1932 Mercedes-Benz SSKL - Jay Leno’s Garage

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  • @you_cant_see_me_3000
    @you_cant_see_me_3000 4 года назад +442

    So do people who live around there see a crazy car coming are like "oh, that's just Jay again".....?

    • @danturpening5773
      @danturpening5773 4 года назад +98

      I met someone recently who lives in his neighborhood. Yes, they see him out in these things all the time. Sometimes they see him broken down too!

    • @JohnGeorgeHill
      @JohnGeorgeHill 4 года назад +31

      @@danturpening5773 I've seen Jay many times on the streets of Burbank with his own more modern cars, but nothing crazy like this.

    • @magnificentfailure2390
      @magnificentfailure2390 4 года назад +6

      I take it you haven't been to Hollywood.
      Crazy cars are de rigeur

    • @stretch54
      @stretch54 4 года назад +21

      I saw Jay beside the road in his fire truck once many years ago when I still lived in SoCal.
      He also would show up periodically at Bobs Big Boy in Burbank with one of his cars to hang out with the other car guys.

    • @haggis0breath
      @haggis0breath 4 года назад +10

      I have wondered if he gets a special nod from the cops there, no way that thing is street legal, no bumpers no signals, headlight/taillights. I have seen a special "Jay's garage" plate in some episodes he doesn't even have that.

  • @robcreel4257
    @robcreel4257 4 года назад +209

    "The worst thing you can do is NOT drive this car" Well spoken, Jay!

    • @fishhuntadventure
      @fishhuntadventure 3 года назад +2

      Or not wear eye protection?

    • @M7KD
      @M7KD 3 года назад

      Agree

    • @stevestreet2825
      @stevestreet2825 5 месяцев назад

      Yep, $20 shatter resistant clear glasses a must

  • @benbond3433
    @benbond3433 4 года назад +2

    More and more, channels like this make my cares fade away for modern cars. Old/older cars is where it's at...soooooo much more character and individuality, and FUN. You can have your overly-regulated computers on wheels, self-driving lameness, etc. I'll keep the soul and enthusiasm by driving the old stuff, thanks.

  • @ericellquist7007
    @ericellquist7007 4 года назад +335

    A manly car? THIS IS THE HAMMER OF THE GODS!!! MAGNIFICENT! Jay, thank you. You are a national treasure...

    • @CS-vo6yk
      @CS-vo6yk 4 года назад +8

      Penis car you mean? lol

    • @ericellquist7007
      @ericellquist7007 4 года назад +7

      @@CS-vo6yk AHAHAHA OHOHOHOHO...What a card. Stop, you're Killin' me...

    • @ericellquist7007
      @ericellquist7007 4 года назад +4

      @@earthtoimani I choose to only speak for my own country, I've no idea how Lithuania feels about it...

    • @iHaveTheDocuments
      @iHaveTheDocuments 4 года назад +6

      @@CS-vo6yk this is obviously the Oscar Myer wiener mobile. Only the highly cultured like myself know this.

    • @AvengerII
      @AvengerII 4 года назад +6

      @@iHaveTheDocuments Frankly, this Mercedes looks like the car the Ambiguously Gay Duo drove...

  • @Pyotr_Velikiy
    @Pyotr_Velikiy 4 года назад +435

    Episodes like this are the best. Modern cars get more clicks but this is an amazing piece of engineering and automotive history. Mercedes was so advanced in the 20's and 30's, a W154 was like a spaceship. BTW Jay looks like Tazio Nuvolari.

    • @yamahaguy1732
      @yamahaguy1732 4 года назад +5

      B J yeah classics are better they’re real cars not computers

    • @MrStabby19812
      @MrStabby19812 4 года назад +13

      The mercedes w125 hitting 268mph in the 30s was utter insanity.

    • @dazuk1969
      @dazuk1969 4 года назад +5

      I could not agree with you more BJ....this shows the development of automotive history, which Leno is a big fan of. Can you imagine driving that thing at full chat ?.....it would have been terrifying back in those days. When they took the hood off it looked like a work of art. Peace to ya.

