I believe one of the revisions in the new 2021 Highway Code states that you’re not allowed to extract a barn find car without Jonny Smith being present.
This is the number one reason I emailed Johny .. once I moved it would never be the same again and I could have never done the car or my grandad the justice it deserved and what johny and Phil (behind the camera) did was amazing, my family want to say thank you 👍🏻
I think the correct wording is actually "...without a Jo(h)nny Smith being present." I am also offering barn find extraction services in the North East Scotland area.
It has to be said that the camera person has done a great job filming with a slow gentle pace that just adds to the atmosphere of your enthusiasm and commentary 👍🏼 Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Wow what a lovley motor and brilliant story can’t wait to see this finished his grandad had a massive love for this merc abd it’s brilliant story can’t wait to se this finish 👊🏻👊🏻🥰🥰
Very nice car. Cheers to Nick for getting in contact with Jonny. I love that people are being so supportive and contacting Jonny himself, a great community. Good luck with the restoration!
Love the looks of those cars and would be a great candidate for restoration. Looks like they used a lacquer paint when they did the respray on it. Lacquer is bad about lifting because the solvents in it can attack the surface underneath if it's not prepared properly, especially if you put it over an existing non lacquer paint and if you use a primer underneath it that isn't compatible with lacquer paint. It also needs a slightly rougher surface to adhear to so you should sand the primer with 320 grit sandpaper before spraying the paint and give it 3 coats, then sand with 600 and give it 3 coats of clear for the best chances of it lasting a long time.
Bloody hell Jonny, what an awesome episode. Just love the barn (garage) finds... Same what a car. Hope we see it running and driving in the show soon 👍🏼
Forget top gear, wheeler dealers they are full of B/S this guy has respect for the old cars and there custodians. Thank you Jonny your good on 5th gear and a true professional around cars.
The peeling of the paint is caused to a reaction between the original paint, probably a thermoacrylic paint and a more modern kind of 2 component paint. I am working on a 63 Chevy that got painted many years ago. I encountered the same problem, luckily on a lesser scale than this.
I'll plough through my old negatives - I was in Manchester from '80 - '87 and was forever snapping interesting motors. Perhaps I caught this one. A couple of years ago my wife and I went to visit some of her friends in a little village in NW Thailand, and in the car port was a large machine with a fitted cover. I recognised the shape - not a convertible, but one of the 'stacked light' Mercs. The owner was delighted that I knew what it was without having to look under the cover :)
It is always nice to see cars cherished by descendants in the same way the owners cherished them. A direct connection to loved ones in a tangible and useable piece of technology. Sitting behind the wheel and driving such things gives a connection to the past that is almost impossible to replicate any other way. Good for them for keeping it safe.
You've just fulfilled one of my dreams. Finding that model of Merc in that condition sitting in a dry garage. The only thing that could make perfect would be the 3.5 V8 under the bonnet. Nick, you are a very lucky guy. I'm genuinely jealous.
It always worries me starting something that’s been sitting that long, the oil would have separated and there is high probability that oil galleries could be blocked.
What would the oil have separated from? That said, I agree I would have changed it along with filter and tipped a glob of oil down each spark plug hole before even touching the key.
@@dj_efk the oil separates into 2, you get a clear nasty liquid like varnish, it stinks! And a black VERY thick sludge like tar. So starting something that’s been sitting that long is a huge gamble as it can seriously damage the engine as the tar will block the oil system and will prevent lubrication.
This is my favourite thread on the channel. I love how the car emerges and gets to see the light again. It is, hopefully, the first step on the path to re-birth. More like this please.
This one made me happy on so many levels! I hope you get to do a follow-up on this one. And kudos to Nick's mom for getting on board with letting him resurrect this beauty!
