Beautiful W180 coupe. But as nice as it is, even more impressive is that what the owner really wanted to talk about was his mom. Thanks for the time capsule, Lou.
Great story, great car. Possibly the coolest interior ever made. And yes, those giant York ac compressors were monsters! Wow is all I can say at this car!
WOW super nice and what history from his Mother! We had a 1959 Mercedes when I was a kid. It was a 4 speed manual trans shift on the column. The only bage we had on the grille was a Mercedes 500,000 mile club. Thanks for sharing.
Most beautyful ponton MB i have ever been. Even has airco and orig Becker radio. Driving a MB w108 myself . Will keep it forever. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Hi Theo Schuurman from the Netherlands, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Awesome Mercedes, a classic beauty inside and out! Fantastic grille and love the pretty badges, just right on it! Lovely blue, lovely style. So cool hearin about his rifle totin mama! I love it, big car n big story n I totally enjoyed both! Way excellent vid. Thank you
Mercedes has done some beautiful cars.... Always liked the bull Mercan as we call them in Sweden! I'd have any of these, over a modern day Mercedes! Awesome video, again, Lou! 👍
Wow! Gotta love this car and especially the story behind the car! Epic! He had one of the world's most awesome moms ever! The burl-wood is beautiful. I went to a car show yesterday and videoed the heck out of the cars. I found out real quick, your method of covering cars is an art that I lack - so I just made it a car peep-show video set to music - LoL. Hopefully I get it uploaded sometime today or tomorrow.
Hi I'mTheDaveman, Cool cars, nice dedication in the front, and THANK YOU you for the "shout out at the end" (Last name is spelled Costabile :-) ) Nice cars in Arkansas, Lou
OOPS! I know how to spell your last name - but for whatever reason, my brain must have farted when I was typing it in on the video. It wouldn't be the 1st time thats happened when giving someone a shout out. Its embarrassing but at least I got the link rights. Sorry about the type-o, Lou. (blush)
Hi Dieter Schonemann, Happy to read you appreciate this "Absolutely stunning" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
This car is so Beautiful!! I guess this would be considered the 'rounded' body type i've read about. Mesa amp company owner and founder Randall Smith did a mod on a little Fender amp circa '68 while working at a music shop in Northern Calif that when an unknown Carlos Santana played thru it, a crowd gathered on the sidwalk outside and he said ''This amp really boogies''. Randall used the name for a short time until Fender got wise and stopped sending him parts. When the store changed ownership, he started a little business rebuilding Mercedes like this one and decided he needed a more serious 'name' while getting a line of credit. That became Mesa Engineering which of course later made Mesa Boogie amps, among the most desired amps made. Its awesome to see a pristine example of what Randall grew to love along with amps and guitars. Thank you for this presentation.
I will definitely stay tuned but this one will be hard to beat. May I also say thanks to Phil for letting us take a look at his collection from the time Mercedes really was the best car in the world.
Hi James H, Happy to read this is an all-time favorite car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Mom was a goooooood shot to be able to travel around the world in that gem. I have no idea what that things worth but that thing is as nice as cars ive seen going for a million bucks. Love the 4 on the tree. Didnt ford have a 4 on the tree in their early vans??
Hi Bill Barry, Not sure about the Ford 4 on the tree, however maybe a Viewer can share knowledge. I'm sure about his Mom being a good shot, and I'm sure enjoying this classy ride :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Ronald, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
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1959 220 This is a Collectable classic That is all that I can Very beautiful and rare to find Thanks LOU for sharing this awsome classic Please have a lovely Sunday Kind regards HISHAM ELFIKI
Hi detroitbluesguy, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
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Wonderful wonderful car. Funny thing is that the shipping document says the car was shipped from New York to Le Havre, France. Not the other way around.
Hi charleston 23871, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
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...When Mercedes were at their peak! they used to be the top quality cars , the standard! I hope you do a video of the mid 60;s 230 SL seating next to the 220 s!