    • @VARITHMS
      @VARITHMS 4 года назад +3

      @@MrStabby19812 holy smokes. I looked this up because I have not heard of it. They did it with no roll cage, tires of the period and a 5.6L V12. I couldn't imagine going that fast in a modern car. Icing on the cake, it was on a public road.

    • @MrStabby19812
      @MrStabby19812 4 года назад +2

      @@VARITHMS yeah another guy died trying to beat it. Its suspected they accidently made the car have downforce which the chassis couldent take and failed at similar speeds. Using down force wasn't really understood until the 60s

  • @Nitroturbohead
    @Nitroturbohead 4 года назад +209

    Jay's paasion really comes out in this episode. He is like a kid in a candy store

    • @alexmuller1680
      @alexmuller1680 4 года назад +4

      @Tommy Salami Nazi? So anything German is nazi? Open an history book racist peasant!

    • @Arch007
      @Arch007 2 года назад

      lol🤣🤣🤣👍

  • @billcarson4308
    @billcarson4308 4 года назад +147

    I love how the Germans use the starter fluid "Get zee spray!" "Ya!"

    • @a.kastner5588
      @a.kastner5588 4 года назад +12

      Germans know how to engineer, respect

    • @Rondo2ooo
      @Rondo2ooo 4 года назад +7

      @Hermann Goering Not you, jerk. Shame on your nick.

    • @Handskemager
      @Handskemager 4 года назад +2

      Hermann Goering loool dafuq xD

    • @ashya1
      @ashya1 3 года назад

      @Hermann Goering thnx for commenting sir

    • @brucegowling5876
      @brucegowling5876 3 года назад

      The new one was

  • @ufarkingicehole
    @ufarkingicehole 4 года назад +76

    I never see mention of the camera crew on any of the comment sections but what a phenomenal job they do showing the subject of each piece while following the narrative.
    A very talented crew!!
    Also... the clock is so the driver would be able to track how hard he needed to push the car to hit benchmarks.. very important

  • @caldwellbrett6
    @caldwellbrett6 4 года назад +5

    There should be a award for Jay to be automobile Ambassador. Name it after him once he receives it. True Hero!

  • @Docstantinople
    @Docstantinople 4 года назад +61

    The sound when it starts up and idles. You know this thing is a beast.

  • @timford3599
    @timford3599 3 года назад +1

    "A mechanical device pure." Absolutely THE ONLY way to describe the essence of a machine such as this.

  • @sickjohnson
    @sickjohnson 4 года назад +124

    That was super cool and to have Mercedes send out 2 guys that actually know so much is the icing on the cake!
    Never seen Jay ever take some much care driving a car...what a treat!

    • @mojoblues66
      @mojoblues66 4 года назад +9

      Agreed, you can think what you want about other brands, but to the best of my knowledge none of them takes their heritage as serious as Mercedes does.

  • @Ldunk
    @Ldunk 4 года назад +136

    This is when I love this show the most. Fantastic car!

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy 4 года назад +1

      Almost, steam is king to me!

  • @jasondsouza3095
    @jasondsouza3095 4 года назад +31

    I don't know why but i was smiling through out this video and then the smile widened when they started the car. Wish I could give a 1000 likes or more. Thank you everyone involved in the making of this.

    • @mikebauernfeind7024
      @mikebauernfeind7024 4 года назад +2

      Jason D'Souza I was smiling the whole time too. Jays enthusiasm is contagious.

    • @smgoethe
      @smgoethe 4 года назад +2

      @@mikebauernfeind7024 Same here! half an hour of forgetting about everything, and just enjoying and smiling. Couldn't help it

  • @Slaphappy1975
    @Slaphappy1975 4 года назад

    Just another classic episode where I can't thank Jay and Mercedes enough. An episode people will be watching in 2120 (greetings people of the future).

    • @bwxmoto
      @bwxmoto 4 года назад

      Sorry to burst your bubble. We only have 12 years left because of "climate change"! 😆

    • @Slaphappy1975
      @Slaphappy1975 4 года назад

      @@bwxmoto Greetings people 12 years from now!

