1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SE: The Blau Coupe

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Often confused for its four-doored siblings, the Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe is about as stately as cars come. The first of many a great pillar-less coupe with a three-pointed star on its nose, the W111s are arguably among the most regal automobiles ever produced; here is a car designed to be let into the driveway via remote-controlled wrought iron gates.
For the owner of this 1968 280SE 3.5 Automatic example, Jayesh Patel, it’s all about the luxury and the history embedded in this big coupe. It’s got an automatic gearbox, and while that may leave heel-toe enthusiasts wanting, you don’t buy these cars for their agility and sportiness. This is the ultimate cruiser, a leather-swaddled land yacht that is equal parts engineering triumph and sensory indulgence.
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  • @graphitedak04
    @graphitedak045 жыл бұрын

    This guy has exquisite taste, his cars and home are so elegant.

  • @stocksxbondage

    @stocksxbondage

    4 жыл бұрын

    E. P. He seems humble about it too, despite growing up in wealth or upper middle class

  • @markprela2635

    @markprela2635

    3 жыл бұрын

    8

  • @markprela2635

    @markprela2635

    3 жыл бұрын

    8

  • @markprela2635

    @markprela2635

    3 жыл бұрын

    8

  • @markcrowley65

    @markcrowley65

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. It's a sublimely beautiful car. Class.

  • @TheRealMJ89
    @TheRealMJ895 жыл бұрын

    Im a bmw fan but nothing beats classic Mercedes

  • @BlueHopi144

    @BlueHopi144

    5 жыл бұрын

    BMW of the late 60's were great too

  • @davidviner4932

    @davidviner4932

    5 жыл бұрын

    You should drive a 635csi

  • @juxtaposeism

    @juxtaposeism

    5 жыл бұрын

    A classic Citroen DS/ID does ;-)

  • @alf279

    @alf279

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here mate. I'd trade my beloved BMW for one of these any day.

  • @moviebod

    @moviebod

    5 жыл бұрын

    @David Viner Or better still, an M635CSi

  • @notaberger_3216
    @notaberger_32165 жыл бұрын

    The interior design is simply amazing

  • @muarrifalwazir1828

    @muarrifalwazir1828

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yup, time never win to beat the classic beauty, even the design has been aged but still pretty nice to look at

  • @RonSpwan11
    @RonSpwan115 жыл бұрын

    The cars in the show are incredible, but the film making is brilliant and breath thaking.

  • @africanotomotiv

    @africanotomotiv

    5 жыл бұрын

    Never a truer word has been spoken @RonSpwan.

  • @johndavidson3424

    @johndavidson3424

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah 720/1080p video Film looks fantastic, clear and is extremely detailed.

  • @fthyme87
    @fthyme875 жыл бұрын

    The overall quality of this timeless classic is simply amazing.

  • @ZeeBri
    @ZeeBri5 жыл бұрын

    Possibly the only man who enjoys driving through London

  • @kailassable9202

    @kailassable9202

    3 жыл бұрын

    X,#💐🎂☺️😊👍👌👌💐💐🎂

  • @michaeld7409

    @michaeld7409

    3 жыл бұрын

    I actually enjoyed it in my now old Volvo 940 when i spent my holidays in the UK. But i admit, i wouldn‘t want it daily :)

  • @amablereneaguiluzxiv6973

    @amablereneaguiluzxiv6973

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try driving in Manila compared to London. You'd say 'London Please' after a few minutes. Lovely Mercedes! Kudos to the owner and production team.

  • @keyboarddancers7751

    @keyboarddancers7751

    2 жыл бұрын

    I moved out of London 40 years ago. I still thoroughly enjoy driving all over that city.

  • @micki1944

    @micki1944

    Ай бұрын

    Be Sure, it is not a bit better in Berlin 😂

  • @tkreitler
    @tkreitler5 жыл бұрын

    5:44 I love the sound of the door closing. What a beautiful tank of a car!