Hi Jean Paul Reuland , Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of the car you had :-) Hope you see many more cars you enjoy on this RUclips Channel, Lou
That Mercedes does not only look luxurious. It is the most luxurious Mercedes of its time. The price was nearly as high as a "300 Grosser" Limousine in 1956. So nearly USD 5.500 to 6000. The coachwork and interior was handmade,. After Production End of the 300 "S" Coupé in 1957. This was the top only the 300 SL Roadster for USD 6.500 was more expensive.
Hi Andy Hanovera, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Stay tuned as there will be a few more Mercedes coming I think you'll enjoy :-) Lou
No = As stated - the car came without A/C. His mother shipped it to him from Europe to the U.S. and had an aftermarket A/C installed = and immediately had it shipped back to her in Europe. The aftermarket compressor from those days sapped lots of horsepower and bogged the engine when A/C was on. So he threw out the old huge aftermarket compressor and put in a modern Japanese one. He did not remove an original 1956 Mercedes A/C compressor as the car came from the factory without A/C. All of this was said in the video.
Well that car interior, to have the car feels like being in a moment of time and a part of a movie, must go to a tailor and get him make clothes that fit the car and the right hat to wear to it, but it would be a problem and that would be that you probably want to sit in the car even when not driving it.
Hi Andes Pesson, I enjoy reading your comment and the level of details you share :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy, Lou
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Lou.... How you dont have 100,000 viewers is beyond me.
You get some amazing cars AND people.
Thanks man
Hi Dave brown, Thank you Dave for the kind words, and we'll get there sooner of later :-) You're welcome. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Beautiful W180 coupe. But as nice as it is, even more impressive is that what the owner really wanted to talk about was his mom. Thanks for the time capsule, Lou.
Hi Mark Drukenbrod, Glad you enjoy the car & the story :-) You're welcome, Lou
Very nice. I had a toy one of these as a kid that was the same colour. Great car story (and collection in the background)! Thanks Lou !
Hi Jeff King, Glad this one brings back wonderful childhood memories :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great story, great car. Possibly the coolest interior ever made. And yes, those giant York ac compressors were monsters! Wow is all I can say at this car!
Hi Brad Conklin, High praise :-) Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou
Superb - my dream car, everything about it is so gorgeous.
Thank you for sharing
Happy to read this is a dream car for you :-) You're welcome.
WOW super nice and what history from his Mother! We had a 1959 Mercedes when I was a kid. It was a 4 speed manual trans shift on the column. The only bage we had on the grille was a Mercedes 500,000 mile club. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to receive a WOW on the story :-) Thank you for sharing, and your welcome, Lou
Most beautyful ponton MB i have ever been. Even has airco and orig Becker radio. Driving a MB w108 myself . Will keep it forever. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Hi Theo Schuurman from the Netherlands, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Awesome Mercedes, a classic beauty inside and out! Fantastic grille and love the pretty badges, just right on it! Lovely blue, lovely style. So cool hearin about his rifle totin mama! I love it, big car n big story n I totally enjoyed both! Way excellent vid. Thank you
Hi WickedFireFly13, I like the "rifle totin Mama" too! :-) High praise on the video. Thank you, Lou
So elegant, and so nicely built !
Well said :-)
That is a darn good car, them White Walls make it complete! Also, this car was when Mercedes Benz actually made luxurious cars.
You're right Ryan1980, this is a luxurious car. The interior alone is AMAZING! :-) Lou
Mercedes has done some beautiful cars....
Always liked the bull Mercan as we call them in Sweden!
I'd have any of these, over a modern day Mercedes!
Awesome video, again, Lou! 👍
Hi Duececoupe, Glad you think this is a beautiful car :-) Appreciate the kind words, Lou
Always a pleasure Lou! 👍
Agree100%!
Wow! Gotta love this car and especially the story behind the car! Epic! He had one of the world's most awesome moms ever! The burl-wood is beautiful.
I went to a car show yesterday and videoed the heck out of the cars. I found out real quick, your method of covering cars is an art that I lack - so I just made it a car peep-show video set to music - LoL. Hopefully I get it uploaded sometime today or tomorrow.
