Meet Jasmine - Mechanic and Parts Specialist for Classic Mercedes Cars [Owner Profile]

[@bradcaldwell9158]

Interesting lady. Why is she being recorded in an echo chamber?

[@Number27]

Apologies… the lapel mic didn’t work on the day so had to use my main camera feed! Future stuff will be better

[@okgo8315]

Brad Caldwell...it's called Ambience, I could understand every word, unlike some/most road test videos where the commentary is lost.👍🇬🇧

[@bradcaldwell9158]

It's not "ambiance," to use the correct spelling. It's poor videography. Even Jack, aka Number27, acknowledges this video's shortcoming, Fanboy.

[@okgo8315]

Brad caldwell.....Ambient noise, sometimes called “background noise,” refers to all noise present in a given environment, with the exclusion of the primary sound that an individual is monitoring or directly producing as a result of his or her work activities.

[@raycroal]

@@bradcaldwell9158 oh! BOO HOO! Brad why don't you right a letter to your M.P or ask number27 for your money back TOSSER!

[@philipdubuque9596]

This format absolutely worked for me. The lady's passion clearly shines through. More of this sort of presentation would be more than welcome.

[@PaulLeitnerWise]

That was a great episode Jack. Hearing you mention Frau Benz in the past, it was great to finally meet Jasmine via your channel - thanks for giving her the air time to talk about herself and her passion. I personally like the way you keep it real, most refreshing.

[@autoavids]

Absolutely love hearing stories about others and their love for cars. It's such a magical thing that brings all types of people together. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Number27]

Thank you for watching as always chap!!

[@nigelbond4056]

Jasmine’s an utter star! Love her attitude and determination, a really uplifting video 👌

[@andrewbarton8525]

I've contacted Jasmine on several occasions for parts for my old 124 and wifes w201. Her car is still with is and probably will be for ever, thanks to Jasmine who always manages to find the right part at the right price and ship it to France for me super quick. I can't recommend her enough. Keep it up Jaz you are brilliant.

[@oluwaseunphillips7772]

Please can you share Jasmines contact. I would love her to work on an upgrade w123 with some new gadgets . Thank you very much

[@haydnjones2232]

What a charming, interesting lady. Enjoyed hearing her story. She is a bit of an understated, relaxed natural on camera.

[@richardhunt809]

It’s great to see people with a passion for their car(s). I’d love to see more of these vids.

[@Number27]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard, thank you!!!

[@cbrettnewman]

This was fun! Love hearing from the folks who preserve the older cars or dedicate time to fostering the knowledge of cars people want to forget. Again, this was great!

[@Number27]

Really glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching and commenting Brett!

[@omaark6982]

I bought a 190E shell a couple of months ago from Jasmine along with a load of other body parts last year, she's spot on and fair prices. Definitely recommend!

[@TahoeRealm]

You’ve struck gold here! Love hearing other people stories as well as yours. Thanks for the excellent video!

[@Number27]

Fantastic!! So glad you liked this one!!

[@michaelwilliams8781]

Yes, I liked that. She was an interesting character with a passion and communicated well … That worked for me and I’d be happy to see more of that kind of thing alongside your normal content. 👍

[@Hvitserk67]

For someone who bought a Mercedes-Benz for the first time 37 years ago, it is both a little strange, but also very nice to see younger generations interested in these old cars. To us, they were just relatively expensive and solid cars. Not cars that young people would normally have (ie models such as the W123 200D and similar). A great portrait of a great car enthusiast. Keep up the good work :)

[@Lot76CARS]

Fantastic video Jack. At a result of your first video I contacted Jasmine and she supplied me very promptly with a few parts for my W201 and some free advice! Can highly recommend for old Merc parts for sure.

[@Number27]

Great to hear that chap!!

[@Jez2008UK]

A woman after my own heart! I am a BIG fan of the w123 series, I owned 4 mercedes in total, 3 of them were w123's. Super cars and would love to own another 280ce, which was my favourite. I don't repair my own cars anymore, my current car, a 2002 Honda Accord does me and I've owned *her* for over 10 years, the longest I've ever owned a car for :) Great content Jack, love your channel mate!

[@raycroal]

if you find a nice w208 clk you get a reliable modernish car with just a touch of the old merc dna still there plus they are very cheap to buy at the moment

[@grayfool]

The story is what makes the car interesting. More please. Any video with a W123 is worth a watch.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

You really get the love and enthusiasm for her car and work, Great hearing her story.

[@amykitching1438]

Love this, Jasmin is brilliant always helps me out with parts and advice! Top lady ! love the passion she has for old mercs. very relatable.. ☺

[@stevenbates7181]

Jasmine is certainly a very passionate lady! If I had a Mercedes I’d certainly give her a call about parts.

