Secret Mercedes Museum - the ultimate Benz Car Cave?

[@cjp6527]

Absolutely brilliant, lost in a world of Mercs for 38 mins. A certain auction site, is the next port of call...🤦🏻‍♂️ Such a great channel Jonny, I can't think of anything else on KZbin that got such a wide reaching playlist that has something for every petrol/leccy head. Sir I tip my hat...🎩

[@gilmacarico]

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[@SuperSilkwood]

wow great shit

[@bmwe61530d]

Just spend 38 minutes on the toilet,watching this video.

[@Czechbound]

Piles of piles !

[@whatdoyousaymrwilson]

Need more fibre..

[@johndeere1951a]

DUDE ‼️‼️ T. M. I.

[@MOSSFEEN]

Dead Legs

[@sterlingstauffer2915]

Man! How many rolls did you use?

[@jeremymurfitt1512]

I bet there are many KZbinrs, Motoring Journalists, Magazine Editors how would give their right arm for opportunities to preview unique collections like this. All credit to "The Late Brake Show", well done and such an easy to watch casual interview style.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks for watching Jeremy. I am incredibly fortunate to have been welcomed into the dens of many private car collectors. There's always a story to tell, and always a surprise here and there. Danny was simply oozing Mercedes passion and knowledge, which made the day fly by. Sadly we couldn't show everything!

[@wh0reb0t]

@@TheLateBrakeShow We aren't afraid of long videos if you've got time to film it.

[@MianCowell]

Tyler Hoover would love this place, but he wouldn't do it justice like Johnny did.

[@neillgatley8770]

Just think Jonny, you could work on proper telly and have to condense this collection to 4 minutes of content, on that side of things. Keep up the eclectic mix.

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

The passion in the owners face, can tell how hard he’s worked and how proud he is of this museum

[@marcherrmann2772]

No Jews working hard for money...

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

@@marcherrmann2772 what is this

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

@M M this comment about Jewish people from mark. I do not understand

[@nunyabiznes4471]

@@marcherrmann2772 what a bizarre and inappropriate comment🤦‍♀️

[@nunyabiznes4471]

Absolutely beautiful, and I’m so pleased the owner allowed this museum to be featured! I currently own two Mercedes, a 350ML suv with 200K miles. Looks and Drives like it’s close to new. The other is a 1997 500SL with 108K drives perfectly everything works, looks nearly perfect. My other Mercedes in around 1994 was a 1984 300D with 300K miles when I finally donated it to the kidney foundation. MB is a wonderful car manufacturer. If you do the routine maintenance, they last literally decades.

[@slipmat7262]

Jonny, your videos are just on a different level, from 911 barn finds, to private museums. I cant wait to see what this year is going to bring. The Late Brake Show has come out the blocks for 2022 at 100mph, cant wait what you are going to surprise us all with.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That’s the idea. Luckily we’ve got a HUGE list 😉

[@SmashGhost]

He speaks as if he knew the people, witnessed the production line issues. Way too much into himself.

[@obsidian....]

Not a fan of this guy and his 3rd person referencing of his collection

[@spainter1985]

I love the 80's era of Mercedes, so understated and classy. Brilliant episode!

[@SmallBlogV8]

It threw me off that such a Merc expert kept calling the first-gen SL an 'SLR' when the ones he referenced weren't -Rs... the only SLR Gullwing would be the Uhlenhaut Coupé which is a priceless one-off. Well, two-off. Regardless of that, though, this is a really remarkable space with some brilliant and unexpected examples lurking around. Having been to Stuttgart (and MB World Brooklands) he's got the aesthetic exactly right. Really cool.

[@AbarthSimca2000]

I forgave him lol

[@Back_Road_Hero]

Brought a tear to my eye. One of my favourite memories was in my dad’s 200e back in the 80s as a kid and the three pointed star over the bonnet. It’s the reason I’m a ‘petrol head’ today. Such a great private collection. Ed

[@theartofstamps4372]

I can imagine . I drive a e200 elegance .. it is my dream car.

[@TheLuisg92]

Is good to see humble examples like the W201, C124 and low specs cars getting proper care in a collection. Those models usually are abused or left to rot because they are worth nothing, so is good to know someone is preserving these kind of cars. By the way, there is no doubt these cars are driven, you can see a little bit of brake dust in some wheels.

[@dennisthies4126]

well both cars are looked-after cars in Germany, very popular models which everyone wants to have young and old. I've got a little classic car collection my own, where a W123 300D has its place as well.