What a gloriously opulent-looking car - utterly stunning. And thank you for finally, at 9 minutes in, straightening the 3-pointed star on the bonnet so it, once again, sat proudly on the prow of this magnificent machine. Doing that gave me a flash-back to when I was a salesman at a Mercedes dealership back in the late 80s - I always made a point of brightly polishing up every 'blade' of the star so it would gleam as the customer drove the car away... I think, this side of a Rolls' Spirit of Ecstasy, the Mercedes 3-pointed star is one of the most evocative of car emblems. Fabulous content, Jonny - thank you. :-)
I absolutely love your show, that said. Don't ever rub the dirt off the beautiful chrome ( thus scratching the piss out of it) again or I'll cross the pond and smack you. Keep up the great content.
Johnny I like this old Mercedes the best of all the cars in your videos. We had a body shop here in town run by a Guy we called Russian Bob. He painted like whoever did this Mercedes. He has been gone from town for 20 years but some of is bad work still haunts our town. From what I could see in the video it doesn't look like its all rusty or anything just the flaking paint makes it look like it has the mange! Thanks for posting such a cool video!
I absolutely loved this garage find. The story behind the vehicle and its condition, it needs to see the road again and take that photo outside the hotel.
Oh Nick, your grandfather was a great car guy, I'm kinda glad you're uncle never got it running, you've got a stunning old Merc, priceless car, I had an aunt who drove a similar car to yours, I have a 3.5ltr sedan because that's what I can afford, don't let your mother sell it, thanks for letting Jonny show us the car, Rj in Oz
Seeing these barn finds with a cherished family history behind them is almost like briefly meeting the spirit of the long absent owner. Brings a lump to your throat.... ❤
Gosh, I'm only just catching up on your barnfind vids, but this to me is YT gold! Completely unpretentious but honest and down to earth nerdy car-enthusiast content. I'll be regularly tuning in for these Jonny, thanks heaps for enlightening us with your effort in making these entertaining but still humble and sympathetic videos!
the paint cracking off in sheets is common with old cellulose based paint, its very fragile, and does not expand at the same rate as the underlying metal.
That’s such a cool motor,, I wish my familys motoring history was that classy! Hopefully he will have it on the road very soon ( maybe a catch up film next year? ) Great video 👍🏻
Wonderful car... Used to get dropped off to school in the 70's in a deep maroon one one of these with an 8 track stereo unit playing 70's soul and groove! Enjoy the resto!
Great episode the car definitely needs putting back on the road the paint work problem looks like the mixing of two types of paint which has caused a reaction just needs stripping back to bear metal thanks for sharing 😎
Beautiful car and story. It derserves the love and loyalty for many reasons. Thanks for going to the effort of learning about this car so we can share in that too.
The Carpervert name should have nearly been reinstated for this video, absolutely brilliant, love this era mercedes, so cool. Such a great video Jonny and co.
I believe one of the revisions in the new 2021 Highway Code states that you’re not allowed to extract a barn find car without Jonny Smith being present.
This is the number one reason I emailed Johny .. once I moved it would never be the same again and I could have never done the car or my grandad the justice it deserved and what johny and Phil (behind the camera) did was amazing, my family want to say thank you 👍🏻
I think the correct wording is actually "...without a Jo(h)nny Smith being present." I am also offering barn find extraction services in the North East Scotland area.
That’s the law..hopefully
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Cheers for coming to film this, I will be starting the rebuild soon 👍🏻
Nice to meet you Nick, all the best with the renovation
@@philpritchard8772 and you Phil, just need someone with your skills to film it for me.. you were fantastic 👍🏻
All the best, she is a beauty and family, two fantastic reasons to get her back on the road! 👍👍👍
@@jean-pierrecayol4897 I can’t wait to drive it 👍🏻
Hope it all goes well, nice motor Sir! 😎
Love the way Johny talks softly and moves gently round these old cars, giving them the respect such family heirlooms deserve.
I was genuinely amazed by how much respect Johny has.. and the fantastic filming by Phil both great guys
@@NicksGarageUk Yes, couldn't agree more.
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Jonny is like the david attenborough of the car world.
@@MrBrianc1975 Hah! Yes. Love that.
