Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 Graveyard.

[@keabot]

300SEL 6.3 best car on the planet 🇩🇪✌🏽

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Yep:)!!

[@henrybazian7132]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 yes it is 100%. Must be the 6.3 tho...🙃

[@deeelle9365]

Agreed. I have a 6.9 and although it’s not the original it’s great too

[@АндрейБутов-с5й]

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[@angelostroebel8723]

I am about to go on a binge watching spree. This is the only car content i need in life

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Thank you Angelo. hope you enjoy. Lots more to come in the New Year. Cheers John.

[@mstevens832]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 I stumbled on your Channels love it you just got ypurself a new sub +44

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

@@mstevens832 Glad you found it:) Thank you. Cheers John🍻

[@antoniocovarrubias7831]

I live in LA California and I drive a 1969 280 S E like your 68 this cars are so beautiful people ask me for model year everywhere I go, I think the 280 SE is one of the best from those years I just love the classic look. Greetings!

[@normanrhone2791]

When you think what these cost back in the day, and to see how they end up now, literally driven to a dumping ground, and left to rot. Mankind's vanity.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Totally agree, a throw away society. That's why I love these cars almost infinitely rebuildable. Cheers John.

[@thaloszapispapos715]

I am always fascinated with those older Mercedes Benz. The built quality was well ahead of its time.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

It sure was.

[@mathiaslindstedt975]

Best wishes from Sweden! Thank you for saving these cars. It’ll be interesting to follow your channel, love your work.🙏👍👏👏👏🏆

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

The Green 3.5 ended up being shipped to Sweden. A young guy is going to restore it. When I get more info on it I'll post up. Thanks for watching John.

[@FstopPicturesByAlunDavies]

I like the white 450 sel 6.9 nice score on the blue 6.3

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Big Score, for sure. Never thought I would have the opportunity to own one.

[@corneliusdrvanderbilt822]

I am not a nitpick but you should tell its Cylinders and litres . I had one 300 SEL 6.9 customized. It was before 450 SEL 6.9. V8. My first was a 190 in 1962, the last MB 600 / 1993 that I sold in 1996 and bought a Volvo V70 XC. When MB bought Chrysler, they started using its parts, degrading MB. Now it is just a car. In 2003, I bought a BMW 750il V12 (E38), 1998, a fully loaded Dealer's Demo with Double Glazed windows and the rest. I use it for my European Travel, yes, on German Autobahn, it does show its mettle. They are becoming rarer and rarer, especially with low mileage. Grab one if you find one. It is also a good investment.

[@MrTommyboy68]

That "weird looking thins" is a Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk. '63 or '64. Back in the day Studebaker was the "authorized distributor" for Mercedes Benz.

[@henrikstenstrom79]

Also a classic, lots of parts worth saving for the rather large amount of survivors

[@raoulheinrichvonmerten4851]

I agree the 6.3’s look better with the hubcaps. It will be fun to watch as I’ve restored a w126 coupe and a 1955 Ponton .

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I especially like the earlier dog dish style hubcaps.

[@dannygeuens8570]

This is a message to all The People those put a Mercedes-Benz on a graveyard buy a bicycle you all don't deserve a Mercedes-Benz you all got no respect for The best car in The world, aha know what walk!!!!!

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

It is real sad when this happens.

[@dannygeuens8570]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339i know Mercedes maintenance but some People don't (fu.k me)!!!!!.im mf pissed!!!!!

