Italian road trip special; guide to the Mille Miglia in my Alfa Spider 

57 minutes of a Harry's video,perfect start to my weekend. Thank you for giving us a true feel for the event.

I always like to think Harry's wife has a RU-vid channel on cooking or something and Harry does all the filming

Harry, you are one of the few well-to-do YT presenters who inspires admiration rather than envy. Put that down to your manner: always on the level. You never talk down to your fans.

Those modern cars are just out of place there.

5:34 (300) 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 CS Touring 6:15 (307) 1952 Jaguar C-type (48) 1928 Chrysler 72 De Luxe Roadster 6:20 (41) 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport 7:35 (43) 1928 Fiat 520 Torpedo 7:49 (64) 1929 Lancia Lambda VIII Serie Casaro (91) 1933 MG K3 Magnette (210) 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage 8:40 (8) 1929 OM 665 SS MM Superba 2200 9:13 (324) 1954 Porsche 356 1500 (448) 1957 Stanguellini 1100 Barchetta (140) 1947 Cisitalia 202 S Spyder MM 9:29 (230) 1956 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera 9:37 (446) 1957 Lotus Eleven Le Mans 9:48 (22) 1925 Bugatti Type 35 A (397) 1955 Mercedes 300 SL (421) 1956 Jaguar XK140 FHC (327) 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS 10:12 (269) 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spider Pinin Farina (71) 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Zagato 10:47 (330) 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS SE (69) 1929 Lancia Lambda 223 VIII Serie (36) 1927 Bugatti Type 37 11:13 (400) 1955 Rover 75 (253) 1953 AC Aceca (439) 1956 Salmson 2300 Sport 11:30 (412) 1956 Jaguar XK140 FHC (142) 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Competizione (16) 1925 Bentley 3 Litre (228) 1952 Jaguar XK120 OTS 11:43 (108)1935 Singer Special Speed (73) 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato(120) 1937 Lagonda LG 45 Rapide 13:11 (1000) 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Sport Spider 13:31 (2) 1930 OM 665 SS MM Superba 2200 13:45 (30) 1927 Bugatti Type 40 GS (29) 1927 Bugatti Type 37 (28) 1926 Amilcar CGSS Siluro 14:23 (32) 1927 Lancia Lambda VII Serie Casaro (33) 1927 BNC 527 Monza 14:54 (49) 1928 Bugatti Type 35 B (50) 1928 Rally ABC Gran Sport 15:18 (73) 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato (72) 1929 Mercedes 710 SSK (74) 1930 Bentley 4,5 Litre SC (75) 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Carrozzeria 15:57 (76) 1930 Bentley 4,5 Litre SC (77) 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 SS Zagato (78) 1930 Bentley 4,5 Litre SC 16:14 (116) 1936 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 A Botticella (117) 1936 Riley Sprite (118) Aston Martin 2 Litre Speed Model (119) 1937 BMW 328 17:17 (139) 1945 DB Citroen 2000 Sport 18:47 (146) 1947 Cisitalia 202 S Spyder MM 18:52 (148) 1948 Ermini 1100 Sport 19:26 (157) 1948 OSFA Facciol Fiat 750 (164) 1949 OSCA MT4 1100 (165) 1949 Fiat 500 B Topolino (166) 1949 Maserati A6 1500 Berlinetta Pinin Farina (167) 1949 Lancia Aprilia 1500 20:10 (181) 1950 Jaguar XK120 Lightweight (182) 1950 Gilco Fontan Fiat 1100 Sport (183) 1950 Healey 2400 Silverstone E-type 20:40 (184) 1950 Ermini Fiat 1100 Berlinetta Motto 21:00 (185) 1950 Abarth Fiat 1400 Berlinetta Touring 21:21 (186) 1950 Ferrari 275 S/340 America 21:50 (187) 1950 Fiat 500 C Topolino (188) 1950 Jaguar XK120 Lightweight (189) 1950 Dagrada Giannini 750 Sport (190) 1951 Maserati A6 1500 Berlinetta Pinin Farina 22:19 (191) 1950 Healey Westland (192) 1950 Stanguellini 1100 Sport 34:23 (138) 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Berlinetta Touring (71) 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Zagato (76) 1930 Bentley 4,5 Litre SC 35:13 (131) 1939 MG TB (83) 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB (118) 1937 Aston Martin 2 Litre Speed Model 36:06 (107) 1934 Lagonda M45 Rapide 36:35 (122) 1937 Fiat 508 C Spider Speciale 37:01 (18) 1923 Alfa Romeo RL SS Torpedo 37:33 (151) 1948 Fiat Siata 750 Sport Fenocchio 38:19 (170) 1949 OSCA MT4 1100 2AD (171) Jaguar XK120 Lightweight (176) 1950 Talbot Lago T26 GS Berlinetta 40:30 (54) 1928 Buick Master Six Coupe 41:40 (154) 1948 Frazer-nash Le Mans Replica (161) 1949 Veritas RS (140) 1947 Cisitalia 202 S Spyder MM (194) 1950 Jaguar XK120 Lightweight (141) Stanguellini Fiat 1100 Berlinetta Bertone (156) 1948 Fiat 1100 S MM Berlinetta Gobbone 42:20 (195) 1950 Healey 2400 Silverstone E-type (185) 1950 Abarth Fiat 1400 Berlinetta Touring (173) 1949 Fiat 1100 B Musone (188) 1950 Jaguar XK120 Lightweight (143) 1947 Cisitalia 202 S Spyder MM (151) 1948 Fiat Siata 750 Sport Fenocchio (69) 1929 Lancia Lambda 223 VIII Serie 44:51 (72) 1929 Mercedes 710 SSK (45) 1928 Bugatti Type 40 (44) 1928 Lancia Lambda VIII Serie (378) 1955 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Competizione (270) 1953 OSCA MT4 1100 2AD Foglietti Valentini (362) 1955 Mercedes 300 SL (350) 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza (429) 1956 Porsche 356 1500 Speedster (229) 1955 Peugeot 203 (403) 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Touring (419) 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce (370) 1955 Porsche 356 1500 Speedster (415) 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Boano (369) 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider (300) 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 CS Touring 45:34 (222) 1952 Ferrari 225 S Berlinetta Vignale (286) 1953 Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina (263) 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 CS Touring (287) 1955 Mercedes 300 SL (288) 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS (289) 1954 Jaguar XK140 OTS SE (290) 1956 SAAB 93 (299) 1957 Austin-Healey 100/6

