Mercedes-Benz SLC 500 Vibing Through the Nürburgring!

[@mjb10]

Such a smooth and restrained lap, so much mechanical sympathy and awareness of other drivers. Beautiful to watch! Sounded great on the approach to Lauda Links too!

[@ahemgee9542]

The lack of any squeaks and rattles in this 41 yr old Benz really show display the build quality of old traditional Mercedes Benz 🙌 . Also that M116/7 V8 was a peach...of course the M119 DOHC in the R129 I have is legendary though.

[@DennisfromMunich]

What a beautiful and smooth lap. Perfect driving and those old luxury Coupés by Mercedes are absolutely impressive. Such refined, quiet cars. Amazing engineering.

[@blackdoublezero]

500 SLC.......the coolest Paris Dakar car ever, driven by Jochen Mass

[@rainbow2710]

Precisely what I was thinking about.

[@hamzasherazi9334]

Proper baller mobile. Big big fan of the older Mercs and tbh even the newer ones. Have to say that his driving is very good considering he drove only 12 laps. The 'def' button is probably for the defrost.

[@ahemgee9542]

Correct

[@terryl1061]

What a beautiful classic . 41 years old barely any creaking or rattles. That dont make them like that any more. A lap like that you really get to see the beautiful fall scenery at the ring.👍👍

[@waltergotz6411]

Dazu brauche ich nicht auf den Ring zu Fahren und auch nicht das mir ein anderer Fahrer in die Kiste fährt

[@ukwan]

The thing a lot of people don't get about these old Mercedes is they were designed to be fast and comfortable and they're surprisingly capable cars but they're also nice and soft and comfy at the same time, a good set of tyres, pads and discs and just go have fun and enjoy. They're also rock solid cars and extremely reliable on track.

[@svhellas5408]

That car is still the most successful rally car ever build. Still holds the record of appearances to winnings.

[@tony66au]

I bought my Wife a 72 350 SLC (3.5 D jet) as an anniversary gift and she loves it, Got to admit im also very fond of the C107 and in setting up to replace the Bosch D jetronic with Haltech engine and spark management because of modern fuels but the drivetrain and suspension is phenomenal on the 2 lane mountain roads. The 3.5 revs quite a bit better and refreshed she should be a lot of fun, I have W116 S class cars and they too with the SLS rears are quite capable at high speed touring but the C107 is made for it :-)

[@crabapple1974]

Beautiful car! Really smooth driving. Quiet but when putting it down you could hear that v8 waking up from its slumber and reminding you Mercedes racing history is not forgotten in this car.

[@joaolima9819]

Fantastic video. This particular series of SL/SLC is a particularly beautiful series of car. Timeless design. Beautiful forever.

[@Ramsi-Berlin]

I can't wait to see the SLC from Mechatronik ❣️ They built one with modern AMG Engine manual shifting and carbon to make it lighter ❗😲 I think next year, they show it when it's complete. They want drive it on the Nürburgring and take time... Sorry for my English I'm German ❕😂 Love from Berlin, Ramsi 😘

[@sheldonaubut]

Love those Mercs, but the highlight of the lap was the close captioning. I had accidentally turned it on as I do use it on this channel sometimes but the amazing thing was that every time he accelerated the CC showed *MUSIC*. I agree that sweet sound was music but I'd never seen any other car generate that caption.

[@Digitalstar3]

Old Mercedeses are something else, you really were the king of the road with those things back then.

[@bloxkingethan5222]

"Wafting" immediately comes to mind. Such a great and relaxing lap.

[@raullasvegas]

That car is amazing and gorgeous! His driving was pretty good also. I always admired the 70's 450SL's

[@sbabadi]

I love the outside visibility of old cars… thin A pillars 🥰

[@davidsmall7676]

Awesome ride. I have to say the quality of the picture was amazing!!

[@impatrickt]

how do you type the mercedes’ emoji?

[@mrkevinlui]

@@impatrickt Seems like if you "JOIN" the channel it allows you that

[@ajrichar0]

Beautiful car in magnificent condition. These laps are a privilege to watch.