  • @rosegold-beats

    @rosegold-beats

    4 жыл бұрын

    It sounds like a smack in the face

  • @erichakanson7010
    @erichakanson70105 жыл бұрын

    I know most people gravitate towards the Pagoda when looking at Mercedes-Benz's of this era but I prefer the 280SE. Honestly I'm more of a BMW and Porsche fan but I will admit I've always thought the 280SE was one of the few cars of any era that could be both "handsome" and "pretty" at the same time. It simultaneously had both masculine and feminine aspects. Wonderful car made even better by a great owner and fascinating history.

  • @VSautomotive

    @VSautomotive

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very well put. I'm also more of a BMW guy, but I believe we should appreciate all good cars, no matter the make.

  • @kaydesign

    @kaydesign

    5 жыл бұрын

    I also have a Coupe, metallic gray with a blue interior. Your description suits the car very good. Compliments!

  • @larstragl146
    @larstragl1465 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion the most beautiful model Mercedes has ever built.

  • @PaulZink

    @PaulZink

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree 100%, although I give the nod to the Cabriolet version of the same.

  • @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

    @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hear, hear!

  • @sankalproy442

    @sankalproy442

    5 жыл бұрын

    300SL, can't get over it. But a close second for me

  • @PaulZink

    @PaulZink

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@sankalproy442 Well, no one can fault you for that choice.

  • @michaelmeliambro5117

    @michaelmeliambro5117

    5 жыл бұрын

    Still not saying much when you compare it to an original Mercury Cougar XR-7.

  • @rare6499
    @rare64995 жыл бұрын

    This was when Mercedes Benz really stood for the best or nothing. Wish we had cars this beautiful being built today!

  • @basithph8958
    @basithph89585 жыл бұрын

    I miss old Mercs when they were built so good

  • @jiffjiffernson7292

    @jiffjiffernson7292

    5 жыл бұрын

    The proper use is well, and you lack any punctuation usage. I miss when people could communicate. It's the least to be expected here on Presumption-licious

  • @jlopez1017d

    @jlopez1017d

    5 жыл бұрын

    Car companies got smart and realized that you can’t sell cars if your cars never break down

  • @pihermoso11

    @pihermoso11

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ric Flair never failed to mention Mercs in his smack talks: I will drive nothing but Mercedes or Rolls Royce.... Magnum TA, riding around in that funky motorcycle.. why don't you get a mercedes benz and be a real man!! WOOOO!!!

  • @iKone911

    @iKone911

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jiffjiffernson7292 LOL. Are you here to fix grammar on the internet? Start with capitalizing your (user) name! And you should probably use apostrophes for the word 'well'. But don't ask me. English is only my third language, so I'm sure I've made some mistakes as well. ;)

  • @gibthekid

    @gibthekid

    5 жыл бұрын

    "Built so well" Stay off the interwebs until you learn the language...

  • @TommyRibs
    @TommyRibs5 жыл бұрын

    I have always been a fan of '60s/'70s Mercedes. This car is amazing.

  • @Matt_from_Florida
    @Matt_from_Florida5 жыл бұрын

    5:45 That Mercedes shut sound. Something my grandfather taught me when I was five years old.

  • @oisin347
    @oisin3475 жыл бұрын

    The RUF in the garage beside it.

  • @Polygonblasting

    @Polygonblasting

    5 жыл бұрын

    And the Lancia Delta and another Porsche in the other ... Living the dream

  • @rahulsudhir666

    @rahulsudhir666

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Polygonblasting Absolutely! A fine lil garage right there!

  • @MaxArg1988

    @MaxArg1988

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Polygonblasting sleeping outside, poor thing

  • @Polygonblasting

    @Polygonblasting

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MaxArg1988 I know! I'll happily re-home it

  • @Anaxarxes

    @Anaxarxes

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MaxArg1988 Its a 993, too :(

  • @SuperfloDee
    @SuperfloDee5 жыл бұрын

    This Gentlemen and This Car were Destined for each other...what are the chances..the correct colour and the car being close by for a very long time..what a beautiful Object🙏👍

  • @hashadable

    @hashadable

    5 жыл бұрын

    Damian Grover ~ The gent, the car, and his property fulfills one another, a kind of status symbol An example of a good life to satisfaction.

