I BOUGHT MY DREAM CAR (without even seeing it!)

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I went against all the advice I give everybody else and spent a lot of money buying the car of my dreams without ever having driven it or even seen it.
In this video I reveal my new dream car and set up, what will be a series of videos telling the stories, detailing the restoration and continuing the fascinating journey of this wonderful machine.
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  • @truckatadders
    @truckatadders Жыл бұрын

    He was right, we would be pleased to see who the new owner is 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Muks014
    @Muks01411 ай бұрын

    Really miss your f1 videos, the no nonsense commentary on everything without unnecessary fluff on the main talking points. Especially the dog walks in the woods.

  • @masterhouse4690
    @masterhouse4690 Жыл бұрын

    You r a nice guy you make a nice show you deserve your dream car congrat

  • @migy5031
    @migy5031 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats Marc! Miss your F1 content but I understand time Is tight.

  • @MrMartin635
    @MrMartin635 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Marc, looking forward to seeing more of your project :)

  • @alistairrobinson3865
    @alistairrobinson3865 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! Lovely car, you deserve it mate 🙏

  • @thelorryist
    @thelorryist Жыл бұрын

    Not just the people who you’ve driven past that are smiling. Absolutely stunning car, well done Marc!

  • @jasonmorgan7807
    @jasonmorgan7807 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations mate hope the car lives on for years and you get lots of fun from it

  • @WorkshopSeventy7
    @WorkshopSeventy7 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the new car Marc. We wish you many happy miles in it.

  • @darrenfengler5572
    @darrenfengler5572 Жыл бұрын

    HI Mark, so glad to see you get your dream car. I bought mine in Australia 5 years ago, an '82 380SL in red, the car I wanted as a child. It is a well sorted and reliable machine but certainly no road-racer. It moves in pace with modern traffic but does it's best at highway speeds with the roof down. Anyone who wants to race simply doesn't get the SL. Let it rev and it can surprise. It brings a smile to my face every time I look at it and especially when I drive it at least every few weekends. Maintenance and up-keep hasn't been too painful mind you some parts are getting rare and expensive now. I hope you can enjoy your investment as much as I have. It is looking like giving a decent return in Australia too if I ever could part with it.

  • @wellingtonmarciel
    @wellingtonmarciel Жыл бұрын

    Top quality content! If a series of videos are coming through I can't wait for the next episodes. Good job mate.

  • @jeffreyrichards153
    @jeffreyrichards153 Жыл бұрын

    "Elegance and sophistication." You said it best, Elvis. I, myself, have always reveled in the idea of "Better to look good." (Than to speed about like a fool.) A fast car is fun, but the idea of just settling in and enjoying a nice relaxing cruise is what it's all about. Cheers. I look forward to learning more about your dream car. 🙂

  • @B_nicholls
    @B_nicholls Жыл бұрын

    Amazing car. Congrats. Looking forward to following the work on it 👍👍

  • @thef1master670
    @thef1master670 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back! Congratulations on such a beautiful car.

  • @andyscars968
    @andyscars968 Жыл бұрын

    Ha, you bought Shami’s car! It’s an absolute belter. And you’re right, his attention to detail is second to none.

  • @F1Elvis

    @F1Elvis

    Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @dasfonz4589
    @dasfonz4589 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations. You work hard so enjoy the amazing car. You deserve it.

  • @grahamredfern814
    @grahamredfern814 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with that beautiful machine in more detail.

  • @SpawnyWhippet
    @SpawnyWhippet Жыл бұрын

    Wow, beautiful! I've been searching for one myself.

  • @andrewhopper9852
    @andrewhopper9852 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Marc - great taste, the R107 is a class act. I always admire them, despite buying a duff one - never buy at dusk, never buy in the rain - good advice which I disregarded. I ended up with a 1983 500SL, a lemon, that was good mechanically but extensively rotten. It was a marathon effort to repair it - especially the front bulkhead area, reels of MIG wire, Argo 5, and sheets of 18 gauge. Enjoy yours - it looks to be a belter - let the smiling continue!

  • @michaelseal9714
    @michaelseal9714 Жыл бұрын

    Good on ya Elvis, I feel your joy. Cheers from Bundaberg mate, looking forward to your take on why you love this car👍.

  • @Scottyglitch
    @Scottyglitch Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful colour! Looking forward to the follow up videos.

