First Wash in 26 Years: Free Abandoned Car Donated to a Subscriber! Disgusting Mercury Montclair

[@luchalibre82]

What a humble human being. That man most definitely deserved that vehicle.

[@dnmotorsport]

He is from Serbia

[@asgharkopak5799]

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[@GenaF]

Such a lovely chap

[@view8113]

lol I read "horrible human being" and I got really confused

[@dimemitrikeski1532]

@@dnmotorsport i think he is from Macedonia, i am not sure , but pavle and ljupka are very in common names in macedonia.

[@dougbarbour9344]

Pavle brought the heads and Intake to my shop Rockville Ring & Bearing and we completely rebuilt them for him. Such a nice and generous guy to deal with. Glad we were a part of this process

[@pavlepavlovic6762]

Thank you, Doug, so much! You finished everything in less than two weeks. I appreciate everything! So professional Ring & Bearing is the best place in DMV.

[@pinascoot]

Bless your soul brother. You not only saved a piece of history but you also gave it a new home for free, with a donation to boot. This vid made my day. Ed from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@pmaddox]

As a 61 year old man who appreciates older cars but don't have one I find this is so cool what you did...love the couple that you donated it to also, so so cool...love how you brought this car back to life, it was such a beautiful thing to watch you clean this and detail it, I really learned a lot..thank you for the vid.

[@bobertkallahan4392]

The guy he gave her to is the kindest gentleman I’ve ever seen. What a worthy heir to that vehicle!

[@stelgeo]

Hope his descendants see this, will definitely put a smile on their face. He was a talented man and a source of pride for the Greek community in the United States (which his parents were a part of). Really enjoyed this one Larry, thanks. Never change.

[@alladara1]

Always very proud of our Greek brothers abroad

[@hgbarnes1584]

Typing through tears. In the mid 80's 3 years of high school radio and TV production and in college at my broadcasting program we read and watched John's work. I loved it. I've published 2 sci-fi and romance novels because of inspiration from him and others. Thank you... you had as much fun doing this as I did watching.

[@johncrishock9317]

Larry, your love of cars comes shining through in this episode.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Appreciate that, another one saved :)

[@blijvendvertrek]

@@AMMO-NYC This is heartwarming. Keep up the great work! Best wishes from Belgium.

[@bearbirdnjungle]

Gotta be honest: started to get teary eyed as this beauty started to shine. By the end, it was a definite lump in my throat and tears! SUPERB!!! 🥰

[@Austincarpenter42]

This gentleman is most likely an immagant living the American dream. God bless you and this beautiful country

[@larrypatterson5363]

As a writer and historic car buff, I can greatly appreciate all of your hard work, Larry! Good job all around!

[@oscarlee2889]

Very informative, everything is competently a person has golden hands

[@hr8032]

You are just one of the nicest guys ever Larry and you managed to find an equally nice man to give that car to. Your passion is infectious and it is a true joy to watch these videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@jean-jacqueslavigne3109]

Yes, I second that. I liked the part when you did the wax “just for me”. That was really nicely candid.

[@audios22]

You are the man. What a find, moderate restoration and very happy ending to a car that would have otherwise been scrap metal. Congrats.

[@larrymervine998]

What a beautiful car. It’s a 1966. My parents owned a Monterey of that year Breezeway edition where the rear window when up and down. First car I ever drove. Brings back memories

[@zvara9487]

So beautiful I would feel like the luckiest guy ever to get something like that

[@ncc74656m]

I'm so jealous of the guy who got it, but also know I'd never be able to keep an 8 cyl land yacht like that on the road with these gas prices. That, plus the donation, I'm very happy to see it go to a really awesome home, and I hope we get more updates... down the road.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Saving such cool cars as part of they history is not just satisfactory to watch and for him as well but it will well worth for future generations to see such cars not just in pics but also up-closer maybe even running when pretty soon we all going to drive full electrics so much cool to see an old Bessy - V8 land-yacht like these resurrected & saved from crusher.. +All got happy ending even the green extraterrestrial balloon found a new home.. ;0)

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Could convert it to run on LPG…

[@colormesarge]

Looks like new owner will be capable. Donation plus showed up in a Cayenne with a truck to tow the car with ... Yeah. Better than some guy towing it away on a U-Haul trailer with his 20 year old pickup truck.