  • @mattylad388

    @mattylad388

    4 жыл бұрын

    That,s England for you.

  • @ozsmiley07
    @ozsmiley072 жыл бұрын

    That door slam at 5:45 is the perfect sound

  • @junkorbust9498
    @junkorbust9498 Жыл бұрын

    I’m fortunate to have a 220SE Coupe. It’s the crown jewel of my collection for sure. Thanks for showing the car, it is a fantastic film.

  • @andrewparke4608
    @andrewparke46085 жыл бұрын

    This guy has two of my dream cars- a 280SE and a Lancia Delta Integrale!

  • @bravolima7766
    @bravolima77665 жыл бұрын

    A real gentleman owning a legendary benz. One of the most beautiful movie done by Petrolicious. Nothing can't be added to the description of his 280SE. Thank you Sir

  • @KiaAlvin
    @KiaAlvin5 жыл бұрын

    Feels good to be watching this from Kenya.

  • @konnex

    @konnex

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kabisa!

  • @davidshitakha5864

    @davidshitakha5864

    5 жыл бұрын

    wonder what happened do his Dads Merc..

  • @stephaniemwaura9623

    @stephaniemwaura9623

    5 жыл бұрын

    i was surprised when i heard "Nairobi"

  • @mohamedawale4685

    @mohamedawale4685

    5 жыл бұрын

    Feels even better to find more Kenyan petrolicious fans here!!

  • @iamandreja

    @iamandreja

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would like to go to Kenya some day :) Regards from Serbia, friends!

  • @marcscordato4385
    @marcscordato43855 жыл бұрын

    A new Benz is a fabulous automobile but the old ones have class and Style that the new ones just can’t match . I love stacked headlights as well as pop up head lights an era gone by. Stunning old Benz just lovely!

  • @xanderfrench4011
    @xanderfrench40115 жыл бұрын

    Who knew a Mercedes would look so slick in blue?

  • @crashtaken2spooky4me50

    @crashtaken2spooky4me50

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wir deutschen

  • @Chironex_Fleckeri

    @Chironex_Fleckeri

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've seen some newer mercs in a similar deep blue and it's glorious. I'd have one in that color if I were to buy one

  • @bigblockcutlass

    @bigblockcutlass

    5 жыл бұрын

    We have a long time customer at my shop with a '68 280SL in the same blue, black interior. It makes me smile every time he brings it in for service.

  • @JmadeInvest

    @JmadeInvest

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@bigblockcutlass whats the color name / code? Thanks

  • @pavledjordjevic2073

    @pavledjordjevic2073

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@crashtaken2spooky4me50 Alle Deutschen? Oder nuhr die Schwaben? I’m only kidding actually.

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike5 жыл бұрын

    I love that you take us back in time with these videos! Congrats on the hellcat-horsepower amount of scrubscribers!

  • @papn123

    @papn123

    5 жыл бұрын

    the hellcat has 707k hp? wow

  • @Taugtaug
    @Taugtaug5 жыл бұрын

    The most beautiful mercedes ever built!

  • @tuomopoika
    @tuomopoika5 жыл бұрын

    It is kind a weird that the interior of the car doesn't look outdated at all. I don't mean just the condition of it but the design. I guess class is always in fashion.

  • @k.j.g.9601

    @k.j.g.9601

    5 жыл бұрын

    Elegance never goes out of style

  • @jlopez1017d

    @jlopez1017d

    5 жыл бұрын

    Simple yet classic goes a long way all these new cars with all these screens will be outdated in 10 years that’s why gimmicks don’t impress me I’ll take a simple well executed interior over flashy anytime

  • @qwertyui90qwertyui90

    @qwertyui90qwertyui90

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jlopez1017d Exactly. Clean and Elegance over the crap we have today.