[@colhapablap]

i can listen to danny enthusiastically describe the nuances and history of each vehicle for much longer than 38 minutes! please, spare no detail!

[@MarcCoteMusic]

Danny's passion for Mercedes Benz cars is palpable in this episode. Good on him for making his dream come true. Good episode, Jonny.

[@paid2getdirty1]

The addiction is strong! My uncle had a brand new 300D manual in 1984 when I was 12. B560SRJ in petrol blue with velour, 4x windows, centre armrest, tinted glass, factory towbar with self leveling suspension. An amazing car. Spent many an hour polishing it up after fly spattered journeys to Frejus. One year he towed us on a rope 900 miles home from Aix-en-Provence. Loved that car. I now have a mint W123 200D and an average condition W123 200. They are expensive to keep in good nick as Mercedes want daft money for parts now. You get in it and you are back in 1984 again 😊 Also owned a couple of 190E models and the holy grail for me, an E500 Limited. Very addictive marque!!

[@VRM983]

Doesn't feel very special if he bought all of these cars in the past two years.

[@nickh2519]

I loved this episode; thank you Jonny. And hats off to Danny, for putting this collection together. As a former owner of of 124 Coupe, and now nursing a W201 through its retirement, this resonated so strongly with me. Epic!

[@han5k2]

Ughhh...no soul. Prefer the hedge-finds over the jumble that this rich guy snatched up in 2 years...

[@nw8000]

Such a waste to have them locked away from the public, So sad

[@cheekymonkey5259]

How many times did he say danz benz 🤣

[@Matteo_Licata]

It’s a mindblowing collection: the quality of the cars, the place, the presentation… It really does feel like Mercedes’s own museum in Germany. I’m short for words. Kudos to the owner and thank you for filming it for us!

[@garyw4211]

You can always tell when someone is passionate about a certain make of car. This guy was a joy to listen to. That second to last car was an AMG? The fact that it came down the line at Porsche is amazing! Learned alot from watching this! Thanks Johnny!!

[@motorvatorv888]

500E. There’s a great piece on it by Jason Cammisa on Hagerty’s channel. Fascinating collection, and great mix of cars.

[@robertnightingale4101]

Knocking it out of the park Mr. Smith. What a collection and what a video. All that dedication to the three pointed star has paid off. Unique cars, many thanks for bringing this to our screens.

[@puggzymalone5824]

Oh my god Danny I love what you've done! Your collection/museum to excellence is what i would do if I had the money! My first car was a Mercedes 190E and ever since then I've become obsessed with old Mercedes. I've always thought that just one company can provide you with every type of vehicle from truck to supercar to off road to any type of motoring. My favourites are the original G-Wagen, the Uni-Mog and obviously the 190E!

[@glennpowell3444]

Never owned one but the 190E is still a cracking looking car.Have not seen one on the road now in years.

[@DEZ1172]

Nice choice of a 3 pointed star top 3 👌

[@monkeymagic4555]

Come on now Johnny....Quote 35m22s 190e 1997cc 322bhp?....Typo much? try say maybe 122bhp :)

[@Lot76CARS]

Hi Jonny, this made my week as an MB fan and W201 owner. Glad to see the baby Benz given some airtime. Your channel just keeps giving, fantastic, thanks!!!

[@rogbrown1458]

190e Mercedes. Fabulous cars of which I have 4 late 2 litre models. Rog .

[@petesplaneta9340]

Wow. You Jonny with the Late Brake Show just goes from strength to strength. Absolutely fascinating to see this collection. I never even felt interested in the 3 pointed star, but the stories, condition and beauty of these examples would make anyone with an interest in cars sit up and pay attention. Well done both to you and Dan for sharing this amazing collection and most of all you enthusiasm.

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

Wow Jonny , This is why I LOVE your channel and i could listen to this guy all day Long . I Love his collection !

[@bobbyfloor]

What a fantastically geeky man. Hats off, that's dedication to the brand. His museum makes me think of a one make Jay Leno's garage (not the channel, the building) vibe. Wonderful.

[@Czechbound]

I'm as impressed by the fit and finish of the premises as with the collection. The attention to detail is fantastic - just look at the pictures all aligned perfectly. A great presentation space. I just hope that lots of people get to visit and enjoy these cars up close. Well done too to this owner for getting very great and interesting examples of cars that he loves. Kids, stay in school, study and work hard, and you too might be able to have something like this.

