MATCHBOX Restoration Yesteryear Y10 1908 G.P.Mercedes

[@davidmoody239]

I now look forward to all of your new posts. You have an excitement in your voice, where others don't. Believe the next time I'm at Goodwill rubbish store, I will start myself a model restoration project. Thanks Marty!

[@yelsmlaugh]

I love your meticulous expertise and concise explications, not to mention your smiles and the joy we get from watching you at work. I have enjoyed Australia twice in the flesh, but old age and an insufficient pension cannot prevent me from enjoying it now by proxy. Many thanks for your own contributions.

[@rajudas2150]

Of all the the videos you have made, I think this is a very remarkable one. This demonstrates your skills for restoring an antique vehicle like this.

[@monsterhobbiesonlinestore]

Beautiful work...makes me think of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang when you see the car before Bert takes it home and it's all burned up and then later when it rolls out of the shed all restored.

[@Gnarledwolf]

I just love all the detail in this model

[@fessellsahmed2587]

I collected matchbox cars since 1975. I loved that they were so cheap and wonderful.

[@brianclark2119]

A worthy subject for a talented restoration! I'm glad the fates brought you two together. It was meant to be. Thanks for allowing us join you in this project.

[@martinoettel1274]

Wow one of the most beautiful models ever made. Thanks for restore it Marty.

[@tellege08]

WOW, Marty! Now that's what i call a great restoration!

[@paulbennell3313]

What most people consider terminal, you consider a challenge. Looks an absolute treat!

[@SelectCircle]

Too bad he's not an oncologist.

[@stevecusimano2116]

Always love to read the news paper headlines in your painting area. You got some crazy ghost there.

[@bobbrienza1760]

Great job bring that model back to life!

[@Epiphone100]

So good to see these British made models brought back to life in an era when the UK no longer makes anything at all !!!!!!

[@jsking306]

Thanks for all of your entertaining videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@jeancornelis8292]

One mans trash is another mans treasure. These are the best makeovers. And this is indeed one of the best.

[@swmoboy]

Thanks for another fine video. I enjoy your narration explaining the process.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Beautiful model, great restoration.

[@johnnoguer8436]

Hi Marty thanks for bringing back my memory of actually buying that car when I was 14 years old with my pocket money in boarding school Poona India guess what Iam now 73 cheers fella.

[@jeannettemorley5872]

I'm a new sub, and your videos are keeping me sane whilst I recover from a foot operation that'll see me pretty much housebound for six weeks. Thanks for your perfectionism, humour and wonderful work.

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

Now, that's what I call a Christmas present. Not just for us subscribers, but for the model as well.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Another outstanding restoration, well done, Mate. Thank you so much for sharing and Merry Christmas to You, Julie, the Team behind the camera, 🐨KEVIN and the entire MMM-FAMILY around the world from Cuxhaven at the northsea-shore. 🎄🎄🎄🎅🕯️

[@railtrolley]

Superb. Like a Phoenix rising from the flames. About the 2 pedals. This racer was made before the standard control layout of 3 pedals, and a gearshift between the front seats. I think the Austin 7 was the first mass produced car with standard controls. Some of the early cars had levers on the steering wheel for throttle, and ignition advance. Some also had a lever for manually pumping in the engine oil. So many functions have now been automated. Alot of people around today who have never even seen a manual cold start choke.

[@markharris4992]

True. Pump on left side is manual oil pump. Brake was a lever on right side. Most midget race cars if the 40's and 50's retained this layout. No brake pedal as there is no room and besides who needs brakes in a race car lol.

[@ZGryphon]

Heck, race cars back then had a crew of two, because there was so much manual engine management that the driver just couldn't be bothered with it.

[@michaelbrown2732]

I recalled from a Top Gear episode that it was a Cadillac that had the first 'modern' control layout. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Type_53

[@130crowd]

This my all-time favorite. Gorgeous!

[@LHWK_RHC]

Gonna be honest, Marty. I didn't think you'd be able to rescue this one, but it turned out spectacular. Nicely done.

[@mikaelabowen5781]

Bravo! This is a truly fabulous rescue! That poor little model really did dice with death, but has bounced back to health spectacularly.

[@bgdavenport]

I love the hoary news paper you use at the bottom of your spray booth! It's always so entertaining.

[@bugler75]

Beautiful restoration! Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!

