Nayf
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There is an element of vicarious living; I like watching Harry’s projects - and his channel generally - because he comes from an enthusiast position first (he may have set up Evo, but he was and is a farmer first) which means that his presenting style is a bit more relatable than the more polished ‘up and down’ way you’re ‘supposed’ to do video.I think the project car genre is relevant for a much much smaller share of the generic car enthusiasts group. You need to be in a mode of thinking/ researching to do a similar project in the not too distant future to spend the time. I just think that few people have the means and even fewer would consider it.
Similarly, I like watching Tyrell’s videos because they’re oddly calming. I’ve no idea how to wield a spanner but he’s another where it’s a genuinely knowledgeable person talking - if not in a polished way - about something they, er, know about, rather than opinions plucked from the internet and regurgitated.
I do appreciate I’m not a ‘normal’ viewer as I work in the industry, albeit from a different angle. I can’t stand broadcast car TV due to its contrived nature and the realities behind it - even though the people on the programmes are actually pretty decent people away from the cameras.