[@ahemgee9542]

Amazing collection. However the car you referred to as an SLR, was not , it was a 'normal' 300 SL Gullwing. The 300 SLR Ullenhaut coupe is a completely different, 8 cylinder one off special.

[@M-oneeleven-M111]

Oh man that is absolute heaven to me, what a collection and what a place and some amazing cars on display 👍😃 for now I'll have to stick with my 90's Mercs

[@AbarthSimca2000]

As a W123 300TD estate owner I was blown away by this collection. Danny is a top bloke who oozes passion and knowledge with quality Mercs full of amazing provenance. I hope one day I get the chance to view this personally. Top work Jonny.

[@unwoke1652]

Your car is one of the best cars ever made, by anyone, anywhere.

[@chargeheadsuk]

Another amazing episode, wasn't expecting that much and by the end i'm hooked. That 500e though! 😍🇩🇪👍

[@PaulSmith-rd8yc]

Dan thanks for letting us into your beautiful museum. I am so gutted I can’t see it as I’m severely visually impaired but it’s been great listening to your knowledge and incredible passion about these cars. You can hear in your voice which makes it more sociable to listen to. Like I say would love to be able to see it but that ain’t never gonna happen. But I’d also someone from Kent to happy days we have got taste in Kent

[@wh0reb0t]

I don't mean to be rude. Do you know what the cars look like, and if so how?

[@PaulSmith-rd8yc]

I’ve got a disease called retinitis pigmentosa‘s. I known when I was 14 that I was going to go blind one day. 48 now and I can see shadows. But I have had sight so and I used to love restoring old lorries and tractors always been to car shows steam rallies that is my thing. I did drive which shouldn’t of done do a lot of stuff but sadly eyes are failing now. I was very lucky that I can say I’ve seen stuff. But now are use touch to see. Thank you for even asking but you Gotta love the museum keep it up

[@esdeekay4344]

A deeply genuine collector. I love the way he tells every car's history. Amazing collection.

[@onlyequity]

Never thought touring a museum on-line could be so exciting. My dad had a rare 1957 220S (if I recall correctly) and we drove to the city in a 1963 190D for years. To the data of the 190E 'Baby Benz', I believe it had 122 bhp, not 322 as shown at 35:23. I can feel and share the love for special, older cars as expressed here wonderfully.

[@marcjudge680]

When I get my Mercedes serviced I have seen Danny E500 and his blue w126 and drooling over them, like Danny I'm a mercedes enthusias and want the best or nothing. I'm glad I have my car serviced at the same place. Stevensons telling me about your collection and wanting to see it. Now I have. Thank you jonny for sharing my passion with the 3 pointed star. Excellent review 👏

[@01FozzyS]

What a beautiful collection. Totally enjoyed listening to Dan tell the stories of each of his cars. Well done on this feature,Jonny!

[@Julianpms]

Wonderful collection and a great video, thanks Jonny! I read the Mercedes magazine feature on the museum recently, but this really brought it alive. I have a W124 E420 with 42,000km on the clock, even more of a sleeper than the 500E!

[@TheCronan]

Feels like the guy is trying to sell me something...

[@Iloveyouallalittle]

Wow I really wish he’d stop saying danz Benz, and just shut up.

[@thematlockbiker]

Great video and what a collection!! Been to the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart a couple of times with customers, I worked for Bosch at the time

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

🤛🏿

[@hc2774]

Very inspiring video. And what an enthusiastic guy. The 500E is one of my all time favourites.

[@douglasgoncalves5070]

This private collection of MB models is superior to many museums. What a fabulous collection. The owner is truly passionate at everything he does.

[@raydeacon]

Brilliant but I can't believe there aren't any Cosworth versions of the 190 upstairs, good to see the 450SLC rally car the only automatic car to win a round of the WRC, although it may have been rebadged the 500SLC when it won.

[@timmcneill2772]

I remember seeing a service car for sale on Ebay last year. That still had the tool box in as well. The 300D is a beautiful estate

[@thenotanclan]

This geeza’s obviously gone ‘around the Benz’

[@vitovitale9867]

The 94 Mercedes 500E is a rare and great car to have in a collection but not as mad as the homologation special 1990 Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II which dominated German touring car racing. Today they sell at auction for around £150-200k.

