First Wash in 60 Years: ABANDONED in Basement Mercedes 190SL! | Car Detailing Restoration

[@jasonashley98]

I want to see an episode that shows what these cars look like after they have been completely restored and are back running. Especially this one!

[@WDDetailing]

Hopefully we can give an update in the future!

[@relaxingt1728]

​@@WDDetailing.Hello Sir, please can you share your mobile number with me or can you refer me to stores/companies where I can buy details products and equipment and also ship international

[@jeffclark2725]

This would have been a car to see rolling over the auction block barn dirt and all with good tires and a getit to run motor and see what it brought, see what high roller snags it

[@christianvonboode3030]

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[@Cariman630]

Indeed. Following

[@dcrom]

In 1963 my mom gave me $3000 to find her a small fun car to drive to her work. I found a '62 190SL, graphite gray, red leather interior, at Rallaye Motors in Glen Cove L.I. for $2900. Stunning thing for a rural, struggling middle-class family to actually run around in. But constant electrical problems...it once stranded me on the Tappan Zee bridge at 1 am. But Hey! I am astonished at the paint holding up so well on this one, as my Dad, when I was off to college, painted ours black. (yikes!!!) But it's amazing for me now, at 77, to remember that steering wheel, instrument panel and shifter---among other things! Good luck. Hope Eliot gets to successfully zoom it over the Tappan Zee (assuming it lasts as well as the 190SL) in the very near future. Good luck!

[@Nitrox4me]

After my time in the Navy, I was given the opportunity to work at Volvo. After a year of that, I was offered a job working at a Porsche dealership. During my high school years we were dropping V8s into everything... the classic hot rods. That's what gave me my love for mechanics. After many years with Porsche, I opened a shop on Eastern Long Island where I specialized in European models. Seeing this four-banger MB engine brought back some good memories. They eventually came out with a 6-cyl of the same OHC design. That bubble on the valve cover provided clearance for the cam sprocket. Restoring that model must have provided some great satisfaction. At classic car shows I always stick my head inside just to smell the aged beauty. That was some tough enamel they used back then.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

Indeed that was some tough enamel they used back then. They probably used chemicals that are disallowed now due to environmental concerns.

[@ericwalter4771]

I just sent this video to my uncle . He used to have a 1956 190 SL. This just brought back a lot of good memories for him . He says thanks !!!!

[@Cimmerian415]

Number # 8 production ? This car is deserving of a full concourse restoration.

[@WDDetailing]

Yep!

[@Cimmerian415]

@@SiriusStarGazer Thank you, damn voice texting

[@citizaniac149]

Definitely. Detailing it is just a complete waste of time.

[@briandeeley1599]

Yes, this car needs to be handed over to people who know what they are doing.@@citizaniac149

[@mindeloman]

No, it's only original, once. All the dents, chips, and fading is part of its story. Replace what had to be replaced. Clean what needs cleaning. But the more work you do to "restore it," the less original it is.

[@Mercedes-Guru]

I have most of those missing parts in stock. I noticed as the car was dragged out of the garage that the wheels don't roll. I have several vids telling you how to do brake job. HMU if you need any further help on the car. You guys did a great job.

[@STEEPPOW]

Honestly, sad to me that this is the guy who owns this car. Doesn’t put hardly any effort into it at all. Doesn’t go out of his way to find out the history of any of the models near number eight. Can almost guarantee you he will never have this car running, and will let it go back to the space she was in collecting dust all over again.

[@Hoboelmo23]

I'd love to see this completely restored and running. Excellent job detailing it. It came out beautifully.

[@kirdot2011]

Me too but that will never happen

[@marc_396]

yes seeing Brabus Classic rebuilding it would be crazy

[@dzienwdzien]

That would be great!

[@cbruno12180]

@@kirdot2011yes it will somebody will buy this!! Are u crazy if the frame is ok and body jay leno is licking his lips!!

