Detailing Transformation of a 40 YEAR OLD MERCEDES W123

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  • @mikemakboul4409
    @mikemakboul4409 3 роки тому +1835

    Anyone that saves a W123 is a hero

  • @stuartstaples5859
    @stuartstaples5859 3 роки тому +299

    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

  • @_BAD_MERC_
    @_BAD_MERC_ 3 роки тому +549

    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
      @E_Rico 3 роки тому

      The exhaust is the glory hole

    • @garyhaines6335
      @garyhaines6335 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @Nobody-dm2ol
      @Nobody-dm2ol 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you for the apology.

    • @pat4life
      @pat4life 3 роки тому

      I want to own one

    • @yashtechconsulting
      @yashtechconsulting 3 роки тому +1

      @@Nobody-dm2ol classic

  • @dj_deepstate
    @dj_deepstate 3 роки тому +17

    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
    @David-di1gs 3 роки тому +471

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

    • @boilerhousegarage
      @boilerhousegarage 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @waldi2302
      @waldi2302 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @samsdetailinguk
      @samsdetailinguk  3 роки тому +6

      Thanks for the kind words, David!

  • @fahyforever
    @fahyforever 3 роки тому +244

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

  • @scotsmun
    @scotsmun 3 роки тому +86

    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

  • @Sizzle247
    @Sizzle247 3 роки тому +2

    That was just awesome and what a lovely bloke 👍

  • @benofthenorthuk
    @benofthenorthuk 3 роки тому +89

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

    • @johnmoruzzi7236
      @johnmoruzzi7236 3 роки тому +1

      Nah....

    • @ezrabegin8234
      @ezrabegin8234 3 роки тому +7

      @@johnmoruzzi7236 it looks clean AF

    • @pratikvyas9626
      @pratikvyas9626 3 роки тому +2

      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
      @dorkusamoungus 2 роки тому

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

  • @hislatestflame7861
    @hislatestflame7861 3 роки тому +25

    Give this man his own tv series. Excellent job.

  • @vijaykumarwali7509
    @vijaykumarwali7509 3 роки тому +9

    Production of this video deserves an A+

  • @Nathan-t3d
    @Nathan-t3d Рік тому +1

    Perfect interpretation of the rebirth of the old car style

  • @Patman2608
    @Patman2608 3 роки тому +25

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

  • @Lifeonthecourt
    @Lifeonthecourt 3 роки тому +24

    Can’t believe the production quality. Awesome job!

  • @davidbogdan969
    @davidbogdan969 3 роки тому +28

    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.

  • @57northphoto32
    @57northphoto32 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @xali2008
    @xali2008 3 роки тому +17

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

    • @mohamedelfoly8080
      @mohamedelfoly8080 3 роки тому

      اى يسطا بتشكك في قدراتي . انا التوب

  • @helmutswetglanz2590
    @helmutswetglanz2590 2 роки тому +1

    Saving these old timers is a pleasure

  • @popeyethejdmmini8817
    @popeyethejdmmini8817 3 роки тому +164

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

  • @alexandranicolae5079
    @alexandranicolae5079 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @stephenramnanan259
    @stephenramnanan259 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @Beingapolymath
    @Beingapolymath 2 роки тому

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

  • @ryanmatts264
    @ryanmatts264 3 роки тому +18

    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 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @y0u5uf
    @y0u5uf 3 роки тому +73

    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!

  • @thengine
    @thengine 3 роки тому +12

    I loved "It is what it is" bit😂😂

  • @OpViken
    @OpViken 2 роки тому +1

    That cinematography at the end is beyond 🔥

  • @daveblack5109
    @daveblack5109 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @Affenkatze77
    @Affenkatze77 2 роки тому +1

    Great job! Greetings from Stuttgart Benztown, Germany

  • @AntonyCBSR
    @AntonyCBSR 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @Rocketjay12
    @Rocketjay12 2 роки тому +1

    You did a terrific job!

  • @allancfc2818
    @allancfc2818 3 роки тому +24

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

  • @thefeatheredleopard
    @thefeatheredleopard 3 роки тому +2

    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!!

  • @tonysmith3475
    @tonysmith3475 3 роки тому +49

    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
      @stephanielongden597 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @paulocuento9949
    @paulocuento9949 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @denysb1543
    @denysb1543 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @muhammadluthfi1846
    @muhammadluthfi1846 3 роки тому +16

    This makes me want to buy w123! 😍

  • @almatt8310
    @almatt8310 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @voodoogames9897
    @voodoogames9897 3 роки тому +55

    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
      @demazejr 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @TheDeathsentence123
    @TheDeathsentence123 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @everpolo6n295
    @everpolo6n295 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @fbezza
    @fbezza 2 роки тому

    Thanks Sam from a Mercedes fan !

  • @arkinazimet4123
    @arkinazimet4123 3 роки тому +4

    gold is still gold and it always shines!! amazing

  • @Audittr2108
    @Audittr2108 3 роки тому +17

    Coolest thing about the car was the Laker Airways sticker!