" Pink Bloody Duvet, What's he got that on for"....Love Harry's video's, he just spurts out what he thinks. :)

As a motorcyclist, those Mercs passing on blind corners gave me actual goosebumps. Good video btw as always!

I literally could not have envisaged a more perfect video as my birthday treat... thank you Harry!

The worlds classiest Car "Vlogger" . Respects the law and other drivers . Unlike the "bruvs Vloggers " that all the chavs love on "Pistonheads"

I never drive through France to get there. Tunnel, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy is my preferred way. Return - Monaco, Route napoleon, Reims, Calais back...

Those AMG's were being driven terribly and in some cases dangerously. Hopefully someone has a word before they get the event a bad name. Brilliant vid as usual Harry. Excellent content time after time is also why I subscribed to EVO all those years ago.

Can you imagine the outcry there would be if this event was in London? There would be global climate warming change protestors all over the place, all threatening fire and brimstone with pure vial hatred in their voices. How awe-inspiring it is to see an entire country welcome and celebrate these wonderful old cars being driven and enjoyed in the manner in which they were designed to be. Absolutely marvelous. Italy is an example to the rest of the world. This was just heavenly to watch. Thank You Harry.

I'm 45 seconds in and I'm just going to go ahead and give this a thumbs up.

Mercedes SL / AMG drivers stealing the "obnoxious" crown from long standing BMW ownership...

An hour long Harry vid...fantastic! Planning on driving my Giulia Super down to Rome next month for a vid too 🙂

Harry - I have been driving back and forth to Rome (from London) for decades. I rarely do France and never go anywhere near Paris. I always get the tunnel and then go through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany down to Innsbruck and then the Brenner pass. No tolls. Or I get off the peage just after Rheims and do N routes down to Basle. I have dozens of different routes and combinations. It's not cheap it's true. One thing about the roads in France - they are bloody good.

