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I love you, man. I saw all w123 videos in your amazing channel, you're a great man and everything in your videos is amazing from narration to the filming to the actual work, everything is mesmerising. The detailing and hard work you've done with the great results gave me the hope of second chances in life, to rise up from ruins. Thank you so much my dear.
As a person who loves classic Mercs as well as does a majoring in subjects dealing with videoing, I very well agree to what you said. Cheers and keep up the good work!
Unlike the people that crushed the car you got your 1st part from, it's always great to see someone who appreciates these old cars. Can't wait to see videos of the restoration
I own a w123 and a Range Rover Classic but I live in California. Watching your videos I realize how lucky I am my government uses pumice and lava rock on the road instead of salt. My cars have seen plenty of snow but just a rusty tailgate window on the RRC and spot of rust on the bottom of the w123 door.
@@soupclassicmotoring I have a 1982. One day after filling up with diesel, I noticed that the sun disappearing into the blue-green depths of the filler neck was the same color as the paint. I have a picture somewhere.
lovely video! And very pleasant speaking voice. I had a 280E and can confirm that it's not a pleasant-sounding engine. Very thirsty to boot. And with the really antiquated steering (giant wheel, ball-and-worm), that means I don't miss it at all. To each his own!
Well... As always ... very nice indeed sir..💪 Little story on the side... I was in Rome, Italy 🇮🇹 about ten years ago and one of those cars, a W 123 was fitted as a taxi 🚖 The driver was a small guy with wireframe Glasses and a bow tie ...and he said with a very THICK Italian accent... Quote: „best car in the world...500.000 Kilometers ...first Engine, First transmission...zero problema..“! End quote... He was polishing the car constantly with a cloth and the car looked, like it just left the assembly line...💪 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪/Europe 🇪🇺
Love it Erhardt! There were hundreds of them as taxis in Athens until not so long ago too. And most of those at 500k miles minimum. Such amazing cars for their over engineering.
When it comes to cleaning smaller bits of car, I found a sand blast cabinet really useful. I had an old Guyson commercial nozzle, and a compressor, but cabinets are expensive. Then I noticed a fly tipped fridge, two timber feet screwed to the top and bottom, holes cut in the door for gloves and a window held in with gaffer tape, a vacuum cleaner for dust extract and I have a great resource for free.
I really want to build one, and Andy [media blaster ep. 49] said he had some spare parts that would work... so hopefully it's on the cards. Thanks John and cool work with the fridge 😎
What a beautiful film! Thumbs up for amazing production on a topic usually covered by some guy with a head mounted GoPro! And yes, the W123 is wonderful! Truly a car that deserves a long life on the road.
You're an inspiration, George. Seeing you upload anything gets me fired up, and when I'm done watching I'm ready to rush out into the rain and dig into my cars.
I recently moved from London to Kilkenny and was well aware of the road tax situation here! It's a bit of a shocker when I tell people back in London. We had been planning this move for over six years and about 18 months ago, after a LOT of searching, I found a reasonable 1989 Range Rover. The wife, who is usually fairly accurate with judging the dogs of cars and motorbikes I've usually bought home, took quite some convincing that a 30yo Land Rover was a good proposition. Cosmetically it shows its age but mechanically it's pretty good , just an issue or two to deal with. The ironic thing is, now we're here, the virus has shut everything down! Also ironic is that if it wasn't for the very high road taxes, with roads like ours, I'm sure many more people would be driving RRC's! I can't wait to watch more of this restoration, I'm not a massive German car fan but I've always had a bit of a soft spot for the W123's, they're pretty iconic for a Mercedes Benz! Good luck!
Yep, 4x4's have always been popular here because of the roads. Still a lot of Discovery's knocking about. The last work on the W123 is coming soon but in case you missed them, there are more episodes after this one. Thanks for watching :)
George, this gives me fond(ish) memories of working with my brother-in-law on his 2 W123 vehicles-a wagon and his trusty sedan, both 300 turbo diesels. We have done engine work, dropped a trans, dropped a rear subframe, and had other adventures. It is surely not time wasted as those things will reward you with an obscenely long life!
Thanks for the really thorough and nicely paced video. From a fellow w123 owner, thankfully my car doesn’t suffer from the rust issues you so nicely tackled.
