After a 2000ml road-trip in the McLaren 650S to S.France & back; is it staying or going?

There’s something very life affirming about someone of Harry’s generation still getting such obvious pleasure out of checking out his dampers while he’s getting his tyres changed. Never change Harry….

Some called Doug Demuro the grandfather of automotive youtube. I couldn’t let that stand and stood up for my man Harry. He’s been at this longer than anyone and still does it the best. Even after all these years, Harry is still the best

My absolute favourite HG videos - made me bite the bullet and do 2000 miles down to Italy and back in my GT3 - best thing I’ve ever done in a car! Even bought the Michelin maps too 😎

With you on paper maps Harry, long may they live on.

Thanks for taking us along again, and kudos to Mrs. Metcalf, your patient cinematographer and confidant.

Harry is the reason Top Gear is defunct. His wonderful videos are like watching the motoring version of Grand Designs... Lovely, pretty unaffordable cars, but presented with such excellent journalism and enthusiasm, we forgot the price and instead just enjoy the cars with Harry. He's now essential Sunday evening viewing.

Where you parked in the gorge by that bridge Harry is exactly where we parked the last time in France with my late wife Libby, thanks so much for the memory Harry.

2:30 - I love paper maps, Harry. I spent a few years rallying in Britain, Kenya, and Finland and, whether actually driving in an event, navigating, piloting a service barge, acting as a marshal, or stage-hopping as a spectator with a bunch of mates in a van, paper maps were essential. Reading the contour lines gives a much better idea of what you're heading into than any number of GPS spot-readings.

Love the Pirelli guy, so enthusiastic about the product ❤

So good to see you gushing about your 650s Spider, we need more positive comments about the brand rather than all the negative rubbish spouted online. They really are very special cars, so adaptable for cruising, track work or a fast drive out on your favourite roads. I've experenced my 600LT Spider fpr almost 5 years and 20k miles, never kept a car this long in 45 years of driving all sorts of stuff.

It's always a good day, when you see Harry has uploaded a road trip video 😊

Greatr Video, I live in France and yes, the rural roads are surprisingly empty compared with the UK. However you said the offical speed limit is 90kph, that might get you into trouble, the offical speed limit on rural roads (unless otherwise indicated) is 80kph and has been for a few years now, and I have the speding tickets to prove it. For anyother viewers the other thing to be careful of, because its not often signposted is that in urban areas the speed limits often go 70 kph, 50kpg, 30kph and the gendarmes can often be found with their speed guns at the entrance/exit into these villages especially. The best way to be safe is when in a village the 50kph limit starts the moment you go past the sign that tells you the name of the village. Hope that is useful, drive safe !!

Brilliant, Harry. France, to me, is without doubt the most beautiful country to drive across. Done it many times, but not with the intimate knowledge you have. Thanks for the experience.

One of the best Harry's Garage video. Be great to have a note of the key stop over destinations and roads if you have the time.

you convinced me to buy a 650. I was deliberating for a long time. Many thanks! Great story!

Still the Michelin 721 map (989 a few decades back) makes me nostalgic. I always enjoy making your route with that map. It is still the best in colour usage!

Love it when the map comes out!! . A great trip and a great review. Thanks for the ride Harry!!!

These videos are a great inspiration Harry! This year I did a trip through the south of France with my MR-2 ZZW30 and loved every minute of it. Having the paper map with scenic roads is great. With the MR-2 you can also enjoy the very tight, rough and narrow roads as visibility, suspension travel and ground clearance is plenty. Also did the route Napoleon! Best bit ended up a completely deserted road in the Ardeche up to Mont Gerbier de Jonc. Made up more than 30 minutes on a 2 hour Google Maps estimate, do not ask how. Having the paper map really helped us heading a little west when we drove from Lyon down to Arlès to find these great driving roads. We really enjoyed the historical towns of Arlès and Avignon. Thanks again for being such an inspiration!

As always with these road trips special thanks to Harrys better half for the beautiful footage . Top notch Mrs Metcalfe , Bravo !!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

I have a Viola Metallic GT4 RS and just completed 4000km across Europe and missed that Lavender region. The 650S is such a great car, I had one for 18 months. The suspension makes it the perfect car to take on a road trip. Much better set up to the Sports Series.