Hi ImTheDaveman, Glad you "love" the car & the story. Appreciate the kind words. Feel free to share you're video when it's loaded, Lou
Thanx Lou - I got it uploaded a little quicker than I anticipated. Here's the link;
ruclips.net/video/c8GAZNXCRJI/видео.html
Hi I'mTheDaveman, Cool cars, nice dedication in the front, and THANK YOU you for the "shout out at the end" (Last name is spelled Costabile :-) ) Nice cars in Arkansas, Lou
OOPS! I know how to spell your last name - but for whatever reason, my brain must have farted when I was typing it in on the video. It wouldn't be the 1st time thats happened when giving someone a shout out. Its embarrassing but at least I got the link rights. Sorry about the type-o, Lou. (blush)
Absolutely stunning, worked on many of MBZ cars, so complete in including the windshield washer bag.
Hi Dieter Schonemann, Happy to read you appreciate this "Absolutely stunning" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Simply , outstanding.
High praise.
This car is so Beautiful!! I guess this would be considered the 'rounded' body type i've read about. Mesa amp company owner and founder Randall Smith did a mod on a little Fender amp circa '68 while working at a music shop in Northern Calif that when an unknown Carlos Santana played thru it, a crowd gathered on the sidwalk outside and he said ''This amp really boogies''. Randall used the name for a short time until Fender got wise and stopped sending him parts. When the store changed ownership, he started a little business rebuilding Mercedes like this one and decided he needed a more serious 'name' while getting a line of credit. That became Mesa Engineering which of course later made Mesa Boogie amps, among the most desired amps made. Its awesome to see a pristine example of what Randall grew to love along with amps and guitars. Thank you for this presentation.
Glad you enjoy the beauty of this one g mat :-) You're welcome, Lou
This might be the finest car you have ever featured.
High praise :-) Stay tuned, Phil has a few more to share in upcoming episodes :-)
I will definitely stay tuned but this one will be hard to beat. May I also say thanks to Phil for letting us take a look at his collection from the time Mercedes really was the best car in the world.
One of my all-time favorite cars, would love to own one of these beauties some day.
Hi James H, Happy to read this is an all-time favorite car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Mom was a goooooood shot to be able to travel around the world in that gem. I have no idea what that things worth but that thing is as nice as cars ive seen going for a million bucks.
Love the 4 on the tree.
Didnt ford have a 4 on the tree in their early vans??
Hi Bill Barry, Not sure about the Ford 4 on the tree, however maybe a Viewer can share knowledge. I'm sure about his Mom being a good shot, and I'm sure enjoying this classy ride :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Just amazing! 😀
Hi Ronald, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I wish this marvellous car was mine. Lovely car.
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@@loucostabile I was born in 1959
1959
220
This is a Collectable classic
That is all that I can
Very beautiful and rare to find
Thanks LOU for sharing this awsome classic
Please have a lovely Sunday
Kind regards
HISHAM ELFIKI
Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you enjoy this "collectible classic" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and wishing you a lovely Sunday too, Lou
Love this car thanks for the show
Hi David Terry, My pleasure and you're welcome, Lou
Very nice Lou!
Glad you enjoy this one Ed B. :-) Lou
Can't distinguish between injection and carburator engine when he looks at it, hahaha. Mr. Car-Expert!
Well when you have so many Mercedes they can all sort looks the same after awhile I guess :-)
@@loucostabile Not while looking at the engine ...
A real beauty, love the rounded off lines.
Glad to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)
Love that color!
Glad you enjoy the color of this one :-)
Hey Lou. Awesome looking 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S coupe. :)
Hey Jason, Glad you think this one is "awesome" :-) Lou
SOOOO SWEEEET!
Hi detroitbluesguy, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Nice show...I only have a 67 Fintail 110, but the quality is all there! Love it!
Jerry C
Great car!!!
Hi S S, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Of course, I still follow all the news on your channel! Good luck! Sinisa
That's a beautiful car nice color great shape for as old as it is nice find Lou.
You're right, great shape. Glad you enjoy this find Pete :-) Lou
Wonderful wonderful car. Funny thing is that the shipping document says the car was shipped from New York to Le Havre, France. Not the other way around.
Hi charleston 23871, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
This is a 14.min wet dream! Such a beautiful car in- and outside!
Hi Tim v. Meiningen, Clearly the right car for you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy, Lou
Rare and Awesome,
Mr. Phil Lutfy, sounds he is an arabic native , great car , wonderful hobby
Hi Ali Redha, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Beautiful
Well said.