Hello from New York! Your's is rapidly becoming one of my favorite channels. I love what you do and wish I could do it myself. Until then, I will continue to enjoy your projects. Keep up the great work!
No insult intended, but I am sure many of your subscriptions come purely from your wonderful time-lapse technique, and the serene pace and ease of viewing this creates. It is so satisfying one can tend to ignore the extremely competent script and rich narration. I know I did (initially). Subscription was inevitable.
That is so cool! I have a 82' W123 230E which is used regularly but needs some welding done to the rear wheelarchers and the same areas as yours by the bump stops. These motor cars are extremely capable daily drivers. Mine always works as it should. I just keep on top of maintenance. Best of luck with yours, the colour is amazing!
Best post editing I have seen ever so far , trust me , I have seen crazy work , but yours is Unbelievable , thank you so much for the time , efforts , sharing you put on these , that is amazing , my mind couldn't even stay focussed on the nice image quality , completely distracted by the editing engineering and the restoration quality as well , lot of things are happening at once . Thank you so much .
Really inspirational! Thanks so much. Just got hold of a 190E which needs some 'rejuvenation' and your approach and attitude helped me see the task differently and in a better way. You also happen to be very talented at both the fabrication stuff and the video production stuff. Wish there were more producers out there like you.
George, you're rebuilding a vintage Mediterranean taxi. Fair play to you man. What not else to say. I never saw this happing. Damn, you've got dedication. Much respect.
I had this car. I loved it. It´s so reliable. I had a coupe. But it needed someone like you to get it back to full glory. So i sold it . 0ne of the worse days ever.:-(
I prepare my W123 for daily driving by getting in it and using it. One of the best Mercedes ever built and thousands of Taxis attest to this. I've owned about 6 or 7 of them.
Ohh, beautiful car, I'm very happy that you're putting it back on the road, where it belongs. I've had a W124 260E (2.6L straight six), it's an incredibly smooth engine with absolutely the smoothest suspension ever. Sure, it rocks like an old barge in turns at high speeds, but at slower (city driving) speeds it's like floating on a cloud. Driving over a curb doesn't feel like a bump, it feels like you just softly float up and then float down. It's literally magic, all my passengers were constantly amazed by it.
Sir, apart from the amazing quality of the video editing and great informational narrating, i can honestly say that this series is my greatest find on RUclips! The W123 is my dream project. I would love to one day be able to do what you have done here. In the meantime thank you for the excellent content!
What a refreshing, charming, informative video & channel (mesmerising in a 'Bob Ross' kind of way) ... I'm hooked ... looking forward to the next video ...
I was wondering why the Rover, which was going to be your DD, was sidelined for getting the Merc running again... 500 quid for a quarter vs 50 odd for a year covered that! _OUCH!_ Another great episode, George. Great work on those pieces, they are looking *much* better than the originals, there.
Awesome video and great job! Reminded me of my C123 I used to drive while I lived in Germany. That one had to undergo full 'body-surgery', similar to what SOUP had to do on the Range Rover ...
beautiful video, having fully restored w115 300d (restored it myselft from the bolt) made this video even more personal! great craftmanship and video skills! thank you!
Hello, This is Steve with the Lotus Esprits, the fuel injected Jensen Healey and many Jaguars. I am just finishing up the refurbishment of a 1993 Mercedes W124 300TE wagon with the M104 twin cam 3.2L engine. It too is a great car that will see the road for the first time in about 15 years.
@@soupclassicmotoring It sounds like you don't remember me sending you an email with the tech articles on crank-fired ignition and fuel injection of the Lotus 907 motor.
Superb content. In the words of old blue eyes 'regrets, I've had a few......' Alls happy that it was a daily driver and now great to see it getting some proper attention.
Well worth it! Hope you get it going soon. [if it's cranking but no sign of life, open the fuel pump relay and resolder the joints. Box of cigarettes sized thing in the front pax footwell, on the kick board with the lower dash cover removed.
My first Merc was a W123 a Coupe, like the one on that trailer, well not exactly like the one on the trailer, it had windows, seats, an engine and all that good stuff. Lovely vid George - and what a fine old daily that 230 will make!
