Car has been sold and is going through the process of a full restoration in Southern California
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@HansensUniverseT-A2 жыл бұрын
We need guys like you around to inspire the new generation, i also firmly believe that having something to tinkle with is one of the greatest anti aging formulas there is.
@connorgaydos86772 жыл бұрын
You got me into these old cars and I’ll always be grateful!
@johnheitmann60962 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you are not totally "retiring!" You have so much knowledge.
@vornamenachname55892 жыл бұрын
looks absolute gorgeous with this colour. What a car the 116 was.
@geneva7602 жыл бұрын
I had one of these way way back - back when - if my memory serves me correctly - the cost when new was double that of a lowly' 450 SEL. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
@sprezzatura87552 жыл бұрын
Great project car. If I were going to go for it I would simply fix the suspension, take care of the injectors and keep it on the road. Rolling restoration. Do not take this car apart. Enjoy it every day. Indestructible supercar sedan.
@Mercedessource2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Keep it rolling. You start taking it apart for full restoration and you might lose inspiration after a year of looking at it.... :-)
@Wen65432 жыл бұрын
@@Mercedessource Agree. When a project takes too long it transforms into a headache.
@jamesadams23332 жыл бұрын
Glad you still are gonna stick around a bit Kent! It’s a beautiful car, I hope who ever buys can restore and enjoy it. Keep up the great work
@johnfrei90572 жыл бұрын
I sincerely hope somebody takes this on as a project car. It’s too nice to be a parts car although I can see that argument.
@autoavids2 жыл бұрын
I had one of these many years ago, what a car. It's such a shame the underside is so bad. GLWS 👍
@mikee62202 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching you since I had a w126 as a college freshman. So glad you aren’t retiring.
@_m_K_.2 жыл бұрын
My father had one of these in the 80s and loved it. I mean he loved it and also owned a 70s rolls royce corniche, but the 6.9 was his favorite car.
@paulstein73692 жыл бұрын
I had a 1979 6.9. Ice blue. Dark blue leather, perfect OREGON car. 1980's. Miss that car. Best road tripper ever.
@sunnyoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your know-hows... we need more resourceful people like you,,, keep those guys running
@Fluterra2 жыл бұрын
Great message: Undercoating makes rust worse! Stop “rustproofing” your cars!
@thedoctor71982 жыл бұрын
Because of you,i am proud owner of 84. 300d..88HP is not much,but car is solid and goes on highway 120-180km/h,slowly but it gets it
@holgerdanske23982 жыл бұрын
Man. Love that 6.9. But, like you said, swap all the good stuff into a 450sel, add the AMG Penta wheels, and there's a classic sleeper. Just bought an 87 560sl and enjoy your videos. Love working on pre bluetooth cars!
@cooperscaradventures25452 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful glad you were able to save it from the San Juan’s and will go to someone who loves it I’m down here in Seattle and love to see someone who also love old Mercedes I went to Stuttgart a few years ago and visited the museum there , hahaha the 6.9 rides like my sl 500 which needs abc suspension
@rhiantaylor34462 жыл бұрын
Some of those cylinders are working really well ! Great project
@deeelle93652 жыл бұрын
I have a euro 79’ black 6.9 This sells for over $100,000 in Europe if FULLY restored. Approx. $40.000 to 50,000 needed to restore it though. I agree, it’s such a beautiful car and in great shape - aside from the rust and need of engine, trans, and suspension rebuilding. I gotta admit that violet really looks elegant on the W116. Never seen one in this particular color before.
@surfreadjumpsleep2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever travelled to Morocco? It was the land of 70s & 80s mercedes taxis. The grande taxi. That is fading now, but still plenty of old Mercedes around. The locals can rebuild them from just about anything.
@drTERRRORRR2 жыл бұрын
Aw,sweet Jesus! It's amazing.
@vladgladkov237 Жыл бұрын
Nice Mercedes
@ukranaut2 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful S class.
@crisholmurb0072 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you are not retiriting - love this channel and would hate to see you leave KZbin!
@turbinegraphics162 жыл бұрын
Looks good, metal can be cut out and new pieces fabricated with sheet metal, it can be done at home with regular tools, it would be good for someone who wants to take their time with it.
@ianchandley2 жыл бұрын
My uncle had one - AMAZING car!
@arnhemseptember20092 жыл бұрын
Great car, worth the effort!
@christiansanden80052 жыл бұрын
My dreamcar and the 68 Charger
@christiansanden80052 жыл бұрын
The W 116 is the best looking Merc ever❤️❤️
@gwynt9092 жыл бұрын
i have one of those. A 1984 W123 200 petrol. Love it!!!!
@Lasertrac2 жыл бұрын
There's an older gentlemen who is a master at repairing these types of vehicles. Jay Leno had him work on his and restore it. I forget the guy's name but he lives in Wisconsin.
@smacdiesel2 жыл бұрын
Kent, you are an inspiration to me. I watch all your videos. Thanks!!!
@Nickword12 жыл бұрын
Man that is one beautiful car!
@jtg27372 жыл бұрын
Man that is a nice looking car! Hello from San Antonio, TEXAS!
@emiliorodrigues19242 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful S-Class ever made... W116 !!