  • @fireoil
    @fireoil 4 года назад +3

    It’s not a sound, it’s a live concert. Amazing moment thank you

  • @atf01234
    @atf01234 4 года назад +29

    Jay looks like he regained 20 years after driving this car, what a wonderful piece of machinery

  • @BIGDADDY0H
    @BIGDADDY0H 4 года назад +13

    Scale version of the Monopoly car game peice....Love it

  • @faerieSAALE
    @faerieSAALE 4 года назад +2

    You know you have prestige and clout when Mercedes brings you one of 4 of their special purpose-built historical racing cars and lets you drive it in L.A. traffic! Jay Leno is such a true gentleman and so respectful of others who honor him like this - he isn't presumptuous or arrogant - just thankful and obviously thrilled.Everyone is smiling.

  • @robertamoyaw8812
    @robertamoyaw8812 Год назад +4

    It was really nice to see Jay appreciate this ride. He deserves all the pleasure this classic gave him. It was good to see him this happy, he really appreciates a Classic Mercedes 🤓👍

  • @salipander6570
    @salipander6570 3 года назад +7

    That sound is so beautiful. I rewatched from 21:22 onwards about eight times until the wife asked what's happening 😆

    • @goldschool9050
      @goldschool9050 Год назад

      I RUclips everyday. You're comment cracked me up this day.

  • @Aaron-ot1xs
    @Aaron-ot1xs 3 года назад +4

    That engine sounds like an aviation engine. It’s fantastic!

  • @ronniewilson6597
    @ronniewilson6597 4 года назад +29

    Wow. 150 Mph on possibly dirt roads in the 1930 Fascinating. Thanks Jay and the team 👏🏻😀👍

    • @mojoblues66
      @mojoblues66 4 года назад +3

      Imagine racing this beast for 3 hours (the standard time for a Grand Prix race in the 30s).

    • @RD19902010
      @RD19902010 4 года назад +2

      The roads were the precursor of the Autobahn (which were designed and begun BEFORE the Nazis)

  • @joshuavadaketh4905
    @joshuavadaketh4905 4 года назад +119

    You can tell Jay is much more interested in this car than the newest Corvette or Lamborghini.

    • @mojoblues66
      @mojoblues66 4 года назад +12

      Yeah, the Corvettes and Lambos are an obligation, this car ignites his passion.

    • @donallen3332
      @donallen3332 4 года назад +6

      And that’s one of the reasons why we love him.

    • @bokhans
      @bokhans 4 года назад +3

      Joshua Vadaketh who isn’t 😉

    • @jasmijnariel
      @jasmijnariel 4 года назад

      Duuhhh me too

    • @mesofius
      @mesofius 4 года назад +3

      who wouldn't be, I'm not even a car for and I instantly recognize that this is a legendary car

  • @tommagnum6302
    @tommagnum6302 4 года назад +11

    The engine almost has a menacing sound and personality, what a true piece of Mechanical Art.

  • @johanbjork1650
    @johanbjork1650 4 года назад +14

    My favorite scene- that sideshot when they casualły cruise through Jays collection on the way to the test drive.

    • @SrenGrauslund
      @SrenGrauslund 4 года назад

      Exactly the same place I went 'Wow!'

    • @ZoomStranger
      @ZoomStranger 2 года назад

      . . . part of Jay's collection on that floor.

  • @ontrack16
    @ontrack16 9 месяцев назад +1

    20:53 the coolest engine start-up and take-off! I love how Jay is still trying to talk while his guest's face is getting pushed back! That engine sounds just like a single prop plane! Thank you Jay!

  • @email4664
    @email4664 4 года назад +40

    "The thrill of a lifetime"- Now, that is a compliment befitting the car. You have great guest vehicles, but this is fantastic.
    It sure is nice to live in a time that we are so easily able to access previous times and eras. From one restoration shop to another, Hats off to you guys there.

  • @sysop007
    @sysop007 4 года назад +7

    Wow! Who else would Mercedes let drive this but Jay. So cool, this car is priceless. Jay would LOVE to have this in his collection. Right up his alley. 🙏🏼

    • @benkeysor7576
      @benkeysor7576 4 года назад

      That is how it goes when you want to bring your vehicle to his garage and feature it on his show/web series.

  • @ThudFalls
    @ThudFalls 4 года назад +10

    That engine just did it for me, work of art!