[@russellpeffer7736]

I've got a '77 Thunderbird with a 400. I just drive it from time to time so gas prices don't matter much. Plus you can find one in good shape for about $2k

[@poplaurentiu4148]

@@Jonathan_Doe_ but then it needs new papers with that LPG modification re-tested and re- hommologated again because LPG mod will change the factory car specs from the car papers, otherwise if police will get you with such a car that has different conversions mods the ticket is very big + it will retain the car certificate and may also suspend your driving license ..

[@telekommotorrad9065]

Every Ammo episode is great, but this is my favourite. The little vignette about the screenwriter Vlahos was fascinating. The car is amazing. The work you did is phenomenal. The couple who took it away were so sweet. And best of all, the benefit to the kids art charity. Thanks Mr Kosillas, you are pretty special. 🙂

[@vanrijn1669]

Kudos to you and your team for saving that beautiful old land yacht from the crusher. Mega kudos to the new owner for being old school - meaning ‘very appreciative’ - and showing how to be a gracious receiver of kindness. We could all take a lesson from this video. Keep ‘em shining and on the road.

[@krashd]

6:08 The reason you test your pressure washer nozzle on the ground first rather than the car is because if the nozzle does launch free like a harpoon then it just bounces off the ground rather than denting your car. You don't want to damage the thing you are trying to clean.

[@marccollins4929]

Thank You for saving her from the crusher. Continued use is always better than 'recycling '. I'm so glad the motor freed up, enjoy that beautiful car !

[@rrenterprise1]

I'm in my 40's. I grew up restoring Model Ts up to 70's cars with my Father, Grandfather AND Great-Grandfather. I love watching you do these old cars. It brings back so many wonderful memories. Thank You.

[@jcat96]

Not only does watching these feel incredibly satisfying, but I'm definitely using the tips you give to help me maintain my car's 35 year old paint. Did a full 2 step the other day and it came out as good as it could have!

[@eveb446]

That was truly a beautiful car and I am glad that you were able to save it from the crusher. Also, the financial donation to ASAP was the icing on the cake. Thank you for your kindness and generosity to your community.

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[@rogernatale6953]

Nice to save the old car she looks in pretty good shape I'm sure someone would love to have this.

[@TearothDK]

I can't believe someone would have something so beautiful as that Mercury crushed... You're doing gods work.

[@Bzr228]

That was an awesome story for that particular car. Kudos to the guy that got the car and did a donation in the name of the writer. You can see the excitement in him when he saw it. Im sure he will do a great job in restoring the car. And great job ammo for saving the car too. One of the best videos you ever posted!

[@michaelsteliotes558]

I have never seen a more genuine and appreciative person to receive a car or see a reveille of a car. Awesome to see and made the video that much better!

[@blackwater485]

As much as I like modern cars, there's this something that makes me more attached to restoration projects of Larry like this one. The cars has so much story to tell more than a drive in the tarmac or car shows.

[@polczym]

What a find - and what an awesome job cleaning the vehicle, and most importantly - saving it from the crusher ! The kind, appreciative gentleman that took ownership of the vehicle really appreciated it and was generous with his donation to the ASAP program. Good things do happen in this world. Wonderful job !

[@alexschonburg2116]

man, I love your channel for quite a while. it is one of the most satisfying things to watch out there (while i was recovering from a very bad throat cancer your videos distracted me a lot). and in this episode you outdid yourself, so tremendously wholesome. you deserve every inch of the success you are having!

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Larry, that was one of the best stories (and best videos) of car related material I have seen on any channel anytime. I am a car guy and I love to detail my cars. I also love projects of helping others restore the appearance of their rides. I'm glad you got the opportunity to do this and I'm glad I took the time to watch the video.

[@bluevette2230]

As a car enthusiast, who also has a passion for automotive detailing, I truly enjoyed this content; keep up the great work, and take care !

[@neilwalker5041]

This is one of the better videos I have seen all year. Here in the south those Mercury cars were desired my shine runners because of the big trunk and the ability to swap a bigger motor in. Seeing this car restored is awesome and I love how the new owner is not from the States but still loves old American classics. I also really enjoyed seeing you use traditional store bought chemicals like baking soda and vinegar. Thank you for the video and thank the new owner for restoring the car.

[@rsprockets7846]

this one has a 390 CID in it allready

[@Zephyrmec]

That FE, likely a 390, in proper tune, driven gently, can get 18-20 mpg on the highway, I’ve owned several. They are excellent engines, capable of economical reliability or hot rodded to serious HP and torque.