[@chrisblay]

Mercedes should be paying him for preserving their vehicles. Seriously though, this could be opened up a few days a year to enthusiasts and with this guy’s knowledge he should do guided tours. Amazing dedication to the brand.

[@LCOF]

Someone should tell Shmee this is what a curated museum looks like. Each car has a unique story which is celebrated in its own way. In a perfect world this would be the minimum expectation when presenting a car collection.

[@Paris__]

He's a Mercedes Benz enthusiast as well

[@stal5406]

33:48 sportsaaah 👀. Seriously though nice car, and amazing collection.

[@timlinzinger]

Harry (Harry’s Garage) just featured some of this collection including the rally merc at the latest Silverstone auction. Looks like Mr Lucas is having a clear out.

[@chrisbird2458]

Fantastic. Noted,no 190e Cosworth . I was privileged to own one back in the 90s ,a Brilliant car. 🇬🇧

[@geraldgerald9828]

I had the good fortune of getting a right hand drive 116 basic Auto ac power lock No pw , mag wheels had original hub caps etc. carb 280S..Bought in MB London driven in India and handed to me with6200 miles.memories.Still around now in Trinidad.PAO 91.Thanks for the visit to you Museum.Gerald Amoroso... .

[@davidcontini7217]

Please remove the ugly Lorinser wheels from the 420SEC and install a set of original 15 inch Mercedes wheels. At the most, you could install a set of flat disc 16 inchers from a R129, provided you correct the offset. Great collection. I love the 500E, the 560SEL, the R107 and your two R129s.

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Amazing! My Mum worked at that Jubilee Clip factory many years ago. What an unexpected link.

[@increiblepelotudo]

As a student in boarding school in Los Cardales, Buenos Aires, Argentina, the owner would sometimes take a few of us city people (BsAs proper) in his brand new 560 SEC. It was the fastest car I was ever in as a non-adult - the seat belt tensioner would pull you back in the seat when it got speedy, i remember hitting around over 245 KPH. Would love one of em one of these days.

[@edthri]

A private museum?

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

Amazing work by this younger man

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Yes, owned and used solely by one bloke.

[@whitemoor66]

What an amazing place! Just inside the door I thought we were going into a modern cinema!!

[@Boombastic82]

I just wanna scream!! My name is Danny too. I only use mercedes, I have a c 220 1994 model elegance manufactured in Stuttgart Germany. I have always dreamt of what Danny is doing. I hope to get a w123, 124 and 190 cos these are the easiest find now, I hope to get and 89 sel too

[@pgabrieli]

the “mercedes expert” who calls the 300 SL Roadster “300 SLR convertible ” 😂😂😂

[@tonyvargas368]

As the proud owner of a 95 A124, i envy this man while simultaneously saluting him for his collection. I know if i had the resources, I’d collect a few more Benz’s as well.

[@WekkelEkkel]

I'm a sucker for the 500E. 80's straight lines, lots of horsepower, brutal but classy. Still a monster.

[@stuartsmith5308]

Reminds me of a ceo of a construction company, uk. He bought a new merc 600sl r129. drove it for a few days, didnt like it went out bought a new porsche 911. That merc, ultra low miles is still in his garage under a car cover, i last saw it in 2015.

[@andrewpark5895]

The output from your channel continues to blow me away. An utter sanctuary for the connoisseur. This could have been directors cut movie length and I would have still been begging for more. Bravo Mr Smith

[@gigachad-2399]

A stunning collection but ngl I would have loved to see some classic AMGs as well. That black R129 at first glimpse looked like a SL73 AMG. But still a great collecting.

[@rb.867]

Beautiful cars! I own a 1984 300sd and a 1987 300SDL , the Sdl is for sale cheap! It runs and drives but needs a restoration.it has 221k

[@neilowen9468]

Absolutely phenomenal! Yet again Jonny you knock it out of the park! I remember an uncle having a light metallic blue 190E and being picked up from school in it as a surprise! I was (for that moment!) the coolest kid…! It’s amazing there are people who create these spaces and are willing to share. Thank you!

[@J4ff3568]

I could spend a weeks holiday there an not get bored. That pagoda is stunning. I think you should swap out the 190 for atleast a cosworth, which Ive loved and owned for the last 22 year, overengineerd with so much history, although an evo ll would be ultimate. £$€ if you can get your hands on one.

[@mpplsknight5494]

Really impressive collection but rather disappointed by the attention to detail on the 1990 R129 500SL given that it has the later 6 slat grill as opposed to the period correct 7 slat grill !!! also should have two tone colour scheme with the lower plastic panels & bumpers painted a darker colour...