[@alialtubaikh6449]

One of the best cars ever made and I had try three of Mercedes in the 8⁰s I had 1979 3.5 v8 And in 1985 I had 280se And 1995 I had 320 s It's a strong car on roads on high speeds

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

What a sad state of affairs for all those lovely Mercs to be in 😭😭 Wish they were in the UK. I remember as a teenager (19) back in the '70s, I went to a Mercedes-Benz sales day at a big country house in Perthshire, Scotland hosted by Dicksons of Perth, the Mercedes main agents. My old farmer friend had purchased a new W116 450SEL from them and was invited to the bash. As I was his unofficial chauffeur and he was there to see the 'new' 6.9, I was entrusted with the job of test driving the 6.9 for him. After a leisurely drive for around 10 miles into the countryside, the salesman told me to 'open her up to see what it's capable of'. Well, I didn't need told twice and floored it from standstill up a straight stretch of road and boy, it was like a rocket ship!! I still have all the photos of that fantastic day out with the farmer and my dad, great memories. Thsnks for sharing, SUBSCRIBED 👍👍 PS The 'bonnet' is the 'Hood' in US speak, the 'Trunk' is the boot😁

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

What a great memory. Driving a 6.9 in the countryside of Scotland would be magical. It is sad that they ended up being so neglected. Bonnet/ hood etc. I know:) I've been here so long now my terminology gets confused sometimes:) Cheers John

[@johnvidol5555]

Wow! Unbelievable find...so many..sad they are left to rot...but so many with velour interiors...are these Euro versions? Most Amer ones had MB tex and leather...Americans don't vaLUE VELOUR...ALTHOUGH VERY DURABLE AND MUCH MORE CONFORTiBLE TO SIT ON FOR ANY PERIOd OF TIME...I WILL TRY AND FIND THIS PLACE IF I AM EVER IN N. CAL...ah.sorry about all caps...thanks so much for these vids..I will watch others

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Yes, all the w109s are euro models. The green 3.5 is now on Sweden. The New owner is picking it up next week. Mine is well underway and the Grey 6.3 is off to Poland. All saved:)

[@simescudoru9305]

I love Mercedes Benz❤️🌲🍾

[@grantbellinger7403]

Wonderful matey

[@anonymous_bot_bot]

That's me subbed, love these big old Benz. All of them from the W126 back are some of the coolest barges.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Same here, can't get enough of them.:)

[@matthewcoldicutt5951]

Have just subscribed . Thanks for a very enjoyable first vid.. I appreciated your common sense and realism. When I was ten or eleven years old my best friend's dad had a 280SE, which as a car mad youngster ( but no specialist knowledge) even I knew was a very special purist's joy, substantially better quality than my dad's Austin 3 litre, good tho that was in many ways. Looking at some of the comments below the brilliance of these cars in their day could cost a restorer a fortune to relive in parts alone, but I reckon you have your plans. Can't wait to learn how you fare - good luck!

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Thank you Matthew for your comment. There is a lot of work to do. But its very enjoyable and I'm learning so much as I progress. Some parts can be expensive, but thats all part of the job. In fact it can be a fun experience searching. In fact when I saved the green 3.5 (which is destined for Sweden ) while I was picking up the trailer i found 3 more w108's! Which i made a deal on. They'll have plenty of parts that I may need. Join us on our facebook groups Mercedes Maintenance and Mercedes Rescue. A great bunch with lots of enthusiasm. Thanks again. Cheers John.

[@jamesatkins3992]

Nice cars

[@keithstonestreet3218]

You're done an amazing job there on videos it's a shame to see these vehicles as they are fantastic machines it's very sad to see them here!! It makes me very sad please keep your videos coming you are doing an amazing keep it up sir👍🙏

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Thank you Keith, I really appreciate that. Cheers John.

[@oliverlane4050]

Wow, I would love one of these to restore, I was hoping these were in the UK when the video started but obviously not 😢. I will be watching with interest...

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Are you looking for a 6.3 or are you after any 108/109 Model? Come join us on Mercedes maintenance and Mercedes Rescue on facebook. You may be able to connect with someone. The 3.5 sold on the group to a young guy in Sweden. Should be arriving mid March. Cheers John.

[@oliverlane4050]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 sadly I currently don’t have the space or resources but hopefully sometime in the not too distant future 😊. I have registered on the groups as suggested, thank you. The 6.3 is a dream car for me.