[@donsmith8614]

A friend of my mom had a mercury meteor that had a sliding back window , it was cool for a young kid.

[@rsprockets7846]

@@donsmith8614 called a BREEZEWAY local funeral director had one and a blast to drive

[@DayNNyteDJs]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Such a beautiful car. Thanks for not only saving it, but giving it a new life.

[@chriskowalski7038]

I remember my uncle buying one of these cars brand new. It was a canary yellow convertible .I find it hard to believe that someone would consider scrapping this car.I love your vids not only for the content but also for the presentation.

[@melvinshew5127]

Why would anybody want to crush such an amazing car ? It hurts my heart to even think that someone thought it should be crushed. They don't make them like that anymore the lines the look of them are very special. Im glad you saved it and it went to a great home

[@JohnH20111]

spoken like a true Car Guy !!!!

[@cyborgjellyfish-]

I'm not a car guy, but I appreciate the effort that goes into this kinda stuff. I loved watching this being cleaned up, it is super relaxing to watch new life breathed into things. Keep on doing what you love, and you got yourself a new subscriber!

[@laurijoemerick9188]

I agree

[@KnightMirkoYo]

Yeah, all things need some attention and care to keep going. Don't forget for too long about the stuff that's important to you, or it'll go bad one day. (yep, the implied parallel with relationships was intended)

[@AcuraAddicted]

You can see the guy is a true car enthusiast who is genuinely happy to become the new owner and not just another flipper!

[@evelioquinonez7324]

From a weathered car guy, this is perhaps the coolest thing I've seen on KZbin in years....nicely done brother!

[@Rob-fd6si]

Yessir.Nicely done

[@nemanjaacimovic882]

That Man who took the Car is from my Country, Serbia, and it is our honor to give money even if someone didnt want to, its from respect for a good work and you kindnes to give it for free

[@basilfabian05]

This car belonged to an important figure from history and was gonna be destroyed. Thanks to you guys, it's looking great and has a second chance. It's videos like these that really make a car guy happy 😊

[@kaiserbooth]

The world needs more people like you !!

[@zeyad2i]

Since the guy and his wife came in to the garage I was smiling all the way until the end of the episode, he seems very nice guy and he deserved the car! I'm very happy for him! I wish one day I owe such a car like this or something from the 70s, it has been a dream since my childhood and I hope one day this child in me gets to owe a classic car. Thanks for this amazing episode!

[@geraldsmith9540]

You had me almost losing it Larry sir. I thought you almost forgot to tell us what happened with the motor and bam, right at the end you got me. 🤣 I can’t believe there were idiots(being nice) that were actually going to crush that classic vehicle. You are the man for breathing life back into it, literally. I can’t imagine how bad the smell was inside it. The man who took the car and wanted to pay for everything is a real class act and you were right. He definitely deserved that car. I hope he sends you before and after videos of the car and it’s first drive after it’s done. They don’t make them like that anymore, awesome job and great video!!! 👍😁

[@stevensteven3417]

Looks like a junk car salesman who took the car

[@sheilat2014]

I love this. He was so humble and kind. ❤️ He definitely deserved to have this car and you can tell he loves it so much!

[@mahina1963]

Damn, this one gave me chills up and down my arms! I've been a subscriber since your mobile detailing days, and this is exactly where I saw you heading. I don't know why, but I'm proud of you. It feels good to know that I share this Planet with you and the guy who took over this beaut of a beast.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thx for the support!!

[@Viscalis]

@@AMMO-NYC Do you ever clean the trunks of these old cars?!?

[@nver6550]

@@Viscalis This is the most logic thing to do.

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, here is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@befer]

thats so fucking cool it put a HUGE smile on my face, the guy that it went to is definitely the right person, im glad he got the chance to share his positivity that day and get something that he'll love for years and possibly pass down to his children as well

[@UKNOWHO425]

Seemed like he was stoked cause they are gonna flip it, seems like one of those type of Armenian dudes... just sees it as $$$!..

[@BionicMadness]

I absolutely love his reaction and proves, yet again, that passion for cars is strong. I feel that he had a deeper story about the car and the meaning to him, that was not shared.

[@manuelweiss3904]

The best part of all your work is the appreciation of it by the new owner. You couldn't find a better one! When I make a give away of not needed value items, I am always happy if the next owner still takes care about it. I am so glad that the right person came!