    • @jerrytee2688
      @jerrytee2688 4 года назад +1

      Gotta' lose the heat-wrap.

  • @BooXdk
    @BooXdk 4 года назад +42

    Jay actually looked 10 years younger when they rolled up in front of the garage after the ride 🙂

  • @mcshagger510
    @mcshagger510 4 года назад +23

    "The safety of steel from pedal to wheel" - great old quote from Henry Ford
    Another interesting vehicle - thanks Jay!

  • @robbyracer9715
    @robbyracer9715 4 года назад +154

    I wish we could have heard the Supercharger make music 🎶

    • @stam8404
      @stam8404 4 года назад +3

      Definitely.
      If you heared this once you won't get enough of it.
      Better than every piece of music.

    • @_._._._._._._._
      @_._._._._._._._ 4 года назад +1

      Whiiiiiiir

    • @bigredc222
      @bigredc222 4 года назад +3

      It's a shame, I wonder if you need a lot of open road to use it.

    • @Alpostpone
      @Alpostpone 4 года назад +4

      @@bigredc222 And bravery. Getting over 200 hp out of a car from an era when "handling", "grip" and especially "aerodynamics" were still very much experimental terms is rather dangerous.

    • @Chr.U.Cas2216
      @Chr.U.Cas2216 3 года назад +1

      Dear@@Alpostpone
      Actually it is way over 300 German PS/hp! This engine was modified for the races and the elephant blower adds at least 25 PS/hp.
      Best regards, luck and health.

  • @paulyoung181
    @paulyoung181 4 года назад +83

    Another great piece of history.

  • @joergbock1976
    @joergbock1976 2 года назад +1

    What fantastic noise! Imagine back in the days hearing that sound, half-expecting a biplane to rush over your head. Instead this car'd race past you at similar speed!

  • @BrentDixon-sb7xz
    @BrentDixon-sb7xz 9 дней назад

    He is the coolest guy on earth. Im a motorcyle fella. Ive learnd so much from Jay Lenos garage

  • @joshdobson2737
    @joshdobson2737 4 года назад +21

    I could spend a whole day just looking at different parts of this car much less hearing it run.....THANK YOU!

  • @iantownsend500
    @iantownsend500 4 года назад +3

    People living near Jay’s car collection are so lucky to see a masterpiece like that on the road

    • @hellion1770
      @hellion1770 4 года назад

      Or they cant stand the noise anymore. 😁

  • @georgecostanza2695
    @georgecostanza2695 4 года назад +5

    Automotive royalty indeed! Another home run Jay!!

  • @Lavagante25
    @Lavagante25 4 года назад +13

    The engine sound is absolutely incredible!!

  • @DJMotoVlogs
    @DJMotoVlogs 4 года назад +5

    You can really see the enthusiasm from Jay and that made this episode even more enjoyable.

  • @marcuspilz9181
    @marcuspilz9181 Год назад +3

    Here in Germany you have to rent a complete racing circle to drive this car. In America, come on lets get a ride, just on open streets. nice🙂

  • @oscillatine
    @oscillatine 3 года назад +1

    I could listen that iddle sound for hours !

  • @nimmen
    @nimmen 4 года назад +2

    the SOUND of it when you're driving. It's just godly!

  • @guetersloh69
    @guetersloh69 4 года назад +19

    Thanks Jay thanks Mercedes-Benz wow what a car ! One of the best episodes ever. !!!!

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet 4 года назад +37

    Jay: says anything
    Passenger Mike: Ya, ya (nods)

    • @9104311
      @9104311 4 года назад +8

      probably couldn't hear a word he was saying. That had to hurt his right ear drum lol..

    • @lariler2
      @lariler2 2 года назад +1

      Jay also answered him ya ya. I don't know if was a joke or not.

    • @20alphabet
      @20alphabet 2 года назад

      @@lariler2
      That's what made me notice.

  • @Lensman864
    @Lensman864 4 года назад +24

    What a car! And such nice people too.
    Amazing to see that vehicle in that traffic. Mr Leno clearly enjoyed this one!

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 4 года назад

      cant wait to replicate a chassis like that and add electric motor propulsion instead!