That's pretty good welding for gasless. I got a rtech to replace my gasless, huge difference in welding. I've just chopped out the same bump some brackets on my w123, looked about the same as yours but luckily my trailing arms are ok
@@soupclassicmotoring I had some metal that I cut from a metal crate. I'd say it was either 1mm or 1.2mm. The top threaded piece was OK, I cut the sides away and put new metal in.
W123s are amazing things to cruise in, I've had 2, a 200T and a 230E. Lowered the 230 by quite a margin and debuted it at the first Retro Rides Gathering at Mallory Park. Spent the weekend parked next to my mates slammed W115. Even got a picture in the show report of PPC. As usual, looking forward to what you're gonna do with it. 😃
I have a little hankering for getting this one a little lower, but worried about losing that supple ride. Any thoughts? It's already on the thinnest spring rubbers, and I'd only want 30/40mm drop, so it sits nice rather than slammed. Congrats on the show report 🤘🏼
It didn't seem to affect the ride, it was still wafty wafty motoring. Speed bumps, on the other hand, were a nightmare. Not sure if you're aware, but normal spring compressors don't work on the front. You'll have to make your own. Two bits of 1/4 inch thick metal plate, a length of threaded bar and some nuts and washers are what I used. 😃
It is very interesting mode of recording this video and I liked so much. Good job by the way I enjoy watching. Looking forward for second part. And yes, Mercedes is beautiful keep it going.
One day, soon I hope, Bad Obsession Motorsports will do a straight SOUP segment where some bracket or the other makes and welds itself onto Binky. That will be a good day. In the meantime, thank you. You keep me entertained and motivated.
I paused this for a moment (@11:07) while watching this evening. I came back to the line of "the pressure that builds up inside the lines will just blow the soft pipe." I giggled for the rest of the video.
Thank you for such a well made video. I truly enjoyed it. This is the first time I watch your channel and I can say I am hooked. I love the narration as well. Detailed well prepared for and yet, spontaneous. BTW, I have a 79 model w123 200 . It was given to me by my father after 33 years of service with him. I love the car, you can say we grew old together. I hope I can restore it someday like you did yours.
What a channel! Where have you been all this time? I wonder how I am only just seeing your work, and on one of my best cars: the indomitable w123! I still see these cars on the streets of Lagos, where I stay. My parents owned two, years ago. I wish to get one in great shape as well. Keep up the good work, brother. From Nigeria, with love.
A perfect start to a weekend. Soup does a W123. I love these cars, possibly the most Mercedesish (!) of all. I had a 280E and did the normal stupid thing. I sold it. It needed more work than I had the ability to carry out. Damn, I have regretted it's departure greatly. So, no pressure then George. Just my favourite car on my favourite channel, looking forward to the next episode tomorrow. What? This isn't a daily series? Really? Oh! 😀
I was just reading that the 280 engined cars were the least made, so you might want to get on finding a replacement before it's too late Gray. There's one going here, but it's rough ;)
@@soupclassicmotoring Thanks. I think the W123 is probably the most practical classic for so many reasons. I'm now living in the tropics so not really in a position to get another. MB parts here are stratospheric prices. Shame. I'll enjoy yours.
I am restoring a 1973 w115 2.3 with a carb the trailing arms were perfect and all the bushings were fine but it had rotted on the inner cill the same as yours, bit of friendly advice don't use under seal it's traps the water under it wax oil a better choice,good luck
Great video content and excellent production work. Really first rate. I have a 230E from 1985 that I've owned for 15 years. I decided to get a full mechanical refurb at W213 World in Swansea whilst the parts and skill are still out there to complete the work. She is literally better than new so my car will outlive me - assuming petrol is still available to buy...
George! Another cracking episode, and what a lovely car to get to work on. Like you I live in two countries at the same time so have left the Vitesse and the Vogue back in GB and am reunited with my 1997 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0 which is in need of a bit of tlc - mainly the cooling system and a couple of rust spots. By the way I love the lime green hinges on the sprinter van
Tough going home and leaving home at the same time I find :) The hinges are a remnant of two different wraps. I'm quietly wondering do I want to do something stupid like make it a lifting tail gate rather than folding doors.
Love how you made the drive shafts “crawl” away at 3:17
Wish they'd crawl back
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I guess I'm pretty off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream newly released movies online?
