UNKNOWN BRABUS WORKSHOP: From barn find to style icon - 280 SL Pagoda is restored | WELT Documentary

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A wrecked Mercedes that is more than 50 years old is rusting away in a shed. For some it is pure scrap, but for other classic car fans it is a true treasure with a guaranteed top price. The headquarters of the world's largest vehicle tuner, Brabus, is located in Bottrop in the heart of the Ruhr region in Germany. Here, old Mercedes stars gain a new shine. The restoration professionals' masterpiece is the 280 SL, also known as the Pagoda. From the body to the engine block, from the smallest seam to the last washer, everything about the Pagoda is refurbished. Getting these automotive icons back on the road takes several thousand hours of work. Every Pagoda that leaves the halls is a classic car with new-car character - 60 years old with zero mileage. This six-star luxury restoration is unique in the world.
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  • @troynov1965
    @troynov19654 ай бұрын

    Now this is the kind of car restoration videos I seek out. No silly shop drama or other nonsense. Professionals doing professional work. Bravo !

  • @user-oe1mb9hu9i

    @user-oe1mb9hu9i

    2 ай бұрын

    You do realise the price of this kind of work ? Its easy when you have the money.

  • @johndeere1951a
    @johndeere1951a Жыл бұрын

    I'm proud to have serviced these cars when they were new, before 60 years of wear and neglect took place. Even adjusting the 300SL idle mixture by changing the tiny air jet as shown here. I still have those jets in my tool box 😂👍🇺🇲 it was a great career. Greenwich, Connecticut.🇺🇲

  • @diverdave4056

    @diverdave4056

    Жыл бұрын

    ...mmm and now those tiny parts are worth a lot of $$$

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @bryanwaruhiu
    @bryanwaruhiu Жыл бұрын

    WOW! WOW! WOW! This is probably the best restoration documentary I have ever watched. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Thank you!

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @soulsirius
    @soulsirius7 ай бұрын

    Such an amazing documentary this was. I wish it was 150 minutes instead of 50. I can't tell how much I appreciate the work done by these mechanics, techniciansand engineers❤❤

  • @python200
    @python200 Жыл бұрын

    WELT Documentary, thanks for existing.

  • @zooyork93

    @zooyork93

    Жыл бұрын

    They’ve changed my sunday afternoon

  • @khaledkhatib5116

    @khaledkhatib5116

    Жыл бұрын

    Ameen 🙏🏻

  • @mukunziguybeyle8399

    @mukunziguybeyle8399

    8 ай бұрын

    L#.

  • @mukunziguybeyle8399

    @mukunziguybeyle8399

    8 ай бұрын

    {😊oo} }0 0😣

  • @mukunziguybeyle8399

    @mukunziguybeyle8399

    8 ай бұрын

    🥳😊

  • @denisjustement2914
    @denisjustement2914 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You for having brought tears to my eyes, but enlightened me up to my soul. My Father owned a 190SL and a 230SL. My Mother,who passed this year, owned a 230SL and a 280 SL. She refused the special offer Stuttgart prepared for her for a 350SL, she thought to not emough respect the original 'Classicist' design that emblazoned the stylishness and uniqueness Mercedes Benz established within a market where only them and Sir William Lyons, remained innovators, but also vestals, from all other makers who edged down from the guiding principles of quality. My absolute wish is to be destined to own either a 230, 250 or 280Sl, for the remainder of my life. Only my astuteness, my fervor and my fate will be essential to accomplish that. My viewing of this marvelous documentary, for which I thank you from the bottom heart, happened on the evening of my 68th birthday, which year, if my memory serves me well, coincides with 1968 is in my heart a wonderful coincidence, with my Mother signing a purchase order for a 280 SL. Thank You!

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @markbaker6029
    @markbaker6029 Жыл бұрын

    Watching the restorations at Barbus raises the hair on my arms in joy and brings a big smile to my face - absolute ‘PERFECTION’ at its BEST! Thank you - and God bless to ALL of you at Barbus for caring so much in restoring our Mercedes Benz’. I now look at my ‘91 500 SL in a more appreciative different light…

  • @gottliebdee263

    @gottliebdee263

    Жыл бұрын

    Nothing is perfect, that includes a Benz.