[@d.c.Jones70]

How strange this morning on the M3 I saw a transporter with 8!!! G wagon jeeps I’m guessing old military spec all short wheelbase no roofs no doors and very cool. I thought Johnny would probably follow this and find out what was going on and get the story. Or maybe on there way to Kent 😂😂😂

[@overland_west_bath]

I love this guy, his passion shines through. They both obviously love Mercs, I’m just like them really, just without the cash!! #W123forever

[@user-gc1zn5mn4p]

For 20+ years my daily drivers have been Mercedes-Benzes & I drive at the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy so I understand the enthusiasm.

[@joserasak]

youtube should bane these two gentlemans. they cannot enjoy alone so many lovely vehicles. really nice concentration of the best cars ever made. congratulations and thanks for sharing such nice moments.

[@lancraft]

Paul Bracq did NOT design the R107!!! He did the SL pagoda that preceded it.

[@SiamLars]

Amazing video! Great collection from the times Mercedes Benz made fantastic cars. Read an article about Danny in Mercedes Enthusiast last year, so was great to see and hear Danny's story and cars. My dad had two S124's in 86-87, so this is really my era of MB!

[@MiniLuv-1984]

I'd say its about the cars. You don't find museums of people that no long function...oh wait! :)

[@Brimstoneandfire]

Wow!

[@goatcreek]

Why is he saying ”we” aboit the museum? Isn’t it his own? Or is this guy talking about himself in third person?

[@themrgumbatron]

incredible passion comes through in every aspect of this video

[@ashkay780]

I love how his collection is from an era when Merc were quality cars and not plastic junk from today sold to yobos on finance 🙄

[@Fran_SG]

Amazing collection and museum. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@shahanshahalam4860]

This Johnny fellow is such a goof, totally out of his depth > all he can mutter is inanities > kudos to the museum owner.

[@aaaatttt101]

Looks like a big tax dodge to me.

[@Pandamasque]

Best one yet. can we have part 2 please? PS: 33:49 SPAWTSS!!!

[@rabk5702]

He has good taste Merks are my favorite too 😎👍

[@billbligh4547]

What a cracking collection. Great attitude and passion. Hats off! I saw Sir Stirling drive that VERY Mercedes SL to a gathering of the GPDA IN ‘90 or ‘91 on the mainland side of Venice. Moss was the only driver to actually drive there - others included Bell, Hamilton, Brabham, Innes Ireland, Piper, Hopkirk, Surtees among many others. Sadly I never took a pic of him in the SL, but was fortunate enough to get a shot of Moss & Surtees + wives in a gondola on the Grand Canal.

[@peterjanvanbijnen226]

make a series the 190 was lauchend in 1983 but there were made some cars made in 82 i have one from sept 82

[@YouWillSeeEverything]

Nice collection but are we just going to hail rich people for dumping their money into something cool?

[@joshuadoliveiro]

as a Bimmer fan, I'm kind of being pulled in a different direction here. Love this guy's passion, it speaks yo a deep part of me. I'd have the cactus green one!!

[@davidtraynor8075]

Wow, this man is living the dream, buy the cars you like, store them and keep them immaculate to enjoy any time. Not big ferrari's or Bentleys but honest, real world motors we all know and love. Love it! Thanks Johnny 😊

[@ricecoffee3968]

I'm in awe. An amazing collection and quality. To be admired.

[@daveblanchard2258]

I've watched this over 3 stints while walking the dog . mercedes also left a mark on me as a child because of family owning one. This film and this collection are both fantastic.

[@cheechmcduck7013]

I used to work for an independent merc 190 specialist.. it was called the garage. owned by a guy called steven shires... and i drive a 190e 1.8 petrol manual for 5 or 6 years. I loved that car

[@alexmills6086]

I think he has out Mercedes Benzed the Mercedes Benz world at Brooklands.

[@khupisoakhona8282]

the story of 500E w124 is realy amazing😚

[@bradders3535]

If there was ever a time to create a second channel to upload all the raw footage from the cars we didn't get to see, now is it Jonny!

[@pabloanliker]

What a great Job done.We salute from El Salvador.

[@maxmustermann9669]

At the same time the most exciting and the most boring car collection that I have seen so far.

[@edthri]

Reading between the lines I *think* he likes Mercedes.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Nah. He prefers BWWs