[@stephenlatimer1428]

such a calming final lap of the year from Yves n wat a way to do it in his dads SLC 500, perfect. BMW, stock for the end of the day cruise laps.

[@Enderek99]

I'm impressed by how this guy handled the fine line between being cautious and agresive, thumbnail shows the real nature of that car. Amazing job, a great video, would love to see 6er e24 on the channel :D

[@dehaviland7645]

Such a cool vehicle and definitely on my all time list.

[@DJSammy69.]

That's a Gentleman's Car! Loving the massive speedo!

[@franzhuber7361]

That’s a real greenhouse! Great view all around 😎

[@1911indi]

the DEF is for defroster, reminds me of my dad's 1977 300 D model which had a 4 speed stick

[@Domman56]

These old benzes are so good. My 300SD is surprisingly good with just modern tires brakes and fluid.

[@sebastiancastell7687]

La serie mas linda para mi gusto la w 107 y en este caso en particular la 500 slc , teniamos una gris plata con cuero negro en los años 80 en Argentina .

[@sickjohnson]

Wow...his 12th lap...unreal!!! #Respect

[@loonytoon8836]

Really nice. Love those old goldies still being used. Next year I`m gonna try my mom`s Volvo 740 Turbo from 1987.

[@fsjgw]

No one 40 years from now will say how much fun they're having driving a 40 year old Tesla Model S Plaid.

[@Christoph1988]

I don't think many today's Teslas will survive 40 years...

[@ahyaan2552]

@@Christoph1988 the batteries would degrade so much by then

[@jasper5097]

Degenerate Tesla hater

[@fsjgw]

@@jasper5097 oh no a Tesla Fanboi is hurt. I'm an enthusiast something beyond your comprehension level. A tesla has no heart, no soul, no BRAKES!! A drive is more than the sum of parts of the vehicle you are driving. It's how it makes you feel, obviously the point of this video! And your inability to understand that is reflected in your comment. How many video's of Tesla roadsters do you see driving the ring posted. A completely forgotten pos. So a Plaid with no brakes , nothing stimulating the senses other than quickness. It's something a fanboi such as yourself can't understand. I'll quote Jay Leno (even though you will not understand what the quote means). "It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than it is to drive a fast car anywhere near it's limit." Try & figure out what that means. Enthusiasts understand what that means.

[@jasper5097]

@@fsjgw and ironically Jay loved the Plaid. Keep coping Tesla hater, you'll really need to when Tesla dominates the world.

[@mrdflash2127]

Thank you Mercedes and the post war generation of men with iron will and big hearts for creating these fabulous machines. You will not be forgotten.

[@MrTchou]

They don’t tint the top of the windshield like that any more..

[@Romedanger]

Sooo clean. Good lap.

[@tedium37]

This is when Mercedes quality was second to none. The old girl is aging gracefully.

[@tripemonger8916]

An unbeatable combo, all of the autumnal beauty 🍁🍂 + a very 🎶Smooth Operator!🎶 👌🏻🤩

[@f-natic]

Car is awesome and driver too! Hats off to both!

[@AaronRandolphChen]

Awesome video with awesome car & driver. Love this one! I just think that particular 500 SLC was producing a little more than just 240 bhp, though.

[@grahamjenkin2882]

Excellently driven lap!!!

[@andrewp245]

That spoiler adds an extra 25 hp!

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was a delight for 2 reasons!! 1, his lines! 2 his dads wonderful car! I used to love the lines of those back in the day ;) I can well imagine the comfortable ride you had ;) LOL!! I do think I like your approach to your car too! but you have a lot of time to fine tune your thoughts ;)

[@kl3ag1]

They don't build them like they used to... what a tank that car.