  • @superlegoboysz
    @superlegoboysz 4 года назад +4

    Jay Leno and 30s race cars are all I will ever need in this life

  • @tervez
    @tervez 4 года назад +3

    This thing idling like a locomotive is a
    beautiful soundtrack

  • @equaliser2265
    @equaliser2265 4 года назад +33

    Jays got his new shirt and jeans on that he got for Christmas.

  • @chasingwheels
    @chasingwheels 4 года назад +25

    Jay is the ultimate car guy, clearly at his best when "automotive royalty" rolls in. Unbelievable enthusiasm for technical solutions - fueled by his knowledge and appreciation. It is a fine line to get his humor and wit, this video delivers ample proof Jay Leno is peerless in this space. Thank you, Sir!

  • @mereclander
    @mereclander 3 года назад +1

    That...thing? is AMAZING. The engine is a piece of art, nade like a huge swiss watch. I have no more words...I’m still dreaming.

  • @hublo100
    @hublo100 4 года назад +7

    Thank you Sir to lets us see and hear this beautiful historical cars!
    How on earth would we young people even know existence about this cars!
    I can’t thank you enough
    Please keep doing what you doing we appreciate it

  • @willierants5880
    @willierants5880 4 года назад +5

    21:24 there are cars that sound good and then there's this thing firing up. I mean just listen to that this engine! The throat on it. Yup, this engine sounds beyond amazing and wait, it gets better. WOW!

  • @thatsbollox
    @thatsbollox Год назад +1

    I think 1932 might be Jay's year. Between this beast and Nuvolari's Alfa Monza he has never looked happier.

  • @kentlarsen5834
    @kentlarsen5834 11 месяцев назад

    To me this seems like the great era of automobile experimentation. Everything was being designed to see if it would work, parts were made and applied to see if there was improvement or failure. The best minds were pushed to design and develop for victory. Thank you so much Jay for showing us another great great classic from the past.

  • @unhappygilmore7129
    @unhappygilmore7129 4 года назад +37

    Got to love the hair after the drive.

  • @bobbowie9350
    @bobbowie9350 4 года назад +9

    cool when it takes three people to start the car. realdeal. the second Michael works like a mad scientist. which Im sure he is. brilliant people behind this project.

  • @RossRossiter
    @RossRossiter 2 года назад

    Every day is Christmas round Leno's. And who could begrudge him one minute of it ? We get to peek in the door after all.

  • @Hate2Loveme1991
    @Hate2Loveme1991 2 года назад +1

    Wow, what a fantastic car! Kudos to Mercedes Benz for this beautiful and well-thought-out reconstruction of this automotive classic, and also, for letting you drive the dang thing! What a rare and special privilege to drive this priceless automobile.

  • @MohCars_
    @MohCars_ 4 года назад +8

    OMG I love seeing Jay geek out so hard about this lol! One of the best videos on the channel. Amazing how much knowledge Michael has as well!

  • @giovannigarbarini
    @giovannigarbarini 4 года назад +3

    Best episodes are always the ones like this with actual car engineers, builders and historians. Please Jay more of this! (and less sales representatives who can just memorize a brochure).

  • @juaerez69
    @juaerez69 2 года назад

    Just hangin’ with Jay and passionate friends talking and driving history….
    Thanks for hosting Jay!

  • @thorstenwanoth6774
    @thorstenwanoth6774 4 года назад +1

    I been around since 1963 and learnt something new today. Awesome!

  • @malkucken
    @malkucken 4 года назад +201

    The car has a Profile like Jay‘s chin

  • @nickbruni8041
    @nickbruni8041 4 года назад +4

    This is why Jay is a living legend !

  • @williamwinslowhansen
    @williamwinslowhansen 4 года назад +1

    Wow . I remember having a amazing book as a child with every car ever produced up until 1968 and yes indeed this car fascinated me . What amazing workmanship into the recreation of such a historic motorcar. Just incredible .amazing

  • @mrscrapper3331
    @mrscrapper3331 4 года назад +2

    Wow! What a mechanical piece of race car art! Love it!

  • @jakevalent6180
    @jakevalent6180 4 года назад +4

    The cars are nice, but I always admire Leno's pristine acrylic floors

  • @MrBluoct
    @MrBluoct 4 года назад +4

    Hard to imagine driving in Cali and have this pass you
    And the reference to running up to 140-150 mph

  • @josephleach5840
    @josephleach5840 Год назад +1

    I really admire Jay he’s such a classy guy. Just wonderful guy.