[@cricketbat09]

What an amazingly detailed casting. Lesney produced such great models. Great recovery!!

[@chubbyschoices9701]

I would love to see you do another one of these masterpieces of matchbox creation with a custom paint, and fully detailing all those amazing details. Thanks for sharing

[@Afrohare]

What a magnificent model, and once again, such a fantastic makeover - cheers Marty!

[@glorfendell2967]

Absolutely amazing! Upon seeing it at the unboxing I never thought you could restore it. Well done!

[@losingmyfavoritegame8752]

I appreciate you trying new method of cleaning etc. Thank you, Marty.

[@gxbouncer1]

Beautiful restoration!!! From junk to perfection!! Great job!!

[@GuzziIan]

That looks brilliant! One of your best makeovers.

[@nerferothdrake559]

Talk about rising from the ashes! A beautiful model, spectacular restoration and a real test for your talent. You've accomplished what seemed to be almost impossible.

[@pauls1572]

The before looks like a "barn find" . As always, a great project. Thank you for sharing!

[@frankieblue1945]

Amazing... absolutely amazing. Great work Mr. Marty.

[@mug9468]

I've been watching your work for some time, I know you can do some impossible restorations, but this was something else. You truly breathed life into this model.

[@robertgrodzki2707]

Congratulations for Marty matchbox makeovers on restoration very damaged matchbox car from yesteryear.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Robert, I am really pleased how this one turned out when compared to what it looked like!

[@matthijsbouma3393]

This was, without a doubt, your finest piece of workmanship yet. Tip my hat to you, sir!

[@davidbcossini8928]

Absolutely amazing!

[@gazza2933]

Superb piece of engineering Marty. Incredible stuff! Stay safe everyone.

[@travelersdiecastcustoms1511]

Wow what a great job on this one. Detail is awesome. 👍👍👍

[@chrissharp5073]

A classic makeover and a brilliant recovery of the model, well done mate. Marty I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. I thank you for sharing an amusing and entertaining programme of makeovers that has me hooked on salvaging matchbox cars as well.

[@pnuhn1]

Wow. Just amazing. Beautiful work.

[@alexaivaliotis8162]

Wow Marty! This vehicle is a heritage. This Mercedes car is from the 1900's. This reminds me of an old snowplow.

[@shades360]

I remember you unpacking that and thinking that is too far gone . Apparently not for you . So well done . Thanks for the entertainment throughout the year

[@captaincoyote1792]

At 65, I still have all of my “Yesteryear” models. The details, paint....and on some of them the “brass work” is--as you say -- a work of art! And by the way......I’m using the term “fiddly” now.....my wife says she hasn’t heard that since our days listening to The Who’s “Tommy”! Thanks again, so much, for an enjoyable and relaxing video!

[@Sellcoffee]

Great job! That looks wonderful!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Wow! Incredible transformation!😱 it came out looking awesome!✌😎👍

[@dongarnier5890]

This one was pulled out of the fire -- twice! You've outdone yourself Marty!

[@hayleehearn9246]

Probably one of my favorite restorations so far. Absolutely beautiful. Well done!

[@lifeinchina7758]

very nice restoration....I like the 'drill press' trick...very smart.

[@toonman1971]

That came out absolutely beautifully.!

[@diecastdungeon8970]

Great job Marty !! You always make the tough ones look really easy ... Hope you will do more of the larger scale ones. Thank You for your attention to detail.

[@josephkerley363]

You really out did yourself with this one!!! Excellent resurrection from the garbage bin!

[@johnkaiser2549]

Very well done! I am quickly becoming a really big fan of the "Yesteryear" series of models, love the vintage vehicles! Another very nice restoration, thank you for the entertainment!

[@brianartillery]

That's beautiful. The original looked exactly like it had been in an horrific crash on the track. Your restoration is superb. Nice one.

[@Lee66xx]

Such craftsmanship! Bravo!

[@paulrobinson6168]

Great job Marty , another matchbox car resurrected. Keep up the great work.👍

[@michaelpeel9347]

Wow! I think this might be one of your best makeovers sir. I was thinking that poor car was a goner and should be used in a race car crash diorama. Thanks for sharing Mike from Texas,Take Memories,Leave Footprints

[@kjamison5951]

Marty, you have outdone yourself! You have restored some badly damaged models before but this is a resurrection more than a restoration. Outstanding! Happy Crimbo to you and Julie and your family!