No nonsense video Harry. Thanks for taking us on the journey . Love the Alfa👍🇦🇺

“Another car that shrunk in the wash.” LOL

A perfect start to a day here , a trifecta actually, a cup of coffee , a Harry’s.garage video, an an Alfa Romeo!

I saved this for tonight so I could relax sipping champagne watching the best perspective and coverage of this historic tour!! Thanks Harry!

Harry, will you be my dad? P.s I'm potty trained

ill keep this in mind next time i truck my 6 cars to italy :)

Perhaps an electric fuel pump to fill the bowls when you switch they key on and eliminate the vapor lock. It may save your starter. Slight modification may make it much more enjoyable.

The car in 39:29 was an alfa romeo disco volante the "narrow hips" model, quite remarkable to see such a car on a road being driven.

There are few You Tube channels that can produce this kind of quality for 57 mins. Definitely worthy of your time.

Mercedes d-bags are everywhere...

Well, that was a glorious hour! I even watched it on the big telly in the living room, and the wife seemed to enjoy it too. Much appreciated, Harry, as always.

The enthusiasm you can hear in Harry's voice at times is infectious -love the choice of car he took to Italy

Sirmione - one of my favourite places. Great video thanks!

Superb video Harry! The showoffs in the modern Mercedes overtaking on blind bends should be ashamed, the sort of people who ruin the event!

"slogging across France". Oh Harry, I'll do that for you. :-)

You know that Bugatti messed up the design of Chiron if Harry mistakes it for a Veyron.

When I drive to Italy I go through Belgium, Germany and Switzerland, the extra distance is made up for by the lower tolling and of course Autobahn! Even taking into account the Swiss Vignette it's cheaper than using the French autoroutes.

The little Fiat 500 B @19:43 is registered on Dutch classic car plates. A quick check learns that this car has only been registered to the current owner since 08-04'19... So not too many races. ;)

Great video Harry - thanks for the upload. My beloved Italy ❤️🇮🇹

Nice video, as always. Best shot is the landscape around the 32:07 mark. Doesn't get more Tuscan than that. A tip to make your video's better is to look into a camera gimbal. Makes the handheld shots, like in Sienna, more professional and easier on the eys.

I have been fortunate enough to experience these Italian towns. The thing I love most about Europe is the narrow streets that wind through cities and towns. And the piazzas and squares around Christmas are filled with booths and stalls full of food and beverage.

Wonderful, just made me late for work because I cannot wait to watch Harry's Garage. "More videos coming along very soon." I am holding you to that.

Great video, Harry. Thanks. I got to persuade the wife now that it’s a great time and place for a holiday. I’ll tell her about the Mille after we get there

As usual, leaving a like before even watching it

Ive been looking forward to this since you mentioned this trip! An Alfa Spider and the Mille Miglia, whats not to like.

GREAT video, thanks. I've subscribed for just two or three years now and these are always a delight. This, during our New York City stay-at-home/work-from-home endurance race vs an insidious virus, really picked up my spirits. I've been to Italy twice. Both visits included Siena and the Val d'Orcia: Seggiano, Montalcino and, further north up the SR2, Tenuta la Campana, a lovely agriturismo in the Crete Senesi between Monteroni d'Arbia and Asciano. As such, I was able to very quickly - per road signs behind you - Google-map your exact spot on the roadside where the SR2 meets the SP24 to Radicofani. Great stuff. When I was a teen in the 1970s my Dad for a good long time had a Fiat 124 Spider. Great memories.

Excellent. Couldn't be done without genuine knowledge and enthusiasm in spades. Great video.

Experienced your trip again by looking at this video, how different the MM is now due to Covid and big sponsors involved. Looking back (we did also 6x MM in the 328GTS) it were great(est) times. Happy to experienced the good times as I think it will not come back as it did in the past looking at the square in Sienna/on the Futa-pass etc. shame on all of us due to fear....

Such a great humble dude. Notices oil under his car, and grabs dust and a pan to mop it up without anyone knowing. True gentleman. Also a heck of a car guy. Hope I get to enjoy life like you are. What a trip.

Harry - ‘Our man in Siena’ 👍🏼👌🏼🍝

Loved every minute of this video, thanks for sharing your adventure in such a lovely classic Alfa Romeo..