  • @larrygall5831
    @larrygall5831 4 года назад +1

    God, that beautiful sound. I'd like a soundtrack of this thing idling so I can fall asleep to it. It tickles my brain so nicely... lol

  • @p.thadeushornswoggler4987
    @p.thadeushornswoggler4987 4 года назад +4

    Amazing car. Thanks for bringing it to us Jay! Love your enthusiasm. I got to help cast an engine block for a 7 liter SSK replacement engine back in the 80's. What a piece of machinery.

  • @DeuceSchnozzle
    @DeuceSchnozzle 4 года назад +11

    This video was followed by a 20 minute blooper reel of Jay getting of the Benz.

  • @justtoys7326
    @justtoys7326 3 года назад

    I love how much Mr. Leno respects the history and technology on cars, no matter what car, he looks at it with fresh eyes. With regard to this one, he clearly is in love with it.

  • @philipdubuque9596
    @philipdubuque9596 4 года назад

    The sheer 'mechanicalness' makes this car a thing of beauty. It just shows how much that feeling of direct visceral connection to driving has been lost over the years. Great episode!

  • @zeroelus
    @zeroelus 4 года назад +7

    I loved how even with the nice microphone setup I'm sure they have for this channel it just couldn't handle the car in the garage. And note this is not a complaint, it's just that I loved the engine is so boomy so out of the norm that really sounds so mean and awesome.
    A great video. Thanks for this!

  • @johnnyjohnny3117
    @johnnyjohnny3117 4 года назад +18

    Man, Jay really cuts those corners when he's turning left off a traffic light

    • @alexbrown1995
      @alexbrown1995 4 года назад

      Yeah, that made me stare.....

    • @Earthneedsado-over177
      @Earthneedsado-over177 4 года назад +5

      Probably because there is so much car ahead of the driver. Like driving a horse-drawn wagon.

    • @benkeysor7576
      @benkeysor7576 4 года назад +2

      That is most likely due to no power steering aka manual steering knuckle. With manual and Power steering that doesn't work you have a turn wide and accelerate slightly to make the turn.

    • @ministerc9513
      @ministerc9513 4 года назад

      It's a California-corner!

  • @michaeldonaher2851
    @michaeldonaher2851 Год назад +1

    This might be my favorite show, Jay seemed genuinely excited

  • @SpeedSeekerMoto
    @SpeedSeekerMoto 4 года назад +1

    Thats a very special sounding car. When else have you heard a 7.0l i6. Damn. It sounds like a mix of a v8 with the noise of a german 6 cyl like my mercedes c300. So cool.

  • @elonmust7470
    @elonmust7470 4 года назад +17

    I usually like solo Jay, but his guest here is a joy to listen to!

  • @BillLeavens
    @BillLeavens 4 года назад +3

    Wow - That was truly an experience! This show just keeps getting better and better and better! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

  • @martinprehjan9944
    @martinprehjan9944 3 года назад

    Look at Jay waiting for the car to be turned on! He's like: "mine! all mine!" , "I m gonna be driving this thing! hurry up turn it on!" He is like a kid at a candy store, waiting for the jars to be opened! Awesome!

  • @Ray147
    @Ray147 4 года назад

    There are two highlights here - one is my own all time highlight to see this car moving and hear it running, and the other is to see Jay driving it.

  • @nickbartman3250
    @nickbartman3250 4 года назад +5

    Truly magnificent, and Jay Leno continuously relating the past to the more current keeps the story and overall picture in perspective for us many uninitiated. Excellent. One side comment: I’ve just completed a 6.3 300 SEL to showroom condition in the UK, but without doubt the classic car parts divisional M-B Germany do not have as many parts as one would hope. I bought from secondly parts dealers and recovered bits from donor cars around the world. I mention this as Jay Leno indicates everything is available, but my bank account proves otherwise. Nick.

  • @bitfreakazoid
    @bitfreakazoid 4 года назад +4

    Absolutely love the sound of the engine.