It has to be said that the camera person has done a great job filming with a slow gentle pace that just adds to the atmosphere of your enthusiasm and commentary 👍🏼
Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
When the daylight shines upon it… cue church bells! Seriously, even God loves a good Merc!
Oh Lord, won't you buy me
A Mercedes Benz?
My friends all drive Porsches
I must make amends
Wow what a lovley motor and brilliant story can’t wait to see this finished his grandad had a massive love for this merc abd it’s brilliant story can’t wait to se this finish 👊🏻👊🏻🥰🥰
Absolutely fantastic. There’s something about an old Merc. Magical machines. Thanks for this, Jonny
Very nice car. Cheers to Nick for getting in contact with Jonny.
I love that people are being so supportive and contacting Jonny himself, a great community.
Good luck with the restoration!
I thought it would be a shame to pull it out and start it without people seeing how it’s been for so long
I love hese old Mercs. Always reminds me of them old spy thrillers from the 60's & 70's. A true classic. Thank you Jonny.
Love the looks of those cars and would be a great candidate for restoration. Looks like they used a lacquer paint when they did the respray on it. Lacquer is bad about lifting because the solvents in it can attack the surface underneath if it's not prepared properly, especially if you put it over an existing non lacquer paint and if you use a primer underneath it that isn't compatible with lacquer paint. It also needs a slightly rougher surface to adhear to so you should sand the primer with 320 grit sandpaper before spraying the paint and give it 3 coats, then sand with 600 and give it 3 coats of clear for the best chances of it lasting a long time.
I hope Nick gets this road worthy and sends you a video so we can see. 🙂
I will be documenting the restoration 👍🏻
That was absolutely fantastic! Love the hero worship by Johnny! She will be a glorious old survivor when she returns to the roads.
I hope there are a lot of barns left in the UK. Absolutely love these episodes
I've always loved those old things
I was waiting for his Dad too come out and give you both a bollocking 😂 great video👏
Ha, he was away for the weekend. We promised no house parties or weeing in the koi pond
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Jonny and Chops... The content you're producing is unreal!! 😁👍🏻😲
We have Easy Start here in Australia but it's called Start Ya Bastard.. Absolutely love it!
Oh baby. I’ll save this for about 4am I’m on the night shift tonight. Nice one Johnny. 👍
Excellent video Johnny.
Wow you mentioned the great designer Paul Bracq.
Perfect
Mercedes of this era were such gracious beautiful cars!
I love history but these are the best history lessons ever 👌
Another enjoyable Barn Find. Thanks to Nick and his family for sharing this! 👍
Bloody hell Jonny, what an awesome episode. Just love the barn (garage) finds... Same what a car. Hope we see it running and driving in the show soon 👍🏼
Amazing find Jonny, I love these old Merc’s.. can’t wait to show you my new barn find project! 😉😎
Yes, where is that 732i? Looking forward to the progress!
I can’t wait it will be a interesting project
Thanks for these shows Jonny. RUclips gold.
Forget top gear, wheeler dealers they are full of B/S this guy has respect for the old cars and there custodians.
Thank you Jonny your good on 5th gear and a true professional around cars.
These barn finds are addictive ! Keep up the good work.
The elegance factor of this beautiful machine is beyond scale.
His grandfather would be so very proud of him.
Good luck
The peeling of the paint is caused to a reaction between the original paint, probably a thermoacrylic paint and a more modern kind of 2 component paint. I am working on a 63 Chevy that got painted many years ago. I encountered the same problem, luckily on a lesser scale than this.
Love a bit of Carchaeology! So many forgotten bits and pieces in old boxes.
Jonny smith is the David Attenborough of the car world, love his work!
Please don’t leave us in the dark with this car! Would love to see it restored and back on the road. Excellent!
I'll plough through my old negatives - I was in Manchester from '80 - '87 and was forever snapping interesting motors. Perhaps I caught this one.