[@12mopia]

This car is worth 1.5-2.5 million

[@kramer26]

According to Hagerty, for a 1955 190SL, a fully concours example is valued at $222k, an excellent example at $123k, good condition is $85k and fair condition, which is still running and driving but with some flaws, is $55k. Since this particular car is not running nor in daily use, and requires recommissioning (but not necessarily a full restoration; the floors look solid and the paint has a nice patina), you can likely halve that "fair" estimate, but then the provenance of its age, history, originality, mileage, overall condition (considering) and being a very early model, and now having had a full detail, it could well be back up to that fair value, especially if you managed to get the engine running... That's a nice looking Saab Sonett in the background, too! Pretty rare cars and very underappreciated/undervalued.

[@MarkSK914]

I owned a 1961 190sl. It had been restored about 90% by the original owner in the 1980s and was beautiful. Painted red (lacquer paint) with an original hardtop. I did the last 10%, mostly carb - which had a tiny hole in one of the floats, brake fixes, full fuel system work (repaired tank), etc, and various small parts missing. It was a fun car to drive around town, built like a tank. A little dangerous to drive, people came too close at 50 mph to wave, etc. I found a lot about it using the vin number and with help from the factory. Sold after using it for a while. Parts are pretty available from 3-4 sources, but very expensive. Hard to make a profit, if that is a goal. And it looks like quite a few parts are missing. Cars like mine, in beautiful condition, sold for $120k about 8 years ago; they had come down from $160-180k. Not sure about now. Many were being restored in Eastern Europe when the prices were very high....

[@Cariman630]

Would be nice to see some pics of the car before you sold it.🙏🏾

[@martinS-vn3wy]

My dad had one of these back in the 1960's when I was a kid. He brought it back from Germany to the UK while he was working out there, but a little awkward on UK roads as left hand drive. The car got damaged in a crash and I remember it being laid up for repair for months due to the parts being very difficult to source even back then. amazing find though and will be a beauty when restored, and I cant remember the last time I saw one.

[@cglenn1457]

I love how all the parts were just boxed up inside. Cool find.

[@WDDetailing]

Interesting, right?

[@charlesdavis545]

To keep a car in that condition is sacraligious. The love you guys put into it's restoration is astounding.

[@roberthooper2949]

No, My parents had one of these which sat in their garage for 25 years. Admittedly mine is in better shape but it is not #008. I have restored it. It is a lot of fun to own now. Glad they did not junk it!

[@charlesdavis545]

@@roberthooper2949 I'm talking about abandoning them for years in that condition.

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

This car deserves a full professional restoration. A teacher I had in high school had one in perfect condition.A true classic. To do anything less would be a disservice to this classic!

[@kuessebrama]

Teachers seem to be very well paid in the US :D

[@Skibbidyboobop]

I absolutely agree!

[@Fastline1000]

The hole in the body is for the special jack of mercedes I guess, I had these holes also in later Mercedes I had. The rim covers are not from this car. Normaly they have the same colour as the body has, so they should be cream white. Engine should be the Mercedes M 121 with 1,9 litres, 105 hp if this is the 190 SL. Car was sold from May 1955, price when it was new was 16,500 Deutsche Mark, today that would be around 50.000 €. The here shown car is traded in our days and in this condition around 50,000 - 70,000 €, if it is completely restored and you have matching numbers, you can expect between 185,000 € - 200,000 €. One of my dream cars. Hope to own one in the future.

[@tonycomer1415]

The engine powering the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was a Inline 4 (1897 cc | 115.8 cu in. | 1.9 L.) with 104 BHP (76.544 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 3200 RPM.

[@lrnasigo1]

Our modern tools and detailing products weren’t available when this vehicle was put in storage. No one back in the day could have mimicked these results. Well done!

[@RearEngineShop]

These cars are absolutely beautiful. What an amazing find. So solid too. Would be cool to see an update when he gets it back together. Great work guys.

[@richardcline1337]

I would hope to see an after restoration picture of this beautiful classic.