[@vic98]

To me This is the best episode of all your videos, i like it very much

[@AK-ez4pc]

This proves it...Larry's kind heart is infectious and attracts those who are likewise... Such a wholesome episode!!!

[@PatriotSouls]

To be honest, day after day watching Larry's videos continue, I realized I'm learning more than just detailing, the way how he explains and gives advice. best of all Larry.

[@andrewclary872]

Oh man, with everything going on in the world today, I needed this. Not only to see incredible people investing time and energy into preserving a great legacy, but also to see the investment in future creativity through programs like ASAP. Thank you, Larry!

[@Pentoute45]

This made my day… and knowing the engine actually does work is icing on the cake. Well done everyone.

[@AnnaK101]

You know its bad when you see a grown man jump back. And THANKYOU for saving that beautiful car from death (Crusher) And that was the right man for the car. I hope he sends you pics after he gets it back on the road.

[@h0R1Z3N]

These episodes are just something else. Seeing such long neglected cars come back to life is just amazing. Great work as always, Larry.

[@carlswanston7530]

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[@jeffsmith846]

The Montclair 4 door sedan was one of the cheaper Mercurys built in 66. However compared to todays car it stands out like a jewell. My Aunt and Uncle had a 65 Mercury very similar to this in Turquoise and I remember it well. They owned it for five years, which was a long time for them. Congratulations to the new owners. I think they will be good caretakers. Great work on the detailing. I have learned some good lessons.

[@kevincostello3856]

Really good to see someone else whom finds an great old car like this Merc is and not just dismiss it as garbage and crush it. Instead its brought back to life.Of course Im biased owning an 73 T-bird, 78 Lincoln mk v bill blass , 68 mercury parklane fastback etc. Thank you Sir and please keep up the excellent work.

[@nightrunner1456]

One of the best channels, inspiring millions of young people. Beautiful car.

[@nightrunner1456]

Would love to see a flow up on the car later.

[@annwilliams7808]

You are an extremely hard-working individual. Don't see much of that in 2022. 66-year-old woman here really enjoyed learning about what you do. Don't think I'll ever do any of it, but I enjoyed watching it. Thanks for posting.

[@jeffhammond8969]

Love that you managed to save the car, get it to a good home AND raised money for a good program!

[@wdoyon3159]

What a great guy you are,not only to save the car but then to give this car to anyone great good for you.hope to see more of this in the future.

[@jugobetrugo7213]

pavle (the guy who bought the car) is from former yugoslavia i guess. he reminds me a lot of my father, he couldnt accept anything for free - he always wanted to pay... there should be more people like pavle :) great guy, greetings from germany maybe you can checkout what he did to the car in few months?

[@jaysonmilsten6932]

Plot twist it’s now on BAT with a 50k reserve 🤣 In all seriousness one of my favorite detail videos yet! Congratulations to the new owner!

[@bjw4859]

It is so nice to see old cars being saved & restored, & that charity you mentioned sounds like a really good idea, like the saying says ' what goes around, comes around ', well done.

[@MarkMeadows90]

Wow, that's amazing what you did with that Mercury! I hope the new owners can turn that car around and get it running again. You don't see those cars on the road much anymore. It would be a jewel to see it fully restored. Thanks again for the amazing content, Larry. You are the man!

[@Legendsneverdie877]

That was quite the project! Kudos for giving some of the dignity back to that land yacht. I’m sure the new owner will be very happy. This is one of my favorite AMMO episodes. 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@pavlemunja]

Happy to see that Pavle guy is from Balkan, Larry you reached to every part of the world man! Greetings from Balkan and some other Pavle, keep it going! Best wishes!

[@lukaradomirovic6403]

okupili se Balkanci :D

[@pavlemunja]

@@lukaradomirovic6403 Too brate!

[@harshabiliangady3211]

Great job done with great care. Bless that humble gentleman who decided to give this beauty a new home and his generous gesture to donate to charity.

[@SMLEFGFJB]

I hope he brings the car back after restoring it, so you can do a follow up. This is your best video ever! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dirschn]

Very nice of that man to pledge a donation

[@LynneR1954]

Larry this is probably one the the best videos I’ve seen. The donation part was the best. This video should be on TV. Great job!,

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello pretty how are you doing, hope you are doing well with your family?

[@arthurmiller9434]

Larry: you are one of a kind! God bless and keep you!

