Driving A HEMMELS Mercedes 280SL Pagoda W113; The Hemmels Experience.

Have you ever wondered what is was like walking into a Mercedes Benz showroom in the 1960s?
Wonder no more...
Hemmels give you the opportunity to spec your own (effectively brand new) Mercedes 190SL, 280SL or even the amazing 300SL, precisely to your preferences.
A Hemmels vehicle is not just a car, it is an experience!
Join us today as we take a look around the Hemmels factory, walk through Hemmels strict Neugeboren process and even take a drive in one of their masterpieces! We take a W113 280SL Pagoda through some of Wales' best mountain roads to and engulf the sites, sounds and feels of the one of the most iconic Mercedes ever built!
And remember, the more support we get from you guys for this video, the more we can convince Hemmels to let us loose on a £1,000,000+ Mercedes 300SL... so GET SHARING!
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[@stephenwood5187]

I own a 71’ 280 SL automatic green with saddle interior can sure agree what a great car it is. The engine sound is like no other car I have driven. It a thrill just to start the engine. We have been the only owners and always kept it garaged so still in great condition. Great to know your out there. Steve 🙂

[@derekheeps1244]

My mother had a 1964 230SL automatic back in the mid sixties ; my father bought her it when it was two or three years old and alongside our W110 190 , these were the family cars during my childhood ; we also had a 1964 Land Rover and a succession of VW Beetles , so I grew up with an appreciation of German cars . The W113 stayed in the family for about 10 years , although I was too young to drive it , and was replaced by a R107 350SL , which remained only a few months until my mother realised how much fuel it drank , at which point it was replaced by an Audi 100GL , that car remained in the family for 20 years and I drove many miles in it ; it was a really good car , it became mine then my sister's after me . I learned to drive , and passed my test , in my father's W115 220/8 then a year or so later , when the W123 series came out , he bought a new W123 250 in Maple Yellow and gave me the 220 . Alas , in 1978 , a drunk driver came around a bend on the wrong side of the road and crashed into my 220 ... it turned out the car was also stolen , he had no licence nor insurance , but i was in a Mercedes-Benz vs a Ford Capri , so , despite the front crumple zone being badly crumpled , I stepped out unhurt , while the other guy had face lacerations , a broken nose , several broken ribs and three broken limbs . That score was Mercedes won ; Ford lost . I replaced that car with a W114 280E 5 speed manual - what a fantastic car , and around the same time bought my 1957 Ponton 219 , which I kept for 34 years . I also had a W111 220S Heckflosse for about 10 years ; I bought that car because it reminded me of the W110 190 my father had while I was a child . I won't bore you with all my other Mercedes cars which ranged through W116 , W123 , W124 , W126 , R129 , W201 , W140 and numerous others , currently driving a W124 , but I do remember far enough back through Mercedes Benz history to recall the cars shown here , and spent many hours in my mother's 230SL , which I wish I'd had the chance to drive , but I was too young back then .

[@chriscraft999]

I can feel your enthusiasm. My Mercedes story is quite an unusual one. When I was 5 yrs old, the next door neighbor sold me his 1957 300 Sedan for One Dollar. It was my club house. I cried when we moved a year later and could not take with us. So I share your deep passion for these classic cars.

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you! 🙏 Cars really hit me deep! One dollar! 😮 wow! That is an interesting story! It's amazing how much of an emotional hold Cars can have on us. Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@daviddrew7852]

I always loved the 280s. Pugs, I think some call them. Great work.

[@accelerateyoutube]

They really are great cars, I now understand their culture following! Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@jesusvsmuhammad2793]

I was thinking of getting a 911 but when I saw the Pagoda from Hemmels I fell absolutely in love! I'll save some more and get myself a 280SL Hemmels. You've brought them 1 new customer, well done!

[@accelerateyoutube]

Apologies for the delay in replying, I wasn't notified of your comment. You clearly have very good taste in cars! The 911 or Pagoda are very fine choices! Thank you so much for the kind words! - Drew

[@Cuchullain]

Great video with a classic car. Someday is right. To own a car like that.

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you! 🙏 They really are works of art! Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@RodoElshoff]

This video is seriously underrated. Amazing job.

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏 It was a great opportunity for me, very glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@davidrees8502]

Fantastic video. I also work for hemmels sourcing parts for these iconic cars. I never ever get bored seeing the finished product

[@accelerateyoutube]

Amen! If I'm ever having a bad day, I just walk into the showroom lol

[@bryanwaruhiu]

Absolutely gorgeous!! My dream car in a beautiful colour. Not sure which shade of blue but my guess is DB929, Nautical Blue Metallic.

[@maddernfamilyadventures]

Awesome guys cracking video. Never heard of them til now. Fantastic

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you mate! They certainly deserve the recognition, the attention to detail is almost psychotic!

[@grahamsmith8810]

Hemmels ,Beautiful care,Beautiful video,Best video of it's kind.Passion.

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you for the kind words, really appreciate the support! It was a once in a lifetime experience! - Drew

[@ajstudiosuk1]

Wow what a video! Beautiful cars, beautiful scenery and some stunning cinematics ! Have to congratulate Drew on such a professionally put together review/video … absolutely speechless in fact … more Hemmels experience please :)

[@accelerateyoutube]

Really appreciate that! This was the longest I've ever spent on a video so glad you liked it! Fingers crossed we can get that 300SL out on the road! Thank you for the continued support! - Drew

[@aarsir1961]

Beautiful collection man beautifullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllspecially that silver 300 in the corner wish i could see these cars

[@accelerateyoutube]

They really are special cars. I work around them every day and I still get goosebumps around them! Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@aarsir1961]

Wish I could assist you man

[@constantineandreu9377]

Wow wow wow wow......❤

[@accelerateyoutube]

...........I know, right! - Drew

[@GS-bx5hd]

Pagodas are, and will always be an Iconic Mercedes. This and the 600 w100 are the pinnacle of Mercedes post war manufacturing. 👌

[@charlesnicolaides9572]

Fantastic cars Charles

[@accelerateyoutube]

They really are a work of art! - Drew

[@frankmorgan2772]

Great, nice video mate, next one I'd love to see those 280SE 58/61, beautiful cars as well !!