@Alijah Rudy flixportal :D
@Niko Creed thank you, I signed up and it seems like a nice service :) I really appreciate it !
It's your sensitivity that makes your work so compelling to watch. Not towards cars...That's a given - I mean generally. Thank you Sir.
I'm a tough guy 💪🏼😖 Thanks Aristides ;)
Love this channel! Attention to detail, and your hard working spirit is an inspiration!
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I love you, man. I saw all w123 videos in your amazing channel, you're a great man and everything in your videos is amazing from narration to the filming to the actual work, everything is mesmerising. The detailing and hard work you've done with the great results gave me the hope of second chances in life, to rise up from ruins. Thank you so much my dear.
I’ve started celebrating your videos. Means, I’m not just watching them, I reserve special times and moods for watching them. 👏🏻
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@@soupclassicmotoring me to. Looove these
Very, very well shot, both creatively and mechanically.
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The timelapse must take you ages to film but it is very good.
Thanks Fred
As a person who loves classic Mercs as well as does a majoring in subjects dealing with videoing, I very well agree to what you said. Cheers and keep up the good work!
Unlike the people that crushed the car you got your 1st part from, it's always great to see someone who appreciates these old cars. Can't wait to see videos of the restoration
It was much much worse than it looked in the video. Thanks a mill James
Holy fuck your production is so amazing, someone should have picked you up for something spectacular by now. Props to you
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I own a w123 and a Range Rover Classic but I live in California. Watching your videos I realize how lucky I am my government uses pumice and lava rock on the road instead of salt. My cars have seen plenty of snow but just a rusty tailgate window on the RRC and spot of rust on the bottom of the w123 door.
You're a lucky man indeed. Fair play to the govt of California, I'd say pumice is much more plentiful there though. Wish they'd do that here!
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Things are moving slowly but put back together absolutely amazing
That is the nicest colour I have seen on a W123.
Petrol blue! [yeah... it's green]
@@soupclassicmotoring I have a 1982. One day after filling up with diesel, I noticed that the sun disappearing into the blue-green depths of the filler neck was the same color as the paint. I have a picture somewhere.
This fantastic and so satisfying to watch. Makes me want to start tearing into my 250k mile strong 83 300D sedan.
It's still a youngster! Enjoy, and thanks
Best channel on RUclips for me. Your videos give me hope and for a few minutes each time you post I forget the rest of the world exists.
Amazing Zach, thank you!
I absolutely love the smooth and easy narrative delivery of the logistics to getting work done.
Much appreciated, thanks
Your video and mechanical ability is never endingly enjoyable to watch! Thank you!
Easily the best edited motoring video on youtube. Beautiful - this is a masterpiece. Perfect music, commentary and visuals. 10/10!
lovely video! And very pleasant speaking voice.
I had a 280E and can confirm that it's not a pleasant-sounding engine. Very thirsty to boot. And with the really antiquated steering (giant wheel, ball-and-worm), that means I don't miss it at all. To each his own!
Tough as an old boot but not for everyone! Thanks for the feedback and kind words Martin.
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I was in Rome, Italy 🇮🇹 about ten years ago and one of those cars, a W 123 was fitted as a taxi 🚖
The driver was a small guy with wireframe Glasses and a bow tie ...and he said with a very THICK Italian accent...
Quote: „best car in the world...500.000 Kilometers ...first Engine, First transmission...zero problema..“! End quote...
He was polishing the car constantly with a cloth and the car looked, like it just left the assembly line...💪
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪/Europe 🇪🇺
Love it Erhardt! There were hundreds of them as taxis in Athens until not so long ago too. And most of those at 500k miles minimum. Such amazing cars for their over engineering.
When it comes to cleaning smaller bits of car, I found a sand blast cabinet really useful. I had an old Guyson commercial nozzle, and a compressor, but cabinets are expensive. Then I noticed a fly tipped fridge, two timber feet screwed to the top and bottom, holes cut in the door for gloves and a window held in with gaffer tape, a vacuum cleaner for dust extract and I have a great resource for free.
I really want to build one, and Andy [media blaster ep. 49] said he had some spare parts that would work... so hopefully it's on the cards. Thanks John and cool work with the fridge 😎
What a beautiful film! Thumbs up for amazing production on a topic usually covered by some guy with a head mounted GoPro! And yes, the W123 is wonderful! Truly a car that deserves a long life on the road.