[@arcijack]

what a wonderful find, which i could have gotten one of the 6.3

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

It really was an incredible find. I'm so happy we could save these cars, otherwise they would have rusted away in the forest.

[@jerrypulle]

I have a 1994 S320. I need a central locking vacuum pump .There is 6 channel . The motor that operates has burnt out. Can you help me to locate one from a graveyeard I am in Australia.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Hi Jerry. I suggest you come join us on our Facebook groups. Mercedes Maintenance and Mercedes Rescue. I started both some years ago and we now have 40k +. Post up what you're looking for. We have lots of members in Australia too. Im sure you'll find what you need. Cheers John.

[@huseyinbudak8937]

El dar-ül wonderfull video take two one

[@tjolle62]

A 6.3 is also a MB i wouldn't mind to own 👌👌👍👍

[@fastdrive55]

Hopefully we see a video soon, rescuing a few of these cars...

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I uploaded the rescue of both 6.3s and the 3.5. Check them out.. Thanks for watching. Cheers John.

[@marialatif9940]

It is so sad to see these beautiful wonderful Mercedes Benz is such bad condition. I really love Mercedes Benz cars as they always kept there characters

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

All 109s have been saved. The green 3.5 was just delivered to its new owner in Sweden. Cheers John

[@marialatif9940]

That is so good to hear they have been save a gone to good home

[@mstevens832]

@@marialatif9940 As they say old is is gold this cars are absolutely beutiful

[@yazky69]

Wonderful... ok I need to get a car from that place too. Please advise back, . Thank you

[@kimbojanbranyan6352]

My fav car in all the world.

[@andrewp.4751]

G’day Sir Just acquired a W108 280SE - struggling to find part numbers for leads, dizzy, plugs and filters, do you know of a resource / website / page that I could find them? Thanks

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

If you're in the US. Give the classic Center a call in Irvine. Talk to Tom Hansen. He'll sort you out. Other than that. Mbclassic de in Germany. Niemoller Germany. Autohausz Arizona US. Google search these to get to their sites. Please come join us on Mercedes Maintenance and Mercedes Rescue on Facebook. Lots of help there too Cheers John

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

What happened to the third 6.9? Any info??

[@bobsub1247]

mine w210 had an mb text never liked it . whatsthe difference between that and leather? andwhy does mb use them

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

The MB tex is extremely durable. Though I do prefer the leather. It has a feel and of course the smell that the mb tex can't match. Cheers John.

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

What a sad video but great that you have found them

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I'm going back up soon to get that last 109 3.5.

[@RAMROD4708]

I have a vintage Mercedes (1971 280 SEL half-year car with a big block 4.5.) that I am planing on restoring in the near future. Do you have a website with contact information?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Hi John. I also have a 1972 4.5 fantastic car! I don't have a website per say for the Mercedes stuff. But come join us on Mercedes Maintenance and Mercedes Rescue on facebook. I started both groups some years ago and we have combined over 40k members Loads of 108/109 owners with loads of knowledge and tips to share. You can also contact me on there and I'd love to chat about your project. All the best Cheers John.

[@samsen3965]

We go to the woods to get a rabbit, turkey, or max a deer. Never knew you can hunt treasure antique Mercs! Needless to say, would you mind sharing the GPS coordination?!

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Sorry, I can't give you that info. Its on private property. Thanks John.

[@emiliorodrigues1924]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 Ok, I understand, but... at least the city or the village!! PLEASE 🙏

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

@@emiliorodrigues1924 Thing is since this video was shot all three 109's have been saved. one 116 and negotiations on two more are on going. I can't give out any information on location because its not my place to do that. Also trying to get hold of the owner is now nearly impossible. He never returns my calls. Cheers John.

