Restoring a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing in only 8 months!

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Full ground-up restoration on a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing at Legendary Motorcar.
In favor of the 2008 season, a weekly audience has tuned into Dream Car Garage for a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of BASF's 1957 300SL, one of only 76 built in the Gullwing's last year of production. The 300SL Gullwing, a technological and styling marvel, signaled the rebirth of Mercedes in the post war world
A world leader in automotive OEM and refinish technologies, BASF has supplied paint to manufacturers since the dawn of the automotive industry. Over the years, BASF has amassed a collection of classic and exotic cars from many of its strategic customers. BASF bought the 1957 Gullwing a decade ago because the 300SL is a timeless classic, similar to Glasurit's line of automotive refinish products themselves.
Restored from its revolutionary tube frame up and finished with BASF's Glasurit® 90 Line of waterborne automotive finish products, the project was conducted by Dream Car Garage's brother company, Legendary Motorcar.
Peter Klutt, host of Dream Car Garage, arrived at Meadow Brook on Aug. 3, 2008 to participate in the formal handoff of the Gullwing to Jay Baker, Group Vice President of BASF's Coatings Division in North America. Klutt will also conducted a restoration seminar in the BASF-sponsored media tent.
"What a great venue for our official return of the Gullwing to BASF," said Klutt. "We are thrilled to have been involved in this restoration project and are looking forward to sharing it with all of the car enthusiasts coming to this exciting event."
About Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance
Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance is one of the most prestigious automotive events in the world. It is held on the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall, a 1920's Tudor-revival mansion built by the widow of John Dodge. The Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance is an exhibition of automotive design, craftsmanship and history. Over the years, it has served as a significant fundraiser for the preservation of Meadow Brook Hall. Later at the 2008 Concourse d'Elegance, the Legendary Motorcar Restoration Team and BASF paints were rewarded with the pretigious Blue Ribbon award for the restoration completed on this beautiful '57 Gullwing Mercedes.
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@p3th3t1c 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why every show out there says these old Mercedes have unobtanium parts, every hard core MB guy out there knows you can go right to Mercedes and order any part for any car ever made by them, all you gotta do is hand over your bank account and they will tell the factory to make it.

@rbslammed6163 Жыл бұрын

“They said we couldn’t” Who exactly is “they” and it’s not landing on the moon, it’s literally simply restoring a car that has been restored by literally thousands. Boomers just suck at clickbait

@Mercmad Жыл бұрын

True. I do it on a daily basis and because Gullwings were based on 300 Adenauer components .

@konradbenz7110 Жыл бұрын

@@Mercmad🤣🤣🤣

@johnwight6041 7 ай бұрын

Yes Mercedes classic center. Why are they even “restoring” this car? Seems to nice to restore. They definitely did a good job and was cool to watch

@MrDejast 7 ай бұрын

Not all parts are available, currently restoring a 59 300 sl and having a hard time sourcing parts for the differential and electrical.

@motu-ki3el 2 жыл бұрын

This video demonstrates that it is possible to show how professional restoration work is done. Not like most other channels that show silly jokes or fake problems between mechanics, or are full of platitudes like "If we don't get the parts, we won't finish on time" or ""Mike didn't come to work today and we'll be late". Pure garbage that no one cares about! Instead, here we are shown capable people doing their jobs well, without scripts or false dramas. Congratulations!

@chumleyk 7 ай бұрын

No. They could have studied them and used their success formula to make this far more insightful and interesting. There's a reason why the timeline wave has massive peaks every 7 minutes... its because most of the viewers skipped through the whole thing without watching it. no story. no engagement. yawn.

@BigPatViggen 2 жыл бұрын

What? No arguing? No pranks, no shenanigans? Only skills and dedication to proper work? Don’t ever change, LMC! Simply awesome work! Love the video too: instructive and lively, a great inspiration. Keep up the good work!

@bokhans 2 жыл бұрын

Most other shows underestimate their audience! This is what real car guys want, I am sure.

@marcryvon 2 жыл бұрын

And no Chip Foose stupid graphics allowed ! 🤣

@t.3465 Жыл бұрын

r u referring to the top gear electric car build?

@BigPatViggen Жыл бұрын

@@t.3465 no, I’m refering to the myriad of other « reality » car restoration TV show that mainly focus on arseholes fighting together or whining about lack of cash/time/take your pick rather than showing craftpersons carrying on with their work in an orderly way and thus acheiving great results.

@Mike_Collins392 2 жыл бұрын

My dad was a MB mechanic for 48 years . No matter how bad his life ever got he ALWAYS had a job at a dealer because he knew these cars ( and he had plenty of struggles ). He used to tell me about the how the body came off of the chassis but I never got to see it till now , thank you.