  • @christiansanden8005

    @christiansanden8005

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@qwertyui90qwertyui90 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

  • @Dlwinborne
    @Dlwinborne28 күн бұрын

    It is a magnificent Automobile. My best friend’s Dad owned a ‘71 280 SE Converitble (original owner). We would tool around in it when we were in high school in the late ‘70’s, not knowing how amazing a piece of art it was. My friend Michael had it fully restored and recently sold it for a tidy sum of money because he never drove it. I could not afford to buy it, but I would have loved to have been the owner of what I consider to be a “Museum Piece!” 😊❤

  • @johang7498
    @johang74983 жыл бұрын

    What's not to love about that car?: the question that summarizes this video. Indeed, what a shapely and stately car, that's extra special with the history attached to it. It seems to have found its rightful place, so to speak.

  • @austinado16
    @austinado165 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Patel, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful W111 Coupe', as well as your home, and for taking us along on a drive! The car is absolutely fabulous, and it's history is just flat amazing. Petroliscious, you did a beautiful job capturing the car with best backgrounds, and outstanding natural light, so as not to wash out that blue, or lose the details of the gorgeous lines of the body. Been enjoying your videos for a few months now, and was hoping you'd eventually do a W111 body. In 1991/92, I was working for an independent German car repair shop, and the owner was driving his father's W108 (the 4 door version of Mr. Patel's Coupe). The W108 had been purchased as a special order from the factory, black with red interior, sliding metal sunroof, and 4 on the floor. It was a '68, so a 280SE, with the mechanically injected 6. He allowed my girlfriend and I to take it up the California coast, on HWY1, all the way to Monterey, for a little luxury weekend getaway. It was amazing and I had to have one. A few months later, in early '92, I found a '66 Coupe with sliding metal roof, and 4 on the floor, in downtown San Francisco, and still have it. Absolutely a joy to drive, and the look of the car, especially with the windows down, is just fantastic. Mercedes engineers put a lot of safety features into these, and the bodies were extensively tested. I believe they are considered to be the, or one of the, earliest cars to have crumple zones. They used to take one car and crash it into a large concrete bunker (I think it was powered down the track with a small rocket on the roof) and then hit it from behind with another car, and then the engineers would walk up and open all the doors just to prove how strong the passenger compartment was, and how good the crumple zones worked. They also had a rollover test, again, I think before anyone else did, where they ran the car up a steep ramp for only one side's wheels, causing the car to fly through the air, twist, and crash down onto the roof. Needless to say; hidden under that 1950's era American car poleless coupe inspired design, is a structural masterpiece.

  • @hollowaysteve
    @hollowaysteve5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice collection. Ruf 964, 993 (911), Integrale Evo and of course the Mercedes. A pretty tidy drum too. A man of good taste, and wealth...

  • @MarquettDavon
    @MarquettDavon3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 67 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow perfectly restored and I know what this man is speaking of. The experience is a joy every single ride.

  • @prestigewoodworks
    @prestigewoodworks2 жыл бұрын

    I remember watching this video for the first time, it was the beginning of my love of classic Mercedes’

  • @Desertduleler_88
    @Desertduleler_885 жыл бұрын

    Always had a soft spot for this model, classic lines of a time long gone.

  • @AbdulQadir-vl4bz
    @AbdulQadir-vl4bz3 жыл бұрын

    The best MB commercial I have ever seen!!!!

  • @stevo63n
    @stevo63n5 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful Mercedes.Absolutely stunning

  • @therainforest4314
    @therainforest43143 жыл бұрын

    I had a 1970 250 C 2-dr. Mercedes back in the early 90's. I loved that car and everything about it. :)

  • @GuileQwerty
    @GuileQwerty5 жыл бұрын

    What a gent! ...and the man was cool too, great video.