A couple of years ago my wife and I went to visit some of her friends in a little village in NW Thailand, and in the car port was a large machine with a fitted cover. I recognised the shape - not a convertible, but one of the 'stacked light' Mercs. The owner was delighted that I knew what it was without having to look under the cover :)
This car HAS to be restored. Absolutely amazing and such a rarity, it deserves to be restored. What a “barn” find ❤️
My Mum had a 1964 220SE Saloon, white with Red Leather. Lovely car to drive.
That is the sound of a rod knocking
It is always nice to see cars cherished by descendants in the same way the owners cherished them. A direct connection to loved ones in a tangible and useable piece of technology. Sitting behind the wheel and driving such things gives a connection to the past that is almost impossible to replicate any other way. Good for them for keeping it safe.
Thanks Alex for bring sunshine into this beauty. I enjoyed every second.
Thanks for spoiling us yet again. Awesome video. Cheers
Now that is one gorgeous car. Nuf said.
Beautiful car, beautiful story
Fab!
I love Jonnys attention to silly details and the lack of vulgar money talk!
One of the greatest cars ever built. It deserves restoration and a new life.
Found the hotel thanks to comments 👍🏻👍🏻
My all time favourite car, wonderful.
You've just fulfilled one of my dreams. Finding that model of Merc in that condition sitting in a dry garage. The only thing that could make perfect would be the 3.5 V8 under the bonnet. Nick, you are a very lucky guy. I'm genuinely jealous.
It always worries me starting something that’s been sitting that long, the oil would have separated and there is high probability that oil galleries could be blocked.
What would the oil have separated from? That said, I agree I would have changed it along with filter and tipped a glob of oil down each spark plug hole before even touching the key.
@@dj_efk the oil separates into 2, you get a clear nasty liquid like varnish, it stinks! And a black VERY thick sludge like tar. So starting something that’s been sitting that long is a huge gamble as it can seriously damage the engine as the tar will block the oil system and will prevent lubrication.
@@mell3109 yeah, I'd always try to drain the oil and replace it first.
A thing of beauty.
Absolutely stunning car, I want one!
This is my favourite thread on the channel. I love how the car emerges and gets to see the light again. It is, hopefully, the first step on the path to re-birth. More like this please.
It’s took so long to convince my mum, it’s starting soon
@@NicksGarageUk Its always your mum that's hardest to get past Isn't it. And mine was from Yorkshire so doubly hard to swerve 😂
I’ll bet that car has outlived that hotel…very nice.
This is so awesome, best of luck getting it on the road, and please do a follow up video of it driving
This one made me happy on so many levels! I hope you get to do a follow-up on this one. And kudos to Nick's mom for getting on board with letting him resurrect this beauty!
It took a while but I know she is reading the comments and will be made up 👍🏻
@@NicksGarageUk I'm happy to hear that! I look forward to seeing it progress myself! Best of luck!
@@NicksGarageUk why didn't she want you to revive it before?
What a car! Good luck Nick, get that back on the road and enjoy it, hope you find that hotel!
Thanks for another great video Jonny. 😀
Will be an absolute stunner once restored
Can't beat a good old rummage.
Now THAT's a barn find. Lovely, lovely thing.
Cheers Jonny, just getting better and better…..
Beautiful. The car, the filming, the vibe and the slow pace.. Everything!Rare in these hectic times!
PS. I'm still rolling from the ... "Let's tug this one off comment" haha ... childish I know :-D
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What a gloriously opulent-looking car - utterly stunning.
And thank you for finally, at 9 minutes in, straightening the 3-pointed star on the bonnet so it, once again, sat proudly on the prow of this magnificent machine.
Doing that gave me a flash-back to when I was a salesman at a Mercedes dealership back in the late 80s - I always made a point of brightly polishing up every 'blade' of the star so it would gleam as the customer drove the car away... I think, this side of a Rolls' Spirit of Ecstasy, the Mercedes 3-pointed star is one of the most evocative of car emblems.
Fabulous content, Jonny - thank you. :-)
The 3 pointed star represents mercedes conquering air, land and water
What about the "leaping" Jaguar?
I had a 280 SE and it was my second favorite car I ever owned.
Stunning.