  • @diverdave4056

    @diverdave4056

    7 ай бұрын

    ,,,mmm I have never " raised the air on my arms "

  • @markbaker6029

    @markbaker6029

    7 ай бұрын

    @@diverdave4056 correction - ‘hair’ 🤣

  • @jc6087

    @jc6087

    7 ай бұрын

    It's illegal to change the odometer. Them installing a brand new engine but using the old block to keep the serial number is fraud.

  • @diverdave4056

    @diverdave4056

    7 ай бұрын

    @@jc6087 OH SURE ....

  • @Chadevereux
    @Chadevereux Жыл бұрын

    Anyone else really want them to keep those chromes parts copper? Patina or not, that colour contrast against a pearl white body, would be *chef's kiss

  • @ravicharan2893
    @ravicharan28934 ай бұрын

    Just amazing work and attitude, the quality of Mercedes Benz products of the past were a reflection of the attitude and mindset of engineers of that era.Never to be repeated

  • @MrZeljko88
    @MrZeljko889 ай бұрын

    Legends the Germans , this is the best restoration ever, brabus company is the best

  • @gregdesena4207
    @gregdesena4207Ай бұрын

    This is just fantastic. An ultra high-end restoration on a beautiful vehicle. I could watch this all day.

  • @kevmagill5163
    @kevmagill5163 Жыл бұрын

    The expertise and attention to detail is awe inspiring. To bring these beautiful cars back to and perhaps beyond their former glory is an amazing achievement. Fascinating documentary, well done!

  • @adrianphillips6238

    @adrianphillips6238

    Жыл бұрын

    0:32 0:33

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @Wargasm54
    @Wargasm5411 ай бұрын

    Damn, I thought Brabus only did modern tunes/builds?! I had no idea they did a restoration service. Absolutely beautiful work. I know where I’m going when I win the lottery. One new one, and one older restoration!

  • @marcrindermann9482
    @marcrindermann9482 Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Bottrop and always loved Brabus cars. When I moved to Australia in 2009 I put my Mercedes in my mother's garage where it has been sitting ever since. It's not an SL but one day I should ask Brabus to pick it up, restore it and send it to me :)

  • @apacha2004
    @apacha2004 Жыл бұрын

    300SL a dream car for every grown ass man

  • @Woodementary
    @Woodementary Жыл бұрын

    I would work at that restoration factory for just room and board. Pure art! The closer to perfection the closer to God.

  • @andrescer
    @andrescer3 ай бұрын

    I have never liked Mercedes but this video has me appreciating the old ones.

  • @Mark-jz4zy
    @Mark-jz4zy7 ай бұрын

    Really impressive, these babies are in good hands.❤

  • @haristabic6140
    @haristabic61406 ай бұрын

    I live in Bottrop for 6 years,,, next to Brabus ….love that place….love you Bottrop

  • @supremee88
    @supremee88 Жыл бұрын

    i really really enjoyed watching this documentary .. amazing restoration

  • @benzodiy4053
    @benzodiy40537 ай бұрын

    I wish I had this job, the satisfaction of fixing these cars is extremely delightful vs fixing a window on a basic toyota

  • @davidwaldrop5092
    @davidwaldrop50927 ай бұрын

    Lol!!! I just bought this exact car lol. I pick it up tomorrow. I was searching KZread for fun. Same vin! Lol. Great video!

  • @petrslk6931
    @petrslk6931 Жыл бұрын

    Jsem 100% Benzofil...obrovsky obdiv lidem od Brabusu,neskutecny respekt temto mechanikum! Nikdy nedosahnu na tento sen,snad v pristim zivote...👍 1 A!

  • @WaterMouse.
    @WaterMouse.5 ай бұрын

    What an incredible Pagoda car restoration‼😄👍 I'd want me to be Brabus apprentice, too, taking back to my youth...🥰

  • @kronzprinz
    @kronzprinz3 ай бұрын

    i'm American, but i must be a German at heart, because doing these restos i just exactly what my brain finds satisfying.

  • @mauriceclemens3286
    @mauriceclemens3286 Жыл бұрын

    Back in the 80’s I worked for a Porsche dealer in Raleigh North Carolina. We got a 911 in that had been owned by Dallas actress Victoria Principal. Very nice and rare car. Celebrities buy cars for appearances all the time.