[@drew8642]

It was kept in a decent environment, dry, cool for near 60 years so yeah no rust or corrosion. It’s a shame to see people leave classic cars NOT in the west just left outside in fields with the elements grass and weeds getting destroyed by rot and decay.

[@quintyoung]

I've never been much for old cars, but THAT CAR is a work of art.

[@nsean479]

A few years ago at a car show there was one of these 190SL's fully restored in silver with a deep red interior it was stunning and won best in show.

[@PhantomWoIf]

wonderfull, i like red interior. do you have any video recording of that 190SL ?

[@nsean479]

@@PhantomWoIf Sadly i don't have any video from the day just a few pictures.

[@paulvincent3825]

It’s always gratifying to see the power washer removing years of caked on dirt and sediment. 👍👍👍👍

[@AlanG58]

What a clean up on an absolutely beautiful car!! Outstanding work once again!

[@Scooter-dm3qo]

My uncle Warren was a serious Mercedes enthusiast and had two of them. His daily driver was a 220 that I vaguely remember as being a SC but it's a very foggy memory. His weekend car was rather special, it was a 1957 190SL with 3 Concours badges in the grill. Note before each Concours competition he would take the car down to the body and chassis and carry every single part down to his basement where he would refinish as needed and clean as needed. The goal at this stage was to make each part look factory fresh in the correct color and paint. Then it would be all put back together to be driven over a pre-scouted route to the competition. Note, at that time tailoring a car to the competition was not permitted. He passed away in 1971 from a brain aneurysm and my memory is my Aunt received 7500 dollars when she sold the car in 1972.

[@inDefyance]

Do you guys also do the “quick cut” style videos? I loved watching this car get restored but I’d love to see like a 5 minute quick clean no commentary style video of this too!

[@destroygaryfunky7053]

Spent 1971/72 stationed in Germany,....bought for $230 a one owner Mercedes 190D diesel sedan. Four speed on the column and just a great little car to tour around Europe with. Drove it for 18 months and sold it for $220. Never forget that Merc!

[@gotham61]

The original color can be determined by the paint code plate you can see on the firewall at 14.35. It's the one just above the fuse box. As others have said, those hubcaps are from a much newer car. The original hubcaps are the two piece dog dish caps with separate chrome trim rings. This really needs sympathetic restoration by someone with specialist vintage Mercedes knowledge. With a full professional nut and bolt restoration that car would be worth about $200K, but maybe a little extra for the low serial number. As it is it's worth about $40-50K

[@Jm0417-s]

Estimate is a bit high. A restored 1955 190SL should see $140k-$170k at auction. It might push close to $200k due to the low SN, but probably not in the current economy.

[@SackGasse-c2z]

Exactly my thoughts when I watched. They do a lot of cosmetic stuff but nothing to recover the substance.

[@normangale3159]

I was thinking in this current climate this could be at least $90K as it is after detailing with a potential of $500K after a full concourse resto.

[@gotham61]

@@normangale3159 No 190SL has ever sold for close to that. The all time world record sale price is $341k

[@stephenascherl4190]

Yes, this REALLY needs sympathetic restoration by someone who knows what their doing!

[@robconnery1525]

One thing I love about these older cars is the simplicity of the design. They were the top fashion and elegance of their time. I’d take a classic that is as original as possible over a new vehicle any day.

[@frankhall4]

Real nice job guys this car deserves to be renewed ..it is surprisingly rust free

[@Amr199K]

Honestly for projects like these, you should team up with an experienced team of mechanics to restore this, remove rust from the interior and make every single detail together with you. Because even if you do a fantastic job, the details are not done, this needs a full restoration but amazing job still!

