This 1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 230 CE is a Catalyst for Growth & Transformation | with Diego Dela Cruz

Car Chronicles: “This 1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 230 CE is a Catalyst for Growth & Transformation"
Presented by Kick-Start Coffee
Diego Dela Cruz recounts his emotional story of how restoring his 1989 Mercedes-Benz W124/C124 230 CE became a catalyst for growth and transformation during a distressing time in his life. While his car underwent its transformation, Diego saw parallels between the old "busted out piece of metal" and his own tumultuous life. As the car was "brought back to life," so was he.
"When I am driving it... I feel like someone who has accomplished something, I feel like I can take the world on by storm" - Diego
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Episode Credits:
Executive Producer - Michael P. Asuncion, Francis Aguila
Producer - Albert Chung
Director & Editor - Gianluca Abad
First Assistant Camera - Nic Lim
Sound Design & Second Assistant Camera - Skye Gabriel
Photographer - Coby De Lara
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[@arnoldemocling5497]

A classic Benz never goes out of style

[@SharkBlueMedia]

They are timeless!

[@NoelPelaez-rb1xb]

A timeless machine worth keeping. Kudos, DIego!

[@randomstuff4805]

I tell this to my kids, the cars of 1980-1999 had a different soul, compared to the newer cars, which feel like an appliance.

[@AndyTranfl]

Thanks for sharing your story. I agree with the part where you said the car is like a reflection of you, as it got better you also got better. I'm an owner of 1991 R129 and do all the work myself, it's satisfying and motivates me to do better.

[@wonnozline4094]

I get the same feeling from working on my 91 S124, wish you the best in your journey with your R129!

[@THEINDIANPRINCE-xl7mn]

Great car has a Great driver!

[@wonnozline4094]

Gen 2 AMG is stunning😍

[@MrPicky]

Damn this is damn good looking C124

[@stefanoabad2405]

Great guy, great story, and of course, great car.

[@W124phreak]

I love 124's to death. They are beautiful looking, yet with a hint of menace imo. Handsome bastards.

[@spyroskoukidis7461]

If you are that attached and have that history then never sell it keep it forever❤

[@thomashuang1227]

What an inspiring story! Great work as always, SharkBlue!

[@SharkBlueMedia]

Thanks a bunch!

[@GeorgeStylianou-nw1mu]

Congrats. Very nice video

[@gerryreggea]

nice video and story line,,got same in black but without the kit. keep them alive

[@SharkBlueMedia]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TheCluelessEnthusiast]

Such a beautiful car!

[@SharkBlueMedia]

It really is!

[@Carspiration]

Thank you for this ❤️

[@SharkBlueMedia]

You're so welcome!

[@derekdiez5494]

W124 is the best car made by Benz.

[@Maximilian-Willert]

Bea UTIFUL Camera work! Also, what a beauty of a benz that is and remains to this day...! Thanks a lot for creating and sharing this video!

[@yellowjoe.2000]

great video. amazing CE. what wheel size and offset? looks perfect

[@fulltrottle123]

Well done!!!..keep the positive attitude and motivation 👍

[@SharkBlueMedia]

Yes! Thank you!

[@MsMycene]

Great vídeo

[@Idontlikethatshit.]

Very nice and classy clean

[@hoslamhussin4920]

Beautiful color, can u kindly share what's color code PLEASE!! Many thanks in advance..

[@Jamal-ox9hp]

"when i got Wolfy" 🥺🥺🥺

[@STRAIGHTP]

Beautiful 230CE!. I got a '95 E320 Coupe (imperial red). Where did you get your rear boot spoiler. And those chrome rings on your gauges??

[@user-sl5fm2xx7w]

😍💪👍🤝

[@Andre-nx5xl]

❤

[@videosourceonebusinessacco5438]

I have a 1988 I am starting on, and want to duplicate you wheels, tires and lowering if you did that. Can you share those specs, please.

[@jounny2927]

I give you the " Deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft "🤝🍻

[@Musicblender]

Is it a manual?

[@SharkBlueMedia]

No, it's an automatic.