Once in the cars life it has been a regular wheelbase W126 as you can see that the chrome trim on the side still have the cut for a door. And the wheels are AMG Aeros by the way. The body kit is AMG too. I have a huge interest in Mercedes-Benzes.
Those were popular here in the States in the late 80s. That is a W126 Mercedes S-Class with the AMG kit. The back half cut out, and everything from the B-pillar back gutted and made into a ute. Love to have it.
I like it. It takes something different to spark an interest in things you previously would walk past. I haven't found an expression or saying that I can relate to. Thanks Dan.
No doubt one of the 80s tuning-classics is the AMG version of the W126 model Mercedes-Benz S-class. Not only did AMG make the W126 S-class seriously quick with both ENGINE, exhaust and suspension modifications, the looks of the SE and SEL were also enhanced by the German tuner. This article has it's focus on just the exterior modifications done by AMG. AMG developed several bodykits for the W126, starting with the first generation model 280SE / 500SEL that was made until 1985. The bodykits that were made for the first generation W126 S-class differed quite strongly from those for the post-1985 S-classes. Also, there were US-versions of both first and second generation models and the second generation model also had a version meant for the Japanese
The moment you said "hearse" it reminded me of a friend years ago that had a 1963 Cadillac flower car. It was basically a Caddy station wagon. He put rims and tires on it and painted flames on the front. We would go cruising in it and girls just would NOT want to go for a ride! lol I wonder if he still has it...
Hi Daniel , the Benz is an ex hearse, and the remaining part of the boot lid will fold down like a normal ute tail gate. There is a few variations of these in NZ that have had the body box removed , rear doors welded up and a wooden floor fitted in the bed of the tray. If you want to see some of the cool classics that go through auction in Japan have a look at my Facebook page "Specialty Vehicles Japan" I posted in the comments on one of your other posts that I have actually seen your Unicorn Valiant in Japan, was at auction back around 2002 ish.
@@wasabicars It as a greenly colour Charger listed on the auction sheet as a Mitsubishi. I clearly remember the car as my first car was a Pacer and had various Valiants after that and I spotted the twin headlight front first and knew what it was. But sadly the car was stuffed, rusted way beyond repair. I have seen 2 Rod Pacers, one was a black one in the same state of repair and the other one was a mint white one which is now in a Car Museum in Nelson NZ.
Weird car, but the wheels look factory correct for an AMG. I know as little about these cars as you do. I don't generally inform myself very well about things that I will never afford...
G'day mate. Sweet looking car/truck. I've always liked Mercedes-Benz cars of the 1970s and 80s, but I've never seen a Mercedes-Benz pickup truck. I've never seen one here in the USA or even Canada.
AMG is the in House Tuner for Mercedes-Benz like Autech for Nissan. You can buy Styling Packages or complete Cars like the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS or the AMG C63. Never saw a Car like this. Intressting :-) Greetings from Germany
This is insane, wow, what a find. Yeap W126, you may be right with the hearse idea. Or just some mad Japanese bodyshop! Either way, its sick, I love this. Up there with Stuart Appleby's BMW M5 ute. I have seen a few Commodore utes getting around Tokyo (there is a shop in Nagoya who was brining them in for a while.) Would love one, showed the wife one at auction and she certainly didnt see the point in a V8, 2 seater ute for our Tokyo life......wonder why!? haha
very cool, i used to be in the Hearse owners club, i didn't actually own one but i was always on the look out fora nice one, my friend had a very cool hearse that we used to go cruising in though :) i also have a photo of a Japanese hearse that came into the docks over here, and that had the big gold shrine on the back like the one in the video. QOTD- I don't really have a favorite saying or even one that i use alot, boring eh!, lol great video again Dan :)
Troll the car parks? :D Nice find in the car park. This is really something special and I think your guess is right: hearse would be right. Don't know about the AMG treatment though: the wheels are indeed the AMG type, but the remainder of the car is too clean. It looks more like a Zender W126 or ABC Exclusive W126 to me. Perhaps a mix-and-match with ex-VIP cars?
