Detailing Transformation of a 40 YEAR OLD MERCEDES W123

Over Christmas I purchased a classic Mercedes. A 30-hour detail to bring back it's former glory should do the trick, right?
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[@mikemakboul4409]

Anyone that saves a W123 is a hero

[@spaceramshow253]

I love this comment

[@H8me_]

They have my respect. 😊🤙

[@VINI8231]

True

[@aransinghbansal2227]

thank you 😂

[@Littlepug4ever]

So true!

[@_BAD_MERC_]

You owe nobody an apology. That transformation was outstanding. That Benz clearly shows decades of neglect and you were able to bring her back to glory with some love. I think the results are as good as they'll ever be!! Thumbs up!

[@E_Rico]

The exhaust is the glory hole

[@garyhaines6335]

I second that emotion !!! double thumbs up !!!

[@Nobody-dm2ol]

Thank you for the apology.

[@pat4life]

I want to own one

[@yashtechconsulting]

@@Nobody-dm2ol classic

[@stuartstaples5859]

Love how ego free this is. Just a guy with some skills, loads of graft and a very realistic grasp on improving a cars appearance. Great work, and great video

[@hislatestflame7861]

Give this man his own tv series. Excellent job.

[@David-di1gs]

The production quality for a channel with 3k subs is incredible. Love the w123 too, check for rust behind those chrome wheels arches

[@boilerhousegarage]

I agree, but most of the videos are so short.

[@waldi2302]

That was my first thought too. I had a 81 230E Automatic one of the best cars I ever owned.

[@samsdetailinguk]

Thanks for the kind words, David!

[@benofthenorthuk]

The stance this car has is great - love these old mercs, the suit that look

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Nah....

[@ezrabegin8234]

@@johnmoruzzi7236 it looks clean AF

[@pratikvyas9626]

nah dude his stance on that hood is much better with them knees balancing on that hood edge head-diving into the bay like a Kung-Fu Fkin Panda!

[@dorkusamoungus]

@@pratikvyas9626 ahh a panda!!! now that was funny !!!!

[@dj_deepstate]

whenever I see someone treat an old car with respect and admiration especially old Mercs, I get emotional (wipes off a tear). May you live a long and happy life.

[@fahyforever]

For a guy doing this on his own. Really well shot Good Music The outcome was astonishing. Sam you put in work Legit.

[@popeyethejdmmini8817]

This makes a refreshing change from all the up their own arse detailers on KZbin, good job

[@boilerhousegarage]

I resemble that remark.

[@raychambers3646]

Better than that super car customiser ,or car wrapper as I call him!

[@scotsmun]

I just spent 20 minutes watching a guy detail an old merc ... great video Sam, thanks for making it and putting the effort not only into the detailing but into the editing and music. 20 minutes well spent. keep them coming .....thank you

[@helmutswetglanz2590]

Saving these old timers is a pleasure

[@OpViken]

That cinematography at the end is beyond 🔥

[@xali2008]

man your camera work and editing are like a pro, better than most channels with million subs.

[@mohamedelfoly8080]

اى يسطا بتشكك في قدراتي . انا التوب

[@Patman2608]

After watching this video, I’m subscribed. Love the older Mercedes

[@Lifeonthecourt]

Can’t believe the production quality. Awesome job!

[@57northphoto32]

No need for any apologies, that old Merc looks amazing, you’ve saved her 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.

[@vijaykumarwali7509]

Production of this video deserves an A+

[@davidbogdan969]

Great job! For those born in the 80's, it's one of the childhood's cars. I'm from Bucharest Romania, and there is a lady who owns one the same color, but it's completely new and mint condition. When she drives it in weekends, it looks like she just came from the dealership.

[@alexandranicolae5079]

Quite literally the best Mercedes ever made, and you managed to restore its charm. Big up!

[@johnnewton1540]

Awesome effort mate and a huge amount of labour on your part. Its always hard to know when to stop as projects like these demand so much time. I loved the quality of your video, choice of music etc and look forward to seeing more of your content.

[@thengine]

I loved "It is what it is" bit😂😂

[@stephenramnanan259]

Dude the final job outstanding, the model of the car and stance of the car priceless

[@Beingapolymath]

A Benz is always a Benz. A class above everything else. What a beauty. Such dedication in your work. Take a bow son.

[@ryanmatts264]

Great job Sam, well put together video as well man. Credit to the guys & girls at HQ. As usual I love the honesty and raw passion with no BS. We don’t live in a perfect world, so it can’t always be perfect. Just got to work with what you’ve got. You didn’t hide away from refurbishing the alloys yourself, you did what we all do and broke out the rattle cans. Kudos my man on a great vid and project! Results speak for themselves, you’ve given that car a lease of life. I look forward to the rest 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@everpolo6n295]

Gotta love Sam probably one of the nicest blokes in the uk car scene 🙌🏽

[@daveblack5109]

Can't believe how good you got this to look without paint, Credit to you.