  • @NashPotatoesOutdoorShow
    @NashPotatoesOutdoorShow 6 месяцев назад +1

    Yo Jay...this is my favorite video so far!! What a sweet car!

  • @Letsgopats72
    @Letsgopats72 4 года назад +1

    Wow now that thing is a beast! It was an honor meeting you at the Andover youth center, Jay! Very nice what you did for the kids in your home town! It was almost eery how much you remind me of my dad especially in person and standing next to you! Keep up the good work my friend!

  • @syx3s
    @syx3s 4 года назад +6

    that is one of the coolest cars that has ever existed. and scariest.

  • @svtirefire
    @svtirefire 4 года назад +28

    That radiator fan looks like a prop off an Evinrude .

    • @MrGaryGG48
      @MrGaryGG48 4 года назад +1

      I had to laugh when I saw the cooling fan. I once worked in a shop that sold many very nice European sports cars and one of those being an XK-E with a "reluctant cooling fan." That fan was a flat piece of steel, about 1 1/2" wide and maybe a foot long, twisted about 20 degrees from flat on each side of the "prop-shaft." By contrast, this beast has a cast aluminum prop off a BIG outboard!!! There ain't no dainty bits on this beast!!

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 4 года назад +1

      boat propellor fan

  • @MrGordonjames
    @MrGordonjames 4 года назад

    Thank you Jay..Micheal & Micheal & Mercedes Benz for the ride and history of this great racing car.....what a privilege to see it being driven at a speed we can relate..purring along waiting to growl.,..wow!!..and Jay i love the 300SEL 6.3..too.my dad owned 1 of only 3 to be ordered in 1969 into South Australia..the most impressive car i have ever been in for comfort and could it corner and fast..faster than the book said and adjust the fuel pump & magneto (It did have it's original dizzy with twin sets of points..though it came with the Judson maggy for some reason..and dad swapped them about..and she ran better at high speed..fastest 4 door in the world bar none and look out..she really pushed out some DIN horses..a real magic Mercedes possibly the best,they ever made..sold it in 1990 to a man 116,000 miles and ..i still have my 1974 DOHC 280 and she still purrs...

  • @michaelmerta8956
    @michaelmerta8956 3 года назад

    Amazing I only saw it as photos, looking on stars like Rudolf Caracciola and Fangio,,Brauchitsch with Luigi Fagiolo and many others.
    To see it running and driving what a wonderful experience.

  • @pritchettdan
    @pritchettdan 4 года назад +19

    One of your very best, Jay!

  • @carnutslife
    @carnutslife 4 года назад +4

    This is awesome to see driving, I saw it at Pebble Beach last Summer.

  • @tcb1017
    @tcb1017 4 года назад

    You would have thought that he would have bought every Anniv. model new and just keep them in the garage just all the other ones that he have. WOW, beside everything else, I learned from watching him with Dr. Phil there in the garage that he has Jonny Carson's dads car that Jonny's dad bpought brand new then in -39 wow, that's history...…………............……..Bless Jonny for giving him that what a blessing. Rest in peace Jonny and thank you for all your time that you gave us. TCB.

  • @crashbox7130
    @crashbox7130 4 года назад +1

    Same age as my Morris Minor Two-Seater Tourer. Big difference in performance though, with the Morris producing 19bhp from a four cylinder 847cc side-valve engine running through a 3-speed 'crash' gearbox and capable of about 50mph. It's happiest pootling along at around 40mph though. I love pre-war motorcars.

  • @Inazuma68
    @Inazuma68 4 года назад +8

    Wow wow wow. This is the real stuff. Greetings from Switzerland

  • @alxtan1
    @alxtan1 4 года назад +37

    RIP Jay and his passenger”s hearing.

    • @AmraphelofShinar
      @AmraphelofShinar 4 года назад +3

      Chico Chico Huh? what’d you say?

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy 4 года назад +8

      You could see the pain in the passengers face!

  • @kirktitgen6395
    @kirktitgen6395 4 года назад +2

    This is the most beautiful car I have ever seen, along with Auto Union Type A!

  • @canin7874
    @canin7874 Год назад +1

    *That German guy jumped in to prevent Jay from giving it 15 seconds of boost hahaha*