[@waltpartymiller6802]

Jasmine, great to hear your story. My '71 w108 blau sedan has been in the family since 1976 and my '89 300CE has been in my garage since april, 2000. I do all the maintenance and both cars have loads of memories with my mother and daughter over the years. Admire what you are doing with the Mercs- you are very attractive, particularly in that W123. Thanks.

[@RayomandJPatell]

Frau Benz is the one true Queen of old benz parts... she's such a darling. Great seeing her and her cars at last up close and personal. Great vid!

[@bcaviews]

I’ve bought parts from Jasmine in the past. Her story is quite unique and glad to see it here!

[@glensmall9194]

Really good to listen to Jasmine's story. Thank you. It's a good way to vary your content and there will be many good stories to tell from people who would warm to sharing. Nice one Jack. Go well.

[@martinmentor]

Excellent to listen to Jasmine about her work . She doesn't have it easy, yet she fights on through. Yes we need to support people like this and your self. So more please

[@Number27]

Really glad you enjoyed this Martin!!

[@zambam3]

What a great video! I just sent Jasmine an email today for a part for my 190e, I hope she can help me. She is so down to earth. Cheers, Rob.

[@gee3883]

I used to own a 1983 w123 2.4l diesel auto, it used to float down the road, one of the best cars I have ever had.

[@stephenjames5731]

Great to see this. People like Jasmine are the lifeblood of the classic car scene. I'm not sure why it's such as issue that she's not a bloke, she know her stuff, and that's all that matters.

[@stevepickles8205]

Enjoyed that mate. Jasmine is doing a grand service for old Merc owners.

[@potatodonkey1856]

What a lovely lady, you can tell she really enjoys her work and treats each car with the same loving care as if it were her own.

[@philipmulville8218]

You nailed it with this one, Jack. What a lovely story - Jasmine is just great. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@carlharvey7098]

What a lovely person she is, so enthusiastic and passionate about cars - Really enjoyed this and love to see more Jack.

[@Number27]

Thanks dude!! Have a good weekend!

[@carlharvey7098]

@@Number27 You too my friend

[@mikelynn33]

Brilliant Jack really interesting to watch and listen to, more of this please 🙏😊 hoping I’m still top of the list to buy your merc when you’re finished on the interior 👍

[@theoriginalracingsnake]

This was great. I have known Jasmine for some time now, she has kept me in parts for the W124 and the 201, for a number of years now, but I've never actually met her, so this filled that gap! Please, do some more of this. It is a nice fit alongside the other stuff you do, and helps to promote the people you feature.

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Absolutely loved this episode. I've been quietly telling you the C124 would get under your skin eventually and what Jasmine has described is how it feels to have that happen, it's happened to me with my R129 and the process of learning about, and fixing your vehicle is infectious, in fact it becomes quite intimate. I wish Jasmine lived nearby as i'd be volunteering my help as a fellow Mercophile

[@floatingonairandwater]

Jasmine is an utter STAR. She loves something, is passionate about it and is becoming a bigger expert in her area than everyone else around her. Fantastic stuff.

[@964tractorboy]

Jasmine was a breath of fresh air. Not afraid to forge her own path no matter the obstacles. A future classic!

[@bryanwaruhiu]

This is a good format. I am happy to meet Jasmine aka Frau Benz. I am from Nairobi Kenya and I have only communicated with her on email. I first contacted Jazz about two years ago enquiring for parts for my W124 and C126 and her communication was very prompt. From her responses to me on email I got the sense that she is very serious about her work and I felt reassured. This is important when one is far away am I am happy that I have now put a face to the name. Definitely matches the good impression I developed with online communication. She will certainly continue to be on my suppliers list.

[@21stcenturyozman20]

Bravo, Fraü Benz! You've discovered your groove. As the owner of 17 Benzes over 35 years - models from 1955-1992 - I empathise with your passion. I also like your style: more substance, less fluff!

[@geoffsaunders4960]

Feedback: this format was excellent, definitely do it again.

[@drmikettx4325]

Love the format - love to see people with this much passion and knowledge. Jasmine is awesome!

[@heartytrucker]

Love this content and what an incredibly special person. Love the 123/4 mercs and people like her should be cherished.

[@gee3883]

Great cars, she chose one of the best cars/eras ever, good luck to her.

[@paulelliott6488]

Never seen your channel, this was fantastic. Just threw myself into car things too and have become quite competent on my dad's old diesel. I love seeing people being capable and passionate about technical crafts...

[@Number27]

Really glad you enjoyed it Paul, thanks for watching! Take a peek at my other stuff too and see if you like it!

[@jteddy11]

I like the format, tell her to get her own channel going, it would be a hit. I have a W116 1980 300SD, if it has enough battery to fire the glow plugs and crank the starter, it will start in an instant to this day. Some cars just have a soul, I will never sell the W116.