[@tonysmith3475]

Liked and subbed - for me, that’s probably one of the best produced/edited, visually appealing and transformative vids I’ve seen on here. The hard work that’s gone into the car really comes through at the end - thanks for showing the process Sam and good luck with the rest!👍

[@stephanielongden597]

Me too and completely agree with Tony Smith and everyone else who posted a positive comment.

[@mostchilldude]

the w123 is such an underrated chassis

[@namenotavailable11]

Get it up on a lift and you'll see these things are built like a tank.

[@vinayak4859]

Nope w108

[@y0u5uf]

Hats off to whoever did the videoing and editing.. The Detailing was great also.. Great production. I've seen much bigger channels with nothing close to this.. Nice work Sam and team.. Subbed!

[@ridewithkavirtrinidadtobag7968]

Mad respect to you for all your hands on work. The results are amazing. Subbed!

[@Audittr2108]

Coolest thing about the car was the Laker Airways sticker!

[@leonardgoldberg2879]

My first ever flight was with Freddy Laker. LOL.

[@AntonyCBSR]

This is definitly the best 20 minutes I spend this week. Great job! And outstanding production quality :D

[@rowensamuel2979]

Wow, this is beautiful 😍 another classic to see many years. Thank you.

[@christophermarshall6593]

Thank you Sam, excellent job, I’m very impressed by your dedication to your craft

[@paulocuento9949]

just want to thank you my man. it was a joy watching such effort put on a car, and such great cinematography as well

[@brandonplumleemusic]

Wow! I got to say that was an impressive transformation. Those wheels look so much better and that paint became a jewel!

[@Kresnov]

That looks stunning, a testament to hours of graft and honest work, worth a sub just for this.

[@giotto4321]

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos and aside from the super impressive detailing, I can't believe the incredibly high quality of the camerawork and editing. Absolutely knock-out, great work! Also that Benz looked fantastic when it was squatting down low, I loved it.

[@voodoogames9897]

I wish i could do a full restoration of my father's w123 she has a lot of rust but the engine runs perfectly. BTW NICE JOB i realy like it i hope to keep this car for ever!!!!

[@demazejr]

Please do it if you can...this car is so beautiful, save it! For your father, for us 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@erikrodriguez2332]

There's no doubt that you're in love of your work!! Beautiful mercedes, excelent job!! 👌

[@javierrodriguez2863]

Can't imagine how hard it is with cold weather and you out there, great job!

[@TheDeathsentence123]

Man, I didn't want this video to end. The editing and his personality and just overall was one of the best videos.

[@allancfc2818]

I swear this channel will be BIG in the near future. Enjoy the vibes, story-telling, and story-boards.

[@Kan_DSU]

What a lovely team and the production quality is sick! Glad i found you guys and it seems this vid will be your brake through 👏🏼

[@mathyoubuggin]

This is an extremely satisfying video. Awesome to slowly watch the transformation of that vehicle and the production quality is incredible.

[@arkinazimet4123]

gold is still gold and it always shines!! amazing

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Great Work for trying to save this old girl. The mot history shows she hasn’t been cherished. You’re starting to cherish her. Kudos 🦾🙏🏻

[@TheMomusCollection]

Hello, the work you did here was truly magnificent! Same goes for the video, a cinematic pleasure to watch! Best regards

[@coffeencreme]

Your passion for detailing cars is clear throughout the entire video, well done!!

[@timothymarcus1935]

the guy behind the camera hands down THE BEST!

[@Sillmeister]

You have done an amazing job considering what you had to work with. I commend your dedication and commitment.Love the end result! Ignore the naysayers and Keep up the good work Dude! You should be so proud right now!!!

[@mourtata]

GREAT WORK!! Perfect filming. Really like this restoration. Much support from here in Denmark. Keep it up.

[@fasteddy07]

That is the most detail-oriented car detail I have ever seen! Congratulations on a job fabulously done!

[@WikusTerblanche]

Great job, end result looks amazing, loads of detailing done there!

[@leohagan]

Just wonderful...you have given me a new appreciation of 80s Mercs.

[@kermathmichael]

Brilliant job Sam. Serious about of work for one guy. I love these old Mercs. Had three of them. Great engineering but suffered from rust. Keep up the good work.👍

[@muhammedfaiz8433]

The best car detailing Video I’ve ever seen. No🧢 🙌🏽

[@cjjohnson3939]

Doin' the old girl proud! She looks good in that bagged stance too 👌🏼 old mercedes are so rad.

[@robertfoster6070]

Truly outstanding. You have a gift of knowing what to look for and the determination to restore the look of what was a great vehicle.

[@BrattyBiker]

Tears from my eyes to see such a beautiful car & your amazing work.

[@gemmac2340]

first vid i've watched from this channel and oh my god.... the videography is absolutely outstanding. as is the effort put into the car!

[@sudijad]

Very relatable ... working with what you got and no focus on product brands. Amazing how effective technique and a little elbow grease can bring out great results! Thank you for giving this W123 some TLC!