Looking forward to driving it. Thanks a mill Matt
Thanks to You, I'm now restoring a 1983 Mitsubishi Cordia!
Had to look that model up, really interesting. Do you have the 8 shift?
You're an inspiration, George. Seeing you upload anything gets me fired up, and when I'm done watching I'm ready to rush out into the rain and dig into my cars.
That's the spirit man, glad it gives you some energy :) Thanks a mill
As always, top quality content! I’ll have some news soon as well George about my BMW 1802 - it’s nearly there!
Good news, does that mean an XI is next? ;)
SOUP . Classic Motoring still got some way to go but that would be the plan. Still got the Midget to finish too!
I'm blown away. this is incredible. Thanks for the effort that went into the filming/photography in addition to the effort to restore the car
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I recently moved from London to Kilkenny and was well aware of the road tax situation here! It's a bit of a shocker when I tell people back in London. We had been planning this move for over six years and about 18 months ago, after a LOT of searching, I found a reasonable 1989 Range Rover. The wife, who is usually fairly accurate with judging the dogs of cars and motorbikes I've usually bought home, took quite some convincing that a 30yo Land Rover was a good proposition. Cosmetically it shows its age but mechanically it's pretty good , just an issue or two to deal with. The ironic thing is, now we're here, the virus has shut everything down!
Also ironic is that if it wasn't for the very high road taxes, with roads like ours, I'm sure many more people would be driving RRC's!
I can't wait to watch more of this restoration, I'm not a massive German car fan but I've always had a bit of a soft spot for the W123's, they're pretty iconic for a Mercedes Benz!
Good luck!
Yep, 4x4's have always been popular here because of the roads. Still a lot of Discovery's knocking about. The last work on the W123 is coming soon but in case you missed them, there are more episodes after this one. Thanks for watching :)
@@soupclassicmotoring Yeah, I'm working my way through them. Still amazed at the 'stop-motion' camera work!
George, this gives me fond(ish) memories of working with my brother-in-law on his 2 W123 vehicles-a wagon and his trusty sedan, both 300 turbo diesels. We have done engine work, dropped a trans, dropped a rear subframe, and had other adventures. It is surely not time wasted as those things will reward you with an obscenely long life!
Obscenely is the perfect word! Thanks Matt 😎now delete that "-ish"
I was shocked to see that LWB/factory limo being wrecked, then devastated to hear it was crushed!!
Great video, thanks.
Respect for your effort beyond a camera.
Thanks for the really thorough and nicely paced video. From a fellow w123 owner, thankfully my car doesn’t suffer from the rust issues you so nicely tackled.
You're a lucky man, and you're w123 would be a rare one in these parts. Thanks a mill
A perfect video for a rainy Saturday morning, keep up thr good work.
clear weather: car work, pissing rain: SOUP👌🏼
Hello from New York! Your's is rapidly becoming one of my favorite channels. I love what you do and wish I could do it myself. Until then, I will continue to enjoy your projects. Keep up the great work!
Tough to have a project in the city, here's to that day NY!
Fantastic, I had 6 W124's.. This will be a great watch, your Range Rover time lapse was truly epic !
Six! That's some brand loyalty. Thanks Dr.
i think ima setup a full playlist so i can listen to this man talk while i sleep.
"...you're feeling drowsy... you're taking out your wallet... you're entering a pin number... you're adding more zeros..."
Love the video techniques of hands-free unscrewing the nuts and things disappearing. Wow.
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I can only imagine how much time you spend on making this kind of videos, so hats off !
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Nowhere near enough subs considering the quality of the camera work and editing.
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No insult intended, but I am sure many of your subscriptions come purely from your wonderful time-lapse technique, and the serene pace and ease of viewing this creates. It is so satisfying one can tend to ignore the extremely competent script and rich narration. I know I did (initially). Subscription was inevitable.
Georgio, you know I love a good classic Merc episode, thoroughly enjoyed this one!
W115... go!
another great episode and a w123. keep up the good work.
mix it up ;)
When you said the w123 has got the most beautiful dashboard I was like My man .
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I'm restoring a 1975 300D in my driveway check it out!
same :) the interior is the reason I am actually looking for a /8 and not a w123... but they are way more expensive... and worse cars to be honest...