@joshschneider9766 2 жыл бұрын

Not many Mercedes had that style frame but the panels were fixed onto the steel bodied ones basically the same. Just tougher to hand form and heavier, so not appropriate for a sport light. Such awesome and specific purpose in the gull wing. Check out the newer gen sls as well, its a modern sport light

@sduffy271 2 жыл бұрын

Not easy to repair

@willemp6432 2 ай бұрын

Mercedes here in Germany is a life time relationship. Generations of families worked for Mercedes. If you are a youngster and did an Apprenticeship with Mercedes, you belong to the family all your life. They take care of you until you`re an old man. The Motor industry In the USA moved production to countries for the cheap labour witch killed Detroit and the beautuf cars that came out of the USA.

@VictorySpeedway 2 жыл бұрын

Most likely the greatest automobile ever conceived / built. When I was five or six, my Grandfather bought a 1960 Mercedes diesel. In those days, Mercedes went for Oldsmobile money; affordable. I went with my Grandfather to pick up the new car. There in the showroom was a bright red 300SL Gullwing. I was crazy about that car. The nice lady at the desk said she'd save it 'til I was 17. Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, Aston Martin, et al are faster, handle better and all that. But there is no car - none, not one - that makes one's blood pump just a little faster than a Gullwing Mercedes. This was one of the best 39 minutes I've spent in front of my computer. Thanks very much for sharing your incomparable skill, craftsmanship, and expertise with the rest of us.

@Chr.U.Cas2216 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Pete K. I highly recommend to watch Jay Lenos 300 SL Gullwing episode, the very special transporter with it and the video about the 600 Pullman. Simply epic! I bet that you will love the vids. Best regards, luck and health.

@brunosmith6925 10 ай бұрын

Despite its deserved iconic status, the 300 had a number of anomilies that irritated its owners - particulary the doors. However, watching you treat this gem with such care - and obvious love for what you do - is truly admirable and noteworthy. These rare cars need to be preserved, and that needs to happen on a consistent basis. With companies like yours dedicated to that task, there is hope for all these priceless classics to be preserved and appreciated by future generations.

@EverythingAutomotive13 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been dreaming of someone showing this process for an SL thank you! Great Job!

@charlesdalton985 2 жыл бұрын

So many craftsman, at the absolute peak of their respective fields, turned out a peerless restoration. Thank you for a detailed walk through this and a chance to see the people involved.

@AutismusPrime69 Жыл бұрын

Don't simp

@fgb3126 Жыл бұрын

The Benz already looks restored!

@ezragonzalez8936 2 жыл бұрын

my dad sold his 57 Gullwing in 1977 when I was born as he needed money till this day it hurts so bad! lol beautiful restoration!

@Baked-as-Bread Жыл бұрын

the 300SL Gullwing is one of my favorite cars ever.

@stevenspilly 2 жыл бұрын

It looked great as it was

@christopherkraft1327 2 жыл бұрын

That Gullwing is gorgeous!!! You guys are miracle workers, great job!!! 👍👍

@sjm5482 2 жыл бұрын

Best restoration video I’ve seen so far on KZfaq; historical significance reviewed, detailed in explanation, great video and very very well narrated. Great job!

@oriancunningham 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning, thank you for restoring this classic for another few generations to enjoy!

@joevanseeters2873 10 ай бұрын

One of the most beautiful cars Mercedes Benz ever made and probably their most famous. I miss Legendary Motorcar's show they used to have on Public Television. Watched it every week.

@markdavis2475 2 жыл бұрын

Cool that it's owned by BASF and that they appreciate history.

@georgef1176 2 жыл бұрын

I love this Peter thanks for posting all the retro episodes. Miss you guys on tv

@steveblakely8810 2 жыл бұрын

What a classic You guys are first class and your workers are true craftsmen, a trade thats being lost with time Thank you Peter and all at Legendary you guys rock !

@joshschneider9766 2 жыл бұрын

My compliments in particular on the work on the doors and brakes. Crazy levels of detail!

@artworkbysteve1 2 жыл бұрын

As a custom painter for 46 years I can tell you these guys are correct in the procedures .

@edcew8236 7 ай бұрын

The Gullwing is so beautifully styled, by far my favorite post-war Mercedes.

@MrSchattka 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful restoration! Kudos to everyone involved!

@donaldrussell2735 2 жыл бұрын

just beginning the reassembly and final finishes of my 1959 190SL, weak but sleek cousin to the 300SL; this level of professional detail is priceless. Many thanks!