[@micl4021]

That would have been much more interesting... Cleaning a rotten car that doesn't is kind of... Not very smart

[@1mic3]

These cars are too nice to be kept hidden away, what a fantastic transformation you have made, really satisfying to watch,thanks!👍👍👍

[@PeterDiPietro-fs4mg]

Right out of college, I bought a '59 190SL. It was a "divorce special" and cost me $750. The car had its original hardtop. Found a MB mechanic in Atlanta where I lived and he did work on it. The original carbs were. worn and we couldn't get it to run right. On a very rainy night on the way to my gf's parent's house in Knoxville, a small screw fell out of the carbs and it started spewing gas all over the hot engine. Exciting! I sold it after 6 months and while driving to the dealer where I traded it, the spring popped off the carbs and the engine immediately revved to full throttle. As bad a condition the car was in, I really loved it.

[@mattpipes5106]

Dang, that steering wheel is large and in charge, but what a gorgeous old Mercedes, I hope you guys can do a detail on it after it has been restored! There is a robust enthusiast community for vintage Mercedes and even factory support for bringing classics back to life, so I hope the resto work goes smoothly!

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

No power steering. That’s why cars of this age had large steering wheels for extra leverage.

[@michaeltutty1540]

​@@StevenSmith-pt8rzThing is, once you are used to it, the steering is as precise as anything out there now. Most of my cars have had recirculating ball steering, and clipping the apex is a snap.

[@jamesburns7345]

If you couldn’t find the grille why is it in the photo on the ad for this clip?

[@jeffreydover9104]

Loved it. The white background you used when cleaning the seats really provided a nice contrast and made them pop. Also, I love your production. It makes me think I'm there and you're talking to me. Nobody else does that. Keep up the good work.

[@WDDetailing]

Thank you so much! Comments like this keep us going & striving to improve!

[@abhishekrajgurung8809]

@@WDDetailing WD Detailing guys never shows cleaning and washing the underbelly, beneath the car, which is the most dirtiest and rusty section. Learn from @The Detail Geek guys 😢

[@CaptainHarris-ip2kg]

I'm not a big Mercedes fan, but it was fun watching you clean this classic beast.

[@jasonkeyes474]

A full frame-off restoration is in order for this rare beast. Looks great!

[@raymondortiz1113]

That was some cleaning guys, the Mercedes looks like new, the body and paint looks great for it's age, you guys work miracles on restoring these classics.

[@htorres1stk]

You guys are awesome, hard working men. I didn't think it would come out that great. Would love to see it when the owner gets it all done. I especially love that you were in contact with Mercedes about the car.

[@gonefilming2020]

My late brother had a Mercedes Benz repair shop in Calgary back in the 70s and quite a few customers with 190SLs. They were a real hassle to work on and the twin Solex carbs were of such bad design, that they were nearly impossible to setup properly, even Mercedes Benz could never get the cars to run consistently and properly leaving the assembly line. We replaced many of them with Weber carbs. The car's body design was incredible and they turned heads everywhere. Seeing the state of the car and all the missing seats, trim, lights, etc. - a restauration will be a VERY expensive venture. And I have not seen the engine turn, the transmission shift or any of the electrics operate. Looking at the original location of the car, I would expect the car to end up there again and not be seen fo another 60 years. When the W113 (230SL) was introduced as the follow up in 1963, it was a much improved and more reliable car. I briefly owed a 280SL and loved the car. The big wheel covers were used from about 1965 on through to 1972. The small covers are time correct.

[@alextrainspotterhd6444]

Like the way you try and bring back old cars back to life great job guys keep it up

[@Flavum]

I would do nothing less than find the premier MB restorer in the country to work on this, regardless of cost. Ask Jay Leno who he would recommend.

[@theguy9234]

Back in early 70s . My dad had a 61 190sl while he was in marine corp during Vietnam. Such beautiful cars.

[@dalegereaux1863]

You made me laugh when you asked if we thought you might fail when cleaning this car. We haven't seen you fail yet ! Nice work on this one ! 👍

[@TaylerHenderson-wt6es]

So what is the metal circle for on the steering wheel ? Beautiful car tho ugh I think I was born in the wrong era lmao I will forever love old cars!!! Much more than newer ones

[@linzawilliamsiii1911]

The wood grain pieces are original to the vehicle. I used to own a classic Mercedes and the wood is a signature part of the interior. She looks great! I can't wait to see her back on the road fully restored or in someone's collection.

