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Mercedes 190SL Resto Part 1 | 300SL Roadsters & Gullwings Galore! | Classic Obsession | Episode 34

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Classic Obsession - Gary Mavers

Classic Obsession - Gary Mavers

Күн бұрын

Gary heads out to LA to get a break from lying under cars, but no sooner has he arrived when he gets a call asking if he can help a friend, film editor Dan Lebental, get his 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL running again. In need of parts he visits the Mercedes-Benz Classic Centre where he sees no less than 4 300SL gullwings and 6 roadsters! But will he get the car started?
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@kevdoran9918
@kevdoran9918 Жыл бұрын
I’m jealous of the level of passion Gary harbours to these particular cars, a real aficionado.
@samsnake6699
@samsnake6699 Жыл бұрын
Proper car content. This channel should be huge.
@e140403
@e140403 Жыл бұрын
It is also my preferred classic car channel since I discovered it recently. I don’t understand why there are not more subscribers… Always interesting topics, beautiful and clear videos, and what I appreciate greatly is that Gary does his restorations mostly by himself with regular tools as , I suppose, most of us do. Thank you so much Gary and please keep up the good work !
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated thank you. Regards.
@michaelhadfield271
@michaelhadfield271 6 ай бұрын
Great work Garry , keep them coming mate😊
@carlotomass119
@carlotomass119 5 ай бұрын
Totally agree !
@alexander2427
@alexander2427 Жыл бұрын
At long last a car channel with passion not silly gimmicks presented by someone who actually gets his hands dirty working on the cars
@brownson1970
@brownson1970 6 ай бұрын
yup, cannot stand top gear gammons...
@TheMarcball
@TheMarcball 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your service, Gary.
@gregharvie3896
@gregharvie3896 Жыл бұрын
Hi Gary from Sydney, Australia. I'm 67 yrs old now, however when I was a little kid in Mosman , in Sydney where the Zoo is, an elderly couple living in the Taronga estate out where the zoo is owned a 300SL. In Pearl Green with a dark grey lift off metal roof, dark grey matching hub caps and purple-ish maroon leather seats. Pearl green is a really vivid pale pastel green, an unusual choice. As a schoolboy one day at Mosman junction shops I asked the owner whether he ever took the roof off, he said no he bought this type as in his words "only Germans would be stupid enough to fit gullwing doors and spoil an otherwise nice coupe" so I had my answer. It was their only car and they used it all the time right up to the late 1990's, then I saw it for sale at an auction stating that it was a one owner car from deceased estate, I often wonder what became of it after it was sold at the auction as it seems to have disappeared. Over a 40-year period it never deteriorated and always looked the same well-loved car. Growing up and living a lifetime on Sydney's affluent North Shore in earlier days "old money" northshorer's would buy a superb car, look after it with care and drive it for years and years. Not so now expensive cars are today's fashion accessories and traded near yearly.
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
Thankyou. Wonderful story. Regards.
@Simon-ry1lw
@Simon-ry1lw Жыл бұрын
Gary mixes it up again in a good way, some hands on stuff and then a tour of those Mercedes classics chucked in as a bonus 👍
@almathias6538
@almathias6538 Жыл бұрын
I can’t help but think of the possibilities of a guy like Gary, with his passion and enthusiasm for all classic brands, moving to Orange County and opening a shop dedicated to classic service and restoration. He would be extremely successful. Unfortunately this is a list art and one that people are willing to pay for to get the right work done. Thanks for another great video
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your kind comments and thankyou for watching. Regards.
@philtucker1224
@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын
Gary is clearly a very experienced mechanic. You can tell his knowledge is genuine! 👍
@richardgreene3460
@richardgreene3460 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I bought my 1962 190SL from the original owner in Raleigh, NC! He interviewed 22 guys BEFORE he sold it to me! It is a very nice original driver with absolutely no rust. It was bought 40 miles from me new! Mine also has Webers, but have the original Solex. The Solex are very difficult to keep tuned;therefore, many owners made the conversion! Always, beyond great videos, Gary!
@willemp6432
@willemp6432 10 ай бұрын
It`s now 2 in the morning and then I find this. Man!!