  • @alfonsoz.2673
    @alfonsoz.26733 ай бұрын

    Increible !! Y al mismo tiempo orgulloso de que tengamos en España unos profesionales de tan altísimo nivel. Dicho esto, el precio de vuestro trabajo no está lo suficientemente pagado.

  • @RayTitske
    @RayTitske7 ай бұрын

    these car you made are alot better then they come new out the factory.

  • @bhaimohamed5249
    @bhaimohamed52493 ай бұрын

    I love the Pogoda its beautiful these fine gentlemen are real professionals experts in their field. well done bravo

  • @laerciodonascimento2440
    @laerciodonascimento2440Ай бұрын

    RESTAURAÇÃO 100% PERFEITA DA PAGODA. PARABÉNS A TODA EQUIPE DA BRABUS.

  • @mmemphisevonygameaccount7871
    @mmemphisevonygameaccount78717 ай бұрын

    "Have fun while driving " ❤

  • @erniearambula3525
    @erniearambula3525 Жыл бұрын

    The car went from garage queen to prom queen. Car Restoration is a profession that is a reward onto itself.

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @Ozgur_1988
    @Ozgur_19884 ай бұрын

    Bir türk olarak Almanların şu mühendisliğine ve tasarımsal vizyonuna hayranım. Dilini bilmememe rağmen 50 dakika zevkle izledim. Belgesel için teşekkürler. Almanya'yı bir gün gelip görmeyi, gezmeyi ve Mercedes Müzesini gezmeyi nasip eder inşallah Allah...

  • @buchtovovidea
    @buchtovovidea Жыл бұрын

    Mercedes sice není ta nejzářivější hvězda na nebi, ale na zemi, krásnější hvězdu nenajdeš!!! Opravdová poklona všem, kteří se tak pečlivě a s láskou starají o tyto nádherná vozidla MB Díky...

  • @petrslk6931

    @petrslk6931

    Жыл бұрын

    Naprosto podepisuji!

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @bmwcarrmann429
    @bmwcarrmann429 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching the classics being rebuild and restored to new I can appreciate the professional work the craftsmen do there at Brabus thank you all there

  • @NK-kf5ym
    @NK-kf5ym Жыл бұрын

    Professional team, the best restoration company I have ever seen. I wish I could visit them. Being a mercedes benz owner I appreciate every bit of this incredible experience.

  • @LouraStaack
    @LouraStaack7 ай бұрын

    It's excellent not just alluring!

  • @greghirst3338
    @greghirst33384 ай бұрын

    Beautiful....congrats Brabus Team, you have aced it! Excellent documentary.

  • @Robert-mn8gc
    @Robert-mn8gc Жыл бұрын

    Imagine Working 4 Brabus . AWESOME. A car guys Dream .

  • @bongiwepatricia1740
    @bongiwepatricia17408 ай бұрын

    This is what u call a restoration

  • @bigwilattitude
    @bigwilattitude3 ай бұрын

    ...so satisfying to watch. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @MaverickEchoJuliet
    @MaverickEchoJuliet7 ай бұрын

    Very impressive👍

  • @WeeShoeyDugless
    @WeeShoeyDugless8 ай бұрын

    The stuff of dreams!! I was amazed to hear the value of a 300 injection pump, I know where there is a full car, a 1965 300SE, with matching numbers.... I used to own it😁

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @sukardimarsekal1207
    @sukardimarsekal1207 Жыл бұрын

    the beast...December 2021 I've been there...wow my dream come true....the best of the best tuner...I love BRABUS ...thx for the hospitality from BRABUS at Bottrop...

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @aprekuelorm4209
    @aprekuelorm4209 Жыл бұрын

    Great masterpiece. Ive been looking forward to this documentry for ages

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @lontarian2228
    @lontarian22284 ай бұрын

    Wonderful ! I really wish I had the money to own a 300SL rebuilt by these guys.

  • @steveny9972
    @steveny9972 Жыл бұрын

    far out.... so good, that rose gold/cooper grill looks so good

  • @steved8053
    @steved8053 Жыл бұрын

    I can not imagine how much a professional expiration like this costs...

  • @lucabrasi8790

    @lucabrasi8790

    Жыл бұрын

    The pagode got a classic data note of 298000€ pretty equal to 300k US dollar ….

