Even in it's current state, it's still an impressive automobile!

@AlexManos

3 жыл бұрын

indeed!

@michaelblum1070

2 жыл бұрын

and even in this condition fucking expensive ;-)

@fuffoon

2 жыл бұрын

It would get 250K here, be restored and sold for 1M flat.

@haourss

2 жыл бұрын

@@fuffoon Give 250K for it. Spend 400K on restoration and make a 600K profit?

@RiouInsuiko

2 жыл бұрын

@@haourss If you're responding to him saying it would be sold for 1m flat how would you spend 250k+400k=650k and make 600k profit?

One of the most coveted vintage cars in the world. Heart breaking to see it in this condition, and hear how someone just left it sitting outside.....in Florida, no less. I hope the new owners drop a half mil into it, and it gets to live on, in all its glory!

@AlexManos

3 жыл бұрын

:)

@yamkaw346

2 жыл бұрын

Won’t cost nearly that much, 100k tops

@yeahyup4238

2 жыл бұрын

@@yamkaw346 got to love numbers taken straight out of someones ass

@yamkaw346

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderjiang2941 Jesus... they must charge like $2,000 an hour for labor?

@yamkaw346

2 жыл бұрын

@@yeahyup4238 I’ve had full nut and bolt restorations done for less than 20k. I figure 5x the regular amount Is pretty reasonable. Where does the other $900,000 come from?

My heart breaks thinking somebody in coral gables left it outside for fifteen years then stuck it in a garage. What a beautiful vehicle. I wish I had the money for something like this.

What A beauty. Can’t wait for it to be restored and driven again. Man just imagine owning this car back in the 60s. How time flies.

Imagine driving with the top down in this exact condition (with proper cleaned and refurbished, not restored, interior) on a sunny day on a coast highway. Legend

@ThisIsGoogle

2 жыл бұрын

Driving sucks

@quadrutzel8545

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsGoogle lul

The puzzling thing about this is that even in the 70’s, this was no longer just “a used car”. So, this begs the question of how stupid one must be to just leave it outside to rot?

@barryrudge1576

2 жыл бұрын

But never in the same league as the gull wing which was a very limited production run and mainly built for racing. Back in the 70's the roadster was a prestigious car but not of significant value. They were no more valuable than a 20 yr old Mercedes SL would be today.

@Mercmad

2 жыл бұрын

@@barryrudge1576 Take it from someone ,having driven a few examples of both,the SL is the better car. The gull wing is hot ,noisy and doesn't handle anywhere near was well as the SL ,especially the later M198 engined, disc brake versions. The Gullwing was the street car not to be confused with the First 4 gullwings which were the racing cars. Those again drove better, but I've only driven a replica which is in the US. In fact the gullwing was known as a widow maker in it's day because of the evil handling at speed through turns.

@trainmanbob

2 жыл бұрын

Stupid? Why stupid? What makes you think the past owner has any knowledge or idea of the value of a car. I recently bought a job lot of model railroad stuff in a box. Seller got it in a house clearance and new nothing of model trains. I paid $50 for the lot (full asking price) . I item half way down the box of scrap items was an engine..rare and very expensive which sold at auction for $900. It is amazing the things people have and don't have a clue what they are worth.

@toffeerado

2 жыл бұрын

@@trainmanbob well its stupid to buy anything and not take of it. That car was not cheap, but thats the north american way.

@helmutswetglanz2590

2 жыл бұрын

An exclusive automobile in any decade

Thank you for the video especially sharing the music info 👍

How could anyone neglect such a car?

@AlexManos

3 жыл бұрын

right? :)

@kendodd8734

3 жыл бұрын

For sure it’s a crime to let such an automotive stunner rot away like that gotta restore it to its former glory and drive it not just lock it away

@kendodd8734

3 жыл бұрын

All these modern super fast futuristic looking cars can’t hold a candle next to these old classics

@Wuei108

2 жыл бұрын

there can other things be more important. And at the time it was sold first it was just anothr non-american expensive car. There must be a story why the owner took another car or died or moved to another part of the great USA.

@tom69pl

2 жыл бұрын

It was passed to a daughter , that’s how.

The styling of SL roadster is at least a century ahead, she still looks stunning and charming these days.

@awaisnazir1628

2 жыл бұрын

Djsjjdue

Wow congrats! What a find!

What a beauty !!! One of the best ever built

People who leave those cars in such a state should be prosecuted

@TruckerZRoadGangFan

3 жыл бұрын

Death sentence

@AlexManos

3 жыл бұрын

As long as the car moves to better hands :)

@alexreiser6325

3 жыл бұрын

@Lewis Misael Damn, I better reply so this scam looks more real!

@rohanmathew9574

3 жыл бұрын

@Lewis Misael everybody please report this scam and the reply

@vatanenj

2 жыл бұрын

Why ?If it is yours, you can do watever you please. Only Americans are so car crazy that they have agressive feelings towards pile of junk steel..