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

When you see so many cars in a graveyard, some cars can fix the 9thers and put them on the road again, instead of letting them rust away

[@danielsdayoff]

I live in Northern California as well and could immediately tell this was NorCal by those Redwoods and the beautiful scenery. It's a shame to see all these cars in this state, but I am overcome with happiness knowing you will restore them and save them :) I am guessing this is located by Redwood City in the North Bay Area?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Yes, all three w109s have been saved. One 6.9 has gone to LA. Hopefully In the coming months a few other 6.9s will be pulled. Im actually up in the Sierra foothills. Cheers John.

[@halimirowskiej]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 You have a big graveyard of Mercedes (100+ cars, mostly from eighties) in Pearblossom CA. This is Rt138(Pearblossom Hwy) and 125 E Str. faceing Post Office. I'm OTR truck driver from NY, and I've drove by, many times.

[@ahmadtlaib8342]

Sorry for asking how much did you buy the car?

[@warringtonfaust1088]

Some time ago, at least 15 years, my local junkyard had 3 6.3's at once. I guess I drew an opinion on them from that.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

You definitely have to have some perseverance.

[@andysaunders3708]

Was that "weird looking thing" a Studebaker of some sort???

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Yes. I think its the Studebaker Gran tourismo.

[@Mercsixpointnine]

We’re all the M100s saved? What happened to the 6.9s?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Hi. One of the 6 9s was relocated. There are still some left. Two are way beyond help, one they are going to keep. The other two. 6.9 and the white 450sel are still for sale. The difficult thing is the owners are extremely difficult to reach and get clear answers from. I am taking a break from it at the moment but do have to return for the 3.5. I have paid for it. By then I may have the energy to address the others. Trust me, it's an odd situation:) Location etc.

[@warringtonfaust1088]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 In my experience, people with a pile of cars like this are always difficult to deal with.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

@@warringtonfaust1088 You're a 1000% Right on that one:) I feel lucky to have saved the ones we did. Cheers John.

[@warringtonfaust1088]

A few questions. Where are these cars? I have never seen such rust free MB's of that age which were not garage kept. Are these "gray market" cars? there are a few items rarely seen here, euro headlights and bumpers, velour interiors. I have to stretch my memory, but it does seem to me that many of the "big block" cars had the velour. Since it is seldom/never seen here, I assumed they were "gray market" (there is a term from antiquity).

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

The last of the great Mercedes graveyard, soo sad! 😢

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

It is sad that they were left like that. But all three 109s are saved. Plus one 6.9 so far.

[@stevesmith3732]

Nice cars but are they worth saving??

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

The w109's certainly are. There a couple of the 6.9s that are savable but unfortunately the rest are to far gone.

[@mdrc3288]

What is this place? Why are people bringing their cars and leave them there? Why specific that many Mercedes ?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

The guy just loved the Classic Mercedes. He passed away. They were all his cars, along with many others.

[@westhavenor9513]

If only they had be stored indoors, even if in a barn or under a carport. Can you imagine how nice they'd be? In the 1990's no one wanted one of these old hogs, nor wanted to pay the upkeep so they were commonly neglected like this.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Yes it is sad that they were left like this. But we were able to save some of them which is good. From California, Sweden and mow Poland they will run again. Cheers John🍻

[@lesteranddonna]

I have driven a 6.3 and man they have some power ,also have a 4 Spd auto gearbox

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I can't wait:)

[@ps3shakes123]

Was that an International Harvester? The green pickup truck in many of your shots? I was drooling over that.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I'm not exactly sure. I know the guy had a lot of various American trucks. International, weird looking Jeep things, Studebaker etc. Cheers John.

[@Emueue666]

Hello, I'm from afar and I wonder how much such a car costs if I want to take it to overhaul? Or is it abandoned for free? If so ..... then it is a sin :) Anyway, thank you for the answer

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

It all depends on how much you are willing to undertake. It Can get extremely expensive if you have someone restore it for you. That's why I have to do most of the work myself. Cheers John.