@farewell_to_normalcy9352 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work! 300SL is one of my favorite 50’s vehicle of all time for SURE.

@vmars1320 8 ай бұрын

you know i used to watch every episode it was just a good vibe, the opening theme the segments Peter and Tom just a great show, would love to see the episodes again

@michaelhart5886 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant to see craftsmanship hasn't died. Amazing job

@sonjasolaris23 Жыл бұрын

Welders are artists❣️

@sidefx996 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are still just as fantastic. Thanks so much for posting them please keep them coming.

@emanuell5926 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful documentary. Thank you so much for sharing. Excellent craftsmanship combined with passion and dedication. And the best thing- you guys seem not to be afraid of the project! Hat’s of to you! Regards from Germany

@michaelkelly3221 2 жыл бұрын

Those are some incredibly beautiful colors.

@windronner1 2 жыл бұрын

Legendary video. Suited for a legendary icon. Great job.

@si_vis_amari_ama 2 жыл бұрын

That parrot on the Glasurit logo: her name was Esther. Such a pretty Polly, Esther.

@shuginubi Жыл бұрын

Holy guacamole, wew lads, that attention to the surface, preparations to paint...

@raulio81 Жыл бұрын

Even without that great doors this car is absolute beauty.

@joshschneider9766 2 жыл бұрын

Basf owns such a car because we can. And that's all the reason anyone needs to own such an amazing machine. What an amazing promo piece, to say the least! Way to go and thanks so much for documenting the process.

@herrrechtschreibprufung7807 2 жыл бұрын

nice how the suppliers present and explain their part of the work.

@chrischallis4240 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video history for a fantastic restored gullwing...thank you..

@a.c.4732 7 ай бұрын

that filtering process / viscosity .... 18 -21 seconds ...too thin / too thick : amazing .

@carguy0000 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Pete , loved the chroming part , very interesting > I'm always impressed with the detail .

@genemounce8302 2 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorites !

@panoscharos983 2 жыл бұрын

Knowledge and respect! Congratulations... regards from Athens Greece..

@chrislovett9711 Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite cars so beautiful

@markobrien6586 Жыл бұрын

excellent video I remembered the heat in the cockpit in the summer;the movable steering wheel;no radio & the rudge wheel knock off hammer!!!

@curtisducati 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning car , the nicest looking Mercedes ever ..

@bigbangger998 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful vehicle. Like a piece of artwork. Screams character.

@BlackLung911 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! The colour really POPS. :)

@dayalanvelan3070 2 жыл бұрын

Totally awesome restoration work and attention to detail. Hats off to your team. Credit also to German engineering. Greetings from South Africa.

@richardmartinez4145 Жыл бұрын

In the planning stage of my '71 Pagoda restoration. Glasurit will absolutely be my go to. Just deciding on single stage or clear...and dare I say, a color change. Love your content!

@geob0324 6 ай бұрын

When price is no object, great possibilities open up.

@alejandrojohannsen8249 2 жыл бұрын

Woww what a great job and dedication .... congratulations people like you make possible for these beatiful pieces to be admired for generations

@LITTLE1994 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible save!

@robertmarr8991 Жыл бұрын

Stunning restoration.Magnificent car.

@madmike6942 Жыл бұрын

they restore it to perfection ❤️❤️❤️

@chrisbailey459 2 жыл бұрын

Very good display of tradesman abilities.

@markdaugherty6378 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning result

@Tmrfe0962 2 жыл бұрын

Wow….thank you guys, for taking the effort to document such a rare process…to say you’ve done an amazing job, is an understatement. What an enjoyable video. Thank you again.

@afshonkhanom5375 2 жыл бұрын

So well done... Great job..

@douglasthompson9482 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous.....my 1990 300sl is gorgeous also. This one though is pure heaven!

@scofab 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, very well done.

@gunnar8716 7 ай бұрын

The holy grail… Most beautiful car ever!

@warfivevy0ne454 2 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece Presentation

@crustycobs2669 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, what a car. Good job!

@petemclinc Жыл бұрын

You guys are geniuses...

@BruceBoschek 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. One thing would interest me, however. The W198 300SL has some very sticky engine issues related to overheating and fuel running into the cylinders after shutdown. I would love to know whether these issues were addressed and if so, how they were dealt with. Here in Germany we have a number of shops that deal especially with the W198 and each has their own solution to these issues. This car is so special it needs and deserves endless care in restoration and upkeep. Thanks for this valuable report.

@KannX 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic!!