[@gotham61]

A 190SL has no visible wood trim

[@thadsgudenuff]

​@@gotham61Aggreed. No visible wood originally. All covered in leather.

[@peterpayer9677]

Super Video Thank you 🥰😍😚👍👌🤟💕💘❤️

[@Johnnyk999]

Nice car! Thought I'd mention a couple of things: 1) the 'eyebrow' over the front wheels are to prevent road water from splashing up onto the windshield (the rear ones are just to match the front, for aesthetics). 2) Never use pledge on fine wood finishes - it chemically attacks the lacquer finish! It's a real shame that the car was disassembled without taking care to properly put away the difficult / impossible to find items.

[@briandeeley1599]

These people are hacks.

[@normangale3159]

I thought that was what they were talking about too; and also a rigidity/structural element too

[@omarko9708]

Nowadays cars are really compact in size and unfit to travel long distances, but back then in the '60s, Mercedes cars were quite roomy and very comfortable to travel long distances; you can travel 400 or 500 miles without even feeling bored or tired !! That is the magic of Mercedes, believe me !

[@EllenTheArtist]

What an amazing find!!! Love this, great job as always, guys 👍

[@stumpydog87]

I am a dedicated Volkswagen flat 4 arcooled fan, but I have subscribed to your channel and passed it on to a mate who is a Mercedes owner and fan.

[@townstar1]

This car is No.8 WOW a lot of people pay much money for this beauty. Greetings from Stuttgart

[@nxs3374]

Did y’all tell MB In Germany you found #8 ? ABFAB Beautiful!

[@infiniteperspectivefilms]

Great video guys, I love those cars! I thought this may be useful to you.When you have that much corrosion on the battery terminal, try pouring boiling water on the terminal and scrub a little with the wire brush, neutralise the area with some more water when your done,.If you haven't used this method before i'm sure you will be impressed with the results.

[@tufankilinc636]

Awesome find! If my father were alive, he could have gotten that motor to purr like a kitten and loved every second of it.

[@boblacks945]

I almost bought a 190 SL as my first car in the early 1970's. The asking price was just $2,500! Today, I imagine that a well restored example could possibly go for $250,000. Those people who suggest that this model could be worth up to one million dollars today, I think are confusing this model with the 300SL roadster/gullwing which is a completely different car. They made 25,000 190 SL's and just 3,000 300 SL's which cost about twice the price of the 190 SL.

[@tna--]

no its far less than that : a beautiful car is worth 110/150k$ theres plenty in sale in EU, ( 500+) its not a very rare car at all

[@muratti72muc]

@@tna-- 150.000 just with original parts without crash. Over 150.000 first hand in original condition German or Europe selling. This one in the Video in this condition maybe 40.000-50.000 depends what is missing and if the engine runs.

[@danielreis2105]

@@muratti72muc dont forget is a number 00008 of all production and from the very first year, can possible be the first ever sold of this model....its very unique, this rises the price quite a bit, trust me, this car full restored can worth around 600k-1.2m imo

[@kendalllawrencelarocque8830]

Wow. You dune amazingly job on that car, you'll brought it's back to life, stay blessed 🙌🏾 😇🫡 🙏🏾

[@landiahillfarm6590]

As is... $50K, totally restored... $500K Thats a crazy low production number!

[@ray24051]

Yeah as is that car is worth more than $50,000.

[@jurgenkruger3932]

On a professional level restored cars receive a price about 1.2 Million Euro. 😂

[@living9377]

Cost of restoration?

[@landiahillfarm6590]

@@living9377 That is the great question!!! Restoration is a foggy term, it can easily mean "lets spend 3x what the car is worth just so we can get invited to Amelia Island" down to "just slap some bondo on it and spray the underside with undercoat to hide everything". Its a cruel business, classic cars, and always buyer beware sadly.

