Barn find rare Mercedes W111 convertible survivor - sat for 40 years

[@jasonk7072]

I believe one of the revisions in the new 2021 Highway Code states that you’re not allowed to extract a barn find car without Jonny Smith being present.

[@NicksGarageUk]

This is the number one reason I emailed Johny .. once I moved it would never be the same again and I could have never done the car or my grandad the justice it deserved and what johny and Phil (behind the camera) did was amazing, my family want to say thank you 👍🏻

[@johnnysmith863]

I think the correct wording is actually "...without a Jo(h)nny Smith being present." I am also offering barn find extraction services in the North East Scotland area.

[@timleech]

That’s the law..hopefully

[@lawrenceeddy1312]

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[@NicksGarageUk]

Cheers for coming to film this, I will be starting the rebuild soon 👍🏻

[@philpritchard8772]

Nice to meet you Nick, all the best with the renovation

[@NicksGarageUk]

@@philpritchard8772 and you Phil, just need someone with your skills to film it for me.. you were fantastic 👍🏻

[@jean-pierrecayol4897]

All the best, she is a beauty and family, two fantastic reasons to get her back on the road! 👍👍👍

[@NicksGarageUk]

@@jean-pierrecayol4897 I can’t wait to drive it 👍🏻

[@secretagentbloke]

Hope it all goes well, nice motor Sir! 😎

[@TheHorsebox2]

Love the way Johny talks softly and moves gently round these old cars, giving them the respect such family heirlooms deserve.

[@NicksGarageUk]

I was genuinely amazed by how much respect Johny has.. and the fantastic filming by Phil both great guys

[@TheHorsebox2]

@@NicksGarageUk Yes, couldn't agree more.

[@yossibenel]

Indid

[@MrBrianc1975]

Jonny is like the david attenborough of the car world.

[@TheHorsebox2]

@@MrBrianc1975 Hah! Yes. Love that.

[@richardlessemun5004]

Jonny smith is the David Attenborough of the car world, love his work!

[@glengrimsdale4]

It has to be said that the camera person has done a great job filming with a slow gentle pace that just adds to the atmosphere of your enthusiasm and commentary 👍🏼 Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kana4114]

When the daylight shines upon it… cue church bells! Seriously, even God loves a good Merc!

[@HawkMillFarm]

Oh Lord, won't you buy me A Mercedes Benz? My friends all drive Porsches I must make amends

[@jeffshaw4553]

Wow what a lovley motor and brilliant story can’t wait to see this finished his grandad had a massive love for this merc abd it’s brilliant story can’t wait to se this finish 👊🏻👊🏻🥰🥰

[@markosborne5510]

I was waiting for his Dad too come out and give you both a bollocking 😂 great video👏

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ha, he was away for the weekend. We promised no house parties or weeing in the koi pond

[@markosborne5510]

@@TheLateBrakeShow 😂

[@jamesrobert4106]

The elegance factor of this beautiful machine is beyond scale.

[@mickmcc2158]

Absolutely fantastic. There’s something about an old Merc. Magical machines. Thanks for this, Jonny

[@Al-of3zp]

We have Easy Start here in Australia but it's called Start Ya Bastard.. Absolutely love it!

[@TheBeardedExplorer]

Amazing find Jonny, I love these old Merc’s.. can’t wait to show you my new barn find project! 😉😎

[@Lot76CARS]

Yes, where is that 732i? Looking forward to the progress!

[@johnsgarage9495]

I can’t wait it will be a interesting project

[@_Makanko_]

Very nice car. Cheers to Nick for getting in contact with Jonny. I love that people are being so supportive and contacting Jonny himself, a great community. Good luck with the restoration!

[@NicksGarageUk]

I thought it would be a shame to pull it out and start it without people seeing how it’s been for so long

[@richardgreen7654]

I hope Nick gets this road worthy and sends you a video so we can see. 🙂

[@NicksGarageUk]

I will be documenting the restoration 👍🏻

[@bulltraderpt]

These barn finds are addictive ! Keep up the good work.

[@salvofarnia8046]

Excellent video Johnny. Wow you mentioned the great designer Paul Bracq. Perfect

[@wightangel]

I love hese old Mercs. Always reminds me of them old spy thrillers from the 60's & 70's. A true classic. Thank you Jonny.

[@JamesMonty]

Please don’t leave us in the dark with this car! Would love to see it restored and back on the road. Excellent!

