminds me that there's so many reasons to fight my way out of this place.
Good luck hope you feel better soon.
Good luck mate
Hope you get well soon!
Get well soon!
Get well soon!
More I watch Harry’s videos, the more I realise he doesn’t make these videos for anything other than to share his enthusiasm and passion for cars and bikes. He’s more than wealthy enough to not give a jot about chasing subscribers, views and clickbait titles etc. His authenticity really comes across in all his videos.
Completely agree. He’s not trying, or acting up for the camera - you just get genuine enthusiasm and an eagerness to share the experience.
His enthusiasm is what draws us all to his channel.
He’s down to earth, never vulgar about his wealth and really is “Just a bloke who loves things with engines”.
For the more mature enthusiast.
He’s the David Attenborough of the motoring world
Going to a chateau in the Dordogne in a 750S. Harry is winning at life.
maybe you get an invitation too
Don't forget he then went to visit his boat and had lunch in an exclusive club in Monaco. Yep definitely winning in life.
But so generous in his style. My wife (glancing up from her phone) said “Ilove how he engages but never brags.”. As someone who subscribed to Evo in 2002 and followed the journey, I suggest Harry has worked bloody hard, is talented and made some clear life decisions to get to that road trip we see today. Well done H and keep them coming.
I was interested in maybe stopping over at that chateau next time we are on a road trip in France .
Then I heard invite only , I’m sure my invite has been lost in the post !😂
@@paultune1696 He said there is a share of the boat available...could we all maybe club together and then take a similar trip!?
Great, Harry’s garage is like my Sunday evening replacement for Top Gear. Hats off to the Mrs for managing to keep her breakfast and lunch down whilst filming you flying around the French countryside.
_No cookies were woofed in the making of this film....._
It’s also a Sunday morning replacement for church.
Combined with Tyrell’s and Throttle House, Top Gear is fully replaced for me
Yep. And its even better than the weekly dose of TG, as the TG silliness wore off after a while. Harry, your delivery of calm, thoughtful, considered insight is intoxicating. And refreshingly different from so many channels. We all look forward to that next dose from you, and this one delivers again. Thankyou.
Harry always does a “proper” test. Puts the miles in and really learns what a car is like in the wild rather than a manufacturers set journey.
I believe most journalist would love doing tests this way, but manufacturers wont let them.
@@Aol8887 Manufacturers need to realise that letting a journalist do a 1000 miles in a car is far better. Instead of some stupid test where they only get an hour in the car and it's on some smooth as a baby's arse roads in South of Spain.
@@teabagtowers3823 But then the driver might find something they dislike after 1000 miles, or things they actually really like. Versus, press car on this route in whatever conditions that day, journalist or CZcamsr finds things they don't like right away and things they might like if they had more time. Yeah, doesn't really make much sense. Harry probably helps out with his "dislikes" when he can actually experience the car for a longer period of time and different situations.
Brilliant. I suppose your garage is full of the cars Harry “tested”?
If you notice, Harry never says anything negative about the cars he tests.
It's all positive, if he started saying negative things like that idiotic looking screen in the middle, then Mclaren wouldn't lend him cars for these kind of tests.
It's same with all car testers on youtube these days, if they want to test cars, long term tests, they have to say only positive things about the car.
If they say something negative, they get blacklisted and aren't allowed to test their cars again.
One youtube revealed it all after VW banned him from testing their cars in the future, because he said he didn't like the way ID Buzz looked like.
he also mentioned how he has been flown out to car reveals in First class, stayed at 5 star hotels, trip costs over 50 000€ and it was all paid for by the car manufacturer.
On behalf of Club des Autos, it’s was an absolute pleasure having you and P stay with us, we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Another fantastic video, thank you Harry, never change 🙌🏼
Thank you mrs M for taking the time to film this for us.💐🍾
Seriously! Not sure if she is a car fan but she is a wonderful partner for taking on the video duties.
@@MasterMalrubius After all the years, she must love it.
