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@rossmurrayfam1568 18 күн бұрын
thinking of doing a route trip like this :)
@ИльяБаженов-р6г 28 күн бұрын
Хуево что не по русски
@natalialab666 2 ай бұрын
Can you name the lakes you have been to on that route, especially with suspension bridges. Many thanks
@oldfailedgamer 3 ай бұрын
The Best Route From England To The South Of France.
@howardatherton3889 4 ай бұрын
Many thanks for posting. Very interesting
@liamsxa 6 ай бұрын
Route de grande alps is much nicer
@Arfabiscuit 7 ай бұрын
I have lived in the south of France for 10 years it's a super fascinating place to explore
@worryingoilleak1758 7 ай бұрын
How did you get the rear screen out to begin with? I need to do the same work on mine
@Veshremy-p5h 9 ай бұрын
I went from Watford to marsellie
@richlee509 Жыл бұрын
Great video mate thanks
@paulthetford2004 Жыл бұрын
I think I recognise your voice. Are you a biker?
@robincook2471 Жыл бұрын
Hi I seem to recall you did an extended version of this video, is this still online on another channel or do you still have the content?
@cgarden23 Жыл бұрын
Are the overnight accommodations enroute expensive?
@Manc-fh5we Жыл бұрын
I'm considering a similar trip myself. Did you drive solo? If so how did you manage the toll payments in a right hand drive car?
@classicmercedeshacks8492 Жыл бұрын
Thankfully I had a co-pilot for this trip, however, you'd be fine solo take your time at the toll booths. This said, if you have time to plan ahead, there is an auto-payment transponder you can buy which just automatically opens the barriers and bills you directly, looks slick, but is also a game changer for us right-hand drivers. I'll be aiming to do this drive again this year solo and I'll likely try out the transponder path.
@fastboy8315 Жыл бұрын
a question....when you put the windscreen back with a cord .....are the black lists already on the rubber ? ....
@mahdebibars4694 Жыл бұрын
من فضلك أبعثلي أرقام فيزيبل بالارقام كل في مكانه سيارة 201 190.
@mohamedalmorabit573 Жыл бұрын
What is the name of the poster
@jeff30795 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful....Would I be able to drive my small motorhome through this route? 2.2m wide x 3m high? would love to experience this. thank you for the inspiration.
@classicmercedeshacks8492 Жыл бұрын
Fundamentally, I think you'd be fine. However, the narrow section through the rocks could be worth taking another route to save the stress. Glad to inspire!
@andrevanderwalt69 Жыл бұрын
What causes this rust? Faulty/shrunk back windscreen seal?
@Arbitrator207 Жыл бұрын
Nah, 45 minutes to Luton airport then step off in Nice!
@asimhumayun7428 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this tip. I'm a little confused about the strip being used as the mould. Does the door card need to held in place with some tension to bend it back in shape? If so how do you achieve this with the moulding removed from the door. Sorry if I'm missing something obvious here!
@hollyrobertson579 2 жыл бұрын
Do you come across any tolls? If so how much did they cost you?
@classicmercedeshacks8492 Жыл бұрын
There were a lot of tolls on the trip, but most were on the autoroutes and not the scenic D roads. I think I spent somewhere in the region of £150 on tolls on the way down, however, you could pick a toll-free route. For me, it was a slightly time-sensitive visit so I opted for a few faster yet toll-heavy roads in less scenic areas.
@kamiltelecom795 2 жыл бұрын
Qarıdaşı səni allahın böyigiliginə anıd verəmi məni bağışla allahın böyi möcizələrinə anıdı verəmi heçnə yazıb atıma
@kamiltelecom795 2 жыл бұрын
🐒🐗🐀🔴
@peterdavidson3268 2 жыл бұрын
Drove the Route Napolean back in 1982 (on our honeymoon) we stopped overnight in Digne - very scenic - oh and by the way, Reims is pronounced RONCE locally!
@brianmason9803 2 жыл бұрын
Woooaaaahhhh! Pass the seasickness tablets. Could have been such a great film clip.
@bertiewooster3326 2 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about the emmision zones I just put a bit of duck tape over 2 letters front and rear no problems also UK plates confuse the cameras and they won't write to the DVLA anyway.
@willisgreate9699 2 жыл бұрын
If you get arrested by the Gendarmerie with this you are in serious trouble !
@bertiewooster3326 2 жыл бұрын
@@willisgreate9699 You are joking!! the Gendarmerie don't have a clue in rural France they are all posted to the cities to control yellow vests and immigrants I know.As for getting arrested 200€ notes of which I have plenty will always clear the way to being let off.I know.