Great to see another episode - I’m off now to work on my Tractor I’m restoring. 👍
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That is so cool! I have a 82' W123 230E which is used regularly but needs some welding done to the rear wheelarchers and the same areas as yours by the bump stops.
These motor cars are extremely capable daily drivers. Mine always works as it should. I just keep on top of maintenance.
Best of luck with yours, the colour is amazing!
Really lucky with the colour. If you search around both repair sections are available, don't be afraid of learning to weld on it.
Best post editing I have seen ever so far , trust me , I have seen crazy work , but yours is Unbelievable , thank you so much for the time , efforts , sharing you put on these , that is amazing , my mind couldn't even stay focussed on the nice image quality , completely distracted by the editing engineering and the restoration quality as well , lot of things are happening at once . Thank you so much .
This is excellent! It’s really inspiring me to tear mine apart and get it all cleaned up!
Really inspirational! Thanks so much. Just got hold of a 190E which needs some 'rejuvenation' and your approach and attitude helped me see the task differently and in a better way. You also happen to be very talented at both the fabrication stuff and the video production stuff. Wish there were more producers out there like you.
Glad you're going to tackle the 190! Good luck with it, you'll never look back. Thnk you
George, you're rebuilding a vintage Mediterranean taxi. Fair play to you man. What not else to say. I never saw this happing. Damn, you've got dedication. Much respect.
It's not that long ago they were still on Athenian streets. Fond fond memories of my father getting in arguments with Taxi drivers. Cheers Ant Man
first time i've watched one of your videos, and my jaw is on the floor. not sure whats better your mechanic skills or your shooting and editing skills
master of neither :)
Another great video 👍love the stop motion
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I had this car. I loved it. It´s so reliable. I had a coupe. But it needed someone like you to get it back to full glory. So i sold it . 0ne of the worse days ever.:-(
Maybe another one some time?
I prepare my W123 for daily driving by getting in it and using it. One of the best Mercedes ever built and thousands of Taxis attest to this. I've owned about 6 or 7 of them.
Best thing for them... being used! Fair play Mercmad :)
I'm restoring a 1975 300D in my driveway check it out!
Thank you for making Friday night better, this is going to be good
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Yay George put up a video! Thanks for a great one! My S10 is still in my garage but soon I’ll be working on it! Been collecting parts!
Nothing like a pile of parts stacked up and ready to go on :)
Ah, saving a W123...now you are doing Gods work, son :)
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I'm restoring a 1975 300D in my driveway check it out!
Great work keep it up very much enjoyed this episode.
Thanks Fog
Ohh, beautiful car, I'm very happy that you're putting it back on the road, where it belongs. I've had a W124 260E (2.6L straight six), it's an incredibly smooth engine with absolutely the smoothest suspension ever. Sure, it rocks like an old barge in turns at high speeds, but at slower (city driving) speeds it's like floating on a cloud. Driving over a curb doesn't feel like a bump, it feels like you just softly float up and then float down. It's literally magic, all my passengers were constantly amazed by it.
Sir, apart from the amazing quality of the video editing and great informational narrating, i can honestly say that this series is my greatest find on RUclips! The W123 is my dream project. I would love to one day be able to do what you have done here. In the meantime thank you for the excellent content!
I'm only able to do it because I started doing it, know what I'm sayin'? Thanks a mill, and get after it ;)
You made my day! A new SOUP episode!
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What a refreshing, charming, informative video & channel (mesmerising in a 'Bob Ross' kind of way) ... I'm hooked ... looking forward to the next video ...
Thank you
I was wondering why the Rover, which was going to be your DD, was sidelined for getting the Merc running again... 500 quid for a quarter vs 50 odd for a year covered that! _OUCH!_
Another great episode, George. Great work on those pieces, they are looking *much* better than the originals, there.
Yep... I only taxed it because I couldn't finish three years of vids and just put it away... I did it for you :D
Awesome video and great job! Reminded me of my C123 I used to drive while I lived in Germany. That one had to undergo full 'body-surgery', similar to what SOUP had to do on the Range Rover ...
Brilliant cars. Thanks Markus
beautiful video, having fully restored w115 300d (restored it myselft from the bolt) made this video even more personal! great craftmanship and video skills! thank you!