[@kevinfleming9919]

Love the looks of those cars and would be a great candidate for restoration. Looks like they used a lacquer paint when they did the respray on it. Lacquer is bad about lifting because the solvents in it can attack the surface underneath if it's not prepared properly, especially if you put it over an existing non lacquer paint and if you use a primer underneath it that isn't compatible with lacquer paint. It also needs a slightly rougher surface to adhear to so you should sand the primer with 320 grit sandpaper before spraying the paint and give it 3 coats, then sand with 600 and give it 3 coats of clear for the best chances of it lasting a long time.

[@ernied3123]

Thanks for spoiling us yet again. Awesome video. Cheers

[@JMc.D]

Oh baby. I’ll save this for about 4am I’m on the night shift tonight. Nice one Johnny. 👍

[@Kuchenblech_Mafioso]

I hope there are a lot of barns left in the UK. Absolutely love these episodes

[@OKNW21]

Love a bit of Carchaeology! So many forgotten bits and pieces in old boxes.

[@michaelklump3337]

Jonny and Chops... The content you're producing is unreal!! 😁👍🏻😲

[@FrasSmith]

I hope we can see more of this beauty on Nick's channel and perhaps a follow up from Jonny sometime in the future?

[@NicksGarageUk]

I will be putting bits up when I move it and a revisit is welcome,,

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Would love to see that car restored and back on the road...6 figure vehicle.

[@johnsausages6871]

Nice to see an old merc My dad has a 1955 Citroën I've not seen it on the road since about 1990

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Talk to me John!

[@frankmcshane94]

fantastic classic Mercedes coupe hope keep your grandfathers memories going hope get back on road again find that hotel again in photo

[@acps110]

That was absolutely fantastic! Love the hero worship by Johnny! She will be a glorious old survivor when she returns to the roads.

[@roman_1276]

This is so awesome, best of luck getting it on the road, and please do a follow up video of it driving

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

When I moved from upstate New York to Las Vegas Nevada my neighbor rebuilt his grandfathers four-door 220 I’d never seen a 1963 vehicle without rust and was very impressed with the humongous Strait six under the bonnet this video really took me back

[@hazzaj9414]

Fab! I love Jonnys attention to silly details and the lack of vulgar money talk!

[@nigelfox6683]

Wow!... Unreal to think that beautiful thing has been waiting all that time for someone to give it some love.

[@RandyWillcox]

This one made me happy on so many levels! I hope you get to do a follow-up on this one. And kudos to Nick's mom for getting on board with letting him resurrect this beauty!

[@NicksGarageUk]

It took a while but I know she is reading the comments and will be made up 👍🏻

[@RandyWillcox]

@@NicksGarageUk I'm happy to hear that! I look forward to seeing it progress myself! Best of luck!

[@capedoryus]

Thanks Alex for bring sunshine into this beauty. I enjoyed every second.

[@frankmacdonald5745]

Forget top gear, wheeler dealers they are full of B/S this guy has respect for the old cars and there custodians. Thank you Jonny your good on 5th gear and a true professional around cars.

[@beatglauser9444]

The peeling of the paint is caused to a reaction between the original paint, probably a thermoacrylic paint and a more modern kind of 2 component paint. I am working on a 63 Chevy that got painted many years ago. I encountered the same problem, luckily on a lesser scale than this.

[@Lot76CARS]

Excellent again, long may barns and garages continue to provide these gems..

[@timwood7808]

Bloody hell Jonny, what an awesome episode. Just love the barn (garage) finds... Same what a car. Hope we see it running and driving in the show soon 👍🏼

[@adamclark7536]

This is my favourite thread on the channel. I love how the car emerges and gets to see the light again. It is, hopefully, the first step on the path to re-birth. More like this please.

[@NicksGarageUk]

It’s took so long to convince my mum, it’s starting soon

[@MrOvershoot]

@@NicksGarageUk Its always your mum that's hardest to get past Isn't it. And mine was from Yorkshire so doubly hard to swerve 😂

[@noonehere1793]

Amazing ---old mercs are engineered like no other car for sure….sitting that long and then with just a little fiddling …it runs WOW GREAT SHOW👍👍

[@SigmaJAD]

Thanks for these shows Jonny. KZbin gold.

[@JohnBaxendale]

What a car! Good luck Nick, get that back on the road and enjoy it, hope you find that hotel!

[@batandball617]

Cheers Jonny, just getting better and better…..

[@garybrown4854]

Barn/garage finds are my favorite late brake show videos .

[@andrewdavis2325]

I absolutely loved this garage find. The story behind the vehicle and its condition, it needs to see the road again and take that photo outside the hotel.