WOW that is amazing find...I wish to see it restored to highest quality possible

@atiredblue

3 жыл бұрын

I wish the new owner drove it just like it is in the video... just make it run and drive it like that 😂

@AlexManos

3 жыл бұрын

:)

@andrewpearce2562

2 жыл бұрын

@@atiredblue There's no way it would pass the mandatory vehicle inspections in Switzerland in that exterior condition 😅

@entertainyou2851

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewpearce2562 even cars driven daily on U.S. roads wouldnt pass it. btw im from switzerland

@andrewpearce2562

2 жыл бұрын

@@entertainyou2851 I‘ve been living in Austria on the border to Switzerland for 15 years 🙌🏻 It wouldn’t pass inspection in many US states either…

the car looks great exactly like it is shown here and the song is even more beautiful, who knows, maybe the singer is gorgeous ;-))

At least it was lovingly cared for 🤣

The BMW 507 from Elvis was found in a condition, which was even worse. Today it looks as good as new. Wonder how much money will be be spent for the restauration.

Imagine opening gramps old shed and finding this in the back of it, and he is like "oh, that old rust bucket"...

Despite the decades of neglect, she still looks very graceful...

Wow, what a find.

I really love that patina. It would really make a difference if they technically restore it, but leave the paint as it is! This would really be one of a kind then!

@mikkei3532

2 жыл бұрын

rusty crap

As a swiss, my reaction when I heard who bought it, was: of course it's Switzerland :/

There’s a guy in Sweden that owns a similar looking 300 SL, he has restored the mechanics but not the exterior. He gets a lot of attention.

@stedfo111

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to some reportage about the swedish SL300? (Är oxå svensk)

@rickardlagrelius5555

2 жыл бұрын

@@stedfo111 tyvärr har jag inte det, det var ett reportage i tidningen Bilsport för flera år sen. Han importerade den från typ Kuba, och fick klart för sig hur jävla dyrt det var att få en 300 sl i showskick, så han sket i det. Och i och med det blev han centrum i alla 300 sl träffar i sverige, i alla fall då.

@stedfo111

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickardlagrelius5555 kul ide med renoverad superbil...på insidan...

Not a single blink of the eyes during the entire interview? Coke or Pepsi? 😎

this car was and still my dream car you guys have no idea what this piece of gold is!

Woah, and old car that can be made again using the blue prints.

Lovely looking motors them old sl's , especially that model

Thats a real barnfind 😍😍😍

The patina is absolutely stunning

What a beauty

My dream car, best design, modern and classic in same car,

Es tan hermoso incluso en ese estado es una obra de arte! Al diseñador deben darle una estrella en el salón de la fama.

Wow.. can you imagine? I’m speechless.. and jelly.

now we see how children really care about grandfathers treasures...

One of the few of these out there ready for red spray painted rims and stickers!

"My friends all drive porsches. I must make amends."

This will look fantastic when fully rebuilt to better than new condition and be worth ~$1,5000,000. For me I would repair and clear coat over the natural patina.

Holy crap.. a crown jewel sitting in a tiny garage.

Dude is Rich to buy and fix he had deep pockets

❤️❤️❤️ if i had that kind of money …. 🥺🥺

Looks great now

It's a shame that some people don't even cover a car to be stored for such a long time!

It's in amazing condition.. woww

So weet. Old mercs like the 300 super-light never give up their kewl-as vibe huh… never ever

To leave such a car outdoor? Almost a criminal offence.

@SugarRainer

2 жыл бұрын

it was passed down to a Woman.. so what you expect?

@truxton1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@SugarRainer Yes, it`s just "an old car", who cares...

@SugarRainer

2 жыл бұрын

@@truxton1000 i dont get your replie to me.. what is your point? my point was that a woman most likely does not care for a car and not even bothers to look into what it's worth..

@truxton1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@SugarRainer Well, sorry about not being clear, I agree with you 100%. I was being sarcastic.

Looks like a meaty resto-project. If buyer can locate/afford a capable shop they're sittin' pretty.

It'll all buff out!

The cars are out there. I know where there is a Muira sitting outside in a coastal foggy city. I discovered it there in 2000. I know where there's a z28 302 cross ram. Same thing. Rotting outside. I know where there's a few Rolls rotting outside. Oh and a Bentley too. I know where someone has three ZL1s, the old ones, sitting outside. You cannot judge these owners as negligent. On some level there is always a very personal story as to why. And, all these cars and our whole hobby is all about family stories once you think about it.

@SugarRainer

2 жыл бұрын

nah man.. you are a Mongoloid if you leave such a car outside..

@frankabagnale6436

2 жыл бұрын

@@SugarRainer It’s only a car

1:10 when you find a barfind in Forza

Oh man I wish wish they would just make it run again and drive it like that....

@AlexManos

3 жыл бұрын

:)

Please show us the actual status of its restoration step by step. I`m sure, sometimes it will be like new after hard work.

@yannickm5429

2 жыл бұрын

Did you not watch the video, its off to switzerland

@forstflieger

2 жыл бұрын

@@yannickm5429 Oh sorry, I hope it has come into good hands!