  • @GingerDaisy22
    @GingerDaisy22 Жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing to see how happy you are in the video 😁

  • @buzzkillington3354
    @buzzkillington3354 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see you back on KZread again

  • @oscarwilde5473
    @oscarwilde5473 Жыл бұрын

    ... who else ... and I don't believe I'm alone here ... would - with manic laughter and a glint in their eye - keep driving over the head of the owner of that car alarm in the background, until it was flat ... ?? ... 🤗 ...

  • @cam-hz4yl
    @cam-hz4yl Жыл бұрын

    Love this car, just a classic. Congrats Marc.

  • @Legotyres
    @Legotyres Жыл бұрын

    When I was a kid, me and my mate were sat on the rear boot with the roof down going though Blackpool Illumination. A chap with a pickup shouted across, mines at home, although it wouldn’t fit the family in the back. Simple times where you could get away with things which would be frowned upon today. It was a blue 350SL and when you rev’d it, the bonnet would lift. Beautiful cars and great and I’ve a few memories of that one and a green 380SL. Always wondered how fast the flagship was in its day as both were fast cars

  • @LooseNut099
    @LooseNut099 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your acquisition. Enjoy it in good health.

  • @user-kj9bq6et9c
    @user-kj9bq6et9c Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic car Marc, congratulations look forward to more videos. 👌👌

  • @tinshlong
    @tinshlong Жыл бұрын

    Nice going. good purchase, love all your f1 content also

  • @stevo63n
    @stevo63n Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car Marc.I’ve always wanted and loved those Mercs.Looking forward to the upcoming videos on it.I’m off to eBay now.Let’s see what’s about eh

  • @kevinbaumgart5407
    @kevinbaumgart5407 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! Looking forward to more.

  • @craigdaly5111
    @craigdaly5111 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to following the journey congratulations 🥳

  • @michaeln.7083
    @michaeln.7083 Жыл бұрын

    This brings back some memories I'm 45 my father had a orange diesel from the 70s what a great car, the hubcaps bring are exactly the same

  • @VWT3SyncroDoka5E
    @VWT3SyncroDoka5E Жыл бұрын

    keep it up Elvis! varied content, awesome way to go!

  • @mfalme
    @mfalme Жыл бұрын

    Good to have you back mate.

  • @DoctorFish10
    @DoctorFish10 Жыл бұрын

    I've seen that car somewhere before, previous owner certainly put a lot into it. Enjoy the new car Elvis.

  • @andylow8040
    @andylow8040 Жыл бұрын

    Automotive art ❤ engineering and design brought together. Enjoy her Elvis she's a queen

  • @harwoodae
    @harwoodae Жыл бұрын

    Congrats Marc! Great to see some new content from you! Would love a video featuring you and Mrs P in the front of the car with Wilson and Pharrell in the back with doggles on 😂😂

  • @GingerDaisy22
    @GingerDaisy22 Жыл бұрын

    So happy for you 🫶

  • @nickgeorgiakakis7249
    @nickgeorgiakakis7249 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning. Love the Mercs of this era, especially the 560SEC. Just subscribed and looking forward to the next episode. All the best Mark.

  • @Legotyres

    @Legotyres

    Жыл бұрын

    First time I sat in an 560SEC, it poked you telling you to put your seatbelt on. I was about 9 or 10 then and it didn’t reach me, but I remember thinking “how cool is that” 😂

  • @jeffsloan9316
    @jeffsloan9316 Жыл бұрын

    Simply stunning! Congratulations!

  • @josenieto2832
    @josenieto2832 Жыл бұрын

    That's what money is for, To make dreams come true, Congratulations!

  • @leeclark8710
    @leeclark8710 Жыл бұрын

    Great car buddy looking forward to the next installment

  • @Igbon5
    @Igbon5 Жыл бұрын

    Great car. I had a 79 450 SEL for a while. It was quite a few years ago now but it was a great car both cruising and brisk driving.

  • @zoranbukovica2859
    @zoranbukovica2859Күн бұрын

    Really honest guy

  • @cotswoldphotographers
    @cotswoldphotographers Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and can’t wait to see more 😀

  • @pabsyh3187
    @pabsyh3187 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Marc, happy new wheels mate..it is stunning. Cannot think of anyone better to enjoy and look after such a nice motor. Have a top summer with it buddy 👍

  • @F1Elvis

    @F1Elvis

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @TurboPumperX
    @TurboPumperX Жыл бұрын

    Congrats! I remember the WD episode with Mike and Edd when they did the 560SL to a more Euro spec. Modern classic,enjoy!👍

  • @danieldeaseweitzelwalker
    @danieldeaseweitzelwalker Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your purchase!