  • @alking6633
    @alking66337 ай бұрын

    Wow.. 6 Star.

  • @chandrachurniyogi8394
    @chandrachurniyogi8394 Жыл бұрын

    that's a 1958 Mercedes Benz 300 SL (W198) 2.9 I6 2-Dr Sports Coupe (LHD) . . . quite a world class restoration job . . . the one in white is a 1969 Mercedes Benz 280SL (W113) 2.7 I6 2-Dr Roadster (LHD) . . . a true classic & torch bearer of the finest of German automotive industry . . .

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @jeffreywong5112
    @jeffreywong51127 ай бұрын

    This is a real restoration. Some KZreadrs restoration make shortcut.

  • @ricospeedo
    @ricospeedo Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, but without a doubt in my mind, expected restauration that could only be performed by these German experts.... Such a dedication and passion and believe in their fantastic products. Really with the most respect... unglaublich !!!

  • @jamesjamesdavis5050
    @jamesjamesdavis5050 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely marvellous restoration.

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @user-oe1mb9hu9i
    @user-oe1mb9hu9i2 ай бұрын

    I hope my grandma's Pagoda has been restored here by now ? She loved that car; and the 190Sl it replaced.

  • @ljubomirdjurovic4320
    @ljubomirdjurovic43203 ай бұрын

    Fantastic documentary! Thank you!

  • @apurugganan
    @apurugganan Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, in more ways than one. I recall going through the ads of the National Geographic at the time. They hardly had a lot of ads, but the understated Mercedes would always feature the two door SL on a single page.

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @jrtstrategicapital560
    @jrtstrategicapital560 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for bringing back to me fond memories of when I was in my 20s …. The 280sl and Alfa veloce were my roadsters and used daily…what a thrill.

  • @mvdnbos
    @mvdnbos5 ай бұрын

    What a gem !

  • @zalmohamed
    @zalmohamed Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the Best Documentaries I have ever seen. I love this Car so much that i am going to look to get a 1969 280 pagoda. A huge thanks to the German Mechanics to showcase this car and full Restoration. Awesome work😀😀👍👍

  • @nevadawest411
    @nevadawest41110 ай бұрын

    Stunning..

  • @georgiaguardian4696
    @georgiaguardian4696 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely cutting edge work of art! Amazing restoration and upmost craftsmanship! I thought it would be at least €500,000 but it turned out to be a bargain at €300,000! This puts those backyard restorations to shame!

  • @hagestad

    @hagestad

    Жыл бұрын

    7:09 Polish craftsmanship is the best. BTW that trans oil looks way to good for a barn find. Probably new oil for camera.

  • @myakupozer
    @myakupozer Жыл бұрын

    Perfect 10/10 and 5★

  • @mehrajmohan173
    @mehrajmohan173 Жыл бұрын

    Great to get the same jute cushion a thing of the past

  • @abdulazizsaleh9567
    @abdulazizsaleh9567 Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is blowing my mind 💯 Stunning...its super stunning.... Worth all the efforts and time 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing this 😃

  • @marianniculae
    @marianniculae Жыл бұрын

    Icon cars. For every classic cars lover.

  • @cclye3267
    @cclye32677 ай бұрын

    I am not a Merz fan. But this Merz Pagoda restoration is just fantastic! TQ for sharing.

  • @mrkeopele
    @mrkeopele Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love the WELT series

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @nizzy_rk
    @nizzy_rk6 ай бұрын

    Amazing work and attention to details, these guys are geniuses in their own field. Love the Quality !

  • @pinoybricks1275
    @pinoybricks1275 Жыл бұрын

    These cars are absolutely stunning! Very beautiful!

  • @Youngberg1000

    @Youngberg1000

    Жыл бұрын

    Fit for a king. The masses will never own one. Just mass transportation for the peasants.

  • @bernardwarr4187
    @bernardwarr4187 Жыл бұрын

    I would love a Brabus Classic reupholstered interior in my Mercedes 500E. Really lovely work

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @jaradonly
    @jaradonly Жыл бұрын

    Very great work gives me hope that those classic cars will remain with us forever.

  • @crieff1sand2s
    @crieff1sand2s Жыл бұрын

    A very satisfying documentary....