@terryneal5569 7 ай бұрын

Amazing craftsmen.🙏

@ElGuindola Жыл бұрын

2:00 because these parts are aluminum it’s important that we take extra care… perfectly synchronized with the door corner resting and pivoting paint to paint on the roof of the car

@markdavis2475 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting to see the full chrome plating process. I can understand why it's becoming more difficult to find platers now.

@marcryvon 2 жыл бұрын

The toxic fumes are deadly. Especially the copper = arsenic fumes.

@markdavis2475 2 жыл бұрын

@@marcryvon they did plating where I used to work but we were never allowed in the area. Everyone who worked in there had to trained to use a cyanide antidote EpiPen 😲

@robbieclark788 Жыл бұрын

That car is the work of art

@sherifmagdy4168 7 ай бұрын

Great video but make it more interesting more mysteries to keep us watching and interested in the video 😊

@billmago7991 2 жыл бұрын

Best car show hands down

@SubversionGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I could watch LM restore cars all day

@billymania11 2 жыл бұрын

A superb effort. It's not often I'm impressed by auto restorations but this is near the top. I'm sure even the Germans are impressed by this project.

@Johnsormani Жыл бұрын

I’m sure they are not

@turdferguson4124 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Beautiful

@stanmurray5991 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative regarding the steps involved. One thing I may have missed..the 300SL had rubber padding preventing the frame tubing from hard contact with the body sheet metal. It turns to gum or powder over the decades. They were pleasant on the highway but now they are very noisy ..really too noisy inside for pleasant touring. Did the rubber get installed?

@s23bho38 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding.

@geraldswain3259 2 жыл бұрын

At last , looking forward to seeing a proper car going through your shop .

@Asifalirahman1 Жыл бұрын

Best restoration video I have ever seen.

@johnbowen2963 2 жыл бұрын

Real good video. no crap or drama , no big deadline to meet. i enjoyed it a lot.

@legendarymotorcar 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it John.

@mctrevors7852 2 жыл бұрын

We dont advise using Sand blasting... but we used it...we dont advise using baking soda..but we used it. 🤷🏽‍♂️

@stevenshanofski6801 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work. What a beautiful piece of art. Well done by all involved! Love the lack of made up drama on the show as well.

@1339LARS 2 жыл бұрын

Most amazing, thank you!! //Lars

@islandaerial3414 2 жыл бұрын

Very Kool. All birds have wings, why do you think they picked the stinkiest bird that flies?? Miss you guys on BNN btw

@alk3myst 2 жыл бұрын

Good point on using power tools for fitting certain parts. In general, I only use power to remove items in normal automotive things. Most good ratchets and other tools make relying on power not so important.

@English2Elvish 2 жыл бұрын

When I was 7 or 8 my favorite car of all time was a Lamborghini Countach, though flipping through 'old car books' there was atleast three cars that stood out as amazing, and without a word told to me, I just knew by visual they were special beyond thought; Ferrari 250 GTO, Ford GT-40, and the 300SL.

@mariomontri4801 Жыл бұрын

Un formidabile restauro

@Draxindustries1 Жыл бұрын

Looks very good at first glance but there's quite a few flaws. The front bumper doesn't fit properly, there's something not right about the trim fit on the lower front wheel arch and thers bubbling in the paint at the bottom edge of the nearside headlight.

@backho12 4 ай бұрын

Yep! You couldn't miss the bubbling around the RH headlight. I'm sure it was addressed.

@mastermassy7472 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing !!!

@maverick1685 2 жыл бұрын

This video is Fantastic!

@mountainman9167 2 жыл бұрын

Great Job. Great video. Verry beautiful car

@tomtreck2 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool great job

@QuietStormX 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Work... 👍😎

@tonychavez2083 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant! high dollar build...

@pasindurathnayake4260 Жыл бұрын

great stuff

@zain6863 2 жыл бұрын

Professional work guys....When can i pick up my car....lol

@rogerdsmith 2 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege years ago of briefly driving one of these cars. It was only a few hundred feet, from a showroom to the shop, but I got to start it and drive it. I knew at the time how special it was, to even do that.

@corneliusdrvanderbilt822 2 жыл бұрын

GULLWING ... The 300 SL needed the door design, as its tubular frame race car chassis design had a very high door sill, which in combination with a low roof would make a standard door opening very low and small. The Mercedes engineers solved the problem by also opening a part of the roof. Now the Car: There never was, is or will be a car it. It is, probably, the most good looking driving machine ever made. It is not a car that one drives in Cornwall on windy, wet and winding roads like a Morgan 8 or a Lotus but on German Autobahn, matchless and domineering, even today ... she is saluted all along ...There aren't many left. ..