Fair play and well done man, enjoy the car!
You inspired me to buy a w123. Picking it up above the polar circle on Friday. Will drive it south the 1720km this weekend! Roadtrip!
Hello, This is Steve with the Lotus Esprits, the fuel injected Jensen Healey and many Jaguars. I am just finishing up the refurbishment of a 1993 Mercedes W124 300TE wagon with the M104 twin cam 3.2L engine. It too is a great car that will see the road for the first time in about 15 years.
Cool project and fleet. Love the W124! Good luck with that first drive! Well done
@@soupclassicmotoring It sounds like you don't remember me sending you an email with the tech articles on crank-fired ignition and fuel injection of the Lotus 907 motor.
I'm pretty sure I used to own this car lol. I imported it from UK around 2011. Great to see it getting a new lease of life
If you sold it on Adverts for €800 or less then it's the one.
YES! Looking forward to this series.
two parter, well maybe two and a driving review ;)
Superb content. In the words of old blue eyes 'regrets, I've had a few......' Alls happy that it was a daily driver and now great to see it getting some proper attention.
Having fun with it, it got scruffy but It'll live :)
The best channel on RUclips by far, the guys a genius 🏁🏁
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Like the detail how you film the way the parts get removed, . . . awesome!
Love this, although you’ve just added several hundred hours of work doing all this to my w123 if it ever starts
He might have some answers for you regarding your non starting Merc... just ask for his thoughts on it.
Well worth it! Hope you get it going soon. [if it's cranking but no sign of life, open the fuel pump relay and resolder the joints. Box of cigarettes sized thing in the front pax footwell, on the kick board with the lower dash cover removed.
Your videos are pure art! Wonderful to see.
Thnk you
My first Merc was a W123 a Coupe, like the one on that trailer, well not exactly like the one on the trailer, it had windows, seats, an engine and all that good stuff. Lovely vid George - and what a fine old daily that 230 will make!
They're great machines, thanks a mill hydorah
Used to drive a e230 w123 back in the 80's it was a light blue X reg . Lovely cars, great episode as usual
Sister car. They're a fine place to be
I might have known this car when new. Mill Garages was a business of my family and i used to hang around there ‘helping’ as a boy!
Amazing! No chance there are any records left over??
That's pretty good welding for gasless. I got a rtech to replace my gasless, huge difference in welding. I've just chopped out the same bump some brackets on my w123, looked about the same as yours but luckily my trailing arms are ok
Great stuff Michael, glad you got a new R-Tech machine! I'm loving mine. What thickness steel will you fabricate your new bump stop mounts from?
@@soupclassicmotoring I had some metal that I cut from a metal crate. I'd say it was either 1mm or 1.2mm. The top threaded piece was OK, I cut the sides away and put new metal in.
@@michaelcarter365 Might do that myself, thanks Michael
W123s are amazing things to cruise in, I've had 2, a 200T and a 230E. Lowered the 230 by quite a margin and debuted it at the first Retro Rides Gathering at Mallory Park. Spent the weekend parked next to my mates slammed W115. Even got a picture in the show report of PPC.
As usual, looking forward to what you're gonna do with it. 😃
I have a little hankering for getting this one a little lower, but worried about losing that supple ride. Any thoughts? It's already on the thinnest spring rubbers, and I'd only want 30/40mm drop, so it sits nice rather than slammed. Congrats on the show report 🤘🏼
It didn't seem to affect the ride, it was still wafty wafty motoring. Speed bumps, on the other hand, were a nightmare. Not sure if you're aware, but normal spring compressors don't work on the front. You'll have to make your own. Two bits of 1/4 inch thick metal plate, a length of threaded bar and some nuts and washers are what I used. 😃
Sublime! Really happy to see the subscribers increasing!
Cheers Dave
Happy to see the Sprinter make a cameo.
Can't express how eager I am to get into that project. The winter surfs are flitting by
It is very interesting mode of recording this video and I liked so much. Good job by the way I enjoy watching. Looking forward for second part. And yes, Mercedes is beautiful keep it going.
Working hard to bring you that second half soon :) Thanks
South African model looking at the reflectors in the headlamps. Good to see another W123 being preserved ☺
Thanks for that, I wondered. Never seen them before.
