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I quite like Harry Metcalfe's stuff, I think he genuinely expresses what he actually thinks - unlike Clarkson, who on multiple occasions has confessed that he simply writes what he is paid to write .
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It does make me chuckle how Clarkson has become the 'hero of the farmers', when it was his actions that caused all the issues in the first place.......
"Y mae dafad ddu ym mhob praidd"
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He may be a divisive figure but as he’s probably driven 1000’s of cars, and definitely all the good ones, his opinion matters.
As one of the most, if not the most, recognised motoring journalist……. in the world……. manufacturers want his positive reviews. 😁
I bet the folk at the factory are overjoyed…..!😁
Let’s see what Harry Metcalf has to say in the next few weeks, because I’d imagine he’ll get one for a test.
🇬🇧🇬🇧 And prey who is Harry Metcalf - a nearby farmer friend of his trading calves as the name suggests? He is actually a nearby farmer…😁…. I think that’s how he made his money….. but he was also editor of EVO magazine and is one of the most respected motoring journalist in the country. He’s not a youngster with a baseball cap, doesn’t power slide or J turn cars and seems pretty ‘normal’. He does however…… have a YouTube channel where he reviews cars as well as talking about and driving his own collection of cars…… He even has a farming YouTube channel ‘Harry’s Farm’, which as the title suggests, is all about his agricultural business. For anyone who wants a look at how difficult being a farmer is it’s definitely worth watching. He also…….. gave the plus four a good review…😁 🇬🇧🇬🇧 Not far off the mark then as a calf trader. I’ll check out a bit of his output.
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I'm not big on Harry, but after watching his Fezza trip on part of the NC500, my respect increased, because he knows what that is about, and you can't fake it.
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Yes Harrys Garage is one of my staples. He is not loud and understands why people have different tastes. He is also not blind to all the greenwashing going on by government etc.
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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It does make me chuckle how Clarkson has become the 'hero of the farmers', when it was his actions that caused all the issues in the first place....... The farm is a pittance and anyway has doubled in value from 6m to 12m (might not be correct) but his net worth is 60 to 70m - he has a massive IHT bill looming or his beneficiaries have. Buying these fancy hi tech driverless tractors won’t save him from the old fashioned grim reapers scythe.
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It does make me chuckle how Clarkson has become the 'hero of the farmers', when it was his actions that caused all the issues in the first place....... The farm is a pittance and anyway has doubled in value from 6m to 12m (might not be correct) but his net worth is 60 to 70m - he has a massive IHT bill looming or his beneficiaries have. Yep, it's all just another expensive plaything for Clarkson. However, if he'd not been so open and blatant about abuisng the system and buying a farm to avoid paying IHT, then the Gov wouldn't have closed that loophole. As a result he's ended up stiffing a whole bunch of farmers for whom farming is a livelihood and way of life.
"Y mae dafad ddu ym mhob praidd"
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He is also not blind to all the greenwashing going on by government etc. Whilst also being pretty committed to reducing hs own carbon footprint as much as possible - running green fuel in his cars for example.
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formerly known as Hugh Jorgan Has a lot to Say!
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formerly known as Hugh Jorgan Has a lot to Say!
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I've just noticed that Harry Metcalf has already reviewed the Supersport......... a year ago...!!!!
He did 500 miles in the press car and loved it....🤷🏻♂️
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Here is he clarkson article for non subscribers
https://archive.is/20260829200502/https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/driving/article/morgan-supersport-400-review-jeremy-clarkson-tbmg3lgwb
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