[@Emueue666]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 Yes, I understand that the reconstruction will be expensive and it is best to do everything yourself. But I'm more interested in if I can take the car for free from the forest ?? Is it abandoned and free? You won't find anything like that in the forest "unfortunately" :( It's just too sad, such jewels

[@flatwiskey7044]

Is all the automatic transmissions for the w108 the same?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

No. My 108 280 gas a 4 speed. My 108 4.5 has a 3 speed auto. The 109 6.3 has a different 4 speed.

[@sprezzatura8755]

Hello I'm looking for a pair of European headlamps for my w116 if you might have a pair to sell.

[@deeelle9365]

Can you tell me where this is located? Looking for parts to buy

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I can't tell you because It's not my place. But come join us on Mercedes Maintenance and Mercedes Rescue on facbook. I started both groups some years ago, we have over 40k members. Post what you need there I'm sure someone can help. Cheers John.

[@deeelle9365]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 thanks John, I’ll join 😊 👍🏼

[@MrMaze.]

11:55 thats just spectacular, wish i could get that one..

[@petercollingwood522]

At 11:35 you made an interesting comment. 16K miles on the clock so likely it's turned over once or twice. 100K or 200K. But these cars have 6 digit odometers don't they? Not fives like on the 108's. So that's either a replacement odometer, or it's 1 Million and 16K miles.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Hmmm? You are correct, they are 6 digit. Not sure what went on there. It is possibly a replacement as you said.

[@petercollingwood522]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 That or another million miler Mercedes.

[@ReddThreee]

A slight correction to "They were the fastest saloon cars in the world" In 1971, Australia's Ford Falcon XY GTHO Phase III 351/5.8 was fastest 4-door production car in the world.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Thank you. I took a look at that Ford Falcon. You're certainly right. It was a very close match up. I do believe the Falcon had a slight weight advantage, but very impressive. Cheers for the info. John

[@Lifetime1776]

Do u have a website?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Not one for Mercedes. But you can come join us on Mercedes Maintenance and Mercedes Rescue on Facebook. I started both groups about 4 years ago. We now have over 40k members. Cheers John.

[@pakmattempe4276]

Where is this?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

We are in Northern California. This is a private residence in the video.

[@honguenloh4612]

Why would somebody just leave such beautiful vehicles all abandoned in the wood???? So sad.......

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

It is. But we were able to save all the 109s and one 116. Hopefully next year i can find homes for the other's.

[@emiliorodrigues1924]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 You're a good soul, if you try to find someone with a decent place to save those beauties 😇 I'm Emílio Rodrigues, owner of simple '91 W201 2.0 D, from Portugal 🇵🇹!

[@witte6850]

Hello, it's a Belgian car? i like the car.

[@briangi2264]

How long were these stationed in the woods? I am looking to possibly get rid of my 1961 220sb. Are any of my parts compatible with any of these vehicles?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Judging by the out of date tags, anywhere between 10 to 20 years or more. I don't think many parts from the 220sb are compatible. Please join us on Mercedes rescue and Mercedes Maintenance and post what you have.

[@briangi2264]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 Oh I've been a member since you started it!

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Glad to have you as a Member Brian:)

[@paveantelic7876]

I just cannot understand why would just leave a full car like that 6.9 in the forest to rot...especially in america where everyone's got a garage

[@alialtubaikh6449]

The 6.9 in the seventy was the strongest car in roads and really the best looking cars design 👌 and the most expensive one

[@Mr91495osh]

Mercedes are the best to drive but just to expensive to maintain.

[@marcellebaudry5786]

le sauvetage bravo

[@martabkk]

Saving all these Benz cars and putting them back on the road or showrooms somehow is the only way for Mercedes Benz to shore up it's languishing brand name and recognition....same for BMW.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Yes. I'm not a fan of the modern Mercedes. Cheers John

[@17addidas]

Lots of disposable Income or a sugar Daddy is needed to deal with the notoriously expensive 6.3 ( hydraulics in particular )repairs awaiting .Not surprised they were abandoned in the Woods !