[@ajl12no]

Wonderful car... Used to get dropped off to school in the 70's in a deep maroon one one of these with an 8 track stereo unit playing 70's soul and groove! Enjoy the resto!

[@keithmoseley7815]

Thanks for another great video Jonny. 😀

[@dylanh1978]

The Carpervert name should have nearly been reinstated for this video, absolutely brilliant, love this era mercedes, so cool. Such a great video Jonny and co.

[@chriswood6520]

Another enjoyable Barn Find. Thanks to Nick and his family for sharing this! 👍

[@jeremywells9019]

It is always nice to see cars cherished by descendants in the same way the owners cherished them. A direct connection to loved ones in a tangible and useable piece of technology. Sitting behind the wheel and driving such things gives a connection to the past that is almost impossible to replicate any other way. Good for them for keeping it safe.

[@MrBrianc1975]

Brilliant video. What a car! The mans grandad sounded like a really cool chap, it's great that it's still in the family.

[@weldhutch2857]

One of the best barn finds yet Jonny 👍🏻

[@gingerelvis]

Mercedes of this era were such gracious beautiful cars!

[@Algarcas]

One of the greatest cars ever built. It deserves restoration and a new life.

[@MdvK-d6c]

Gosh, I'm only just catching up on your barnfind vids, but this to me is YT gold! Completely unpretentious but honest and down to earth nerdy car-enthusiast content. I'll be regularly tuning in for these Jonny, thanks heaps for enlightening us with your effort in making these entertaining but still humble and sympathetic videos!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

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[@mell3109]

It always worries me starting something that’s been sitting that long, the oil would have separated and there is high probability that oil galleries could be blocked.

[@dj_efk]

What would the oil have separated from? That said, I agree I would have changed it along with filter and tipped a glob of oil down each spark plug hole before even touching the key.

[@mell3109]

@@dj_efk the oil separates into 2, you get a clear nasty liquid like varnish, it stinks! And a black VERY thick sludge like tar. So starting something that’s been sitting that long is a huge gamble as it can seriously damage the engine as the tar will block the oil system and will prevent lubrication.

[@joeambaye8681]

Another excellent video from Johnny - well done mate 👍

[@gogglet72]

Brilliant find Jonny!! Would be great to catch up on some of your barn finds when there back in use please!?

[@NicksGarageUk]

Johny is more than welcome at any time,, he was great

[@bcfairlie1]

A great episode. Nice heritage. Best wishes

[@porkster5924]

This car HAS to be restored. Absolutely amazing and such a rarity, it deserves to be restored. What a “barn” find ❤️

[@kickit59]

Johnny I like this old Mercedes the best of all the cars in your videos. We had a body shop here in town run by a Guy we called Russian Bob. He painted like whoever did this Mercedes. He has been gone from town for 20 years but some of is bad work still haunts our town. From what I could see in the video it doesn't look like its all rusty or anything just the flaking paint makes it look like it has the mange! Thanks for posting such a cool video!

[@garbeal2397]

just love his enthusiasm for classic cars.

[@craigrobertson7938]

Loved this. I am hoping you went to see the low mileage escort and transit etc

[@insanebilly]

Love the Car, and it’s a great story. Look forward to seeing the Car again.

[@fozzie221]

what a beautiful car and definitely deserves to be back on the road and to stay within the family

[@magpieblue]

Beautiful car and story. It derserves the love and loyalty for many reasons. Thanks for going to the effort of learning about this car so we can share in that too.

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Great entertainment, looking forward to the follow up because this WILL get back on the road.

[@grayfool]

You've just fulfilled one of my dreams. Finding that model of Merc in that condition sitting in a dry garage. The only thing that could make perfect would be the 3.5 V8 under the bonnet. Nick, you are a very lucky guy. I'm genuinely jealous.

[@neilbissett1240]

Great episode the car definitely needs putting back on the road the paint work problem looks like the mixing of two types of paint which has caused a reaction just needs stripping back to bear metal thanks for sharing 😎

[@jayfoerster1]

Beautiful. The car, the filming, the vibe and the slow pace.. Everything!Rare in these hectic times!

[@Sweaty__Sheep]

Quite honestly, nobody makes content this rich, detailed, refined and personal. A pleasure to have the notification. Great stuff 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks Ash.

[@paultucker1272]

Wonderful! I'd love to have met this gentleman's grandad......I think we may have been kindred spirits, as my family recently took the mickey out of me for washing my Mustang whilst we were on holiday :)

[@01FozzyS]

Beautiful find. Nick has a nice project ahead.