A Mercedes-Benz Ute?.Cool,I didn't know that this was possible in Japan.I saw a 230 TE (S123) converted into a ute.Yes,I said a S123,amazing.I called it the "230 (U) TE" for obvious reasons
They just convert whatever here in Japan. Even with a sedan they'll just chop out the bits that don't fit. Check this out ua-cam.com/video/n9GE-mFEGek/v-deo.html
dont think it was a hearse in germany you got a tax break if you had a jute so lots of older model big mercedes where converted to pickups i think its qaulifide then as a agracultural vehikel
I hear ya, but when randomly spotting cats in a car park, little to no information is to be expected. Side note, I hear this particular car is now in the US.
There and advert of W124 that is definately a former hearse in Latvia. But u can see The hinges are exposed and it looks shabby + its all rusted so it would work at best as stencil base for identical conversions maybe. Cause 2000+ euros isnt the price its worth autoplius.lt/skelbimai/mercedes-benz-e260-2-6-l-pikapas-1990-benzinas-6522693.html
There are loads of companies specializing in doing these pick-up Mercs.. I've seen quite a few of them here in Denmark because we have 180% import tax on cars, and only 30% on pick-up trucks, so it's a cheap way to get a Merc.. ..Even if it is only half a Merc :D
my favorite expression is "lions dont lose sleep over the opinions of sheep" nice cars man japan has the best finds, hopefully i can travel out there when im older
Looks like someone just took a regular W126 S-class and cut a part of the roof off. The AMG style bodykit and wheels are fake and there a few things missing to make it look like a real AMG model, and I don't just mean a part of the roof but also grill, lights etc. But I'm happy to see that, because hacking up an original AMG car would be waste. I wouldn't want to be seen in this car, dead or alive.
Yeah hearse. in Europe they are common hearses (mercedes benz). But Mercedes Benz has never made a pick up / ute. Never ever. So, would have been a hearse, put an AMG kit on it and so on. Impossible to be something else than a hearse.
SSFproductions1 You are absolutely right Mercedes Benz has never made a pick up in Europe however there was pick up model on the W115 chassis that was assembled in Argentina in the 1970s.1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ga4vVni1I2Q/TazOAWS2r2I/AAAAAAAANN0/SL_C8vIvNg4/s1600/w115.jpg
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Certainly was. Update. I saw this again a couple months back in an auction yard. Then, Someone who works on a dock in the US said he saw it get unloaded there. Lol. Small world, eh
Once in the cars life it has been a regular wheelbase W126 as you can see that the chrome trim on the side still have the cut for a door. And the wheels are AMG Aeros by the way. The body kit is AMG too. I have a huge interest in Mercedes-Benzes.
It’s in the states now. I unloaded it off a ship this morning in Florida.
Thanks for letting me know. That is incredible. It's an intriguing car. Wonder what purpose it'll serve over there
@@wasabicars I posted some pics on the Y U Rune Klassik Facebook page.
I checked it out. Thanks for the heads up. Appreciated
Those were popular here in the States in the late 80s. That is a W126 Mercedes S-Class with the AMG kit. The back half cut out, and everything from the B-pillar back gutted and made into a ute. Love to have it.
I like it. It takes something different to spark an interest in things you previously would walk past. I haven't found an expression or saying that I can relate to. Thanks Dan.
Ben Thanks anyway, Ben.
No doubt one of the 80s tuning-classics is the AMG version of the W126 model Mercedes-Benz S-class. Not only did AMG make the W126 S-class seriously quick with both ENGINE, exhaust and suspension modifications, the looks of the SE and SEL were also enhanced by the German tuner. This article has it's focus on just the exterior modifications done by AMG.
