Never thought a old vehicle restoration record could ever filmed so compactly yet so poeticly.

Wonderful series, Gary. Very inspirational and delightful.

In my home country, Albania, around 3/4ths of cars on the road are classic Mercedes (W123/W124/W126, etc), especially Diesels, many of which are run on waste vegetable oil. Classic Mercedes Diesels are the only vehicles which offer most (if not all) features of a modern car, without any of the gimmicky excess, but, in an analogue package which is infinitely maintainable & infinitely serviceable.

@BillyWatersIE

26 күн бұрын

Albania is Mercedes central. I was in Tirana in April.

@goldieandblackie

26 күн бұрын

Including all the stolen one’s😂

@jimcabezola3051

26 күн бұрын

Albania is doing it right!👍👍

@klwthe3rd

26 күн бұрын

Albania has a love for Mercedes Benz cars more than any other country. There are tons of videos about it on the interweb.

@klwthe3rd

26 күн бұрын

@@BillyWatersIE Yes they dominate the Mercedes Benz lifestyle more than any other country in the world. Even the Arab nations.

Your attention to detail and craftsmanship Gary, is always worth it!

Kudos to whoever edited all the footage together. A class channel in so many ways.

Lovely, Gary...the gentle and soothing music helps the viewing experience. It’s a shame that some other car restoration projects need to rely on crash, bang, wallop music with their videos. !..thanks very much...

@klwthe3rd

26 күн бұрын

Yeah his music is truly amazing. I was sad to see at the very end he cut out the music out since it always puts a smile on my face when i hear it. Maybe it was for this one episode only. I hope!

Stunning restoration of a stunning car. Absolutely it was worth it.

@martentrudeau6948

22 күн бұрын

I have to agree with that statement.

Awesome resume, and yes it was worth it as long as the owner takes good care of it and appreciates the beauty of this car!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thanks!

Excellent video as per usual Gary, I think my heartbeat slows down to 2 beats a minute watching you’re videos 😊, so therapeutic for some reason, has to be the music 🎶.

Gorgeous. Better than money in the bank any day.

I've watched the entire series but couldn't resist watching this summary. Brilliant content, superb production values and its free to air?! The World's gone mad but I love your passion for the task in hand and only wish I was half as capable- truly great work in all aspects, well done 👍

It was well worthy Gary What a recosnstrution Always amazed with your work

Brilliant video. Crisply edited with no excess waffle from the narrator. And the car looks fabulous. Well done.

@classic.obsession

18 күн бұрын

Thanks Simon. Glad you enjoyed!

I thoroughly enjoyed this series Gary. My favorite part was the refresh of the interior. There is nothing like beautiful, original leather with the natural patina you simply can’t recreate.

I love watching your episodes Gary , you are a very talented guy, keep them coming mate

It’s so delightful watch this videos, true motivation to preserve what I already own.

My favorite KZread channel. I always smile when I get a notice that a new episode has landed. Thank you Gary from Across the pond. 🇺🇸

It’s been a real pleasure to follow and the result is amazing and not over the top

yes and joy to watch thank you Gary

To rescue such an iconic car is worth every effort. Well done Gary. 😊😊😊

Worth every minute and every dollar.

@richardscally694

26 күн бұрын

100%

It must have been a real chore spending months in the sunshine doing what you love. But, I supposed someone had to do it! Well done and thank you for the journey.

@classic.obsession

26 күн бұрын

Yep but I get so involved i end up in a dark garage for most of the time and never have time to enjoy the sun!! Regards

Great editing on this video, it keeps you engrossed all the way through! And what a car, worth it indeed! 👍

Remarkable job Gary!

Hell yes Gary worth every second mate she looks stunning well done

Well worth it Gary

Great compilation vid 👍

Well worth the skilled effort

Seen most of this but enjoyed the summary waiting for a taxi to the airport! Forgot how much work you did! Look forward to watching the completion of the red Roller!!! Will look good outside the Lygon Arms!!

Worth it? Hell yeh! The job you did on that poor old car was a masterful stroke and the final edit was magical. A real pleasure to behold. Well done you!

Another classic saved! That is worth something.

Yeah - Definately worth it !! I loved seeing the Merc being recommisioned from start to finish and your usual no-nonse methodical approach 🙂 - Gotta be a TV Series in the offering here Gary ? Cheers Stew Stew

Lovely job Gary and it’s a beautiful car👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍

100 percent love this channel !

Beautiful job. Yep, it was worth it!

Stunning car! You make it look easy!