@OldLien1
@OldLien1 Жыл бұрын
Topman Gary
@user-vd3ij9wq8u
@user-vd3ij9wq8u Жыл бұрын
Nice holiday
@indyvignale-wu9qk
@indyvignale-wu9qk Жыл бұрын
My favourite classic car channel since discovering it recently. The detailed workshop sessions are fantastic, I always learn something new!
@bernardgarrett3897
@bernardgarrett3897 Жыл бұрын
My late father had a 300SL Roadster. It is quite simply the best car I've ever driven.
@robbey300
@robbey300 Жыл бұрын
Next time I am in La I I’ll be going the that MB classic place. I always do the Pederson museum, especially for the Bugattis, and the Au room! 😎
@joshconzemius
@joshconzemius Жыл бұрын
One of the best car shows anywhere! Great work!
@neilharrison7555
@neilharrison7555 Жыл бұрын
A sort of "posh barn find" !! Great stuff - I'll bet not too many people know about the need to prime the petrol pump/purge the air! I nearly bought a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 in 1974. I knew the car because the owner lived close to my parents. You could hear him start it, warm it up for a minute or two then cane it down the road, going from 1st to 3rd before coming to the main road. It just disappeared, until one day I passed a local garage and there it was sitting out front. I turned my (mighty!!) Riley Elf round and had a look. The garage guy came out and asked if I "was interested". (I was 19, wearing Wranglers & double denim!) He tried to start it. It turned but didn't fire. I pointed out the glass bowl on the mechanical pump was empty - did he want me to prime it? "How do you know about things like that?" Years of old cars in the family, plus my Dad's Daimler Barker Special Sports had one too. Unfortunately, the tank was virtually dry, not enough left to be sucked up. He said ok, I'll get some petrol in it and call you so you can drive it." Didn't hear back, then 2 days later my near neighbour car nut told me the garage guy had taken the Aston over a steep/winding local road & put a rod through the block!!! Asking price was a whole £1400!! (The car was in really lovely condition, only one golf ball sized dent on the n/s wing top! I believe an exchange engine from RS Williams then was about £4,000. If I'd had a lovely clear crystal ball back then, I'd have got a bank loan, got the engine sorted and if I'd kept the car (in storage if necessary) I'd have had at least a £300k "pension pot" when I retired 5 yearsago. But, I didn't! Thanks for another informative video. It was great seeing Mercedes Long Beach operation, wonder how many MILLIONS worth of cars were there?
@mrjohncharlesbrown
@mrjohncharlesbrown Жыл бұрын
I'm speechless
@stewartevans3875
@stewartevans3875 Жыл бұрын
Awesome episode Gary - I loved the lack of tools and the improvisation right down to the joining of the cable!! .... really enjoyed this episode Mate - keep em coming ! cheers stew
@davidcooks5265
@davidcooks5265 Жыл бұрын
Thank Gary you've just took me been sad to been a little happier 👍
@simonelliott5956
@simonelliott5956 10 ай бұрын
Wonderful insight into Mercedes Classic workshop and a pleasure to see you doing what you love so much Gary. Excellent video!
@martinboulden4388
@martinboulden4388 Жыл бұрын
I wanted a 928 update but as Sunday Mornings go. . . . . . . . This is Perfect ! Thank you. ❤
@donovanf1
@donovanf1 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video Gary, I love the detail that you go into. If I ever come into money I want to surround myself with Mercedes-Benz.
@jamesellsworth9673
@jamesellsworth9673 Жыл бұрын
What a cliff-hanger getting the engine sort of sorted has been.
@leepilkington6498
@leepilkington6498 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Gary. Cheers!
@thomaslindh9971
@thomaslindh9971 Жыл бұрын
It's a joy, looking at you working. 😊
@scottstrails9369
@scottstrails9369 Жыл бұрын
Great to see a good selection of 300 & 190 mercs with a great hands on quick recommissioning with this chaps 190.Again..in Liverpool back in the day there were a few that I remember in cars of distinction showrooms and also an abundance over at the old Peter Black collection which we had the pleasure to visit some forty years ago on invitation .Superb
@ralphups7782
@ralphups7782 7 ай бұрын
i was on the train here in London, and i saw the190 old merc with an actor in it. i thought to myselfe that i hve to get one some day.
@craigyirush3492
@craigyirush3492 11 ай бұрын
Nice episode! The classic center is 10 minutes from where I live. Need to pay them a visit.