  • @magnat7
    @magnat75 жыл бұрын

    This car is the best definition for old Benzs. LOVE IT!

  • @hf7188
    @hf71885 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely shape, it's such a shame that most coupe cars from now have a flowing, fastback shape to them, i miss dearly the long tail/boot design in coupes. It gives such a greater statement and pose to the vehicle. Hoping for a comeback in he future.

  • @EricLehner
    @EricLehner3 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Canada. Mr. Patel seems to be a real gentleman. The car has the perfect home now!

  • @NostalgicNightRide
    @NostalgicNightRide3 ай бұрын

    I'm in love with your videos. I honestly watched almost all. Petrolicious brought to my life sense of caring, love for classics and the fact that I started to drive tastefully. I literally love washing my Shadowline BMW E90 on saturdays mornings and drive plenty kilometres with my wife and kids only to drink coffe in beautiful place. I'm really sorry you guys stopped filming - every video is big part of my mature life right now. Every video brings another vibe, story, sense of style and different shades of the same love to cars. Cheers!

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn3 жыл бұрын

    What a unique couple, nice inside & out, that unique blue paint just adds to the personality, plus it is a right hand drive, plus it has remained in London,all. It*s life

  • @marwood1969
    @marwood19695 жыл бұрын

    I never tire of hearing guys like this talk about their cars and why they love them. It’s just great.

  • @peterbradshaw8018
    @peterbradshaw80185 жыл бұрын

    I am a Rolls Royce guy but with loads of respect for MBs o/ this vintage.

  • @alexandersb7858
    @alexandersb78585 жыл бұрын

    Classic Mercedes cars are out of this world, they are simply amazing! 💙💙💙

  • @WillieJu
    @WillieJu5 жыл бұрын

    God I love these mercs more than l love life ! Its probably the best looking car ever built, and there will never be anything as special as these ever again sadly ! I would give many of my body parts to get hold of one of these !

  • @samokoro8264
    @samokoro82645 жыл бұрын

    Mercedes is class, Mercedes is life, Mercedes is timeless, ageless and Mercedes is taste. nothing like it.

  • @christiansanden8005

    @christiansanden8005

    3 жыл бұрын

    The old ones❤️❤️❤️

  • @chrisjames8373
    @chrisjames83733 жыл бұрын

    Undoubtedly one of the best man made machine in KZread!!

  • @charlieman8503
    @charlieman8503 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favourite cars. And this one is a beautiful example. Would love to see it in person some times

  • @TheBaldMiddleAgedMetalHead
    @TheBaldMiddleAgedMetalHead Жыл бұрын

    The big Benz Coupe's don't get enough love, from the W187 through to the W217 they were all utterly amazing and the pinnacle of what Mercedes could do at the time, it's a real shame that lineage is now dead and they've given up on the big coupe.

  • @tissotjean-baptiste3804
    @tissotjean-baptiste38045 жыл бұрын

    I like how the film was shot in London, it somehow differs from the other videos and brings something new. I love it !

  • @touraneindanke
    @touraneindanke3 жыл бұрын

    Finally a classic Mercedes with original wheels. That’s perfection 🍀

  • @Porsche9174Ever
    @Porsche9174Ever5 жыл бұрын

    The colour is just amazing! It has so many variations, it goes from almost steel gray with a touch of blue all the way up to light blue

  • @jimfling2128
    @jimfling21283 жыл бұрын

    I had a 1963 220SEC for about 10 years. It was a European model with a 4 speed manual gearbox and a sunroof. It was completely original. I restored the interior including the wood. I rebuilt the engine at 150,000 miles and drove it an additional 50,000 miles. It was so silent people would step out in front of it. It also had little rolling friction it would coast for more than a mile.

