Carchaeology: Barn Find Mercedes Road Trip Gallup New Mexico to HOME!

The final day of travel of this 2000 mile insanity includes 590 miles from Gallup to "The Lab" in California. The tired old Mercedes (and its tire old driver) make the final push including some serious elevation climbs and mountain roads. Will they make it home?

[@ScottDLR]

Glad you made it home safely Randy. The fact that the car made it without any prep at its age is pretty amazing and speaks to the quality of it.

[@rays658]

Congratulations on making it home! It is always a risk with an old classic car. Turned out to be a good car. Looking forward to seeing what else you purchased? Thanks Ray 🇨🇦

[@jamesthompson8008]

Glad you made it without any real issues! Looking forward to more on this car.

[@RJLM330]

Congrats. Impressive feat for the MB. And u too

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

I'm glad you had a good time. ....and this is just the beginning.....to be cont.

[@mohamedbhamjee1856]

Many thanks for taking us along love the Benz 🇩🇪⛽️🚘

[@Carchaeology]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gldstone]

I have really enjoyed this mini-series. There's nothing like a big road trip to bond with a car, or not, depending on how it goes. I did a 1200 mile trip in my 72 Fiat 500 around 3 yrs ago in New Zealand and absolutely loved it. Sure it can be stressful with an old car, listening to every weird noise, always looking at the dials (the Fiat only has a speedo and gen and fuel warning lights:-), but really rewarding and memorable. That Merc is an absolute star. Thanks

[@Carchaeology]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@nickbruni8041]

This documented adventure clinches why I Love old rides and am a loyal viewer . Rock on Randy and happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours 👊🏼⛽️

[@Carchaeology]

Happy holidays!

[@xopherzenitram]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Going over those last mountain passes is a testament to the quality of automobiles built by German manufacturers... at least the old ones anyway!

[@Carchaeology]

You bet!

[@adamknopp6631]

Nice!

[@Carchaeology]

Thanks!

[@VincentBasso-ix1zv]

Love your channel. your realness comes through

[@Carchaeology]

I appreciate that

[@morrispartow759]

Back in my college days, I lived in Albuquerque and frequently ate at the Frontier restaurant. My girl had a gray 230 just like this that was T boned on the passenger side where I was sitting, and I walked away with no injuries. Pops had a 200, that was the same body style.

[@Carchaeology]

Definitely well built! 👍

[@rixkafer56]

Dude congrats on your voyage and happy birthday.. i tuned 60 in may and as my older bro said, dont think about it too much and keep on keepin on !!🎂✌️

[@Carchaeology]

Great advice!

[@stephenhenion8304]

Go West Young Man, Go West... what a great car , what a journey... "Otto" did the job!!

[@Carchaeology]

I’m not feeling the Otto name…but I’m sure pleased it made the whole trip!

[@williamroberts4049]

That's been a great trip you have been on. I enjoyed it makes me think about taking my old 82 Rabbit pickup on one but it is tired too and at age 67. May not be a great Idea 😮 As always thanks for the Videos

[@Carchaeology]

Go for it!

[@mickmarshall9254]

That military train was something else!

[@Carchaeology]

I saw other similar trains full of wild tanks and trucks headed east along my way.

[@janblake9468]

I recognized the old Desert Center cafe (at 14:34) and gas station. I ate lunch there many times in the past. First time was in 1950 when we came west. Gas station (Chevron) was open then too.

[@Lstew14244]

Welcome Home Randy, well done, good car, broughtcha back to the barn... Canadian VW

[@billgoin4004]

Always fun!

[@bicymoto]

Randy thank you for taking us along in your amazing trip that was awesome! Any name yet how about GrunBenz!

[@Carchaeology]

Ive been pondering the name quite a bit... This morning the name Miles came to me...and I kinda like that. Seems fitting because our first trip included so many of them!

[@bicymoto]

@ It’s a winner that fits! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@SUPERJKJEEP]

Thanks Randy, always enjoy your adventures, Im with you on all the crap that’s going on in this world, I just bought a 1928 Chevrolet ab National, I have to take it to Kingman Arizona to have some work done to it, I’m from the high desert of California, Thanks !!

[@Mikefngarage]

should have picked up one of those cigarette lighter heaters to take the edge off....Wont make it warm but would make it bearable.

[@davidkastin4240]

Spectacular scenery. What a journey. Have you ever been to Sedona? The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. Dave Tucson 🌵

[@Carchaeology]

Yes I have, and I agree!

[@besenzon1]

What an adventure. Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful car and stunning scenery 😍 Great to see that you got home ok 😎👍

[@Carchaeology]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@renchjeep]

That was cool, man! What an epic trip! Glad she pulled the 74 grade well, that says a lot!

[@Carchaeology]

I think so too!

[@Mikefngarage]

looks like you went through the hidden gem of Sho-low Arizona (love that place)....Going through there with CA plates....Best to have a MAGA hat....That is if you want people to smile and be nice to you...

[@Carchaeology]

Everyone was nice to me...except for the guard at Graceland...she was rude... And I only wear one kind of hat...my trusty flat cap that keeps my head from getting too big.

[@erniehoffer1784]

Great trip. Thank you. Does the radio work?

[@Carchaeology]

Kind of…but only one speaker.

[@robertwells1650]

Great trip Randy. Glad you made it home with no serious problems along the way. Looking forward to seeing more videos on the car. Happy Birthday. I turn 70 this Friday so we share the same bday. Cheers

[@Carchaeology]

Happy Birthday!!

[@danielulz1640]

This has been such a fun series, thanks for taking us along for the ride. Here's wishing you and yours a happy Thanksgiving, and a happy birthday to you, Randy.

[@Carchaeology]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@markday5797]

Just found your channel and subscribed.

[@Carchaeology]

Welcome aboard!

[@timlorlor6888]

Ace

[@boblister665]

I aam 72 and just completed a 8,500 mile road trip in a classic pick up Cape Cod to Colorado Wolf creek, Durango to Telluride, Moab then AZ. Up tp Tetons and Tellowstone and back to the Cape. Meeting and talking to people was the best, Avoided citys

[@dawitkassa3131]

Home sweet home 🎉 🏆 🍾 🍻.

[@Carchaeology]

You got that right!

[@braddavis8710]

🎂🎈🎁 BIRTHDAY ‼️

[@besenzon1]

Wow !! That train 😳😳😳

[@Carchaeology]

I know..right? And it was not the only one I saw with that sort of load on the trip. Crazy firepower…and going where ??