As always - Sterling effort every time from Mrs M!
Mrs. M. Is the great unsung hero of the channel. Clearly, Harry’s good taste extends well beyond cars.
I think i figured out one of the reason why i like Harry's videos. he's just calm talking though the video whereas other YT'ers just shout at the camera with fake energy. I like harry's style of videos too. ill keep watching and keep liking
Mrs M doing another fantastic job capturing the moment with all the hand-held filming.
The french love exotic cars. Years ago, we did a tour with a small group in the Vosges mountains. While approaching a detour around a small village due to a local festival happening in the main street, the local police man rerouting the traffic spotted us and told us to drive directly through the main venue stage. So we where part of the attraction and everybody had great fun, spectators and us.
Furthermore, people driving in front of you tend to indicate to the right side to give you way and let you overtake, giving you thumbs up.
The complete opposite to what you experience while travelling through Germany.
Citroen SM cabrio - hmmm, there's a car I'd like a closer look at. Checking it out; six made by the _extremely_ exclusive coachbuilder Heuliez - one known to have gone up in flames, the rest apparently "impossible to find" (but Harry seems to have just stumbled across one here).
Because they're stuck away from prying eyes in secret invite-only places like this... now that's what I call an exclusive classic.
Bus building heritage
The McLaren has quite a lot of Citroën features too … The Xantia Activa hydraulics, the ‘satellites around the steering Wheeler, etc. En avant Citroën !!!
Love the long form videos. My Sunday routine to watch Harry as I cook dinner. It’s always a special car when Harry breaks out the Panerai.
Love that the 750s wheels are mirror image left and right. Last time I had that was a 1988 Honda!
22:14 is the best part Harry, thanks for having those A110 in this video, probably the best cars for these mountainous roads...
Or a Lotus with a manual gearbox.
Adore the spec on this, V classy, giving real McLaren F1 XP5 vibes. Harry's always such a pleasure to listen too, much more interesting as a former automotive journalist rather than some clueless supercar "influencer".
Deep green is such a classy colour.
I don't necessarily disagree with you but why do people so often have to put others down while giving someone a compliment? It seems it wouldn't be too difficult to avoid that.
Also, saying "you're much better than those idiots" is pretty shit as far as compliments go.
@@Speednote10 I see where you’re coming from, it does sound like a bit of a backhanded compliment. Let’s be honest though, we all adore Harry and his quality content. I probably was a bit mean against supercar influencers, it’s just that a lot of the time they only seem interested in views and the latest and greatest thing rather than sharing a true in-depth passion for all things automotive
Former? He still is an automotive journalist!
@@marcushogan6613 Sure, but I think the views and latest and greatest go a bit hand in hand. The automotive youtube crowd is on the younger side and they don't really want long term car reviews or engine rebuilds, and because most youtubers rely on views and sponsors to make a living they tend to do what's most popular.
Harry on the other hand can nerd out on exactly what he wants no matter if he gets 1k or 1mil views per video. And if we're really honest Harry is as much of a supercar influencer as everyone else, these roadtrips always makes me want to sell a few organs so I can buy a Countach and go down to the south of France too. =)
I'm really not intrested in modern supercars/hypercars at all, but I am lost for words with that Mclaren, the 750s is something else, a serious dream car, thanks for sharing Harry 👍👍👍
As someone who has driven most McLaren extensively I can say they’re all different and 720 is a masterpiece. Yet to try 750.
Compared to the competition, McLaren have achieved remarkable results in a very short time. They deserve more recognition and success
Check the vids - also from Harry - about the Gordon Murray cars. It will blow you away!
I think it helps so much that it's a tasteful spec. A beautiful subdued color plus wheels that accent the car without trying too hard. Hopefully silver/gray wheels become more common on sports cars again.
the drive with the Alpines in the sun, it honestly doesn't get much better for a relaxed drive
One of the few things that can stop me going to the pub Sunday tea time, Harry on a road trip
22:10 looks like a dream. I love the thought of chasing my friends in sports cars up winding French roads!