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession 11 ай бұрын
I’ve just returned from LA after completing the sequel episode to this. Be out in a few days. Regards.
@patrickhostler5939
@patrickhostler5939 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a trip!!!!… and that Merc’ workshop is cleaner than a surgery 😮
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
I know. The quality of the work was incredible as I’m due were the invoices!! Some very wealthy people with blank cheques too but if you wanted your baby sorted properly with no stone left unturned then this is the place. Regards.
@peterrobierto7435
@peterrobierto7435 Жыл бұрын
Probably all garage queens, I have actually seen a 300SL Gull wing Mercedes on winter tyres in use during the skiing season (Ski rack and skis on the boot) up in the Lenzerheide Graubunden area of Switzerland. Must have been some wealthy true car lover.
@thomascoyne157
@thomascoyne157 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely car 👍👍👍
@mkalamo
@mkalamo Жыл бұрын
Nice one mate!
@1969JohnnyM
@1969JohnnyM 11 ай бұрын
What a beautiful machine. A total classic.
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Johnny. I’m in LA now shooting the next instalment so this will be up in next few days. Regards.
@roberthayden1527
@roberthayden1527 Жыл бұрын
Again, another really well-made video. Great late Saturday night viewing! If you need any tools, let me know and I'll deliver them to you.
@hamishcruden7623
@hamishcruden7623 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful and interesting video... nice to see the process you go to in order for the Car to run once more!
@datsunruss
@datsunruss Жыл бұрын
Wow Gary - your a lucky bug--r mate.
@BMan100
@BMan100 Жыл бұрын
lol that look of " What have I gotten myself into" before the trunk being closed.... as for your Flies open... it's for ventilation
@Erwinhooi
@Erwinhooi Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this episode, so nice to see how the job at hand should be done correctly!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@GQ911
@GQ911 11 ай бұрын
love this.
@TheLuisg92
@TheLuisg92 Жыл бұрын
You can tell an unrestored MB from a restored one by looking at the upholstery. Original leather and MB tex is shinier than the new stuff.
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
I know. It’s so difficult to find original leather. I sourced mine in correct marbled cognac from a brilliant Eastern European gent in north Hollywood about 12 years ago when I restored the 220se shown in an earlier episode. He also had the ‘plates’ for the correct patterns for tex seats for a 280se w108 saloon I did but unfortunately the one for the rear seat had broken in half so I had to settle for just the fronts. You can’t best originality. Regards.
@295walk
@295walk Жыл бұрын
This I find fantastic . Great video great story and project , In awe of the Mercedes now after this . a joy to wait for the next stage .
@jimmypratt6450
@jimmypratt6450 Жыл бұрын
Great video , old school mechanics simple if you know follow the the process off illimination thats how i was taught. Those Mercs put me into a dream world 🤗
@pedrosalas4460
@pedrosalas4460 Жыл бұрын
This a trully amazing episode wirh amazing carwho will long for ever. And eith a man,Gary, with a passionn and knowledge like no other. Tks Gary
@peterurquhart7191
@peterurquhart7191 Жыл бұрын
A fantastic video Gary 👌 I hope you manage to a good break.
@manxman5175
@manxman5175 Жыл бұрын
great video Gary ,just love to watch ,,
@joemorgan636
@joemorgan636 Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant channel I’ve just come across. His beautiful remarkable passion and drives for exotic classic cars same as me Joe from london
@gotham1-ken588
@gotham1-ken588 Жыл бұрын
Great watch, hope it gets sorted - beautiful car 👍
@simonmarsden66
@simonmarsden66 Жыл бұрын
In the absence of a large allen wrench, you can improvise with a bolt and a couple of nuts nipped together
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
I know Simon but Dan literally had nothing tool or bits wise and everywhere was so far away. Regards.