[@bosshilf]

That transformation is incredible. Don't apologize. Fantastic job on a beautiful classic

[@carlbmedia2964]

1 person who loves there job and a passion for what they do to me is brilliant, I’d daily that no problem 😎🤙

[@neilscrivener5011]

Hats off to you mate, that looked like a lot of work. End result is well worth it though. The stance on that is incredible too. Video production is amazing too. You got my sub!!

[@PhardeenAlemi]

one of the best detailing i have ever seen ! great mix of camera angels & music ! great job ! from Afghanistan ;

[@solarflare1008]

I remember this model it was a common taxi everywhere in Europe. Nice job 👍

[@MisAnnThorpe]

And not just in Europe, either!

[@Michaelholdsworth29]

Sam that’s one amazing job given the state of the car initially, totally agree with not changing parts you lose something when you start that game and it’s never ending, who cares about some swirl marks it’s age appreciation! Great video also.

[@thefeatheredleopard]

This was just awesome & inspiring! I currently have a 94 320e wagon (daily driver), that I’m fixing up, with my brother, as well as an 83 300td wagon that needs a major love. It just brings me joy to see these gorgeous vehicles restored to their glory! Thank you!!

[@user-mt6fl3kq4f]

Perfect interpretation of the rebirth of the old car style

[@yasarramzan8016]

Video production was out of this world. First video I’ve seen of yours but I’ve subscribed and hopefully it’s the first of many. Ps my dad used to have this in a yellow colour 👌🏽

[@joecrancher2008]

Fantastic video with incredible production quality, I'll be sticking around for more, subscribed

[@B2359]

So glad I found this video … love the editing , the music and of course your work !

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, I remember these Mercedes being released to the dealership, and local car shows when I was a kid, you've done this one proud.

[@muhammadluthfi1846]

This makes me want to buy w123! 😍

[@shouldersofgiants4649]

Really excellent video, love the details and showing glimpses of you actually working were neat! One suggestion though if I may, it would be cool to see the car being driven at the end. Cheers!

[@samsdetailinguk]

Thank you! Definitely stay tuned for what's to come in that case 👀

[@milinpavlin4199]

What an amazing job and what a legend you have brought back to life impressive.

[@FGX318]

Old school detailing ! You name it !! good work ! brilliant

[@Emontop1]

This is ART . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@NotnventedHere]

Great production and cool music choices. Well done

[@jhfamily8898]

bro you made this car so amazing even looks better than the commercials

[@ryanazevedo2237]

That's still a drastic difference! you did a great job. It looks beautiful

[@TranquilityBaseDetailing]

Awesome video. Great transformation. Can I just say as well, whoever shot and edited this should take a bow.

[@serdarxxx1073]

This is the Best Mercedes where ever build.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

8 others also loved your joke!

[@josephjoakim4776]

I admire this guy's passion, great work

[@jeffconley819]

I’m actually looking at a late 70’s early 80’s model to rehab. This is the vision I had. So helpful to see in person what I could only imagine in my head. I’ve been trying to talk myself out of it......now that I’ve seen this video I’m having a change of heart .

[@tommycars9376]

I've got a w201 and same issues there regarding paint.... Fantastic cars though! Well worth the love

[@alanapettican7065]

Smashed it 🙌💪

[@Heartzabc]

Timeless Beauty! Magnificent job with the detail!

[@malcolmstephenson556]

It was a real joy watching you work magic on this car. I love they way you were smiling and totally into the toughest parts of the work. The bare hand, scrubbing years and years of grime from the engine compartment. They decidion you made on painting the wheels rather than replacing them was a stroke of genius! I found the whole process inspiring. O am saving this video to use an example of achieving excellence with whatever type of wok we do! VERy, very impressive. My brain came up with the idea of purchasing a classic in the UK and bringing it to you to be properly detailed. Congratulation for one, finding your passion. Two, for dedicating the years it took to hone your skills to the Master level. Thanks for much for sharing you gifts.

[@samsdetailinguk]

At a loss for words, Malcolm - thanks man 🙏🏼

[@nathanhacking1]

Who was on the instagram live this afternoon 😂😂, Looks brilliant

[@SwietyJunior]

Lovely merc

[@DrVinylBcn]

I think the key of this channel it's the music, super good selection

[@anything4030]

What a breathtaking detailing video. Now i feel like I need a w123 in my life.

[@DreamCarGarage1]

The music absolutely makes this video!

[@cliffordtalkscars]

Liked and subbed. Brilliant filming and edit. Who doesn't love a W123!

[@puropedo5485]

I don't think I've ever seen a detailing video from start to finish. Good stuff. So impressed!

[@sabelosibisi9762]

The production on this video is phenomenal!

[@iankirk2266]

Fantastic job Sam 👌 even detailing the battery and tray ! Well done mate 👍

[@mattchamberlain106]

Beut video once again, if you ever need a different vehicle for a video, i have a nice Pug Gti 1.6 in black 👍 keep up the good work!

[@mattchamberlain106]

205 that is!