Love that McLaren’s just keep getting better and better
Just realised our 2010 VW Gold plus has the same windscreen park feature 🤣
The best thing about Sundays ❤
Agreed
this and hearing that Rangers got beat even with a corrupt ref giving them another penalty for nothing😂
Songs of praise!
@@stephen300o6 😂
@@bigduphusaj162C'mon the hoops.😊
Harry, you are living the life! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Enjoyed this immensely.
Ahh Harry,a map and the wonderful Mrs M doing the filming it must be a road trip perfect Sunday evening viewing
Thanks again for taking us with you Harry.
Citroen SM Cabriolet? I had no idea - though on the coolness scale its a 12 out of ten, at least.
Absolutely love this style of video. Keep up the fantastic work! Just planning my first road trip this year and it’s been heavily inspired by your many roadtrip videos.
This episode has me living vicariously through Harry. That would be a dream vacation for me. And the summary at the end is spot on. What a day at the office. Thank you for taking me along, Harry!
Always look forward to Harry's videos on a Sunday but man what a treat today. Superb.
Screens should never be bigger than that on sports cars. 😊
Gordon Murray said: no screens at all 😉
''...where you take a daft car like this onto a ferry..''' There you go 'in a nutshell' as Harry would say, is the reason why we warm to his pragmatic, real world, appreciation of all of Harry's car videos. I'm starting to think that HM is the world's most subliminal car salesman.
Fabulous video....thankyou so much for making my car weekend complete after a trip to the members meeting at Goodwood. The impending working week seems easier as a result! Hats off to you, for some great content. Long may it continue!
Wow, love these road trips 😊
I have been a big fan of your work since Performance Car. What distinguishes your is your encyclopedic knowledge, the journalistic background which informs your use of language, and your professionalism. I want to also applaud Charlie for his excellent cinematography and editing. Beautiful scenery and roads and I now have a better understanding of the 750S.
I love the videos like this! A little bit of car review, driving impressions, and then the amazing scenery. Keep them coming!
I like Harry's use of proper maps. No better way to see the full picture and understand where you are👍
I absolutely love the grand touring aspects of Harry's videos. It's one of my favorite things to do is take some days and drive somewhere in my old Alfa GTV6. It's definitely the journey, and I love getting out in the country side and soaking up the scenery as well as driving the rural roads.
Love these road-trip videos - thanks Mr & Mrs Metcalfe!
I was just thinking that I know that road you are on, Mende to Ales, and then you confirmed it. The only difference is that I was in my works van !! It was still a good road to drive.
Harry, Your reviews are honest, plain spoken, no cute excuses for unsatisfactory nonsense like haptic controls. Thank you Sir.
You are so right about that colour, I’ve seen other presentations on the 750S and I didn’t like the look, but that car I would have, thanks again for another fascinating tour of your other neighbours backyard, great neighbourhood 🏴👍🏻
You know it’s going to be good when Harry gets the map out!
Really professional camera feel when moving thru those mountain corners and straights. Great episode.👏👏👏
Terrific video, and a truly thoughtful and insightful appreciation of the McLaren. A truly wonderful car, on wonderful roads. If only our roads were so well maintained...thank you.
The Acceleration will only be matched by the Depreciation.
quite
Harsh but true.
Appreciation
🥱
This car isn’t for penny counters such as yourself. A budget supercar and you’re worried about depreciation? 😂😂
The number one man to give us what we want when it comes to cars thanks Harry brilliant as usual
Excellent video, proper thorough road test. 👍
Another fantastic review and wonderful roadtrip! Thank you!
Really enjoyed that trip, with some good tips too. Completely agree with A roads down from Ouistreham, even N roads through the Limousin (great food at Hotel de France et de Russies in Thiviers). Cheers.
Thankyou Harry for a truly exceptional episode.