  • @PhardeenAlemi
    @PhardeenAlemi 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @NotnventedHere
    @NotnventedHere 3 роки тому +4

    Great production and cool music choices. Well done

  • @MagBeatsTeamESR
    @MagBeatsTeamESR 2 роки тому

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

  • @christophermarshall6593
    @christophermarshall6593 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @erikrodriguez2332
    @erikrodriguez2332 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @mercedesmaintenance.6339
    @mercedesmaintenance.6339 2 роки тому

    Thats a ton of work. Great Job!!

  • @solarflare1008
    @solarflare1008 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @MisAnnThorpe
      @MisAnnThorpe 2 роки тому

      And not just in Europe, either!

  • @deltadelta6268
    @deltadelta6268 2 роки тому +1

    Love W123 best CAR ever

  • @BrattyBiker
    @BrattyBiker 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @coffeencreme
    @coffeencreme 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @johnnewton1540
    @johnnewton1540 3 роки тому +12

    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.

  • @BartNelis
    @BartNelis 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @muhammedfaiz8433
    @muhammedfaiz8433 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @rvalentine1000
    @rvalentine1000 3 роки тому

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

  • @gemmac2340
    @gemmac2340 3 роки тому +3

    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!

  • @jeffconley819
    @jeffconley819 3 роки тому

    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 .

  • @yasarramzan8016
    @yasarramzan8016 3 роки тому +10

    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 👌🏽

  • @sudijad
    @sudijad 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @tommycars9376
    @tommycars9376 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @josephjoakim4776
    @josephjoakim4776 3 роки тому +2

    I admire this guy's passion, great work

  • @TheMomusCollection
    @TheMomusCollection 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @fasteddy07
    @fasteddy07 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ridewithkavirtrinidadtobag7968
    @ridewithkavirtrinidadtobag7968 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @wenz9099
    @wenz9099 3 роки тому

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

  • @mostchilldude
    @mostchilldude 3 роки тому +20

    the w123 is such an underrated chassis

  • @nitram03121981
    @nitram03121981 3 роки тому +1

    man, what a job! much love and respect from Krautland :)

  • @shouldersofgiants4649
    @shouldersofgiants4649 3 роки тому +12

    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
      @samsdetailinguk  3 роки тому +3

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

  • @kjoede8269
    @kjoede8269 3 роки тому

    Love the editing of the video. Nice work on the car mate :)

  • @Emontop1
    @Emontop1 3 роки тому +6

    This is ART . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @nathanglynn7443
    @nathanglynn7443 Рік тому

    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!

  • @giotto4321
    @giotto4321 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @ΝησιάΑιγαίου-ο8ε
    @ΝησιάΑιγαίου-ο8ε 3 роки тому

    Man, you put a lot of effort into the car. I really liked it. This is the respect for Classical Mercedes. Congratulations, good job.

  • @carlbmedia2964
    @carlbmedia2964 3 роки тому +58

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

  • @np2819
    @np2819 3 роки тому +1

    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 !

  • @mourtata
    @mourtata 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @THReviewCars
    @THReviewCars Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the rinseless wash tip in the steamer. This was a good refresher course video.

  • @serdarxxx1073
    @serdarxxx1073 3 роки тому +7

    This is the Best Mercedes where ever build.

    • @MisAnnThorpe
      @MisAnnThorpe 2 роки тому

      8 others also loved your joke!

  • @josephkibuuka1288
    @josephkibuuka1288 3 роки тому +1

    wow!!! This was a remarkable job! You certainly love your product too.

  • @SwietyJunior
    @SwietyJunior 3 роки тому +4

    Lovely merc

  • @puropedo5485
    @puropedo5485 3 роки тому

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

  • @neilscrivener5011
    @neilscrivener5011 3 роки тому +6

    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!!

  • @pleasure1972
    @pleasure1972 3 роки тому

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

  • @Kan_DSU
    @Kan_DSU 3 роки тому +6

    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 👏🏼

  • @aestheticdrives8348
    @aestheticdrives8348 2 роки тому

    Incredible job buddy!

  • @nathanhacking1
    @nathanhacking1 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @FGX318
    @FGX318 2 роки тому

    Old school detailing ! You name it !! good work ! brilliant

  • @leohagan
    @leohagan Рік тому

    Just wonderful...you have given me a new appreciation of 80s Mercs.

  • @Sillmeister
    @Sillmeister 3 роки тому +4

    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!!!

  • @javierrodriguez2863
    @javierrodriguez2863 Рік тому

    Can't imagine how hard it is with cold weather and you out there, great job!

  • @Michaelholdsworth29
    @Michaelholdsworth29 3 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @davephln
    @davephln 2 роки тому

    Brilliant work 👍

  • @DreamCarGarage1
    @DreamCarGarage1 3 роки тому +6

    The music absolutely makes this video!

  • @cliffordtalkscars
    @cliffordtalkscars 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @anything4030
    @anything4030 2 роки тому

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

  • @Marc6969
    @Marc6969 Рік тому +7

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

  • @charlesschirripa
    @charlesschirripa 3 роки тому +1

    You are way too humble. You did an amazing job.