@simonmarsden66
@simonmarsden66 Жыл бұрын
@@classic.obsession I hope you get the opportunity to finish this one off, would be great to see the final video
@brownson1970
@brownson1970 6 ай бұрын
holy moly
@ianalderton6683
@ianalderton6683 Жыл бұрын
what a sweet guy : ) just seen it- a RUNE : ))
@ronniewilson6597
@ronniewilson6597 Жыл бұрын
Great video Gary 👍🏻😀
@Dg-zj6jo
@Dg-zj6jo Жыл бұрын
wow what a place well done sir
@fishandreptileinfo
@fishandreptileinfo Жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching, Thanks
@kenlord9018
@kenlord9018 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary as usual another great video. Long way from home. You reckon you'd be able to come to New Zealand and tune my Mazda. Lol.🙂 thanks again. Regards Ken Lord
@turnercraig9953
@turnercraig9953 Жыл бұрын
Hi Gary... Used to love that Volvo you drove on Peak Practice... Was it part of your own collection?
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
Hi, no. Lovely car though. That smooth B20 engine. These make a wonderful starter classic. Regards..
@Br1anuk
@Br1anuk Жыл бұрын
Pissing out! Hahaha🤣
@jeangenie68
@jeangenie68 Жыл бұрын
I thought these SLs were rare?! Turns out they're everywhere 😂 Lucky sod.
@nataliejones3861
@nataliejones3861 Жыл бұрын
Amazing 😘👏🏻 i hope you do more video's you're a Legend ❤ watching you on peak practice and emmerdale 😘🥰😍👏🏻
@simonmarsden66
@simonmarsden66 Жыл бұрын
If I ended up on the roof in a gullwing, I would wind down the windows rather than kick out the rear window.
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
With two broken arms!!
@simonmarsden66
@simonmarsden66 Жыл бұрын
@@classic.obsession pessimist 🤣
@stephenkayll5241
@stephenkayll5241 Жыл бұрын
Gary, @15.01, isn't the the car I saw in your garage a few years back? I remember you said the 3.5 was rare in RHD.
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
No my convertible was a 220 but I did Aldo restore a 280se 3.5 coupe which I owned, also in silver. Although a very good coupe should retail at the 100k mark, the convertible version in similar shape are a lot rarer and serious money. ..but the 300se versions have gone nuts also and are actually overtaking these. Regards.
@jfb_ventures
@jfb_ventures Жыл бұрын
Guys, the sound went to the left channel for most of the video.
@PhilUKNet
@PhilUKNet Жыл бұрын
That one was a bit different. It must be so difficult working in a strange location with none of your own tools or equipment.
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
Yep. I wish it was back at my garage!! Regards.
@ironica15031955
@ironica15031955 Жыл бұрын
Gary, another wonderful video, really enjoy watching. Could I ask where the piano music you use comes from? Thanks
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
Hi, it’s just free KZbin music. I just scroll through and use whatever feels suitable. Thanks for watching. Regards.
@saifalaryani5811
@saifalaryani5811 Жыл бұрын
I like your work do you have any of these for sale
@eddylauterback1312
@eddylauterback1312 3 ай бұрын
I avoid that ethanol gas. Not even suitable for my lawn equipment. But cars have to be used! At least try to drive once a week for an hour.
@neilperry2224
@neilperry2224 Жыл бұрын
Explosivd bolts on the coupe .
@FeeneyStephen
@FeeneyStephen Жыл бұрын
It would be nice to know how he got on Gary.
@TheMarcball
@TheMarcball 4 ай бұрын
The lovely blond receptionist is likely Dutch (from the way she says 190 SL)
@SuperWayneyb
@SuperWayneyb Жыл бұрын
🤘😎🤘
@philtucker1224
@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын
The owner seemed a lovely man but not really a car enthusiast in the respect of his apparently fairly sparse knowledge. Nevertheless he was true to the old lady owner and that’s what makes this story so nice.
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
I’ll take that!! Very kind of you but I think the reality is, if they did, I’d be playing his father!! Kind regards and thank you for watching and continued support.
@dotlaj
@dotlaj Жыл бұрын
I like your content but you need to fix the sound it is in mono.
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession Жыл бұрын
Fixed it.
@earthstick
@earthstick Жыл бұрын
How do get out if it rolls over? You don't, but you do have the best coffin in the graveyard.
@arielr3200
@arielr3200 2 ай бұрын
Hi Gary, I have a 190SL I’d like to speak to you about restoring. How can I get in touch with you?
@classic.obsession
@classic.obsession 2 ай бұрын
Message me on maversclassicobsession@gmail.com
@arielr3200
@arielr3200 2 ай бұрын
@@classic.obsession sent you an email, thank you.
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