[@ninkkole884]

Breathtaking! Happy Christmas to you, the Matchbox family.

[@daviemaclean61]

It looks like a before and after of a barn find. Superb work Marty

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Absolutely Fantastic restoration , Marty 5 Stars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@darrinlawton2748]

One of your best Marty. Merry Christmas mate.

[@coreyorner8027]

Honestly, i did not think you would get it to look as good as you did. Good job.

[@dreadmireironbound8418]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@garagedweller7159]

Wow,that one was a real challenge and you rose to the occasion. Excellent job!

[@mickyjb2003]

Brilliant restoration, thanks.

[@PanthersClaws4]

Amazing... I love that you show everything, that all parts are thoroughly cleaned and repaired correctly before you paint Fabulous Job, beautiful restoration

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thank you very much!

[@MultiCrackerjacker]

‘if you thought Casper was friendly,you should meet Kevin ‘. 😆 Fantastic!🇨🇦

[@cvr4FT]

Absolutely beautiful Marty. Easily one of you best. Thanks

[@keithmcdaniels1632]

Wow, I think came out very well. I would call it classy in my opinion. Great video!

[@MrNickyDalenz]

Another beautiful restoration. Thank you for sharing it & Merry Xmas to you, Julie & Kevin.

[@BennyCFD]

What a nice workshop..................And a really nice restoration.

[@MoYvStarkey]

What a great job. Thanks Marty.

[@dickyleicester1]

Great video, must admit that I enjoy it when you show us problems that occur and how you get around them, makes it more real! Merry Christmas Richard

[@Jb-Raja]

Outstanding work there Marty. Take a Bow.

[@thatsdavid2u]

I love that you are absolutely fearless about tackling these challenging restorations! It's truly inspiring! Bravo!

[@markdobell2677]

Wow!!! What A Beaut Job You Did Marty!!! Came Up Like A True Gem That It Is Now!!!

[@DeadnCold]

That is an amazing transformation Marty! You are a master of your craft.

[@joeholloway1386]

Absolutely a great restoration! Amazing job!

[@motscrap]

You are the Master of Detail!!!

[@ongjunhong]

Another quality restoration, breathing in new life into condemned cars. Was genuinely surprised to see the new paint reveal the dials and pedals

[@birdie399]

Mission Impossible....Mission Accomplished! Thanks for the video.

[@Agamemnon2]

It never fails to impress me up much detail the designers put into their metal castings. I think they really must've wanted to set themselves apart from painted tin-plate toy cars by actually having a wealth of three-dimensional detail beyond what was strictly speaking necessary for good play value :)

[@welshpete12]

That is a beautiful job you have done of that model , well done sir !

[@mattpovah5952]

Great work!

[@tonyhughes1958able]

When I think that you can't pull many more rabbits out of the hat, you do something to amaze me again. Absolutely fantastic Marty.

[@JMxx6204]

Self-isolating. Feeling lousy. Your videos are a real tonic. 👍👍

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Glad to hear it!

[@Hespeakstruth]

Turned out beautiful! I think the ivory white paint you used was the star of the show it pops!

[@uncleminty8144]

Love the colour change.. 👍

[@BadChizzle]

Have a super great Christmas Marty! Hope you get as many fun things as you’ve been wanting. Enjoy your family... and gift us with another video when you get around to it. ✨🌲✨

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

Sir you knock that one out of the park. 👍👍 .... Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs.

[@philliprowe1893]

Took a basket case and brought it back to like new!Nice job!

[@thomasewing2656]

Merry Christmas friends! The close-ups showed the age of the model, but to restore each model to 'factory fresh' condition means we'd only get a video once a month! Fine job. Don't let Kevin near the Christmas tree!

[@chrismayer3919]

ANOTHER magnificent save! Congrats, Marty! BTW, you and Julie (and Kevin) PLEASE be careful of those wildfires there in Australia!

[@tinkermouse-scottrussell3738]

Thank you kindly for your awesome job, Marty looking forward to next year's content. From my family to your family, Merry Christmas and the best to you all in the New Year. Play Safe From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.

[@anthonyellis987]

That's one of the best restorations of what would normally be thrown away. Have a great Christmas and 2020!

[@phillipdavis3705]

Like the Phoenix rising out of the flame. Good job.