  • @JustinSmith-ee9kp
    @JustinSmith-ee9kp5 жыл бұрын

    Love it, love it, love it. One of my favourite all time cars. Beautiful lines, just gorgeous inside and out. The owner is a great guy too, so passionate and a fab back story to the car.

  • @Sanpedranoazul
    @Sanpedranoazul4 жыл бұрын

    The representation of an era when things were filled with character, beauty and most of all, well done! What a beauty!!! Congratulations Sr!!!

  • @iiredeyeiiredeye1569
    @iiredeyeiiredeye15693 жыл бұрын

    Another stunning video from Petrolicious. There's something classically beautiful about a Mercedes from this era, a timeless elegance that unfortunately has left their designs nowadays. I think in 40 yrs will will look at the cars of today in the same way as we look at computers from the 80's.

  • @boblacks945
    @boblacks9455 жыл бұрын

    I am now seventy years old. My first car back in 1975 was a beautiful 1967 Mercedes 300SE coupe with a stick shift. It was dark blue with a tan leather interior. It cost me only $4,150! My next car was a 1967 250SE coupe with a sunroof. Dark green wih tan leather. It cost me $7,500. Then I bought a 1960 220SE Mercedes convertible in white with red leather. It cost me $16,000 in 1983. Finally, i purchased a 1968 250SE convertible in cypress green with tan leather. It cost me $33,000 in 2000. Today, these cars are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in restored condition. I drove all of these cars on a daily basis. Now, I can only dream about my favorite Mercedes. P.S.- I saw a beautiful 300SL Gullwing on display in 1976. The asking price: $25,000. Current value is around $2,000,000.

  • @PaulZink
    @PaulZink5 жыл бұрын

    I always loved these cars. My late father had a 67 250 SE Coupé (cream with tan interior and a 4-speed manual on the floor), the difference being that the 250 had the 6-cylinder OHC inline engine, and the grille was the more upright and narrower grille rather than the new wide-mouth grille on the 3.5s. Also, the instrument pod was hand-shaped wood, matching the dashboard; Mercedes had to change that in 1968 to leather, to meet U.S safety regulations (wood could splinter in a crash - thanks, Ralph Nader…) My dad had a very old friend in Germany who had close ties to the factory. so he was able to order some custom details not ordinarily available, such as a "tweaked" engine (so he said), and natural tan pigskin upholstery everywhere in the car: seats (front and back and sides), door panels, dash topping, even the full headliner. You got in and it smelled like you were inside a pigskin attache case from Crouch & Fitzgerald.

  • @joachim55555
    @joachim555555 жыл бұрын

    I grew up in the 1970s in Germany. So many iconic cars. The cheap 200 diesel 4 door models of that car were also a great cruising experience. You felt like on top of the world.

  • @blueskylite
    @blueskylite5 ай бұрын

    If not the - , one of the most beautiful cars ever made!

  • @craftwerk6762
    @craftwerk67623 жыл бұрын

    A dream of a car. I love the character of cars from the sixties so much. Congrats for such an amazing sculpture of these decade, Sir.

  • @pauldavies9464
    @pauldavies94642 жыл бұрын

    All great car makers have over time made a model that stands head and shoulders above the other cars they produce and this is one of those, thanks for sharing.

  • @TheWahyuwirawan
    @TheWahyuwirawan5 жыл бұрын

    I like the way he told us about his beloved car. His mercedes is one of a masterpiece in design and still works like it's brand new. His collections are incredible too. He already fulfilled his teenager-era dreams by collecting some great cars from that time (ruf, original range rover, lancia and this merc as his playground dreams). Really inspiring!

  • @jo05dk
    @jo05dk5 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE the car, and the story. Another great video :)

  • @virgilrytaar9083
    @virgilrytaar90835 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful sight to see that car cruising around the big city. Bravo!

  • @letlive8014
    @letlive80145 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of a similar experience of driving a Mercedes S class sedan of the same era. Wonderful car with a pleura of superlatives to justify its cost . . . sodium filled, stellite faced valves, (unless I'm mistaken it also had) alloy wheels to reduce un-sprung weight, 4 wheel disc brakes, fuel injection, all in an effort to make the car the most advanced that it could be. More substance than just flash. . . your video brought back great memories.