Beautiful Ponton coupé, Made in Germany as only Mercedes-Benz knows how.
Hi Andrew Graham, Glad you enjoy this one. Stay tuned for more "as only Mercedes-Benz knows how" from Phil coming up :-) Lou
''She Is a poem written in the most beautiful body language.'' 7118
Nice :-)
Nice :)
Glad you enjoy this one :-)
If it was 1959 all over again and I had a well stocked bank account I would head right over to the MB dealer.
Hi CH Hagg, Glad to read you enjoy the video of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Classy Mercedes - Benz
Glad you enjoy this classy one :-)
So nice car 👍
Hi Deagu 92, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Is it easy to restore these type of cars and what would they cost like about
But yours is in far more than great condition.
Hi Ahmet 42 Selim, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
...When Mercedes were at their peak! they used to be the top quality cars , the standard!
I hope you do a video of the mid 60;s 230 SL seating next to the 220 s!
Hi Pablo Cespedes, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Mercedes. Regarding other cars in Phil's collection.....stay tuned :-) Lou
Thats when Mercedes builded quality cars, awesome...
Hi Christian Sanden, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Yes i enjoyed your nice video! Hope you will enjoy your collection for many years👍👍
Good man goo beautiful car.welcome
Hi Kannan pnk Appukann am
, Happy to read you enjoy this car & episode :-) Lou
@@loucostabile ya god gift life.good family lovely mother happy life CAR traveling.your life long good health am god pray.thanku
Thank you for all the kind words :-)
We had the same model same color but SE engine in Belgium.
Hi Jean Paul Reuland
, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of the car you had :-) Hope you see many more cars you enjoy on this RUclips Channel, Lou
That Mercedes does not only look luxurious. It is the most luxurious Mercedes of its time. The price was nearly as high as a "300 Grosser" Limousine in 1956. So nearly USD 5.500 to 6000. The coachwork and interior was handmade,. After Production End of the 300 "S" Coupé in 1957. This was the top only the 300 SL Roadster for USD 6.500 was more expensive.
Hi Andy Hanovera, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Stay tuned as there will be a few more Mercedes coming I think you'll enjoy :-) Lou
The S-line had a carburetor, the SE-line had an electrical (E) injection.
Hi Birger Rieb, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
That’s right. I owned a 1959 220SE, fuel injected. Drove it all over Europe. Low wind noise, very comfortable seat.
الله الله كم هي جميله وراقيه
الصناعه الالمانيه راقيه
Going to need some help with interpretation on this comment. Hope you enjoy this car :-)
How does one appear on this channel?
One has a cool car and standing next to it when I see the car.
Hope you come to some Atlanta area car shows soon then!
was surprised that he replaced the original MB a/c compressor, with a japanese one.
That's a interesting point. Hmmm.
No = As stated - the car came without A/C. His mother shipped it to him from Europe to the U.S. and had an aftermarket A/C installed = and immediately had it shipped back to her in Europe. The aftermarket compressor from those days sapped lots of horsepower and bogged the engine when A/C was on. So he threw out the old huge aftermarket compressor and put in a modern Japanese one. He did not remove an original 1956 Mercedes A/C compressor as the car came from the factory without A/C. All of this was said in the video.
"This is original luggage." Wow.
Glad to receive a "Wow" from you, and I agree, it's just amazing :-)
Well that car interior, to have the car feels like being in a moment of time and a part of a movie, must go to a tailor and get him make clothes that fit the car and the right hat to wear to it, but it would be a problem and that would be that you probably want to sit in the car even when not driving it.
Hi Andes Pesson, I enjoy reading your comment and the level of details you share :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy, Lou
Another pretty girl!
Nice :-)
Mercedes had made beautiful cars back then... Did you know Muhammad Ali owned a '59 Mercedes?
Did not know that. Cool :-) Thank you for sharing.
I just got dizzy with this camera shots....
I know what you mean.....I just watched the propeller on a video called "Landing at Sunflower glider port, Yoder. Ks." and I got dizzy too :-)
First (finely).
Winner ! :-)
It's good to hear that again. 😁
Second
Silver Medal