AMG developed several bodykits for the W126, starting with the first generation model 280SE / 500SEL that was made until 1985. The bodykits that were made for the first generation W126 S-class differed quite strongly from those for the post-1985 S-classes. Also, there were US-versions of both first and second generation models and the second generation model also had a version meant for the Japanese
azim Thanks for the information. :)
np. i admire your work wasabicars.. keep it up
The moment you said "hearse" it reminded me of a friend years ago that had a 1963 Cadillac flower car. It was basically a Caddy station wagon. He put rims and tires on it and painted flames on the front. We would go cruising in it and girls just would NOT want to go for a ride! lol I wonder if he still has it...
WikdSeafood Lol. If he does, he's probably still single.
このビデオをありがとうございました。 このメルセデスカスタムピックアップは本当に素晴らしいです。 兄弟ありがとう
:)
W126 truck!! its a crazy fabrication done by people who sometimes want to reduce weight and just all around have good looks xD
pearlmeninnoa ;-)
Hi Daniel , the Benz is an ex hearse, and the remaining part of the boot lid will fold down like a normal ute tail gate. There is a few variations of these in NZ that have had the body box removed , rear doors welded up and a wooden floor fitted in the bed of the tray.
If you want to see some of the cool classics that go through auction in Japan have a look at my Facebook page "Specialty Vehicles Japan" I posted in the comments on one of your other posts that I have actually seen your Unicorn Valiant in Japan, was at auction back around 2002 ish.
Ok, you cannot be joking with me about this. Was is 2 or 4 door? Colour? Condition? ANything!
@@wasabicars It as a greenly colour Charger listed on the auction sheet as a Mitsubishi. I clearly remember the car as my first car was a Pacer and had various Valiants after that and I spotted the twin headlight front first and knew what it was. But sadly the car was stuffed, rusted way beyond repair. I have seen 2 Rod Pacers, one was a black one in the same state of repair and the other one was a mint white one which is now in a Car Museum in Nelson NZ.
Weird car, but the wheels look factory correct for an AMG. I know as little about these cars as you do. I don't generally inform myself very well about things that I will never afford...
G'day mate. Sweet looking car/truck. I've always liked Mercedes-Benz cars of the 1970s and 80s, but I've never seen a Mercedes-Benz pickup truck. I've never seen one here in the USA or even Canada.
AMG is the in House Tuner for Mercedes-Benz like Autech for Nissan. You can buy Styling Packages or complete Cars like the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS or the AMG C63.
Never saw a Car like this. Intressting :-)
Greetings from Germany
Lyricoholic Thank you. Btw, when I see your username, I think of it as Lyric O'Holic. Sounds kinda Irish.
That's so badass,damn i like that thing
This is insane, wow, what a find. Yeap W126, you may be right with the hearse idea. Or just some mad Japanese bodyshop! Either way, its sick, I love this. Up there with Stuart Appleby's BMW M5 ute. I have seen a few Commodore utes getting around Tokyo (there is a shop in Nagoya who was brining them in for a while.) Would love one, showed the wife one at auction and she certainly didnt see the point in a V8, 2 seater ute for our Tokyo life......wonder why!? haha
+Blue Line Exports I actually gave that place in Nagoya a call. Unfortunately, all stock had gone. :(
very cool, i used to be in the Hearse owners club, i didn't actually own one but i was always on the look out fora nice one, my friend had a very cool hearse that we used to go cruising in though :) i also have a photo of a Japanese hearse that came into the docks over here, and that had the big gold shrine on the back like the one in the video.
QOTD- I don't really have a favorite saying or even one that i use alot, boring eh!, lol
great video again Dan :)
funbus Hearse owners club? Hahaha! Not actually funny, just unexpected. ;-)
WasabiCars
Haha, don't worry, most people have the same reaction, lol
Troll the car parks? :D
Nice find in the car park. This is really something special and I think your guess is right: hearse would be right. Don't know about the AMG treatment though: the wheels are indeed the AMG type, but the remainder of the car is too clean. It looks more like a Zender W126 or ABC Exclusive W126 to me. Perhaps a mix-and-match with ex-VIP cars?
banpeinet Haha. I think I wanted to say *trawl* the car-park.