  • @paulmccarthy424
    @paulmccarthy424 Жыл бұрын

    Subscribed and smiled as soon as you uncovered it Mark, what a beauty,congratulations

  • @daggidding4478
    @daggidding4478 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one, Elvis! Congrats 😃👍

  • @Steve8-bw8
    @Steve8-bw8 Жыл бұрын

    Good for you buddy, enjoy 🙏

  • @1hale
    @1hale Жыл бұрын

    Good luck to you with the finishing touches my friend Marc Elvis Priestly

  • @pleclerc1
    @pleclerc1 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful ride, congrats bud!

  • @rjdavies1982
    @rjdavies1982 Жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed Elvis - I can tell already this is going to be a fantastic channel and can't wait for the vids!!

  • @welshmbc
    @welshmbc Жыл бұрын

    My absolute favourite car. Since I was a child and I watched 'Hart to Hart' I fell in love with the SL (I think it was a 450SL) .

  • @pharmacells
    @pharmacells Жыл бұрын

    Wicked. I wondered who had bought it, pleased to learn that I can still follow its life with another car guy that I respect. Cool car, great colour, respect.

  • @darrenstone3889
    @darrenstone3889 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Elvis that is one stunning SL

  • @japs5607
    @japs5607 Жыл бұрын

    I know the previous owner and know the love he put into restoring the car. Epic job

  • @glasgowgolfer4623
    @glasgowgolfer4623 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great Elvis looking forward to next video

  • @garybarnes1820
    @garybarnes1820 Жыл бұрын

    Great choice of car & colour.looking forward to future videos.

  • @nieko3038
    @nieko3038 Жыл бұрын

    That’s a beauty. Enjoy it Marc.

  • @JeanHenry22
    @JeanHenry22 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats Marc, she is a beauty. Had the pleasure of driving a few when worked for a nice dealer and like you say it's not the speed it's the feeling you get just wafting along in a icon of sophistication. Also got a smile on my face as picked up my dream car last weekend, mk 7.5 GTI performance, also in red and with leather that still smells like new.

  • @F1Elvis

    @F1Elvis

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! Nice car! 👊

  • @local56
    @local56 Жыл бұрын

    Cannot fault your taste Marc, stunning car, nice one, happy motoring.

  • @shogun3730
    @shogun3730 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!!!

  • @PaulLMF
    @PaulLMF Жыл бұрын

    Lovely R107. I had a '79 450SL for 12 yrs and just sold it 2 yrs ago. That feeling of the V8 torque through the 3 speed trans was perfect. Everyone smiled when they saw it, especially with the roof off and in this country. The design and proportions are just beautiful in real life. Cheers from KL, Malaysia.

  • @F1Elvis

    @F1Elvis

    Жыл бұрын

    Great car👊

  • @chilli-soup
    @chilli-soup Жыл бұрын

    My uncle now a multi millionaire started off dealing cars before buying land and i remember in the 80s young teen getting a lift in a brand new one of these, it was silver and inside red leather automatic. His American cars n vans were the best tho our tiny side streets were a struggle but parked cars today would be impossible.

  • @enjoyradiosilence
    @enjoyradiosilence Жыл бұрын

    What a beauty! well done Elvis!

  • @miamimo70
    @miamimo70 Жыл бұрын

    My favourite car too! Ever since I saw "EWING 4"

  • @ositomanosito-7441
    @ositomanosito-74417 ай бұрын

    The best mechanic guy in the world...

  • @andrewhughes9771
    @andrewhughes9771 Жыл бұрын

    You certainly picked the right car to start with look forward to next video

  • @pa3eka
    @pa3eka Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Elvis 😊

  • @paulturner5
    @paulturner5 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning!! 👊🏻

  • @mikefellows3901
    @mikefellows3901 Жыл бұрын

    Cant fault you mate :o) They are truly gorgeous and a true classic !!! Happy New Car !!!

  • @DerekGardiner72
    @DerekGardiner72 Жыл бұрын

    First thing I would do if I bought another 350SL would be to change the Diff, it was made for 55mph American roads and needs gearing up.