[@VondaInWonderland]

It was really nice of that guy who gave it to you, and the guy who got it must have been really stoked. First video I've seen of yours, I have a feeling that it's going to be a new favorite ♥

[@McLfansSerbia]

There is no nicer and better job than restoring an old car to life. It's hard work, but when it's done, it all pays off with great satisfaction. I enjoy watching shows like this.

[@stevepoelhuis8564]

That was just great. I would love to see them come back and show you the car running again. So cool...

[@marcel9568]

We want more video of the sand and dust actually being sprayed off the car. That is so satisfying and one of the main reasons to view your videos.

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

You're a very brave man, tackling a car like that... I would be really frightened to even open that car, knowing that there's a big chance some kind of rodent will come and jump at you. But besides that, the smell and the unbelievable amount of mess the rodents left behind ... I shiver at just the idea! So you, my man, have my deepest respect!

[@MrJones-ge5sl]

Steve always saves the day. And that was one of the nicest steering wheels I've seen.

[@m4d_mark_xtr3me79]

Wow, just wow. I would've loved something like that here in the UK. Glad to see some genuine kindness, well done sir 👍

[@e.o9470]

The lucky guy’s reaction was absolutely genuine! he was thrilled

[@chris555]

Huge respect for taking on a job like that! Professional detailers could easily look for much cleaner cars.

[@RaufAbasquliyev]

It's a sin to keep such a beautiful car in such an awful condition. Thanks a lot for your efforts to bring it back to life. ❤️

[@bolinfan1519]

People grow old and tired and ill and die. Not a sin.

[@deanmoore1752]

@@bolinfan1519 if you have stuff, you owe it to your people to have a plan for it. stuff that is useless for you, but valuable to someone else, you owe it to yourself to benefit from that situation before you die. everyone dies, have a plan. that said I love finding treasure like this, but it is a sin to waste good stuff, be it food or cars or buildings.

[@bolinfan1519]

@@deanmoore1752 Do you have a plan for your stuff if you get hit by a bus tomorrow? Will your dopey zoomer kid know what to do with your '67 Corvette?

[@bolinfan1519]

@@deanmoore1752 Ze plan, ze plan!

[@johnn8117]

My dad owned a 66 Montclair. Bringing it back to life brought back a flood of memories. Thank you.

[@jmillerdesign]

I love how happy they were. I'm glad this car will be saved!

[@BoomerKeith1]

Awesome, as always Larry! Love seeing a car get a second life and being able to help a charity is icing on the cake.

[@dillanmistry]

Saw this one on your story, this episode is very wholesome

[@GazInTheBackground]

This video was great from start go finish. Incredible story, phenomenal cleaning job, and an extremely nice guy that got the car. Fair play Larry.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

Nice to see the car go to such a nice fellow. I had a 78 Dodge Magnum with a seized engine. Filled it to overflowing with diesel fuel and every day would try to turn it by hand. One day it broke free and after a few successive oil changes and new plugs it fired up and turned out to be one of the best motors I’ve owned. Great episode.

[@BGM16]

With everything that is going around in the world, I love to watch decent honest people doing business, donating the money for a noble cause and having a great time. You can't beat that.

[@Yojo989]

Thank you for a great positive video, it put me and probably everyone in a good mood. With all the negative garbage coming at you from the media these days it's nice to be able to watch something positive and uplifting.

[@thekerm8470]

WOW - I'd love to see that car again after the FULL restoration.

[@bolinfan1519]

Indeed!

[@fannyfayvintage7668]

The way you brought the paint back to life is incredible! Great tips on how, what and why on the cleaning and polishing of original finish. Thanks.

[@phielo3941]

I am humbled to see someone so dedicated to their business/craft. Love the story and the great work to the Mercury. Look forward to ordering some product to use on my ‘32 Buick.

[@darthartagnan4737]

Not a car guy at all but this was beautiful. Great job and that couple at the end were the sweetest people ever.

[@M1LAD81]

Fantastic work, Larry! You never fail to surprise. What a mammoth of a vehicle and to battle it on tour own is a helluva feat! Your ethics is one key reason I follow you as a top class detailer. Keep it up!

[@YzerWings]

This is why your channel is one of my favorite. Amazing content and even more amazing work. Great job, man!

[@jaimeesparza8426]

awesome people blessed are they thanks

[@sunkissed1974]

Could not be a nicer man who got that car!! So cool!!

[@kenbode8806]

Amazing work as always Larry and the complete story is even more amazing! So glad you were able to save a car, give it to a very nice person who is going to restore the car and we’re able to raise money for a Charity,