  • @Thelotrfan06
    @Thelotrfan065 жыл бұрын

    Am really happy to look an Indian origin guy to see in a Petrolicious video. You make us fall completely in love with every car you make a video of. The bond between a man and his car. Thank you so much for all your videos.

  • @africanotomotiv
    @africanotomotiv5 жыл бұрын

    As per usual, Petrolicious done did it again! Thank you Petrolicious!

  • @ronwhite8503

    @ronwhite8503

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did it again.

  • @africanotomotiv

    @africanotomotiv

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ronwhite8503 I'm fully aware how to write in the English language. My comment stands as I intended it. Thank you for your concern though. Cheers.

  • @meshcreations8125
    @meshcreations81255 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring to see a fellow Kenyan origin in this show one of my favorite shows and to see him sharing the same dream and actually living it removes all form of boundaries I have to say this is more inspiring than entertaining petrolicious!!

  • @ekimnamtnuts
    @ekimnamtnuts5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car and isn’t just wonderful to see that it has ended up in such deserving and appropriate hands! Well done sir!

  • @mattwilliams3893
    @mattwilliams38935 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this is my all time favourite car, so much class and elegance while being so simple. People will always be able to work on these cars in their garages with their future son or daughter. I couldn’t imagine trying to fix a Tesla as if it was a bonding experience.

  • @seanmcneill8899
    @seanmcneill88995 жыл бұрын

    This has to be one the best owner car combination's I have ever seen on petrolicious , this Man was born to drive this car. What a sound man and what a car😎

  • @morganjoe1
    @morganjoe13 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful story of a wonderful car with such rich history! How tremendous that it is being cared for and enjoyed and driven. I hope to see it driving around when I visit SE 1 in the Spring of ‘21.

  • @supercarsriviera
    @supercarsriviera5 жыл бұрын

    The car as well as the video is a true masterpiece. Congratulations !

  • @brandenongkp
    @brandenongkp5 жыл бұрын

    my late dad used to drove the family with his S300 in 70s . till today i only drive a Mercedes .

  • @peterkelly2785
    @peterkelly2785 Жыл бұрын

    Paul Bracq is a genius! These cars are works of art, and the color combination of this car is gorgeous!

  • @vonrichthofen5734
    @vonrichthofen57345 жыл бұрын

    Good to see that such a special car ended up in the hands of someone who truely appreciates it. Great video.

  • @The_Jas_Singh
    @The_Jas_Singh2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful - thanks for sharing. My Dad had a 280 SE in Nairobi back in 1966. Sat Sri Akal.

  • @JonBlondell
    @JonBlondell3 жыл бұрын

    I've lusted after this car since the first one I saw, 40 years ago. And it was the only one I'd seen for quite a while. At a used Mercedes lot in San Antonio. It was on the line for over 3 years! ???

  • @kediablo
    @kediablo4 жыл бұрын

    Im so proud of you Jayesh, proudly Kenyan plus your uncle must have been a legend back here at home.

  • @christiansanden8005
    @christiansanden80053 жыл бұрын

    A absolute masterpiece from a time Mercedes manufactured such awesome cars, that Coupe is just amazing❤️❤️Thanks for that really high class video!

  • @gabriellindstrom5963
    @gabriellindstrom59635 жыл бұрын

    Simpler time when quality was on top!!!!! Just amazing!!!

  • @mlee6136
    @mlee61363 жыл бұрын

    Man this car really grows on you.... it would be incredible in real life!....

  • @dusan1217
    @dusan12175 жыл бұрын

    No one will ever be so passionate about electric car. Ever.

