Detailing Transformation of a 40 YEAR OLD MERCEDES W123

[@_BAD_MERC_]

You owe nobody an apology. That transformation was outstanding. That Benz clearly shows decades of neglect and you were able to bring her back to glory with some love. I think the results are as good as they'll ever be!! Thumbs up!

[@E_Rico]

The exhaust is the glory hole

[@garyhaines6335]

I second that emotion !!! double thumbs up !!!

[@Nobody-dm2ol]

Thank you for the apology.

[@pat4life]

I want to own one

[@yashtechconsulting]

@@Nobody-dm2ol classic

[@stuartstaples5859]

Love how ego free this is. Just a guy with some skills, loads of graft and a very realistic grasp on improving a cars appearance. Great work, and great video

[@mikemakboul4409]

Anyone that saves a W123 is a hero

[@spaceramshow253]

I love this comment

[@CarlSab9088]

They have my respect. 😊🤙

[@VINI8231]

True

[@aransinghbansal2227]

thank you 😂

[@Littlepug4ever]

So true!

[@dj_deepstate]

whenever I see someone treat an old car with respect and admiration especially old Mercs, I get emotional (wipes off a tear). May you live a long and happy life.

[@David-di1gs]

The production quality for a channel with 3k subs is incredible. Love the w123 too, check for rust behind those chrome wheels arches

[@boilerhousegarage]

I agree, but most of the videos are so short.

[@waldi2302]

That was my first thought too. I had a 81 230E Automatic one of the best cars I ever owned.

[@samsdetailinguk]

Thanks for the kind words, David!

[@fahyforever]

For a guy doing this on his own. Really well shot Good Music The outcome was astonishing. Sam you put in work Legit.

[@scotsmun]

I just spent 20 minutes watching a guy detail an old merc ... great video Sam, thanks for making it and putting the effort not only into the detailing but into the editing and music. 20 minutes well spent. keep them coming .....thank you

[@hislatestflame7861]

Give this man his own tv series. Excellent job.

[@benofthenorthuk]

The stance this car has is great - love these old mercs, the suit that look

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Nah....

[@ezrabegin8234]

@@johnmoruzzi7236 it looks clean AF

[@pratikvyas9626]

nah dude his stance on that hood is much better with them knees balancing on that hood edge head-diving into the bay like a Kung-Fu Fkin Panda!

[@dorkusamoungus]

@@pratikvyas9626 ahh a panda!!! now that was funny !!!!

[@57northphoto32]

No need for any apologies, that old Merc looks amazing, you’ve saved her 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.

[@Patman2608]

After watching this video, I’m subscribed. Love the older Mercedes

[@Sizzle247]

That was just awesome and what a lovely bloke 👍

[@allancfc2818]

I swear this channel will be BIG in the near future. Enjoy the vibes, story-telling, and story-boards.

[@Lifeonthecourt]

Can’t believe the production quality. Awesome job!

[@davidbogdan969]

Great job! For those born in the 80's, it's one of the childhood's cars. I'm from Bucharest Romania, and there is a lady who owns one the same color, but it's completely new and mint condition. When she drives it in weekends, it looks like she just came from the dealership.

[@Beingapolymath]

A Benz is always a Benz. A class above everything else. What a beauty. Such dedication in your work. Take a bow son.

[@vijaykumarwali7509]

Production of this video deserves an A+

[@alexandranicolae5079]

Quite literally the best Mercedes ever made, and you managed to restore its charm. Big up!

[@popeyethejdmmini8817]

This makes a refreshing change from all the up their own arse detailers on KZbin, good job

[@boilerhousegarage]

I resemble that remark.

[@raychambers3646]

Better than that super car customiser ,or car wrapper as I call him!

[@TheDeathsentence123]

Man, I didn't want this video to end. The editing and his personality and just overall was one of the best videos.

[@xali2008]

man your camera work and editing are like a pro, better than most channels with million subs.

[@mohamedelfoly8080]

اى يسطا بتشكك في قدراتي . انا التوب

[@daveblack5109]

Can't believe how good you got this to look without paint, Credit to you.

[@ryanmatts264]

Great job Sam, well put together video as well man. Credit to the guys & girls at HQ. As usual I love the honesty and raw passion with no BS. We don’t live in a perfect world, so it can’t always be perfect. Just got to work with what you’ve got. You didn’t hide away from refurbishing the alloys yourself, you did what we all do and broke out the rattle cans. Kudos my man on a great vid and project! Results speak for themselves, you’ve given that car a lease of life. I look forward to the rest 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@thefeatheredleopard]

This was just awesome & inspiring! I currently have a 94 320e wagon (daily driver), that I’m fixing up, with my brother, as well as an 83 300td wagon that needs a major love. It just brings me joy to see these gorgeous vehicles restored to their glory! Thank you!!