[@MrRicardo11]

What a find J. It's not a fintail Johnny on this series. Stunning car.

[@classicmodernretro]

Beautiful car Beautiful episode, i can see the love for that car.....it will be back on the road

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That’s one nice car Would love to see it back to its original colour and running

[@secretagentbloke]

That’s such a cool motor,, I wish my familys motoring history was that classy! Hopefully he will have it on the road very soon ( maybe a catch up film next year? ) Great video 👍🏻

[@theloneranger2101]

Jonny will you be attending the Classic Car Show at Tatton Park Cheshire this 21st & 22nd August? Well worth a visit, it also has plenty of auto jumble stalls, I can recommend it, it's a great weekend for Petrol Heads. 👍🙂👍

[@nathong3229]

Really enjoyed that! Awesome episode! What a gorgeous machine too

[@hughphillips1427]

That is one sexy car!!! Thanks for the great video Johnny.

[@rjnation5042]

Oh Nick, your grandfather was a great car guy, I'm kinda glad you're uncle never got it running, you've got a stunning old Merc, priceless car, I had an aunt who drove a similar car to yours, I have a 3.5ltr sedan because that's what I can afford, don't let your mother sell it, thanks for letting Jonny show us the car, Rj in Oz

[@NicksGarageUk]

If it goes for sale I will buy it!! It’s not the money for me I just want to use it

[@richardjohnson3463]

Great story and video of a wonderful car, please do a follow up on this one...

[@Coastmac2001]

Will be an absolute stunner once restored

[@alexmaddox2255]

Another great barn find. Incredibly stylish car.

[@MrChunkymunky1988]

What a lovely car and in beautiful condition 😍

[@Bigbry8888]

Jonny's enthusiasm makes these videos essential viewing.....

[@SteveMorton]

Another great video Johnny and Nick. A real time capsule. Good luck with the rebuild Nick.

[@dilbert9120]

What a beautiful car!! Very best of luck with the build..it was a pleasure to watch this

[@LoftechUK]

Those service manuals are amazing. And the books are really expensive and rare for restorers

[@anthonybrown7959]

Loving the old photo that his grandad took outside of a hotel in Spain. Looks like something from a Bond movie. Classic. I hope you could revisit this and other barn finds to see the new current state. 😉

[@ecyfoto]

I always assumed that the stacked headlights were an American compromise due to the requirement of seal beams. Apparently not. A UK thing? Will be a stunner once again. Thanks, Jonny!

[@wlwd2]

This is an extraordinary documentary. Jonny is perfect for this bit of auto archeology. My question is why not use an attachment to spin the oil pump with an electric drill without engaging the engine at all? And, don't even think of using 10 year old fuel! Excuse nitpicking, this is a lovely piece of work. Thanks

[@155andRising]

What a beautiful yacht , please do a revisit when this cars been done . I reckon KZbin’s Tom Davies “GeoWizard “ could pin point where that hotel is to recreate the photo . May I add , I agree with your brother. The Hunt for Red October IS the best film ever 😁

[@NicksGarageUk]

If you can shed any light on where the hotel is I want to revisit with the car.. I’m going to be documenting the restoration and will attend some shows with it, it would be nice for a revisit at some point

[@155andRising]

@@NicksGarageUk can you take a high resolution picture of the photo and email it to me . Plus is there any clues to what route your grandad took ? Hopefully the hotel is still standing and hasn’t been demolished

[@155andRising]

@@NicksGarageUk I put a post on Geowizards KZbin channel and someone has found the hotel . Carrer Salins 1 Línea Empuriabrava Girona Spain

[@neilmustow368]

Wonderful video hope it gets restored

[@NicksGarageUk]

Once my metro is finished 👍🏻

[@neilmustow368]

@@NicksGarageUk In your own time Nick great piece of History the Merc cabrio is

[@NicksGarageUk]

@@neilmustow368 it won’t be rushed but I have an extra push now with all the positive comments

[@vokstar]

These are so much fun, can tell that whoever is with Jonny is nervous at the start but they soon open up. I do hope in the future there will be a barn find revisited to see some of these cars back on the road. Cheers for the vid.

[@Jimfowler82]

Love this series, it’s also good to watch a motoring show that isn’t a long commercial (our friends at…) 😂

[@R-K61]

My all time favourite car, wonderful.

[@Rick-sl7iw]

What a beautiful beautiful machine so glad it’s going back on the road please try to do more barn / field/ garage finds so interesting to watch

[@KeironStarr]

Beautiful car, beautiful story