[@jamshedjamali1913]

Who else finds that garage comfy i might be sleepy or not but that garage is my dream room i can sleep there whole night 😅

[@sbdiaries]

Wow what a cool find 👌 and you guys cleaned it up almost as good as new 👍. Great job ❤and thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@thebeard6482]

beautiful paint job it has a real 60's vibe

[@paull1954]

amazing work great detailing love you posts keep them coming they are so inspiring..

[@JurgenStrauss-ow2ge]

Sure the best looking Mercedes ever built ! I remember these driving around in Germany in the 60s !

[@lucianosorato7506]

Parabéns excelente trabalho 🤩👍👍🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@xopherzenitram]

Despite the car needing assembly, this particular wash was extremely satisfying.

[@matthewcoldicutt5951]

Yes, l guess these are the ideal finds, a rare vehicle that hasn't been messed with, is mostly original, and super valuable if well restored. It would have been interesting to be in on purchase negotiations...

[@ellavaderknows]

This car is WAY to rare and valuable to be mauled by these KZbinrs. This needs to be professionally rebuilt by experts who know how to meticulously go through and document every step. You guys doing it is like a high school shop class rebuilding a Duesenberg. "These hubcaps would look better silver" Jeeeezus

[@victhegatekeeper2236]

Hey guys my Fdther was Mr. Mercedes Benz of Iran! I drive many of these at age 14 in Tehran. The 190 SL was the poor man 300 SL Gull wing. Beautiful work of Art! Way before it’s time. The Star is what these cars are stamped into History with. Mercedes are after all a Mercedes! Simply Beautiful cars. This car is worth maybe $5000. As is! Restored and done right 100,000 to 150,000$ in my humble opinion! Good No! Great Find

[@jesuspm1507]

le falta la parrilla o rejilla o calandra frontal del radiador pero por lo demás muy a pesar de estar muy sucio esta muy bien conservado el único problema o inconveniente es que le tenéis que quitar la sulfatación de los bornes o conexiones de la batería con vaselina o grasa de caballo blanda porque al haberse sulfatado los ácidos de la batería se los tenés que limpiar de tal forma qie no os cause ningún daño a vuestras saludes

[@Mr.Jones1983]

Yeah.. this one DEFINITELY needs to be sitting on the grass at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.. this is a 10 million dollar car easy. Congratulations to the owner of this absolutely beautiful car and what an amazing job you all did getting her cleaned up

[@joedavies940]

Excellent detailing job - it turned out much better than I thought it might - well done lads 👋👋👋

[@marioperez-kb2wl]

A once in a lifetime find hope it gets restored I know this is model is a beautiful example of automobiles of the era.

[@joeorlando9477]

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[@WDDetailing]

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[@joeorlando9477]

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[@joeorlando9477]

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[@joshuabowland644]

MORE WASHY TIME BABY !🎉

[@WDDetailing]

Yessir!

[@THEBossSound]

Great job fellas! My uncle used to have a 190SL, and he relished going as fast as he could around corners to try and scare me LOL.

[@johnmichaelkarma]

What do you mean "we just found it"?? Can ya provide an explanation on how "we just found it"?? No help from anybody,just walking down the street and smelled it.

[@bfarm44]

Check with the British Museum that can explain it

[@Romanticus1983]

He just found it. Hahahahahahaha.

[@Romanticus1983]

Lyers.

[@eddylauterback1312]

Surprised he didn't say leave a comment if you know where we found it!

[@smeador00]

He also found it in a “basement”, which is clearly a garage.. I stopped watching immediately upon hearing that.

[@jsommersful]

I helped my Dad restore a '63 190 sl in the 90's, great memories.

[@dominicpowers7989]

As a collector of Mercedes from the 60s and 70s (113, 108, 111) it actually makes me laugh that you focus on the body and trim before the mechanics. Good luck!

[@shorty______]

You can always ls swap it i guess

[@motorstock10]

This is so far the most beautiful classic I ever loved. Hopefully one day would be ready for the road soon

[@JHKCF]

Did that basement look like a garage to anyone else?