@classic.obsession

17 күн бұрын

It isn’t!! Regards

Have a great weekend Gary your a star MASTER MECHANIC AND A BRILLIANT ACTOR X thanks for all your hard work showing us how to do things. yes in a new york second it was worth it. from david

Well done gaa , absolutely amazing transformation!! Engine bay come up lovely, no need to blast it aha.. Hope you're doing well, and up the effin reds !!

Brilliant.

Every penny my friend. Beautiful car ,great resto ,happy faces. Only thing is.....I wish it were mine😂😂.

Pure class. Not usually into music over the top of videos but this is done perfectly from start to finish. Need a tv series for sure…and thank you👍

Amazing. XX K&D

Great job 👏

Nice work,well done ! Adidas Classic trainees caught my attention more than the cars as I thought you had a a pair of original SL 72 on.

Just like magic

I still can't believe the amount of work that Gary put into that car. In the United States we called what he performed a "rolling restoration" because at no point in the process was the car totally undrivable at any stage of the project. To me that's the best way to do these older cars that need a refresh to bring them back to just new condition. The only thing that in my opinion that sucks is the aftermarket radio with those ugly speaker boxes on the rear seat shelf. With all the modern technology haven't a hidden unit under the dash so you don't have to destroy the original radio is the only way to go for me. Great video.

@classic.obsession

26 күн бұрын

It’s what everyone did to their cars in the 90’s. Dan has the original Becker radio still in perfect condition. Regards.

Yes!!!

You both smiled when driving, so I guess you both would answer “yes!” to the question “was it worth it?” .

The music definitely made me feel I was watching an episode of Mr. Roger’s Neiborhood, except I don’t think he ever restored a 190SL.

as Steve Carell once said... " DAMN IT! I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT!"

Yes! :)

…like watching Mr Roger’s Neighborhood TV show for car nuts.

yeah, cars that haven´t been moved need exactly the work-over you did. The dry California air helps to reduce rust problems but these "barn finds" need all rubber parts up to and including bump stops replaced, even the springs maybe. But yes, it is worth the 10 grand to fix up if its already in the family!

Brilliant car in the right place to

Another great video mate , thanks 👍

yes

Hub cap diamond star halo....😇

So the bigger question is when are you moving to S0Cal? You know you want to. Still waiting on the opportunity to meet up at a Cars n Coffee.

Can’t understand how this wonderful Chanel has only 27.5 thousand subscribers 🤔

@klwthe3rd

26 күн бұрын

You know why so don't act like you don't know. Quality channels like this get so few subscribers because they aren't clickbait or use other gimicks to draw new people. Seems like on KZread, when you put out quality content it takes forever to get people to come around. It's sad but i love this channel more than any.

Gary,when did you start to get involved with cars ,a great video ,thanks ❤️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I need some help down here in Sydney with my classics Gary!

@classic.obsession

26 күн бұрын

Ha!! What dyou have?

@nerdalert4444

26 күн бұрын

3 mk2 jensen FF’s, a Mk1 FF, 2 Mk3 FF’s, jensen SP, silver Shadow 2, mgbgtv8, saab 900 turbo!

@classic.obsession

26 күн бұрын

Wow. You’ve got your work cut out!! My friend had 14 interceptors and FF’s. He also had the prototype FF. lovely when they’re right but problematic when not. .but I love them..

@nerdalert4444

25 күн бұрын

@@classic.obsessionI probably know that guy, it’s a small world in Jensens!

Gary, do you fancy taking on my late father's Bertone X1/9 for a rolling restoration?

@classic.obsession

26 күн бұрын

Hi Rich….i thought you fix cars?!! Regards

Great job Gary you must have been well chuffed with the outcome - how many weeks did that take you ? 😃

@classic.obsession

26 күн бұрын

Less than 40 days. Regards

Fantastic video! Out of curiosity, how long did the entire restoration take? I spent 2.5 years restoring mine.

@classic.obsession

22 күн бұрын

Hi. 40 days in total. Regards

👍🏻😀

DEFO

It’s a shame he doesn’t have the original radio for this 190sl

@classic.obsession

19 күн бұрын

He’s got it..

Nice work. How much is that car worth now?

@classic.obsession

26 күн бұрын

I’ll return to paint it. I think the car should be worth in the region of 200k then. Regards

@fredsalfa

26 күн бұрын

@@classic.obsession Nice work. I have a Mercedes SLK 350 with 20,000 kms on the clock. I would imagine my car will be like that in 70 years time.

@classic.obsession

26 күн бұрын

I’m talking dollars though..

Ask Dan: he got like $25k in labor for free! I'd say he's a fan.

@klwthe3rd

26 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Well said.