Wow, what e treat. Thank you for taking us on the ride with you 😃👍👍👍
What a pleasure in watching Harry’s drive, comments and enthousiasm in this video. Time to go out and do the same with a less attractive car but still a fantastic one . Thank you and safe trip back home
Spent a lot of summer holidays in the Dordogne / Limousin area as a kid. Same ferry route too. Beautiful part of the world. One of my favourite car memories is of us following a decrepit old Citroen van that was so rusted out that every time it went over a bump or turned the back half would deviate wildly from the front.
Dordogne probably changed a lot since you went there. Full of flashy english in flash cars flashing money in a wholly obnoxious way. Has really changed, charm has gone.
@@benbirch2393 Alright then don't go there then mate.
@@teabagtowers3823 I live down the road, "mate" 😆
@@benbirch2393 Well done you, you want a Blue Peter badge?
Cracking video, Harry, so impressive to see the quality of engagement with your wife over these videos. You two really are a team. You must have som terrific times driving in these amazing cars. Nice to see the use of a map- does anyone under 30 know what one is, let alone know how to use one?! Absolutely no traffic- incredible. Well done France, roads are pothole free too. Boat in Antibes? You really have life sorted.
Top notch programme. Thank you.
The N106 was it Harry … one of your best reviews ever I think … the sound of that car and ur enthusiastic driving, bloody perfect mate.
Love the road trips, and along with harry driving some of the most advanced cars on the planet, i always appreciate the fact that he still uses a folding paper map👍🤠👍
Fantastic! Thank you ever so much for this. You put us right in the middle of the action: wonderful!
Mrs. M: boundless appreciation to you all around the corners, down the straights. It can be very carsick-inducing, but you hang in there and give us wonderful video. You even point the camera out of the car and the image is steady. Wonderful: thank you!
Another wonderful video thanks for bringing us along, Harry. I like my green cars and this one looks superb in that colour!
Fantastic as always! Lord Harry and his road trips are the stuff of legend. Thank you very much for alleviating our dull and monotonous, dreary lives with these brilliant snippets of the “automotive high life.”
Antibes is my favorite vacation I've ever had. Rented a scooter and putted around the roads, would do a motorbike now. That car looks so good. I love the idea of the focus on driver feel. My worry with this is that it's too much. Like my sport bike could never leave 3rd gear without extremely breaking every speed limit in the country.
I’m also a great fan of Antibes. We’ve walked past Harry’s boat a few times without realising. I’ve just checked backed through last year’s photos and it’s included in one of them.
You’d be disappointed. Do it on bikes. Yes. Do it in a convertible. Yes. Do it in this sterile tin can. Nope. Not for me. And I’d bet you would, genuinely, be disappointed. After the first half hour of being in a very fast car, I mean…
@@iaingraham7276 Yeah after I bought my 1000cc I was like Yeah! and I zipped up to 200kph 3 times and then I was like, now what? When I had a 250cc I had way more fun.
Nothing like a Harry's Garage road trip video🔥🔥🔥.
Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Excellent video, Harry. These driving trips are your best ones and a great way to properly see how good (or bad) these cars are.👏👏👏👏👏
Awesome review Harry, Thank you! Miss my French vacations.
720/750S Spider. The ultimate sensible non-multi-million dream car!
The spec massively reminds me of the MSO SLR that you had for a trip a while ago, love the road trip content!
What a lovely setting and scenery
Another great review, many thanks Harry
That was great Harry, made more so by a car which has more performance than most super bikes yet it seemed very drivable and quite docile when needed! Excellent job McLaren.
Yeah 720 is very tractable and highly refined at slow speeds. The breadth of its qualities is staggering compared to most of its peers.
Not tried 750 as yet but I’m guessing it’s not bad either!
Top gears gone but we have Harry`s Garage to look forward to every Sunday evening .
Absolutely fantastic episode. Outstanding
Another classic road trip!
Thanks again.
Few supercars can be called beautiful. This one can. Its a magnificent blend of athleticism, muscularity and elegance without being too flashy. Its no wonder the market cottoned on to the 720s after a few years.