@willisgreate9699 2 жыл бұрын
@@bertiewooster3326 the Police have in charge the french cities and the Gendarmerie are meant to deal with "rural" France historically . Now do as you please with your car plates you ll have been warned ;- ))
@bertiewooster3326 2 жыл бұрын
@@willisgreate9699 Municipal police to whom you refer are really uprated traffic wardens the Gendarmerie a para army force is the hand that keeps the population under control.....if required.As for my plates don't worry because I don't or indeed care !!
@willisgreate9699 2 жыл бұрын
@@bertiewooster3326 No they are not the Municipal Police are not even allowed to check your ID or stop a car in the Traffic. If they notice something wrong they have to call the.......Gendarmerie that will proceed to the checks!
@egran2150 2 жыл бұрын
france is so beautiful in any part of the country !!! we know why france remains the first world turism county for decades now !!!
@Doozifier 2 жыл бұрын
most informative, thank you!
@Mick_English 2 жыл бұрын
Ty for your upload.
@knowles2211 2 жыл бұрын
Could this route be done in a motorhome?
@classicmercedeshacks8492 Жыл бұрын
Depends on size, but I'd say most of it would be fine. For the sake of staying relaxed, I'd probably opt for a few main roads in places if I were driving a motorhome.
@ThunderAppeal 2 жыл бұрын
'Emission zones' What obtuse buffoonery that only the French can invent.
@davidstewart2694 2 жыл бұрын
Do u have gpx file for this route?
@classicmercedeshacks8492 Жыл бұрын
I don't but I really should make one
@elizabethmcintire7885 2 жыл бұрын
What was that lake called?
@barnabywhicher5958 2 жыл бұрын
There are images of a few different lakes in this Video, the lake with the bridges is Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet. The others that are also in this video are, Lac du Saulet & Lac de Castillon. Hope this helps!
@habsom1406 2 жыл бұрын
Quality repair, respect to you! Not for the faint hearted. Thanks for filming, editing and uploading.
@constructioneerful 2 жыл бұрын
I think this is a great idea. Can I persuade you to do second version, for the journey back but with even more detail and stops?
@classicmercedeshacks8492 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll do my best!
@RaviVerma-xp4sm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for very nice video, Im planning to drive my discovery suv from Ireland to continental Europe , I would like to know what to mind and navigate and your tips driving British/Irish car on otherside of the road Many thanks 😊
@Ulysse-xw9xo 2 жыл бұрын
Quand tu sors de castellane au lieu de descendre sur grasse tourne à droite et passe par les gorges du verdon. C'est un endroit magique tu vas en prendre plein les yeux 😉
@Jeffybonbon 3 жыл бұрын
Do I need glasses
@minitune7285 3 жыл бұрын
Done this so many times but the via the 'Autoroute du Soleil’ which is pure motorway and obviously best for getting down their in 11 hours+ depending on vehicle and time of year non-stop from Calais. Even did the 'run’ once with a bunch of MINI’s - Calais to Paris Bercy, eventually persuading the station master to let’s us drive our lowered MINI’s onto the AutoTrain as he refused to let his staff do it! Overnight stay in Paris then the morning flight down to Nice to collect our cars at Nice Ville rail depot. Unfortunately SNCF no longer run the AutoTrain on the grounds of cost. There has always been a plan to follow your vastly scenic route over a 3 day period also the route via Avignon, Maussane and Marseille is on the cards apparently a gastronomic delight and something to be savoured with the missus. Thanks for the great video!
@kpopfan674 Жыл бұрын
How much did it costs you on the motorway, as France charges for the use of the motorway?
@davidmatthews3093 11 ай бұрын
Autoroutes and motor-rail? Yawn.
@MrStephen777 3 жыл бұрын
Look a great route always wanted to drive on these roads
@leftlifegolfsaga9105 3 жыл бұрын
I live in the south of France, and am lucky enough to drive these roads quite regularly. I recommend to anyone visiting to do Classic Mercedes Hacks did and get off the autoroute and enjoy the french D roads, spectacular views, excellent road conditions and limitless options for places worth visiting
@sugs1191 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm from London. Is it easy to drive in France. I've always wanted to do it but a but nervous about doing it
@Croydonjohnny 4 ай бұрын
I'm a bit nervous about it too but it looks great fun instead of the Eurostar.
@TravelingisFREEDOM 3 жыл бұрын
This seems to be a very charming region, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!
@fuckfannyfiddlefart 3 жыл бұрын
Stop driving, use rail, if you must drive use electric! Oil COSTS lives, climate change costs the future of humanity.