Ah trawl, like fishermen do with their ships. ;)
Maybe it was also because I expected "stroll the carpark" and thought you forgot to say the S.
A Mercedes-Benz Ute?.Cool,I didn't know that this was possible in Japan.I saw a 230 TE (S123) converted into a ute.Yes,I said a S123,amazing.I called it the "230 (U) TE" for obvious reasons
They just convert whatever here in Japan. Even with a sedan they'll just chop out the bits that don't fit. Check this out ua-cam.com/video/n9GE-mFEGek/v-deo.html
"Tide goes in, tide goes out. Can't explain that." -Bill Oreiley
Favorite expression to prove how stupid he really is xD
FXloaphy Is he one of those Fox News guys? If so, we share the same opinion.
LOL! He most certainly is! Not only that, but he's a huge ass x)
FXloaphy new car goes in rusty car goes out you cant explain that.
Kyle Soler
HAHA! Your comment is perfect xD you win the internet today
im a f**kn genius yeahhhhhhhhhh!
Rare. I've never seen a vehicle like that or it's similar to the parade type vehicles
Looks cool unique. I'd drive it. But I'd probable put a small diesel in it.
qbinn Economical?
dont think it was a hearse in germany you got a tax break if you had a jute so lots of older model big mercedes where converted to pickups i think its qaulifide then as a agracultural vehikel
QOTD1: SURE! Why not?! :D
QOTD2: One of my favorite expressions is: *Patience is a Virtue* I use it on my impatient siblings and they get angry! :D
MANNY~EmberDim I could do with a dose of patience. A whole lot in fact.
sweetaz bro!! is one of my favorite expression from Aotearoa!
nice videos!! I like them all!!
I wish there was more about the Benz conversion
I hear ya, but when randomly spotting cats in a car park, little to no information is to be expected. Side note, I hear this particular car is now in the US.
Favorite expression: each to there own
Love the old Tojo just sold mine.
Tojo? Sorry, old video. I've forgotten what it means, or never knew what it means. Lol
These cars are not manufactured by Mercedes, but many of them are hand made in Denmark.
There and advert of W124 that is definately a former hearse in Latvia. But u can see The hinges are exposed and it looks shabby + its all rusted so it would work at best as stencil base for identical conversions maybe. Cause 2000+ euros isnt the price its worth autoplius.lt/skelbimai/mercedes-benz-e260-2-6-l-pikapas-1990-benzinas-6522693.html
I'm liking the 4x4 next to it. :)
RPKVids Did you see the extra pic of it at the end of the video?
WasabiCars I can't remember. Probably, as I'm sure I watched the video all the way through. :)
my favorite expression is “A dolphin's smile is the greatest deception. It creates the illusion that they're always happy.”
― Richard O'Barry
it tells how the illusion created the multi billion dolphin captivity business or how things are not as they seem.
There are loads of companies specializing in doing these pick-up Mercs.. I've seen quite a few of them here in Denmark because we have 180% import tax on cars, and only 30% on pick-up trucks, so it's a cheap way to get a Merc.. ..Even if it is only half a Merc :D
+Lasse Nielsen Interesting. Thanks for the info. :)
+WasabiCars No problem, happy to help :D
my favorite expression is "lions dont lose sleep over the opinions of sheep" nice cars man japan has the best finds, hopefully i can travel out there when im older
***** I like that expression. Thanks.
sweet! got any more of that land cruiser next door? i love them
nathan Field I only took one photo of it. Did you see it at the end of the video?
Ohh no damn I'll have another look ^^
the wheels are AMG OZ
when your yakuza but still need utility
Thats clean! Nice back window. Id drive the hell outta that. My favorite expression? *Waffle Farts!* XD
thats a japanese gen 3 amg 560 sel with an awful pick up conversion, with amg split rims
It is what it is.