To each their own. Looks odd like most other McLarens.
@@AB-80Xthe 720S was a ground breaking car on its design alone and its function of air flow and aerodynamics was class leading but you probably think a C8 Corvette is a good looking car
@@jameswillard1
Why the knee-jerk assumptions, just because I don't agree with you?
Let's get one thing out of the way. I cannot stand the C8 or its design, and even if I could, what is the relevance?
I would not mind discussing views, but not on these terms. You do you.
Just buy both ! 😊
Hi Harry. Another great test. You almost didn’t need any words - your smiles said it all! Looking forward to next Sunday already! Peter
Love these real world reviews you do Harry, keep them up. Great to see you at the MM too
What a stunning colour!
My dad, Colin Howard's Rallycross car, a 2wd Escort, did 2.8 to 60...never thought a road car would get there! John Welch was his teM mate & his ex-Maryin Schanche escort did 2.4 as it was 4wd!
Cheers Harry, keep having fun!
All the best from @HowardsPortugal
Steve.
PS - careful of the speed cameras...they don't flash & they get you at 1 kmph over the limit 😮
I live just round the corner from John Welch's place in Church Crookham. I remember him repairing one of my crash damaged cars about 35 years ago, when he was driving those rallycross cars. I couldn't believe him when he told me how fast they accelerated - faster than an f1 car at the time I think?
@@chrisw9854 yes, I think that to 100 they were faster, but of course then the F1 got away...and downforce meant much faster in the corners!
If you see John & Dan say hi from me... Cheers!
That view off the back of your boat is a blast from the past, I worked on a boat in berth 38 back in 2013. Lots of great memories and I couldn't agree more about Antibes, very fun area and a great hub to explore from
Epic review Harry.👌
Love your road trips.
Could watch Harry driving back and forward through France all day long
Let's goooo !😅
Buy it Harry!
I got my 750s Spider thursday and have done 600km of country roads with it and it's amazingly good. Nothing beats this car.
Cheers from Sweden! 😊
Everything about this video is quite simply ......superb .
Thanks Harry. Loved your videos for years.
Harry is the only youtuber i can think of who would review a 750S in terms of practicality and actually using the car.
Top guys at the ferry 🤟
A few of my cars have also had the same slidey rear shelf issue. I solved this by making a template out of cardboard which I then sent to a carpet manufacturer who made a bespoke cover. Simple solution and didn't cost a fortune!
Great video. That stuff sliding around on the parcel shelf would drive me nuts!
Yep McLaren all day long for me👍
Can people join me in prayer to ensure Harry's life improves in the future....🙄😂
Thank you Harry, for the ride. Awesome.
Harry does a great job of driving rarified cars properly on roads deserving of such a motor. This time he picked almost the exact route I’m taking to St.Tropez in May. Thanks for the preview Harry, it looks brilliant 👍
We can only dream of roads like that. Our 3rd world surfaces are an embarrassment.
Yep. The UK. an undeveloped country in a developed world...
You too can have roads like ours if youre willing to be absolutely robbed blind in social security and taxes??
"...having had a boat down here for more than 20 years..."
As one does Harry, as one does...
Old money.... you'd have one too if your family was essentially generational landed gentry
What a fantastic video. Excellent scenery, love the starting location where the 750s mclaren sets off
Fabulous video. Thank you.
6:50
People born after 2000: "what is that paper version of Google Maps McLaren is using?"
Thanks once again for a pleasant no nonsense review and those roads amazing 👍
Fantastic video, as always. Proper journey/test, awesome roads, spirited driving combined with the welcome, but honest, laid-back commentary. I love the UK, but having driven most of the roads in this video, France is right up there. You'd have as much fun in a sporty Mini as a McLaren, but as Harry loves his Lancia as much as anything, I suspect he might agree. Keep it up sir.
God those wheels are revolting! They belong on a Max Power era Corsa
luckily they're plastic wheel caps that can be removed