  • @waltersmith3165
    @waltersmith3165 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats Marc

  • @sergecuca5304
    @sergecuca5304 Жыл бұрын

    Elvis has left the building.....Vrooooom!!Thank you......thank you very much!😉

  • @johncnorris
    @johncnorris Жыл бұрын

    That's great! I can't wait for the video of you taking the dogs for an afternoon swim in the pond in that car.

  • @TWPVV
    @TWPVV Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous! No other words needed!

  • @SA-yb7mt
    @SA-yb7mt Жыл бұрын

    Love it! So glad its a car I love and is a car that is actually a world class quality vehicle that appeals to so many

  • @Parknest
    @Parknest Жыл бұрын

    Marc, the previous owner is a good mate of your's so there was no risk. Also, the rules go out of the window with project cars. The last R107 I saw was a 1984 380SL in metallic green on display in a Mercedes dealer in Bradford when my W204 went there for a new rear subframe (this was covered by warranty but that's another story).

  • @Scoob62
    @Scoob62 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats Marc !

  • @Lookbusybuddy
    @Lookbusybuddy Жыл бұрын

    Width of the grill gives it muscle car vibes, strong lines. Nice.

  • @A-Lovely-Bit-of-Kit
    @A-Lovely-Bit-of-Kit Жыл бұрын

    Well somebody was alarmed at the news. 😁 Congratulations on the purchase!

  • @mickfindley603
    @mickfindley603 Жыл бұрын

    Nice car hope to see when its done

  • @roryoconnor4989
    @roryoconnor4989 Жыл бұрын

    You have great taste. Body matching hubs + the tartan upholstery! Beautiful example. I had a German import 300td when I was younger, cream/beige paint, mine had sheep’s wool seat covers though. Highly recommended in the colder months. Leather is over rated

  • @j0hnn13K
    @j0hnn13K Жыл бұрын

    Nice, a car from (my opinion) the golden age of Mercedes, when i think about that brand, 70's models like the 280 and the E-class saloons are the pictures i get in my mind. Am loving the tv show btw, i can tell you and Mike can get along very well, and it's just a blast to watch when you two are teasing/annoying one-another hehehe. (well, Mike does that mostly...) Enjoy that lovely piece of machinery you got your hands on there, it looks amazing and.. you can work on it in upcoming years to keep it this nice, after all.. you are quite handy yourself hehe.

  • @Coen80
    @Coen802 ай бұрын

    Nice car. R107. I would love an R106 but i dont have that kinda monies laying around 😅. I'll just be happy with my 280E and my 230E. 😊 (W123) Have fun driving it!

  • @Pad78vw
    @Pad78vw Жыл бұрын

    Simply nice Marc, nice 👌

  • @johnnysmith863
    @johnnysmith863 Жыл бұрын

    Nice. Great colour. I'm currently contemplating a 450 SLC in a handsome grey colour... but it's a bit more of a project than your SL!

  • @Max_Flashheart
    @Max_Flashheart Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations you have your dream car and she is a beauty.

  • @calloverpete1318
    @calloverpete1318 Жыл бұрын

    Samantha Fox, the Page 3 model, had one of those in the 80’s. You’d see her driving to Browns night club in the West End of London in it.

  • @F1Elvis

    @F1Elvis

    Жыл бұрын

    If it’s good enough for Sam Fox, it’s good enough for me! 😂

  • @azaboy2
    @azaboy2 Жыл бұрын

    you got it off that geeza on Twatter

  • @danlowery8749
    @danlowery8749 Жыл бұрын

    My dad had a 350sl back in mid 80s. That car was beautiful

  • @joaquimlopes2821
    @joaquimlopes2821 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations. Great taste in cars.

  • @martinboulden4388
    @martinboulden4388 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool ~ Awesome colour. ❤

  • @mikewhitehead50
    @mikewhitehead50 Жыл бұрын

    Not sure who the previous owner is, but I follow him in insta and I know he liked this car. A bit surprised he sold it honestly. It’s a beauty.

  • @jtwilliams721
    @jtwilliams721 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on finding her. I can’t wait until my dream car is sitting in my garage.

  • @bagspannaren1410
    @bagspannaren1410 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the good side. I have always felt that you were a good guy.

  • @evilhomer
    @evilhomer Жыл бұрын

    Bravo Marc.

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