[@habsom1406]

What a lovely, genuine lady! I loved the w123 with its special bonnet pull. And why does everyone want to race everywhere these days. Thanks for uploading, enjoyed the video.

[@nigel.w]

A remarkable woman. Thank you for sharing.

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

I was very lucky to meet jasmine a few years ago when she was at Cosford hall classics where my son bought his E28 great video Jack

[@WatfordWobble]

Throughly enjoyed this. What an amazing talent and such enthusiasm for her business and Merc's. She is a fantastic role model for everyone.

[@danwedderburn5550]

Great video. Its what the world needs much more of, good honest passionate people.

[@bernardwarr4187]

I brought some bits for my w201 in Spain! Her description of the parts was bang on and she posted them out as agreed. Brilliant

[@rcflyer2000]

I absolutely love seeing this new subject content Jack on your channel, the story of Jasmine and her company FRAüBENZ in her own words is Amazing. I am looking forward to seeing more stories about car people and their cars on Number_27 in the future 😎👍

[@newsnowireland4028]

Brilliant…. She’s a legend. I have a w140 and a w201. I absolutely love them. 👍🏻

[@nickpage2949]

What a great character. Good luck to you. I test drove a W123 in period and loved it but I couldn’t quite afford it at the time.

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

Great video and a great character. I was the same, once you drive a Mercedes it’s very hard to go to something else . Love my W126 and R129

[@Capital194]

I have a 1972 W115 220D with 4 speed manual gearbox. It is an absolutely beautiful car in every way, well built, and despite low hp fun to drive. There is nothing like that solid clunk you get when you close the door! Need to get the Becker Grand Prix radio redone though.

[@johncross8834]

Jasmine has help me with parts for 190e over the last two years we have spoken by phone several times .what a lovely Lady so helpful Iam taking my car to her workshop this Saturday 7th May really looking forward to meeting her

[@hendongooner7383]

Keep up the great work Jasmine (Frau Benz). You are amazing and an inspiration.

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

Good for Jasmine, she’s fantastic! She’s soo right W124 are last magical Mercedes, with impeccable build quality too! ❤️🙏🏽

[@barfmeister8509]

What a woman! Really enjoyed this and yes, more please ! 🇮🇹😘

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Great format Jack, Jasmine is great I love people like her really interesting. Your onto a winner getting people to tell their car interests/stories. Cracking idea 💡 😉

[@Number27]

Thank you Ryan!! Glad you liked it

[@simonwoodward438]

First of all Jasmine is ace, obviously know her stuff. As for the new format go for it I really enjoy seeing small specialist businesses.

[@StuartOliver83]

What a lovely lady thanks for sharing mate I love my mercs but I just don’t have time to fix them up properly lol

[@kevinhowlett4097]

Best video for ages. Glad you are keeping the W124. I might have accidentally PM.d you Jasmines details when you first bought yours.

[@Number27]

You did Kevin!!

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Great business, her passion shines through.

[@Cowley46]

3:11 That nice clicky noise from the gear change. Old manual Mercs don't seem to be well liked but I love them.

[@andrewstamps2806]

Excellent!!!!! More Jasmine, when she can of course. Super feature and very interesting. Cheers buddy and lady J. 👍

[@seancain7305]

Yes Jack ! Hearing from Jasmine was great... good on her. Keep adding to this format

[@SuperLuckyCat7]

Lovely Lady 😍 Good initiative, nice format 👍 Keep'em coming! Xcellent extension of Your channels "normal" content 👌

[@stephanmurphy909]

Great video and nice to hear Jasmine she is so helpful and knowledge of mercedes and through your channel I was able to get a part from her for my Merc 190 e and she had no problems posting it to me in Ireland no doubt I will in time be on to her again and I recommend her to any Merc enthusias

[@kipsome45]

Loved that Jack, clearly Jasmine has taste as her first love is for the venerable W124! I really hope you hang on to the Bismerc, there’s a lot of love for that old coupe.

[@johnireland1629]

Wonderful video...loved "meeting" Jasmine and seeing her world. And the people you run into are part of your world so the videos on them are pure you. There is a great 1987 Maserati Biturbo Zagato Spider...incredible condition...you should take a look at it to see the true potential of those cars. It was listed today so it should be easy to find. The auction ends in 6 days. But there are many more of that era Maserati's in your half of the world so finding one will be much easier. But look at this one, it is a perfect example.

[@johnireland1629]

I forget to say where it is...it's on Bring a Trailer.

[@Number27]

Ill take a look though I’m not in a position to buy right now!

[@johnireland1629]

@@Number27 Don't need to buy...just find someone who enthusiastically owns one and will let you drive it. Maybe even compare a couple of generations...as with Porsches.