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

The W109 does not use hydraulics in the suspension. Its a pneumatic air suspension system. It is complex, but once repaired is reliable. Im well aware of the expense to get it up and running again. I'd much rather put the money into getting this car back on the road than spend thousands on a soulless, modern, plastic ice cream tub.

[@17addidas]

Sorry ,its the 600 with the same engine I was thinking of . Off course do it yourself repairs are an advantage.... Nevertheless .. sincere best wishes with your project .

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

@@17addidas Thanks mate. Yeah, if it was the 600, I would definitely save it but probably call Jay Leno and let him deal with it. 😄🤣

[@garywagner9942]

I had a 124 back in the day best car I ever had.. Trade it in for A160.. worst car I ever had..

[@andysaunders3708]

I just wonder why these machines were taken off the road. Must have some inherent problem, as most Euro cars I've owned seem to suffer from. I don't get it, TBH, but after the last one, (Peugeot or BMW - I dunno), I don't really want another one.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Mainly suspension issues. The owner couldn't be bothered to fix them?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Mainly suspension issues. The owner couldn't be bothered to fix them?

[@ricklane8554]

Are you an Aussie mate? :-)

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

No. I'm from the UK. I've been over in the States for 30 years and often get mistaken for an Aussie, even in my home town:) Funny thing is my brother in law is from Rockingham near Perth Australia and he gets mistaken for a Brit:):) Cheers Mate. John.

[@ricklane8554]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 Haha thanks. Yes UK and Australia do have some common features indeed right?

[@амирахмедов-д9ч]

вот где руль залотой был . вот этот мерседес крутой

[@Sakaflamas]

Poor abandoned Mercedes

[@dannygeuens8570]

Oh i forget something now you all drive high tech plastic cars and The most beautyful cars are standing on The graveyard shame to you all!!!!!

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I agree Danny. Its sad.

[@dannygeuens8570]

Yeah man thats the truth dam.ed!!!

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

@@dannygeuens8570 all three 109s were saved along with one 6.9. Possibly another will be pulled soon. Im restoring the blue 6.3. The grey 6.3 just landed in Poland and will be fixed up and back on the road. The green 3.5 arrived in Sweden about 4 weeks ago and will be restored.

[@dannygeuens8570]

A lot of thanks for The very good news!!!ohh man i love Mercedes-Benz das beste oder nichts ohh yeah!!!!!The star from Mercedes-Benz is more beautyful than the spirit of extasy from rolls royce Mercedes-Benz rules and that is a fact and stays a fact i am a Mercedes-Benz freak and that is also a fact more than 50 years and i am proud to be in love auf die stern aus Stuttgart!!!!!

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

@@dannygeuens8570 You got good taste! Some MB are just special stars even until today (but nothing with A or B in the model name). The authority this cars show from their time is not much present in other cars IMHO.

[@massoudzadeh3394]

Change those lights to original please

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

The 109's are original. The 116's are US spec.

[@a.r.o7697]

6.9s look way better. I would've pulled one of those out.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I've been trying:) Cheers John

[@johnfenn]

If you can get a key blank, a good locksmith can hand cut you a key in 10 minutes.

[@hassanabbas-pt6wq]

What's new about a mercedes 🤔 , I'm waiting.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Are you referring to these paticular models?

[@hassanabbas-pt6wq]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 mercedes 6.3

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

@@hassanabbas-pt6wq New? At the time, the 6.3 was way ahead. Reliable, fast, solid build quality, fuel injected, air suspension etc. nothing at the time came close to that balance. This era of Mercedes is unmatched, that is of course my opinion.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Those cars are all very expensive to maintain so later owners park them when there is a costly repair.