[@MrTchou]

DEF = Defroster…. Or it could be DEF CON 1 mode in case of nuclear attack…

[@Ramsi-Berlin]

Defrost is correct ❕👍🏼

[@Ramsi-Berlin]

DEF CON 1 mode, isn't correct ❣️😂👍🏼

[@tooclaws]

Nice driving young man and a shout out, t your dad. ty guys

[@waltergotz6411]

Ich hatte damals 1973 den 350 SLC V8 von AMD mit 5 Gang Getriebe und das war ein Porsche killer , mit 240 PS , da hätte ich jeden 500 SLC abgehängt und ging laut Tacho über 240 Km/h und Verbrauch zwischen 24 und 17 Liter Super und Tank hatte 90 Liter

[@waltergotz6411]

Und wenn ich auf einen Ring gefahren hätte , hätte mich keiner so schnell überholt und er hatte durch den langen Radstand 45 cm mehr wieder SL und innen hatte er die Gleiche Farbe in Leder wie der 500 4 Fenter heber und das Radio Blaupunkt Berlin auf dem Schwanenhals und bin in 30 Jahren mit der Kiste 400.000 Km Unfallfrei gefahren , heute fahre ich den Tuareg TDI V 8 mit 900 Drehmoment und Verbrauch im Schnitt 10 Liter Diesel Aral Altimate und bin immer noch begeistert , von 0 bis 100 in 5 Sekunden und das mit über 2,3 Tonnen Leergewicht !!

[@waltergotz6411]

heute fahre ich den tuareg TDI V 8 435 Ps und 900 Drehmoment und hänge auch viele Porsche damit ab !!

[@portalracingcanarias6608]

good machine of the time today nice video Misha

[@MarMPB]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Love the classic MB! They are built to last! Get more of those, please! Maybe some classic SL AMG tuned by Renntech or Brabus!

[@dchekaldin]

Homologation S class coupe. Amazing. Rare.

[@turn1210]

I have a 500SEC and the experience is almost exactly the same, it even makes the same creaking leather sounds. Of course you cant fling them into corners but so enjoyable to relax and cruise.

[@Frankestein01nl]

Every other car be like " ROAAAAAARRR" and the merc is just silent and gently creeking along... amazing!

[@MallocFree90]

The "def" is a schema where it's displayed the best settings for the airco to defrost the windshield.

[@jefdamen2977]

Perfect cruiser

[@mohanc2010]

Good driver for sure, smooth throughout the lap!

[@recaromx5279]

Great Video and thanks for the compliment on my color 🤓🙏

[@rjnation5042]

She's a nice old bird, the hard top doesn't get as much love as they should, listen how quite it is for a 40 odd year old car, but I have to ask, Did dad know he was lapping dad's pride & joy, Rj in Oz

[@Bruder_42]

Yep, he knew I was going for a lap in it ✌

[@sykesrandy7382]

Superb

[@ALHEALY9110]

Nice driving. Nice sunset. Lovely evening. 💚

[@readrepairs]

Tornado. Love it. Great vid.

[@RicardoFailace]

Awesome!!!

[@Ramsi-Berlin]

Sweet Driver ❣️😅 Love from Berlin, Ramsi

[@bandie3481]

nice driving ;) Congrats to your nice E34 @Misha Charoudin :) welcome to the club

[@gbgt2]

That is a lovely car

[@r3l3v4nz]

This was my daily driver for 2 years, was a thirsty beast ❤️

[@timmason7430]

SLC, beautiful car.

[@stewlawph]

Good driving considering limitations of tyres, steering & age! Learnt well -12th lap.

[@StreetCarma]

There might have been faster laps around Nordschleife, but not too much classier ones.

[@qalba3016]

GREAT VIDEO Try doing The Mercedes 560SL/R107 Cheers 🍷

[@alphabravocharlie8625]

"he's probly tiktoking....." LMAO 😂

[@elusivespeedster]

All the good vibes here 👍🏻 he can take me out for a lap in that anytime ☺️

[@SapphireSamC]

I actually love the occasional creaking! 😝😝😝🤪👌👍

[@shanechopko5523]

SL SportsLeicht. I think this was supposed to be a light but comfortable grand tourer. At least that was the vibe I got from driving my dads 230sl.