[@drebarthelotte5712]

Awsome story. Thank you jasmine. Thank you for the video

[@Lemma01]

Yes - interesting short; Frau B.'s work is worth a watch, and a very tightly edited piece. Thanks, as ever, Jack. (But you do know really we're all holding our breath awaiting a dose of P.J.-driven Influenzo!).

[@Number27]

Its coming chap!! 👍

[@garethbird4259]

Great video Jack! Will remember Frau Benz when my W126 breaks!

[@johnandrews3568]

I liked this format, yes. More would be great. Her mic'ing was not the best on this one though. But yeah, I LOVE all your content and this is a nice addition so long as it's once and a while. A big part of the channel for me, Jack... is you. You're so honest, upfront and cheerful even when things go sideways. Keep it up, grow the channel and keep bring us great stuff. Just don't become a Magnus, if you know what I mean.

[@Number27]

Thank you John!! The lapel mic didn’t record.. so I had to use sound from the main camera!!

[@eze8970]

Thanks Jack, great to see these 'Hidden Gems/Genuine enthusiasts get a bit of coverage, & talk about their cars to. There'll be one for every make somewhere!

[@Number27]

Thanks as always for watching chap!!

[@Ztandard32]

I enjoyed that and I think you are a good listener. More please.

[@guywilson187]

Hi Jack. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing Frau Benz’s story. Perhaps you can collaborate with her again in the future and help her showcase one of her projects?

[@Number27]

Really glad you enjoyed this Guy!! Thanks for watching!

[@jefferysmith3930]

Yes. I like the format. She has a great story to tell. I love a good story of how someone got where they are.

[@seanp3113]

Good stuff. We need more Jasmines in the motor trade 😊

[@gazzafloss]

Interesting career choice for a lady indeed, good on her following a passion for old Mercs. They were quality at it's peak, today's offerings, as with many things, questionable. Thankyou Jack for introducing us to "Frau Benz", I enjoy meeting interesting people.

[@paulobrien7036]

Loved hearing Jasmine's story. Great idea Jack. More please.

[@Number27]

Really glad you enjoyed it !! Thank you!!

[@duncanmartin2626]

That was really cool - would love more story type videos. :)

[@jamesh2515]

Excellent video & its a great idea for future content Jack.

[@richardhaywoodh]

A true enthusiast AND a specialist, brilliant

[@henryrodier8024]

Varied content makes your show different than other YT channels it’s not boring and if they aren’t interested in a channel of their own you can bring them to us.

[@user-ih7gc7dt9l]

Had a W116 and loved that old thing.

[@ewanturner4381]

This was awesome - Thanks Jack :)

[@scalecrawlnl]

A cool Number 27 portrait of a full-on entrepreneur and true petrolhead! An excellent video format and what your Bismerc project has brought you and us all till now, a big wow👌

[@andrewgurney6019]

Tempting to go and buy an old Merc just to get to know Jasmine :)

[@markcoyle5648]

LOL...Me also..

[@rowenlawrence1797]

Thoroughly enjoyable. well done. although I've not commented before I was drawn to your channel because of your 964 - and I have been glued to your channel ever since. Please correct me if I'm wrong but is your wife/ partner a former contributor to total 911 magazine from the "living the legend" section, always found that column interesting, and now seeing this content from Jasmine has reminded me what a small World we live in as my very first car was a 190 - followed by loads of different E class Mercs - 124, 210, then finally I bought a 211 avant garde diesel - ran it for 355,000 miles on one clutch - then the turbo blew - causing the engine to seize - at that time though Mercedes had watered the brand down so much in every aspect primarily though - quality - from what it was in the 80' - I switched brands to Porsche and have never looked back - keep up the good work!!!

[@Number27]

Nope, wrong partner! I think you refer to Gina possibly… good friend but married to someone else!

[@jeandibb4111]

Loved this, Jack. Do more

[@DavidFleming-zu5hr]

Excellent work Jasmine

[@sdnc99new38]

New format is really good. You have upped your game :)

[@Number27]

That’s so great to hear!! Thank you!!

[@scottjohnson4319]

I prefer your own stuff Jack. Having said that I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. It's as much about determination and preservation as it is about cars. My very best wishes to Jasmine and wish well on her journey. How could you not like and respect her.

[@Number27]

Thank Scott!

[@moorcl]

Great episode, what a fantastic lady

[@TheChrisloot]

Great format really works for me 👍

[@robertsmith8704]

Thanks Jack for the interesting and enjoyable video.I love the varied content.

[@stuarttaylor6038]

I bought a sun visor for my Mercedes after learning about her business from your channel. All good.

[@Number27]

Great to hear thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed this one Stuart!

[@vincentshoona4676]

I’ve been watching your channel for awhile & well done! Really like your content. I’ve subscribed and look forward to your videos.

[@Number27]

Great to hear! Thanks Vincent!!