[@dietznutz1]

If you could afford one you could afford to maintain it

[@Lord_Burberry]

I have been save one Audi B6 haha

[@Peter-gi3re]

What an automobile tragedy to see this collection. What kind of person collected these and stored them in such a haphazard fashion. Bar you parked them on a beach you couldn’t store them in a worse fashion. Such a shame that most of these will just end up in a crusher eventually. The longer they sit where they are and slowly deteriorate the less likely anyone is going to take them for restoration. Those 6.9’s in a fully restored condition are worth a lot of money. Unfortunately as the years pass it will become next to impossible to restore them due to lack of parts and lack of knowledge on how to restore them.

[@paulsutton5896]

Are you not going to befriend the owner, and learn what he thought he was doing?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I was dealing with the owners Son. His Dad passed away some years ago. Apparently his Dad had a Love for the big Mercedes Air suspension cars. But anytime he had problems with the suspension he would park them and just go out and buy another. The Son, I think was overwhelmed with so many cars and decided to get them to people that could save them. Thats the story. Cheers John.

[@paulsutton5896]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 So his love of these cars ceased the moment they became troublesome. I kind of understand - but then I am more of an Armstrong Siddeley person

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

@@paulsutton5896 I guess you could say that. Pretty crazy thing to do. From my understanding these cars were more affordable to pick up some years ago.

[@bobsub1247]

sad isnt it?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

It really is.

[@E34Benzin]

What's the point of having those beautiful cars abandoned in the woods?? What kind of mental issue the owner has?

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

The owner died and his Son was left to deal with them. But the guy did have habit of buying a lot of cars and leaving them around when they gave him trouble, then would go out and buy another?

[@E34Benzin]

@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 Apparently he had like diogenes syndrome with cars. It's a shame to see such nice cars being treated like that...

[@oliverpetroski4205]

Those older models were and still are beautyfull cars. The new ones are just so ugly...

[@conceptalfa]

👍 👍 👍!!!

[@dietznutz1]

Now I'm sad

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Don't be sad. Many have found new homes. Cheers John.

[@honguenloh4612]

Wunderbarr

[@lewis72]

"You will see the Legendary Mercedes 300sel 6.3 and the later 6.9, in their day, they had no equal." - I'd have to suggest that the Jaguar XJ12 was better.

[@andysaunders3708]

The hood, matey, not the trunk. They mostly look like a big black, deep hole in your wallet... Sad though.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Yeah I know:) a bit to excited with the find:)

[@yamamasnaana6781]

مرسيدس

[@papourteninette8667]

Bien dommage ..

[@andysaunders3708]

I have a PT Cruiser made by Daimler-Benz. It's effing awful, and I can't sell it, as every time I start it, something else goes wrong. Shit electrics. Unbelievable. The next repair will be the last - ABS and traction control failed while driving at 70 km/h in town. Mongrel. Rust-free though, and feels solid to drive, if not gutless. Again, sad. Could have been a good car.

[@henrikstenstrom79]

What on earth has that car, not constructed by, or built by, mercedes benz, to do with the topic of this video, saving some of the best built cars ever?

[@ljdoyle8061]

7

[@clausb.2032]

herrlich dieses wackelvideo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VintageVaughnVehiclces]

Somebody needs to pay a tow driver who is picking up a car they bought to move all the cars closer together and away from trees I sure hope all the forest fires outthere don't ever get to those cars. I bet emissions has a lot to do with why the cars are off the road. They need to get sold and moved to the east coast to our wonderful NO SMOG STATES .Ike wonderful alabama They tried to do smog testing and on,y 2 people of the entire state actually went to the smog inspection. It was immediately scrapped Rebellion works try it sometime yee haw we ain't gonna do no smog crap I cut all my cats off all my cars n trucks n sell up for scrap n buy Christmas presents for the kids yee haw .... Meanwhile in nut case california oh we must not pollute, Buy electric car lol making the batteries makes super megah pollution of vast areas of China, the big green lie....