[@michaelstrzeletzki1147]

WOW.... Ihr seid Künstler 👋👍Verfolgt Ihr den Wagen weiter, wie es mit dem 190SL weitergeht? Ich war 3 Jahre alt, als er gebaut wurde. WOW.... You are artists 👋👍Are you following the car to see what happens next with the 190SL? I was 3 years old when it was built.

[@alexdjezveianjr9736]

I'm speechless outstanding team effort, you young gentleman have done marvelous work ♥️🇱🇷

[@1966Thor1966]

Timeless Beauty. Thanks for that and greets from Germany...👍

[@ecyfoto]

Restore it back to factory specs, PLEEZE!!! You’ve got a rare care on your hands. It deserves to be brought back to its original glory.

[@NapsterLS]

im happy to see whole restoration in 1 video, most do 5-6 videos of 1 car

[@mustbmark]

The 190SL you detailed, I'd sure like to see the final restore and if these autos go on sale. Can you provide this content ? Let me know. Thanks and keep up the great work. Shows you are loving what you do.

[@stevenpage1932]

So satisfying seeing the dirt coming off.

[@richardcline1337]

I don't know what this car would be worth once it is restored to factory level but it is priceless in value as it is such a rare car. This car has much more style and class than the new Mercedes' do.

[@Fzirawi]

Great find, the condition was found at 30-50K fully restored 150K -200k depending on the quantity of restoration some go for up to 225-250K Show room condition. Thanks for the video 👏👏👏

[@KeithSilva2]

In 1973 my boss had a Mercedes 190 much like this one that he kept in pristine condition. One weekend, he had to move some things and he asked if I would trade my beater Chevy station wagon with him. I said yes and my girlfriend, now wife, and I drove that Mercedes over to the coast and all around for two days with the top down. It was a great car!

[@shawntaylor7442]

I'm sure Wayne Carini would be interested in this car. Classic cars like this are rare to find in any shape

[@GeoffGreening]

I can't believe that I had the opportunity to purchase an old 190SL here in Melbourne, Australia, probably about 55-60 years ago but didn't do so because I thought it would cost me way too much to bring up to scratch. But in hindsight the meagre cost back then would have been an incredible investment. Oh well, c'est la vie!

[@johnnybier876]

Belíssimo trabalho com restauração....parace mágica....parabéns por revitalizar esse belo automovel 🤩🤩🤩👏👏💯💯💯🎖🎖🎖

[@NicolasLakoff]

Suggestion from someone who used to own a painting company, always use a soapy spray on the glass when using a straight blade, this reduces greatly the possibility of scratching the glass and provides lubrication to allow the blade to move smoothly

[@scottyfrederick4981]

These type of videos are so satisfying for me to watch!

[@LIEBE44]

Im sure you have seen this comment before but a trick for battery terminals is hot water 🤝🏼 loved the guys reaction! 👍🏼

[@dannyfoshee2292]

at the beginning i was thinking ya'll must have got to the crane operater before he dropped it into the shredder.🙃😁😮😲😲as usual you guys performed magic again.

[@Wheelz2323]

Legends media shirt! Let’s go!

[@terrybryant]

That is one more incredible car. You guys have a task ahead of you getting it running again.

[@barryposner7609]

That battery looks like it is from the 1980s at the earliest, and not the 1960s. So I doubt the car was sitting that long.

[@Ursula-e7w]

A man is great by deeds, not by birth.

[@teddymartinii1979]

After working in the classic car auction business for 15 years, these 190SLs were a hot commodity for a while. They are pretty cars, and rock solid -- but slow as snails. Basically the same as a 300SL, but with a four cylinder engine. They were kinda' like the 912 was to the 911.

[@Peter1x2y]

speedometer shows up to 140 *K M H* not miles. So i think that car has 77.000 Km and not 77.000 miles ( = only 47845 miles )