[@chriselley2261]

As a 280 owner and enthusiast I very much enjoyed your video. Hope they let you make another with the 300. Cheers!

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you very much for the kind words, it's looking very promising for the 300 video so stay tuned! - Drew

[@MarMPB]

Excellent video! If I was in Europe for sure I would bought a Pagoda and get the full Hemmels treatment! 😍

[@accelerateyoutube]

Really appreciate the kind words! 🙏 Hemmels cater for the entire planet. We have customers in Hong Kong, Germany, America, the possibilities are endless! Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@simonharris8417]

Levelled up on this video guys!! Outstanding, keep up the good work👍🏻

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you mate! This one was a pleasure to film/edit! - Drew

[@simonharris8417]

It looked like you had fun filming it, bring on the 300 soon👍🏻👍🏻

[@hughoneill3741]

Stunning, absolutely stunning 👍

[@accelerateyoutube]

They really are works of art 👌 Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@juliemorgan3935]

Awesome job andrew 😁 love ben in his shades 😎 working in trim for hemmels seeing the cars come alive is a pleasure and never gets boring

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you Jules 🙏 Ben is clearly way cooler than me! You guys never seize to amaze me with what you produce!

[@leventak911]

excellent video! thank you. I'm a big fan of this auto. it's eye candy...

[@YosiFrancos]

Great video! I like to see people ACTUALLY excited by a car, and not faking it. My first car was a 1976 280S (sedan), so I know that engine sound very well. I just subscribed.

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Cars really turn me into a child, well interesting cars certainly do! Wow! What an amazing first car...I had a Nissan Micra! Thank you very much for watching & subscribing! - Drew

[@BeantownToBigD]

Such a well produced video - and the host's honest enthusiasm = A+

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback. Cars certainly do get me excited, particularly cars of this caliber! It was a pleasure to film & experience in general so very happy the video has been well received. Thank you very much for watching. - Drew

[@chaching713]

I really hope you get a ride in the 300 sl

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you! 🙏 It is on the cards, just waiting for the right time, and the right 300SL lol Thank you for commenting! - Drew

[@alexandrebeinotti3359]

Nice video and ride. Greetings from Brazil

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! Wow, all the way from Brazil! Thabk you for watching! - Drew

[@drew19870]

Amazing! Get that 300SL out on the road!

[@accelerateyoutube]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@johnburns4017]

The 230SL, 250SL and 280SL, were from 1962 to 1970. *Not* the 1950s.

[@russcooke5671]

He also said the 190 SL. And that was from the 50S. 👌👌

[@R107Schrauber]

Very nice video! Great presented

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you very much for the kind words! It was an unbelievable experience! Thank you for watching! -Drew

[@seanoddy8041]

Just rewatched this video and definitely think it’s time for the 300SL to make an appearance in it’s own feature

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you dude! Spoke to the big boss man saying our subscribers want to see it! He assures me we can do it lol I will keep pestering him! - Drew

[@martinmcintyre7623]

Do you directly purchase donor cars? I am in the U.S. and I know someone that has a '57 190 which is in good condition.

[@tamasszabo8824]

Neugeboren: Neu (new) geboren (born).

[@user-cc5ix8ww5f]

For my Restauracion please tell me how can I find this dark blue ??

[@ken_accelerate]

So professional. Let's get that 300SL out 😎

[@accelerateyoutube]

Amen! Accelerate, first class edition!

[@johnburns4017]

How does the engine perform with modern fuel injection?

[@accelerateyoutube]

I personally have never driven an original 280SL, only this one. However, Ben (Hemmels Technician) did say it drives smoother with the added reliability. Thank you for watching. - Drew

[@johnburns4017]

@@accelerateyoutube I had an original 230SL. It was a pig to start. The engine needed a few revs on turnover to get it going, so having a bigger battery than standard was essential. Mercedes put a starting injector in the inlet manifold to aid starting. What *transformed* it was fitting contactless electronic ignition. It started immediately, being smoother, and faster, on acceleration, and a slightly faster idling speed. I found I could disconnect the starting injector. I do not know what benefits there are with the new injection system. Or how much it differs. I took the injection pump off taking it to a Bosch dealer who calibrated it. When collecting it, he asked how many miles it had done. I told him 60,000. he said it was spot on not requiring any calibration. He greased it up saying it will stay that way for another 60,000. The 300SL was high pressure _direct_ injection - they used the injection pump used on the WW2 Me109 fighter plane. The later SLs used low pressure mechanical injection into the inlet ports. The injectors needed the odd cleaning. Take them out, then best by compressed air, then coloured fuel to see the 60 degree cone.

[@lanangperdana1026]

Pls share the Hemmels website

[@RtB68]

I get it - you were excited. But if you're going to do this sort of reporting you need to be a little less starry-eyed about it - on the outside at least. This sounded too much like "I'm just thrilled to be doing this so don't expect a single negative word out of me" kind of fan-boi service jobs.

[@nickbouvy6524]

It’s an automatic🤦

[@jettrink7510]

Overly weird presentation...

[@grahamsmith8810]

A very Beautiful car BERLISIM0

[@saifaldeenalghabra6595]

May I know the color number?