@andrewthompsonuk12 жыл бұрын
Underseal, I totally agree. I just do not understand why so many shops do that to the cars. I think they want it to look good. I prefer to use grease on rusty parts under the car. (copper anti seize paste works well)
@hippieJOSH4202 жыл бұрын
That's the year I was born. Dream car
@harryatkinson97572 жыл бұрын
I was in the Australian Navy and I was based at Great Lakes Naval Training Centre in the 80s. Whilst I was there one of the German sailors doing a course at Great Lakes bought a 450 SEL 6.9 with him, metallic green with beige velour interior, what a magnificent car, I wonder if it still exists?
@rahimi47622 жыл бұрын
A Real Benz!!!!!! Better built than new one!
@denitipuric11302 жыл бұрын
Would look good next to my 79 SD but she needs some work as well! Good luck Kent
@quattroa4302 жыл бұрын
beautiful Mercedes. Interested party here. will be in contact. see you soon 😁
@denitipuric11302 жыл бұрын
Save her!
@HCDrewHC2 жыл бұрын
Bcs of your channel now i own W126 SEC 560 :-)
@LChem12 жыл бұрын
Rides like my DS Citroen whrn the suspension fails. Drove mine from Wenatche to Seattle for a repair, a rough ride!
@slimesspeedshoptv2 жыл бұрын
sweet car! Cool to know you're in WA, maybe ill run into ya sometime!!
@vladgladkov4052 жыл бұрын
Thank for video
@AlexanderLumbantobing2 жыл бұрын
One very, very interesting car!
@Fireman9ify2 жыл бұрын
Would love to have a 6.9, a dream car
@girl-pl3wx2 жыл бұрын
THE BEST S CLASS FOREVER !!
@rosewd22 жыл бұрын
The body and paint are so nice, im surprised by rust underneath. I have an undercoated 88 300se that has some rusted spots but not that bad. I converted the headlamps to the bosch glass euro leveling ones.
@TS-bn7zt2 жыл бұрын
Your conifer hedge looks like more work than the 6.9 Kent !! Shame, she is too far gone but someone might take her on. I hope so.
@ianatkinson84642 жыл бұрын
😎👍
@ivansampaio16352 жыл бұрын
I wish you a good sell
@VintageVaughnVehiclces2 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to cut suspension from a w116 300sd and weld it in. I have a crash car no rust it could donate its floor and replace the rotted parts with I love the color of that car.
@Mercedessource2 жыл бұрын
Anything is possible but that would be way too much work. You would be better off finding a clean 450SEL and putting the 6.9 engine, trans and rear end into that car.
@DanielEhlmann2 жыл бұрын
If I wasn’t loaded down with tons to do of my own car project, I would instantly buy this. This car would be great to take all the trim, bumpers, lights, engine, and transmission, and body panels, and transplant it onto a clean W116 frame/chassis. If nothing else, the transplant would have a cool story to it.
@yusufparpiev70772 жыл бұрын
hello master Mercedes 116 for more videos you can still please
@Guitarwolfluke2 жыл бұрын
I need some help with my 560 SEC!
@joelehane1 Жыл бұрын
What's the final story about the car. Has it been sold, restored, scrapped?
@Mercedessource Жыл бұрын
Sold to an enthusiast in California. Now being fully restored down to the bare chassis. Hope to get pictures someday. At least I saved it from the crusher.
@vladgladkov4052 жыл бұрын
Nice car looking for buy one
@Mercedessource2 жыл бұрын
Here is the link for more info: mercedessource.com/store/1979-450sel-69-sale
@joesmith94832 жыл бұрын
42,176 was a lot of money in 1979
@friendlypiranha7742 жыл бұрын
Hi Kent, what is the color code of this car please?
@mikearroyo3662 жыл бұрын
Wow! From San Juan PR?
@Mercedessource2 жыл бұрын
No, San Juan Island in Northwest Washington
@othellolagkage2 жыл бұрын
I'm sad to hear you suggest this as a parts car, give it 10 years and it will be even rarer and definitively worth the cost of a restauration.
@Mercedessource2 жыл бұрын
calculate the cost of storage and attention for 10 years :-)
@strikeryachts2 жыл бұрын
How much a month?
@eoinoconnell1852 жыл бұрын
Damn. I never even knew these came with a 6.9L ! What mileage did they get ?
@Mercedessource2 жыл бұрын
People who own 6.9s don't do it for the gas mileage...:-)
@JamesCuffe2 жыл бұрын
How much? Yes
@Mercedessource2 жыл бұрын
here is the link: mercedessource.com/store/1979-450sel-69-sale
@compu852 жыл бұрын
Man too bad about the underside.
@brolle872 жыл бұрын
so sad ☹️ stupid roadsalt
@MISTER__OWL2 жыл бұрын
If I bought this I would daily it and junk it when it died. I would try my best to keep it running but cars are meant to be driven.
@Mercedessource2 жыл бұрын
You make a good point. That was my initial plan. Coat and stop the rust, fix the brakes and suspension. New tires and drive it!
@petarkotur73482 жыл бұрын
How much is 6.9?
@Mercedessource2 жыл бұрын
Did you watch the entire video. It explained where to get the price.