@leftlifegolfsaga9105 3 жыл бұрын
I drive a Tesla, and a Range Rover Sport. I try to meter my oil consumption with electric use, however electric is not green either. With the advent of fuel additives to reduce emissions in more modern cars, and the proposals for synthetic fuels down the road, it’s all a matter of perspective. Realistically, driving enthusiasts aren’t going to stop driving, though you point regarding rail travel is a good one, and maybe more commutes on public transport would facilitate driving pleasures on weekends/time off
@csud9540 Жыл бұрын
you missed the word retard from your name fcukfanny.
@joe90h34 Жыл бұрын
Charging your car from electricity generated by power stations ahahahahahahahahahaha. 🤡
@daverigby23 3 жыл бұрын
Reims is pronounced Rance. Yes, I know, I live in France
@classicmercedeshacks8492 3 жыл бұрын
Aha it’s good to have a solid source for this! I have heard it pronounced in so many ways and have always wondered.
@PianoGuy954 3 жыл бұрын
No, it's pronounced Rince like the verb "rincer" (rinse). I'm French.
@daverigby23 3 жыл бұрын
@@PianoGuy954 Yes, and rince is pronounced rance, just like prince is pronounced prance. I actually live in France
@daverigby23 3 жыл бұрын
@@PianoGuy954 And France is pronounced Fraahnce
@feraudyh 2 жыл бұрын
Ran as in Also Ran
@Theactivepsychos 3 жыл бұрын
I've done that route! Twice.
@classicmercedeshacks8492 3 жыл бұрын
Aha! Great to hear! The Route Napoleon is a treat isn’t it!
@Theactivepsychos 3 жыл бұрын
@@classicmercedeshacks8492 that's one of my favourite things I've done in life. Forst time I did the route was literally my first drive after passing my driving test. I passed I'm Cornwall, got the train back to London, slept, woke up and set off. It was a little different that time as I went to Calais but basically the same route. Then having fallen in love with Gap area I ended up adding another week to th3 trip and discovered the gorge du verdon proper. That place is what I think of when people ask what's your favourite place?" Absolutely love it. Have you done the West coast yet? And then cutting in across Carcassonne area. Absolute beauty.
@classicmercedeshacks8492 3 жыл бұрын
@@Theactivepsychos That is quite an impressive first drive! Yeah without doubt the most memorable areas are around Gap & Castellane! Yeah so after this trip I drove along the coast stopping a few times at various places like Antibes, Cap-d’ail, Nice, Hyères & Cassis, then carried on to Bordeaux via Toulouse, then up to La Rochelle, Nantes & Normandy. So many beautiful towns and villages in between!
@Theactivepsychos 3 жыл бұрын
@@classicmercedeshacks8492 amazing. My grandpa used to do it on his little Nissan car and I've taken the torch and now do it regularly myself. One thing about my first trip I was totally ignorant to was that it's illegal to drive in some roads in France as a freshly qualified driver. I was worri3d slightly after o found that out. The trip back was a little less bold haha. .
@glendonhorne7196 Жыл бұрын
@@classicmercedeshacks8492 Hi, I’m considering doing your exact route in my Porsche 924S, how long did it take you out of interest? I’m thinking of allowing 2 weeks. Great vid, cheers 👍
@TK42138 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to watching more
@classicmercedeshacks8492 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Means a lot! Currently working on the same job on my 280ce, this time I’ll be making the repair section from scratch. Hopefully I’ll upload a video for that too in the next few months.
@TK42138 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work.
@hamshank29 3 жыл бұрын
I dont understand the difference between the start of the video and the 'main event'. Are both parts not the top of the door card?
@classicmercedeshacks8492 3 жыл бұрын
I was referring to the top of the door card being the main event after dealing with the more minor separation at 0:49 which was the around the door handle cut out. Hope this makes sense now! Apologies for any confusion.
@hamshank29 3 жыл бұрын
@@classicmercedeshacks8492 Ah I see. So youre feeding the top of the card into the seal strip and then basically using the glue as a hardener to maintain the shape ?
@classicmercedeshacks8492 3 жыл бұрын
@@hamshank29 Yeah pretty much, using the seal as a mould if you like. Take extra care not to glue it to the seal. There’s a link to the glue I use in the description.
@hamshank29 3 жыл бұрын
@@classicmercedeshacks8492 Ah wish I tried that on my 190 before selling it. Got a w126 now, no door card issues :)
@classicmercedeshacks8492 3 жыл бұрын
@@hamshank29 Aha nice! Enjoy the 126! Feel free to subscribe I may do some 126 videos in future!
@Lot76CARS 3 жыл бұрын
very useful, I guess something Ill have to do eventually kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKTEp4mXmbtmedE
@classicmercedeshacks8492 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Nice video, I'll subscribe.