I absolutely love your show, that said. Don't ever rub the dirt off the beautiful chrome ( thus scratching the piss out of it) again or I'll cross the pond and smack you. Keep up the great content.
Wow!... Unreal to think that beautiful thing has been waiting all that time for someone to give it some love.
I hope we can see more of this beauty on Nick's channel and perhaps a follow up from Jonny sometime in the future?
I will be putting bits up when I move it and a revisit is welcome,,
Johnny I like this old Mercedes the best of all the cars in your videos. We had a body shop here in town run by a Guy we called Russian Bob. He painted like whoever did this Mercedes. He has been gone from town for 20 years but some of is bad work still haunts our town. From what I could see in the video it doesn't look like its all rusty or anything just the flaking paint makes it look like it has the mange! Thanks for posting such a cool video!
Great discovery👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Restore it over time 👍🏽
Barn/garage finds are my favorite late brake show videos .
OMG dang what a beautiful! car. so lucky to have grandfathers car.
I absolutely loved this garage find. The story behind the vehicle and its condition, it needs to see the road again and take that photo outside the hotel.
Oh Nick, your grandfather was a great car guy, I'm kinda glad you're uncle never got it running, you've got a stunning old Merc, priceless car, I had an aunt who drove a similar car to yours, I have a 3.5ltr sedan because that's what I can afford, don't let your mother sell it, thanks for letting Jonny show us the car, Rj in Oz
If it goes for sale I will buy it!! It’s not the money for me I just want to use it
What a lovely car!
This is the type of car for drifting elegantly down to the South of France, accompanied by the sound of "Theme From A Summer Place"....
One of the best barn finds yet Jonny 👍🏻
Seeing these barn finds with a cherished family history behind them is almost like briefly meeting the spirit of the long absent owner. Brings a lump to your throat.... ❤
I was there and found it difficult to watch, they brought it together great
Gosh, I'm only just catching up on your barnfind vids, but this to me is YT gold! Completely unpretentious but honest and down to earth nerdy car-enthusiast content. I'll be regularly tuning in for these Jonny, thanks heaps for enlightening us with your effort in making these entertaining but still humble and sympathetic videos!
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Absolutely loved this. This episode is up there with the Volvo estate 👌🏻
Yes, my thoughts exactly.
Yes, the Volvo needs an update video.
What a fabulous old Merc. A lovely thing
Those service manuals are amazing. And the books are really expensive and rare for restorers
Jonny Smith does these shows so well.
Just glorious!
the paint cracking off in sheets is common with old cellulose based paint, its very fragile, and does not expand at the same rate as the underlying metal.
Brilliant video. What a car! The mans grandad sounded like a really cool chap, it's great that it's still in the family.
what a beautiful vehicle... oozes class
That’s such a cool motor,, I wish my familys motoring history was that classy! Hopefully he will have it on the road very soon ( maybe a catch up film next year? )
Great video 👍🏻
Wow I can’t believe it cranks
Wonderful car... Used to get dropped off to school in the 70's in a deep maroon one one of these with an 8 track stereo unit playing 70's soul and groove! Enjoy the resto!
That’s one nice car
Would love to see it back to its original colour and running
Love it. These old Mercs stir my loins. Almost as much as an old VW, but not quite.
one of your best videos yet, love mercs, only half way through video as well. lol
Huge wave of nostalgia hit me when you pulled that Teenage mutant hero turtles video tape out the boot
One thing I wished Jonny had with him on these Barn Finds is a little can of 3 in 1 oil...just a tiny bit on the door hinges and on the roof too.
Great episode the car definitely needs putting back on the road the paint work problem looks like the mixing of two types of paint which has caused a reaction just needs stripping back to bear metal thanks for sharing 😎
Awesome as always
Beautiful car and story. It derserves the love and loyalty for many reasons. Thanks for going to the effort of learning about this car so we can share in that too.
The Carpervert name should have nearly been reinstated for this video, absolutely brilliant, love this era mercedes, so cool. Such a great video Jonny and co.
Love this car. WoW!