[@carlbmedia2964]

1 person who loves there job and a passion for what they do to me is brilliant, I’d daily that no problem 😎🤙

[@everpolo6n295]

Gotta love Sam probably one of the nicest blokes in the uk car scene 🙌🏽

[@paulocuento9949]

just want to thank you my man. it was a joy watching such effort put on a car, and such great cinematography as well

[@AntonyCBSR]

This is definitly the best 20 minutes I spend this week. Great job! And outstanding production quality :D

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, I remember these Mercedes being released to the dealership, and local car shows when I was a kid, you've done this one proud.

[@voodoogames9897]

I wish i could do a full restoration of my father's w123 she has a lot of rust but the engine runs perfectly. BTW NICE JOB i realy like it i hope to keep this car for ever!!!!

[@demazejr]

Please do it if you can...this car is so beautiful, save it! For your father, for us 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Nathan-t3d]

Perfect interpretation of the rebirth of the old car style

[@stephenramnanan259]

Dude the final job outstanding, the model of the car and stance of the car priceless

[@OpViken]

That cinematography at the end is beyond 🔥

[@thengine]

I loved "It is what it is" bit😂😂

[@helmutswetglanz2590]

Saving these old timers is a pleasure

[@y0u5uf]

Hats off to whoever did the videoing and editing.. The Detailing was great also.. Great production. I've seen much bigger channels with nothing close to this.. Nice work Sam and team.. Subbed!

[@jeffconley819]

I’m actually looking at a late 70’s early 80’s model to rehab. This is the vision I had. So helpful to see in person what I could only imagine in my head. I’ve been trying to talk myself out of it......now that I’ve seen this video I’m having a change of heart .

[@Audittr2108]

Coolest thing about the car was the Laker Airways sticker!

[@leonardgoldberg2879]

My first ever flight was with Freddy Laker. LOL.

[@denysb1543]

the final result is outstanding! especially on a car with no clear coat and rust everywhere. It looks new from all angles!

[@muhammedfaiz8433]

The best car detailing Video I’ve ever seen. No🧢 🙌🏽

[@fasteddy07]

That is the most detail-oriented car detail I have ever seen! Congratulations on a job fabulously done!

[@tommycars9376]

I've got a w201 and same issues there regarding paint.... Fantastic cars though! Well worth the love

[@MagBeatsTeamESR]

You can tell you worked so hard but you did it with all 1,000% passion and all by yourself too! Amazing.

[@erikrodriguez2332]

There's no doubt that you're in love of your work!! Beautiful mercedes, excelent job!! 👌

[@sudijad]

Very relatable ... working with what you got and no focus on product brands. Amazing how effective technique and a little elbow grease can bring out great results! Thank you for giving this W123 some TLC!

[@BrattyBiker]

Tears from my eyes to see such a beautiful car & your amazing work.

[@Rocketjay12]

You did a terrific job!

[@christophermarshall6593]

Thank you Sam, excellent job, I’m very impressed by your dedication to your craft

[@np2819]

For what you are able to achieve with the car and the video quality, you are too humble. No need to be so much apologetic, amazing work !

[@tonysmith3475]

Liked and subbed - for me, that’s probably one of the best produced/edited, visually appealing and transformative vids I’ve seen on here. The hard work that’s gone into the car really comes through at the end - thanks for showing the process Sam and good luck with the rest!👍

[@stephanielongden597]

Me too and completely agree with Tony Smith and everyone else who posted a positive comment.

[@TheMomusCollection]

Hello, the work you did here was truly magnificent! Same goes for the video, a cinematic pleasure to watch! Best regards

[@coffeencreme]

Your passion for detailing cars is clear throughout the entire video, well done!!

[@nathanhacking1]

Who was on the instagram live this afternoon 😂😂, Looks brilliant

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Great Work for trying to save this old girl. The mot history shows she hasn’t been cherished. You’re starting to cherish her. Kudos 🦾🙏🏻

[@pleasure1972]

Thank You for making that car so beautiful, the inside and the underneath needs your attention. Thank You once again.

[@solarflare1008]

I remember this model it was a common taxi everywhere in Europe. Nice job 👍

[@MisAnnThorpe]

And not just in Europe, either!

[@yan2503]

I cannot look at this car Merc W123 without remembering about my late father. I had a blast childhood in that car and where I learn to drive also. The last memorable trip I had with him was a roadtrip around Malaysia circa 2003 - 2004 and he passed away in 2005. May Allah bless you dad. I miss u so much.

[@muhammadluthfi1846]

This makes me want to buy w123! 😍

[@wenz9099]

SAM IS MY HERO...Favorite Merc. Wentzel Naidoo from South Africa

[@NotnventedHere]

Great production and cool music choices. Well done

[@arkinazimet4123]

gold is still gold and it always shines!! amazing

[@puropedo5485]

I don't think I've ever seen a detailing video from start to finish. Good stuff. So impressed!

[@mostchilldude]

the w123 is such an underrated chassis

[@namenotavailable11]

Get it up on a lift and you'll see these things are built like a tank.

[@vinayak4859]

Nope w108

[@rvalentine1000]

Awesome! The results of a visionary and a little work, I like your statement, "nothing special, just you and the car!"