Duetto is sounding lovely. About 50 minutes in - "we're at the top of the Futa pass... just entering the cloud now, and my window winder has come off" - made me chuckle. Gearbox oil could be coming from the top of the gear lever turret.

An hour of Harry in Italy with a gorgeous Alfa and a tour of the Mille Miglia. My morning is sorted. Thank you Harry!

Great video, not sure about the costing though, although Harry clearly likes to save a few quid even though its hardly needed. I drove last month an Ariel Nomad from the UK down to Barcelona, avoiding toll roads in France adding perhaps 2 hours to the drive time, but saving on fuel costs as more economical speeds and cheaper fuel off the motorway network. Not an economical car, but much more so at 60 than 80 just the same as the Alfa. Eurotunnel - Ive taken it several times and always pay return based on next day where its about 60/70 pounds return, but you are using that as one way, so hence total cost is about 120/140 max this time of year and even easter holidays. So again, way off Harry's numbers. Used Airbnb at a lovely countryside location and again 50 euros instead of the estimated 200. A truck is great if you have wealthy friends with free time and cars, which most of us don't, but this trip can be done for well under half the costs mentioned here. The real question isn't cost surely, its if you want the drive down and if you want to make the drive down as of the adventure... understand those who dont or dont have the time, and if you have done it as many times as Harry, even more so, but for the rest of us.... get driving!

I still toy with the idea of an Italy roadtrip loosely based on the Mille Miglia route

With every video of yours I watch, it reminds me how lucky I was to stumble upon this gem of a channel.

44:12 anyone notice the dog on the right? lol

Harry , once again thank you so much for all these information.And i abosulty agree ....no modern car´s in that grid FULLSTOP .They are about to ruin the whole event .Specially with these reckles drivers .Best regards Robert

Hi Harry, how about Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este? Have you ever been there? I 'm planning to go next year.

at 38.11 it's a fiat 600 multipla, and if i remember well, it has 6 seats.

Margins for the haulage company must be pretty thin.

Alfa my favourite mark by far

Great video Harry. When you see the size of those Bentleys you can see why Ettore Bugatti called them trucks!

Siena was Spectacular!! Would love to take part in this Iconic Rally some day.....

Thank you once again for a real review with a down to earth feeling of the rally. And yes I think modern stuff maybe ruin a bit the feeling of the rally, even more then they are overtaking with no respect for the classic cars... But anyway a real dream to do a trip like this through Italy spotting Mille Miglia, big thanks for this long format video to approach the very best of Italy, and the Duetto, perfect car for the business!

I think you forgot to add the airfare to your truck total.

Harry, what a lovely video, very enjoyable and great cars. Very interested to see more of the Lancia Fulvia rebuild, When is the next video? All the best Bob (LMC member wit a Fulvia and 2000HF coupe)

I've done the MM myself 3 times, 99, 2000 and 2001 and I have some wonderful memories, my clients cars were an OSCA MT4 1500cc and a Fiat OttoVu V8 2litre (one of only 12 lightweight cars made). The Italian people make the event in my view, their enthusiasm and support for the historic re-enactment is something to behold, with huge cheering crowds literally everywhere! quite a fantastic experience which I'd recommend to anyone..

Liked it before the video even started. It's an Alfa. Who wouldn't like this video?!!

Hi Harry. Loved it. Thank you for the tip, been meaning to do this for a while, not so easy with young children who throw up in cars.. Wish the video was longer. Brilliant, thank you again.

One of the best car related vids i have seen from anybody

Love to see old classics on the road. Love the fact that you are willing to make a vid as long as it needs to be about an hour perfect

Harry knows a thing or two about locations, nicely extracted and written down for my future use. Cheers Harry ……

Timestamp 32:15 : I have expected the TellyTubbies sun to make an appearance :-)

Mercedes Benz should be ashamed if itself for the behaviour of it's sponsored cars on open public roads. A couple of fatal car crashes due to those idiots could well cause the end of the event. Corporate Mercedes should try to understand that the Mille Miglia was not created as an advertising platform for it's bloated pimp-wagons.

Put a bit of paper where it drips oil, Harry :) , The oldest cars should go first.

This MoFo is absolutely insane, and I mean that in the best way. NO ONE does a better car VLOG. No one. Period.

I'm jealous, that would be the perfect adventure trip for me

"Oh no, my engine doesn't work!" Haha! :D

Great as usual. Just wish it was June 2019 again.