  • @CardsharkMr
    @CardsharkMr Жыл бұрын

    Flawless and stunning!!!

  • @writetomeontelegramappwelt4565

    @writetomeontelegramappwelt4565

    Жыл бұрын

    👆👆

  • @zzzzxxxx341
    @zzzzxxxx341 Жыл бұрын

    Those are the real cars of excellence, let's go!

  • @emmanuelologbeseawolowo9832
    @emmanuelologbeseawolowo9832 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the transformation.

  • @hawlikd
    @hawlikd Жыл бұрын

    That is what you call a high class restoration! $$$$

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @Bayuhutamamotor
    @Bayuhutamamotor Жыл бұрын

    This is probably the best restoration documentary I have ever watched. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Thank you!

  • @dayalanvelan3070
    @dayalanvelan3070 Жыл бұрын

    German engineering at its finest 👌

  • @joelcarloaymat
    @joelcarloaymat Жыл бұрын

    Love this. Had no idea there was a place that did restorations to this extent. Its beautiful. I used to own a 380 and a 240d in my younger years. Would love to know how much those would fetch for fully restored to these conditions.

  • @MrZeljko88

    @MrZeljko88

    9 ай бұрын

    Same wickked place brabus rock

  • @philipcarthy2977
    @philipcarthy2977 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely superb work, this is how you restore, to brabus my total respect

  • @tsangdennis1953
    @tsangdennis1953 Жыл бұрын

    I am saving up money to own one after seeing this.

  • @sanjaybabutar9415
    @sanjaybabutar941517 күн бұрын

    WHAT A GREAT WORK WORLD BEST WORK IN BRABUS

  • @abobharding
    @abobharding Жыл бұрын

    Well done fantastic insight into a car rebuild

  • @FranciscoJavierOrtegaDuran
    @FranciscoJavierOrtegaDuran Жыл бұрын

    thx you for this amazing documentary, cheers from Chile

  • @tezinho81
    @tezinho81 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful work from the perfectionists at brab.

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @hermestrismegistus4311
    @hermestrismegistus4311 Жыл бұрын

    My favourite car of all time ❤

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @efremefre
    @efremefre Жыл бұрын

    That’s why for me Mercedes Benz is king of car! The best and the only one ☝️ of the most beautiful car ever made!😊

  • @extreme748
    @extreme748 Жыл бұрын

    fantastic documentary

  • @deepakkedia87
    @deepakkedia877 ай бұрын

    Fantastic

  • @ianmuir3640
    @ianmuir3640 Жыл бұрын

    Must be a wonderful day when you go to pick up your restored car

  • @thenrfor1

    @thenrfor1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah man

  • @RUfromthe40s
    @RUfromthe40s Жыл бұрын

    i had a 67 280SL for 5 years but never took the hard top, the sun is so strong that it burns our heads and it´s still running today all original and restored some years ago(but always in good condition), a black one with dark brown leather seats

  • @info.bradafric6669

    @info.bradafric6669

    7 ай бұрын

    Sincerely, I would be grateful for a family car contribution for my family.

  • @yoshiyukisekiguchi8957
    @yoshiyukisekiguchi8957 Жыл бұрын

    wow, very high-quality work and a professional job on each part. thank you.

  • @mlfelonzo9156
    @mlfelonzo9156 Жыл бұрын

    Love these documentaries no cap

  • @user-ic9yw2qw9s
    @user-ic9yw2qw9s3 ай бұрын

    Incredible what they do. American Rezvani is nice too.

  • @johnevans6474
    @johnevans6474 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant workmanship.

  • @jules263
    @jules263 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @RubyMarkLindMilly
    @RubyMarkLindMilly Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful garage its looks lime an operating theatre automotive TLC for an old classic it doesn't get any better i just can't afford one !!

  • @gambanteinodal1246
    @gambanteinodal1246 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @janakasanjaya6926
    @janakasanjaya6926 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that was super cool standard car

  • @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13
    @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13 Жыл бұрын

    I always joked that Alpine is the thinking man's German tuning house... While Brabus, is not. Now I might have to change my tune on Brabus. Amazing craftsmanship.

  • @richardvanderwal5692

    @richardvanderwal5692

    Жыл бұрын

    `You mean Alpina, Alpine is french..........

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