[@gemmac2340]

first vid i've watched from this channel and oh my god.... the videography is absolutely outstanding. as is the effort put into the car!

[@rowensamuel2979]

Wow, this is beautiful 😍 another classic to see many years. Thank you.

[@mourtata]

GREAT WORK!! Perfect filming. Really like this restoration. Much support from here in Denmark. Keep it up.

[@PhardeenAlemi]

one of the best detailing i have ever seen ! great mix of camera angels & music ! great job ! from Afghanistan ;

[@Kan_DSU]

What a lovely team and the production quality is sick! Glad i found you guys and it seems this vid will be your brake through 👏🏼

[@anything4030]

What a breathtaking detailing video. Now i feel like I need a w123 in my life.

[@johnnewton1540]

Awesome effort mate and a huge amount of labour on your part. Its always hard to know when to stop as projects like these demand so much time. I loved the quality of your video, choice of music etc and look forward to seeing more of your content.

[@CesarRamirez-pb4rn]

It was you and the car and it show your passion, beatiful job, beautiful passion, keep saving these jewels....

[@yasarramzan8016]

Video production was out of this world. First video I’ve seen of yours but I’ve subscribed and hopefully it’s the first of many. Ps my dad used to have this in a yellow colour 👌🏽

[@cjjohnson3939]

Doin' the old girl proud! She looks good in that bagged stance too 👌🏼 old mercedes are so rad.

[@Michaelholdsworth29]

Sam that’s one amazing job given the state of the car initially, totally agree with not changing parts you lose something when you start that game and it’s never ending, who cares about some swirl marks it’s age appreciation! Great video also.

[@robertfoster6070]

Truly outstanding. You have a gift of knowing what to look for and the determination to restore the look of what was a great vehicle.

[@ridewithkavirtrinidadtobag7968]

Mad respect to you for all your hands on work. The results are amazing. Subbed!

[@daniellove4576]

Man, that's some great work. I know that people like you are too detail-oriented to be completely satisfied most of the time, but for most people that is above and beyond.

[@artspooner]

Nice pun, whether intended or not.

[@giotto4321]

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos and aside from the super impressive detailing, I can't believe the incredibly high quality of the camerawork and editing. Absolutely knock-out, great work! Also that Benz looked fantastic when it was squatting down low, I loved it.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Thats a ton of work. Great Job!!

[@DreamCarGarage1]

The music absolutely makes this video!

[@almatt8310]

Lowering a Mercedes W123 like a chav would is the biggest insult to it. I would take care of that issue before anything else. W123 is a future classic and a lot of people have fond memories of it, with it and in it. It's just beautiful and classy.

[@serdarxxx1073]

This is the Best Mercedes where ever build.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

8 others also loved your joke!

[@nathanglynn7443]

this is a beautiful mercedes, dont be afraid of the rust, theyre super solid even when rusting, i have a very rusty w116 from 78 and i daily drive it, i just treat any rust i find and enjoy it. hope you still have it!

[@shouldersofgiants4649]

Really excellent video, love the details and showing glimpses of you actually working were neat! One suggestion though if I may, it would be cool to see the car being driven at the end. Cheers!

[@samsdetailinguk]

Thank you! Definitely stay tuned for what's to come in that case 👀

[@DrVinylBcn]

I think the key of this channel it's the music, super good selection

[@cliffordtalkscars]

Liked and subbed. Brilliant filming and edit. Who doesn't love a W123!

[@Affenkatze77]

Great job! Greetings from Stuttgart Benztown, Germany

[@Emontop1]

This is ART . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BartNelis]

oh man !!! you managed to get to a really nice result ! you can be proud of your work

[@neilscrivener5011]

Hats off to you mate, that looked like a lot of work. End result is well worth it though. The stance on that is incredible too. Video production is amazing too. You got my sub!!

[@Sillmeister]

You have done an amazing job considering what you had to work with. I commend your dedication and commitment.Love the end result! Ignore the naysayers and Keep up the good work Dude! You should be so proud right now!!!

[@Kresnov]

That looks stunning, a testament to hours of graft and honest work, worth a sub just for this.

[@SwietyJunior]

Lovely merc

[@paganizondasroadster1660]

You did a lot of job alone by yourself. You’re a champion. Keep the work going. Don’t give up

[@iankirk2266]

Fantastic job Sam 👌 even detailing the battery and tray ! Well done mate 👍

[@bosshilf]

That transformation is incredible. Don't apologize. Fantastic job on a beautiful classic

[@Marc6969]

why does this vic have 1.3k dslikes? I dont get it

[@Horus9339]

Hats off Sir, that was a massive improvement. Yes you could rip it down and start from scratch but it is far more impressive to see what a good bit of hard work can do to a down trodden car. I'm a time served panel beater (old school none of these modern gadgets) and I have to say that was a great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@driftr1dr719]

Absolutely filthy pornography this.

[@boilerhousegarage]

I know right. Bulky, bearded and big belly is what I look for in a man too! 😄