I'm beginning to think this is a common trait among us HG fans........ we just default hit the 'like' button before Harry's even said a word!!! 😆

That was great Harry. I'm glad you posted this. Italy is definitely one of the most beautiful countries in the world. A neighbor of mine in San Diego had one of these Alfa spyders, back in the 80s. She loved that car and took good care of it. She took me somewhere in it once and it was great fun riding in it. Never got to drive it.

That's my Italian holiday, where to next. After each video my bucket list gets longer!! Thank you for sharing your jollies

For anyone who hasnt been to Mille Miglia - I had done both the finish at Brescia and also a stage stay over in Bologna: both we amazing. There is a super great atmosphere. Brescia centre where they finish is beautiful so that is a nice place to see it end. Bologna is an amazing city and actually you got closer to the cars - the first finishers stay in Piazza Maggiore in a sectioned area but the overspill drive through the streets and most areas have no barriers so you can literally high 5 the drivers and see the cars up close. If you love old cars then this is the Mecca and to see them being driven and some of them driven hard too is awesome. Loved this episode Harry!

Nice! You do have great videos...this is now on my life list of must experience.

Wonderful clips. Enjoyed your enthusiasm. Thank you. Viva Alfa Romeo!

@harry's garage - FYI that green AMG GTR @48:05 is from South Africa, I recognise the number plate specifically registered in Johannesburg, So I wouldn't imagine Mercedes would sponsor that vehicle you would think they would source them Germany .

One of your best ever videos, Harry - Molto Bella! I almost felt like a passenger in your little Alfa Spider; roaring along those glorious Italian roads. The streets of Sienna and the city centre with all the cars parked up - Bellissima!

Fire extinguisher... I had a GTV for many years I never quite got together for my satisfaction. My old Girlfriend asked why there were two extinguishers in the car. "This is an Italian Car darling. I should have three..."

Long may European culture and civilization remain... despite the barbourous onslought.

Just seen this .Those idiots driving totally Dangerous Overtaking on Blind hills and bends .They will kill someone doing that .need banning from driving .You can drive fast and safe . No need for that. Information,speed,gear,acceleration. They need to learn to drive safely .😡

When i see how some of those Merc owners drive... almost ashamed it's my favourite car manufacturer.

Dont know if its still running but there was a motorail train that ran from Verona in Italy to Dusseldorf in Germany overnight. We put the car on the train aboard a vehicle carriage, then had a private two berth cabin with washing facilities in the forward passenger section. Dinner was served in the dining car onboard and was like something out of the Orient Express (not quite as high standard but still very good) We only travelled one way frm Italy to Germany on aour return trip an boarded the train at Verona in the late afternoon, arriving fresh as a daisy in Germany at 8.00 am after having Breakfast aboard the train. Cost a couple of years ago was about £700 but there are much cheaper options, (shared cabins, a sandwich meal) Cut the journey to Norther Italy out completely.

Thanks Harry. This was fantastic, like being there myself. Extremely well done! Wish to see an agricultural update this year too.

I loved the video, but the price comparison of trucking vs. driving jumped one little detail. The flight costs for two persons to Brescia and return. Hmm...

I love how Harry does long videos, worth every minute. Love it Harry, Italy looks just fantastic .

Got a question. Would a BMW E30 be appropriate or completely out of place? Would love to do it for the fun and the scenery, but don´t want to spoil the overall fun by coming in a car thats a dime a dozen.

What can we do more than a "Like" to this video? RU-vid, please help ;)

Thanks so much for posting this Harry. It's absolutely awesome! For those who have never been. For those who someday want to go.. This is a great documentary on what we could see if we were able to go and experience it firsthand. Till Then... Thanks !!! DMAX

@39:27 is an Alfa Romeo 1900 Barchetta, driven (probably) by Robin Steutel.

Harry, to check the oil level you first take out the 'dip stick' wipe it clean then put it back into the engine to check the true level !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fantastic video! Reminded me to book the room for the Watkins Glen historic GP in September. Harry you should visit it!

" Pink Bloody Duvet, What's he got that on for"....Love Harry's video's, he just spurts out what he thinks. :)

The red car at 9:20 is a Stanguellini I think