  • @hackerino9707

    @hackerino9707

    5 жыл бұрын

    Have you already seen the honda e prototype? It's beautiful designed Reminds me of the 80s a bit

  • @jlopez1017d

    @jlopez1017d

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hacke Rino looks like an early 70’s Civic but electric cars will never be able to replicate the magic of an old fashioned combustion engine car they have no character they just go.

  • @muarrifalwazir1828

    @muarrifalwazir1828

    5 жыл бұрын

    We don't know yet, let market decide.

  • @jlopez1017d

    @jlopez1017d

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@muarrifalwazir1828 Tesla has their fanbase but most people want a Tesla as a status symbol. Once you buy the Tesla then what all you can do is drive the car you can't tinker with it your average person does not even know how a Tesla work. At least before you could have the slowest car but you would form a bond with it because you were able to look at it and understand what makes it run and anyone could easily do simple repairs

  • @alf279

    @alf279

    5 жыл бұрын

    We surely won't. But that's the case with most of the new internal combustion cars as well. Small displacement + turbo here, overload of safety tech and driving assists there, overengineered driving dynamics, fake exhaust sounds - new cars are mostly synthetic. They are not so simple anymore, and that leads to less character. You can't tinker with it, you probably don't understand how all the tech works. It is a machine you don't understand, you just use it until it lasts, and then get another one. For everyday commutes, I use a new car, too. More comfortable, more relaxing. But I will never be attached to it. Even though it's a fairly powerful vehicle with many nice features. I still use my old weekend BMW convertible whenever I can.

  • @barriestevens9923
    @barriestevens99235 жыл бұрын

    I love your passion for this car. Thank you for sharing.

  • @rbielarski
    @rbielarski5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video, thank you for posting. This has to be the prettiest Mercedes I have ever seen.

  • @ar6985
    @ar69855 жыл бұрын

    Jayesh....I must say....That is indeed a beautiful car!! Congratulations on such a nice find!

  • @udaikandalama9136
    @udaikandalama91363 жыл бұрын

    What a gorgeous car, built at a time when a ride in one of these was just sublime. All the pre 1995 Mercs are worth restoring just because they are engineering Marvels!!!!!

  • @e46M3_DakarYellow
    @e46M3_DakarYellow5 жыл бұрын

    Those coupes looked so gorgeous

  • @asalucas
    @asalucas5 жыл бұрын

    what an automobile masterpiece. Thanks for sharing. Great camera work and editing, very well done.

  • @gorylatko
    @gorylatko3 жыл бұрын

    Probably the best period in Mercedes car design? Love it.

  • @Vonstroke
    @Vonstroke5 жыл бұрын

    Probably my favorite Merc. Well done Sir!

  • @martinstremlow2997
    @martinstremlow29973 жыл бұрын

    Quality , style , elegance , class and understatement in one package. This is just unique And no longer fashionable

  • @erickimatu2082
    @erickimatu20823 жыл бұрын

    My heart stopped for a minute when he said he lived in Nairobi Kenya. Thumbs up from a classic car enthusiast in Kenya

  • @dice-tq6ms
    @dice-tq6ms5 жыл бұрын

    pure automotive excellence

  • @ruboarg
    @ruboarg3 жыл бұрын

    I’m speechless in front of so much beauty. And I guess I’m not the only one.

  • @bennyhannover9361
    @bennyhannover93615 жыл бұрын

    My dad had a 220 SE Coupe Mk2 from the W111 Series it was so wonderful in nightblue metallic with bluegray leather seats and that wonderful growl of the inline six plus Kugelfischer Injection

  • @wrxtim09
    @wrxtim095 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite episodes so far.

  • @Stevieboy130664
    @Stevieboy1306645 жыл бұрын

    Stunning car - beautiful colour. The quintessential Mercedes Benz.

  • @cecilwilson5442
    @cecilwilson54424 жыл бұрын

    Good to hear your story and brilliant that you got that car as your the best custodian it could have went to and you're father instilled good morals and an excellent taste in you great video thanks for sharing it

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