That Volvo S70/V70 Classic tho

Amazing

I’m just saying drift build would be sick

After repairing this car The value could go up to 200 million Us doller. That's why this car is so amazing.

@AwesomepowPOW

2 жыл бұрын

200 million? Lol.

Lots of classic mercs are sold to buyer’s overseas. My 64’ 220SE was put in a shipping container and sent back to Germany!

See if it starts! haha, it's a Benz, it will! and wow, just look at that body style!!!!! they never age!

I'll never understand how people neglect these classic

@mikejohn0088

2 жыл бұрын

Did you observe the property? That's why.

Some people just don't know the hard top is worth more than the convertible.

Gold.....

wish this one would keep its patina - and get a solid overhaul on the rest . would still be a looker :)

Waiting new video for this car upgrade!

@AlexManos

3 жыл бұрын

:)

@pozityvas4944

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexManos Still waiting and i feel that you gonna show up soon for us a brand new full restored 300sl ;)

I like the rat look to it. I can only imagine restored. It’s a work of art.

I was in 1969 appy at Cargo motors in rsa . Had the houmer to work on 1 . What a perfeckt motorcar.

@friendlypiranha774

2 жыл бұрын

Judy Wentzel, you sound South African. Am I correct?

@frankabagnale6436

2 жыл бұрын

@@friendlypiranha774 RSA stands for the Republic of South Africa

Alex: that song was written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. This in not properly credited in the attached info.

So nice patina 😍😍, i would keep it in that condicion, and restore the tecnical bits on it, imagine to drive around in Monaco with that patina i'd love it 😍😍

even rusty... looks gr8..

Is this the same car as the "gullwing" just in convertible/roadster form?

@destineydevereux4722

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is....

Common people looks its like junk, others people looks its like pearl in the mud

@AlexManos

3 жыл бұрын

def a pearl!

It's worth more then the property it was sitting on..

Saw your commercial. Why no subs? You have a Jay Leno’s garage theme going on.

The cheapest in Europe is €999.999. So nice find!

You don't abandone an sls.. NO MATTER WHAT

Alternative title: How Not To Winch a Delicate Classic onto a Lowloader

@MajorT0m

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'd have put two straps around its TCAs rather than yank on it with a single stonking great chain.

Oh meine Güte...was für ein Trauerspiel...ein Auto aus meiner Kindheit...wie unendlich schade..hoffentlich kann man es noch Retten...😢

will like to see the restoration

only in "America" people treat gold like s....t

I'm surprised Peter Kumar from Gull Wing didn't snag that one.

The Merc is cool and stuff but was that a T5 V70 in the backyard? XD

I would completely preserve the body panels, and restore everything to driving condition….

I would guess he sold this for $250 000. It needs a $500 000 refurbish. Then after 3 years it is worth $1.2 M maxi . Some profit but 3 years work and a lot of sweat. I may be wrong on all 3 figures but I think not much wrong. Better buy ready made.

@akshatdixit7019

3 жыл бұрын

Can You give me an idea where i can get one of these? I’m not even kidding i’m in love

@akshatdixit7019

3 жыл бұрын

This has become like my dream car

3 жыл бұрын

@@akshatdixit7019 contact www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/ or also www.gullwingmotor.com/ They always have a lot of such wrecks.

@akshatdixit7019

3 жыл бұрын

The second one seems like only buys them

@eder7468

3 жыл бұрын

@@akshatdixit7019 good luck, there are 2 in cuba but theyre rotten to the core, the lowest prices start at $150,000

There's a family that has come a long way down.

It will be on the road again

There’s another one about two miles away from BHCC.

I would like to see if it is restored by now so if anyone has some info tnx!

If I were just driving and saw that in the back of someone's house I would stop and ask to buy it from them

@todddenio3200

2 жыл бұрын

Odds are there was a steady stream of people trying to buy it and getting run off.

It's kinda beautiful, even in that state. I almost like it better that way than after a clinical clean renewal, that kills all traces of its history.

Had one once, to be honest they're not all that.

i wish i can see the restoration on this car

Great patina you should hot rod it 🤣 only joking , not my cup of tea but a great story behind it hope it ends up beautiful again 🤞

Alex it’s Danny from England .. Iv bought 10 cars from you .. e types mustangs and a Porsche . Iv got the original D -type wooden buck that all D-types and the xkss was made off of .. call me !!

The Saboteur Music Detected

Je veux voir sa remise en condition.....

How much do you think it will cost to restore ? $180,000

Imagine people treating something like this car like they did.

Beutifull

cars like this shouldnt just be sold to the highest bidder but take into account whos best for preserving it.example sell to someone who has a plan to not only do correct restore but has plans on preserving after their gone.and not sell to someone who hands it down to a family member that doesnt appreciate or take care of it right.

Wish I had the money

👍 👍 👍

My mum allways says collecting old metal is bad luck looool what the hell does she know about classic cars

Any updated info/progress report?