[@HansRuwurm]

Car for old guys who read all Mercedes-catalogues as kid: DEF means Defrost! All buttons to the top!!! Sorry already answered below 😊

[@Nollekeuh]

The def stands for defrost ;), when you put the lever in those positions. I have the same car, allthough with the newer dash. Comfy car and the 500 is really powerfull and has stiffer springs. They knew what they were doing back in the days, all materials are beautifully made, correct replacement parts are difficult, there were so many small differences and versions throughout the lifecycle. So if you want to preserve it as investment, it is not an easy car. Engine wise these things are very good and maintenance is not that difficult. When i first drove it, I was surprised how quick it went to 200 kph, knowing the car was 40 years old. I think back in the days it was the best you could get as a fast luxury car.

[@Corradomichi]

When i can see even myself pulling away up ex-mühle i too am asking „Where‘s the power?“ 😅

[@mgcharoudin]

HAHA!!

[@G55STEYR]

He's not using the kickdown, engine is lugging in a higher gear almost everywhere

[@kevinsharp-kn7rm]

Beautiful car.

[@kevutrecht1]

Very nice car, 500 slc really uniek.. had a lot off them some good some bad 😂

[@turboslag]

Love those old SL's, wanted to get a mint 500 before the prices went stupid but never managed it! Proper Merc build quality, not like the crap they turn out now.

[@monk3yboy69]

Yup, not so long ago these were just not wanted. Completely forgotten. But that has changed dramatically 😀

[@thedeeptrees]

Hahah, that was some good Nürburgring philosophy

[@P1kkaa]

i own a w201 and now ngl, i need a SLC more than ever.

[@rainbow2710]

Back then, I remember Mercedes cars not made for top speed or high revs, but it would go on for hours after all the others had broken down.

[@martinchapman2168]

Good video

[@mortenberg2897]

Actualy not bad driving 😉

[@ianmoone6562]

This is a cool kids car driven by a cool kid

[@walkingshimano]

Sensational! What is he going to bring next?

[@Bruder_42]

You'll see 😉✌

[@sjokomelk]

Misha not knowing that cars have had electric power windows since the 1950s, and that the "Def" setting on the heater is the defroster/defog mode. (The setting/button shaped like a windshield with three arrows pointing upwards on a modern car.) 😁

[@G55STEYR]

Only in America those gorgeous V8 boats

[@clarkyclarke9817]

See so many other cars on a slower lap that was quality.

[@roxind]

Hope they took a picture with Shmee black serie. Nice combo.

[@WheelzOH]

restored? looks fast af haha , and the 360 view (out all windows) looks awesome

[@Bruder_42]

Nope, almost everything is original.✌

[@davevernon4993]

Another belter

[@se6586]

Magnificent car wow👍

[@nicolabennington203]

Cool car.

[@drnickcarter]

DEF is for defroster. There are supposed to be more buttons, cause this car had a full climate control system, with automatic air-conditioning.

[@Bruder_42]

This was optional back in the days

[@matgee8892]

I still think the M5 should be capable of having a cruise lap with 3 friends on the way to dinner. Some mild upgrades would be great but keep the interior and the comfort as much as possible. You already spend enough time in ridiculous stiff and fast ring tools so why build another one?

[@micheltebraake7915]

Mooie auto en mooie rijstijl. De SLC vindt ik te lang uitgerekt, de verhoudingen kloppen niet helemaal als je de zijkant ziet, maar daar zal hij niet minder fijn om rijden.

[@NippyMoto]

What was the car you did the fastest lap you have ever done on the ring? I'm guessing Alex's GT2RS?

[@vonolafweise]

only merc ❤️

[@AaronRandolphChen]

DEF stands for defroster. LOL!

[@sooofancier]

Must feel like a bed, only it can be driven lol

[@readrepairs]

did his dad know? :=)

[@mgcharoudin]

Yes haha

[@Icegiant69]

He showed much restraint, focus, and skill. I'd happily give my keys to a young person like that.

[@Tommyplaysguitar]

its weird why everyone thinks its heavy its only 1500 kg

[@sompka1]

my 1981 300SD weight less than a new 4 cylinder c class.

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘🇬🇧