One day, soon I hope, Bad Obsession Motorsports will do a straight SOUP segment where some bracket or the other makes and welds itself onto Binky. That will be a good day. In the meantime, thank you. You keep me entertained and motivated.
I paused this for a moment (@11:07) while watching this evening. I came back to the line of "the pressure that builds up inside the lines will just blow the soft pipe." I giggled for the rest of the video.
Thank you for such a well made video. I truly enjoyed it. This is the first time I watch your channel and I can say I am hooked. I love the narration as well. Detailed well prepared for and yet, spontaneous. BTW, I have a 79 model w123 200 . It was given to me by my father after 33 years of service with him. I love the car, you can say we grew old together. I hope I can restore it someday like you did yours.
Love it Nader, here's to you passing the car on to your kids!
He's back! Great episode, I've never considered a w123 until now...
Har I'll talk about this again, but it's a bona fide viable daily classic.
What a channel! Where have you been all this time? I wonder how I am only just seeing your work, and on one of my best cars: the indomitable w123!
I still see these cars on the streets of Lagos, where I stay. My parents owned two, years ago. I wish to get one in great shape as well.
Keep up the good work, brother.
From Nigeria, with love.
Woooo thanks for the Patreon shout out! Loving your work on the Merc!
Least I owe you, thanks a mill Nic
A perfect start to a weekend. Soup does a W123. I love these cars, possibly the most Mercedesish (!) of all. I had a 280E and did the normal stupid thing. I sold it. It needed more work than I had the ability to carry out. Damn, I have regretted it's departure greatly. So, no pressure then George. Just my favourite car on my favourite channel, looking forward to the next episode tomorrow. What? This isn't a daily series? Really? Oh! 😀
I was just reading that the 280 engined cars were the least made, so you might want to get on finding a replacement before it's too late Gray. There's one going here, but it's rough ;)
@@soupclassicmotoring Thanks. I think the W123 is probably the most practical classic for so many reasons. I'm now living in the tropics so not really in a position to get another. MB parts here are stratospheric prices. Shame. I'll enjoy yours.
Driving a w123.. Its like heaven on wheels.... Especially the 230e with 5 speed manual.. 😇😇😇
Can't get my head around the old manual but I'm with you al the way otherwise Ben! rock on
Just found your videos. Love the detail of your restorations. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the support :)
Superb. Just superb.
cheers Steve
hey Soup...do a road trip to visit Dongal and talk to Him about his legendary Brother..Rory..visit his hometown..i miss that Man and his music....
Did my surf instructor trials in Ballyshannon ...where he stands immortalised in bronze )
I am restoring a 1973 w115 2.3 with a carb the trailing arms were perfect and all the bushings were fine but it had rotted on the inner cill the same as yours, bit of friendly advice don't use under seal it's traps the water under it wax oil a better choice,good luck
Good luck with the rest of the job James, fair play!
I spotted the Mill garages sticker in the rear window, my first job was with them back in the 80's at their Volvo site!
Someone else commented that their Father had a Mill Garage too! Thanks a mill :)
Beautiful. I imagine creating this video took twice the time restoring the mercedes. Very well done on both
Excellent production and yet another car saved 🤙
Great video content and excellent production work. Really first rate. I have a 230E from 1985 that I've owned for 15 years. I decided to get a full mechanical refurb at W213 World in Swansea whilst the parts and skill are still out there to complete the work. She is literally better than new so my car will outlive me - assuming petrol is still available to buy...
You've been very lucky to be able to do that! Well wear Robert and thanks.
George! Another cracking episode, and what a lovely car to get to work on. Like you I live in two countries at the same time so have left the Vitesse and the Vogue back in GB and am reunited with my 1997 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0 which is in need of a bit of tlc - mainly the cooling system and a couple of rust spots.
By the way I love the lime green hinges on the sprinter van
Tough going home and leaving home at the same time I find :) The hinges are a remnant of two different wraps. I'm quietly wondering do I want to do something stupid like make it a lifting tail gate rather than folding doors.
The driveshafts "scuttling away" bit made me snort my coffee out of my nose. Thanks, George... :)
I wanted that to happen Jeroen ;) Thanks man
You are going to love welding with gas I just got my migatronic might welder and i love it
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