Looks like someone just took a regular W126 S-class and cut a part of the roof off. The AMG style bodykit and wheels are fake and there a few things missing to make it look like a real AMG model, and I don't just mean a part of the roof but also grill, lights etc. But I'm happy to see that, because hacking up an original AMG car would be waste.
I wouldn't want to be seen in this car, dead or alive.
CynicalDutch ;-)
man those Japanese hearses look epic
To me it really looks like a custom.
chicorompecabesa I think you are right.
"What goes around, comes around".
will16vuk Good call. ;-)
looks like the lorinser kit
Looked like it was an Evolution II at first glance
Looks like it's left hand drive? perhaps a German import? ;)
mrbryanperson Wow. I missed that. Too focused on the rear I guess.
mrbryanperson A lot of Benzes in Japan seems to be LHD even if they were sold there, I believe it was a status thing with LHD cars.
Yeah hearse. in Europe they are common hearses (mercedes benz). But Mercedes Benz has never made a pick up / ute. Never ever. So, would have been a hearse, put an AMG kit on it and so on. Impossible to be something else than a hearse.
SSFproductions1 Lol, yes.
SSFproductions1 You are absolutely right Mercedes Benz has never made a pick up in Europe however there was pick up model on the W115 chassis that was assembled in Argentina in the 1970s.1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ga4vVni1I2Q/TazOAWS2r2I/AAAAAAAANN0/SL_C8vIvNg4/s1600/w115.jpg
Antonije Lisicic Cool!
"A negative mind will never give you a positive life"
Forgot about the QOTD.
Favorite expression of me is "Not invented here"-syndrome which is used a lot in the line of work I'm in.
banpeinet I'm not familiar with that. I can't quite picture when/how to use it. :/
Basically most people in IT suffer from it: everything has to be created in-house because existing things suck. For instance company-X is a special snowflake and Wordpress or Drupal won't do for their corporate website while the only thing extra they needed were two wordpress plugins to allow embedding of external rss-feeds.
This is called the not-invented-here syndrome. See also here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_invented_here
my friend just bought this car a week ago
For real?? I saw it at USS Kyushu about 4-5 weeks ago. Interesting. Does your friend have Instagram? I'd love to follow the car's journey
@@wasabicars yea he resells he has some of the worlds rarest cars go on rmcmiami.com or rmcmiami on instagram
fucking awesome! would love to do my 190 like that!
I actually think cars like this go through the Japanese auction system on a regular basis. You should get in touch with in import company.
Maybe a former flower car?
They should have left it a hearse.
I don't really have a favorite expression.
Legion of Weirdos - with Christopher Mast You don't?! Weirdo! ;-)
Maybe it could have been a wagon?
jonoung No W126 wagons have ever been made except for some built by coachbuilders.
its too short for a hearse
Maybe. I don't think there are too many Japanese who play basketball in the NBA
I like it :)
Fast, cheap, reliable, pick two.
ajwasp gmail.com Haha
Illegitimus Non Carborundum (inherited from my dad)
Ahnko Chee Outdoors Haha! Nice. :)
このベンツ元は霊柩車？ 海外じゃ払い下げの霊柩車をカスタムするのは普通だから日本でもアリだな♪
Qotd. "Shut the fuck up....."
I have younger brothers :/
Noisy mofos
私はこの歌が大好きです、私は1が欲しいです！
ありがとう
fj yellow way cooler
2:17 Too big,even for Japan
Yeah, it just scraped in under there
y s10 1989
これ、
ギャグ漫画の世界観。
霊柩車のキャビンベースを
元に制作されたとは、いえ。
周囲は、
ビックリなのでは、
正直。
日本の漫画で、
おぼっちゃまくんに出てくる。
貧ぼっちゃまに被ってしまいました、スイマセン！
monstrosity lol
That is so badass.
Certainly was. Update. I saw this again a couple months back in an auction yard. Then, Someone who works on a dock in the US said he saw it get unloaded there. Lol. Small world, eh