Mercedes-Benz 300 d: “Only Original Once”

Mercedes-Benz 300 d: “Only Original Once” - Mercedes-Benz original

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8 жыл бұрын

One of approximately forty-five 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 d, Robert and Janet Eng’s “Mercedes Adenauer” is certainly one of the best restored of the original fleet. With an appreciation for the care required to refurbish a family heirloom, JG Francis from Mercedes Motoring helped to bring the “Adenauer” out of its post in the Eng family’s garage, and back out onto the streets where it belongs. Today, the couple has little respite from the throngs of classic car fanatics eager to buy the immaculately restored vehicle. More information about the spectacular restoration on mb4.me/4cwCBt0D
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@stephendebono9935 8 жыл бұрын

Great story, love the 300d. One of the most under rated classics. Most elegant car. Congratulations to all.

@marklaw4435 8 жыл бұрын

This Mercedes is so very Beautiful. It still catches my eye, makes me want to Explore it's Body Work, check out the Details, the Interior...The Instruments, the Wood Work...Everything. This car comes from a time, when Mercedes Benz did over engineer her cars, and it is A Shame That That Isn't Still So. What an absolute stunner. This car Proves, Good Design is really Timeless. "Mercedes Benz, Engineered Like No Other." Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz Would be Proud.

@stephenreynolds6239 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful car,Beautiful story x

@nickalderson4563 3 жыл бұрын

My father had one. Beautiful car.

@eldorado62 8 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, these were the days when Merceedes-Benz were Merceedes-Benz. I liked the big classic chromed front grille with the three-pointed star. The interiors were absolutely gorgeous with a workmanship second to none.

@brandenongkp 8 жыл бұрын

A very old car but still very elegant and eye catching. The interior instruments and wood panels are very beautiful. This car is timeless.

@Uswesi1527 Ай бұрын

This masterpiece is a landmark in the history of automotive technology. It’s years ahead of its time. From every angle, it makes Rolls Royce very dwarf.

@chrisl9254 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car.

@963hz 6 жыл бұрын

My gosh! A work of art!

@Synper311 8 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely gorgeous car. I've never taken a close look at one before.

@THEODORIEUS 8 жыл бұрын

A Merc is a DREAM CAR for a lifetime....!!!

@konradmroczek2496 7 жыл бұрын

Love the camera work :D The car and the story are spectacular!

@hseochin 3 жыл бұрын

That's THE way it has to be for a bonneted Mercedes-Benz as far as i'm concerned i.e. the sight of the upright standing circular star on top of the bonnet as seen from BEHIND the steering-wheel from the INTERIOR of the vehicle ! Such a sight cannot be carelessly forgotten or sidelined away into non existence, irregardless whether it's a Mercedes-Benz with a long or short bonnet, with a fossil engine or even 100% full EV, old or new models !! Crucial elements of the brand's design & history etc. MUST always prevail (even if no longer a standard feature in the new models at least there must be that option for it to still stand) if specified by the buyer of a new Mercedes-Benz bonneted vehicle !

@MercedesBenz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment, HseOChin. We understand your love for the classic look and we appreciate your honest feedback. 👍

@hseochin 3 жыл бұрын

@@MercedesBenz Thank you for taking note.

@classiccenterkoln6966 6 жыл бұрын

This is just an epic legend of a car :)

@bobpatterson5470 3 жыл бұрын

Such a charming story. Thanks.

@wacharaiamsakun6055 6 жыл бұрын

simply gorgeous

@geordiechacko1394 3 жыл бұрын

Dats just a Beauty

@carconnoisseur4615 8 жыл бұрын

I hope that oneday I can obtain such Automotive Quality

@bentleygt3716 8 жыл бұрын

i Teared up watching this Video.... enough said. thank you for sharing.

@lamborghinigirl123 8 жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@MrDynax10 8 жыл бұрын

Beauty

@sergiopodesta 3 жыл бұрын

I have one since 1998...great car not for everybody...

@karumuthusethu1189 5 жыл бұрын

My grandfather Karumuthu Thiagaraja Chettiar was using a similar Benz car 50years back, it's an excellent vehicle.

@THEFLYBOYWAY 4 жыл бұрын

I have one of these my grandfather left it too me.. how do you start it?

@MercedesBenz 4 жыл бұрын

It has a normal start system, with a key.

@THEFLYBOYWAY 4 жыл бұрын

@@MercedesBenz mine has a bar you pull forward or something after you press ok the acceleration I think I'll try again tomorrow thanks

@MercedesBenz 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! You can always refer to one of our local dealerships to receive support. Do you already have some contacts?

@scottfoster6453 7 жыл бұрын

I bought a 1973 280C from JG Francis and Mercedes Motoring for 36K. It was not what I expected. After receiving the car, I spent an additional amount on mechanical repairs (coupe was getting hot and would die in start/stop traffic) and15K on rust repair - JG told me it was rust free. While he gave me $12 for rust repair, in my opinion he should pay for ALL rust repair. At the time of writing, it has been in the shop for 6 months for repairs (I have had the car for 6.5 months). Before I received the car, I spoke with JG. He said the car was complete. However, agreed upon work was not done. The items included repair of headliner, replacement of wood dash and horn. After receiving the car and realizing the items we not not completed, I called JG. He said, oh, yeah, I will send you the wood and horn so you can have them installed. Only after I mentioned I was required to pay for the installation I had already paid him for was he willing to consider reimbursement. All said, bad decision.

@teenchy 7 жыл бұрын

Mercedes Motoring has had a big influence on the soaring prices of W123s. Now everyone with a clapped-out 300TD thinks theirs is worth $20K ("Odometer stopped at 360K miles 2 years ago - if you know these cars, that's barely broken in! Gets 30+ mpg hwy on filtered bacon grease and my baby's love!" - typical Craigslist ad). Taking a car apart, cleaning it and reassembling it doesn't automatically double its value.

@scottfoster6453 7 жыл бұрын

The '73 280C I bought from JG is still in the shop - the 'no rust' coupe was a rust bucket. I am not understanding why the Classic Center does business with Mercedes Motoring. He's the best guy the Classic Center knows to do business with? He's their top go-to guy? I don't get that.

@nathanaelballou3555 6 жыл бұрын

Did you not inspect the car before purchase?

@thisisnightshop2037 6 жыл бұрын

this seems to be a common issue with cars from Mercedes motoring.

@Swordie100 6 жыл бұрын

Do your own due dilligence.

@jaygill5582 2 жыл бұрын

Right hand drive @ 0:30? Leland Gaunt's car, (from needful things movie)

@philip1470 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story. Was this japan? I'm moving to japan. ^^

@MercedesBenz 8 жыл бұрын

+philip s (Dishano) The Engs family have lived in Los Angeles since the 1930s :) More information can be found on mb4.me/4cwCBt0D

@963hz 6 жыл бұрын

Mercedes-Benz who was the gentleman w the garage doing the restoration? Would you link his info here please?

@MercedesBenz 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Edward! The gentleman doing this amazing restoration is JG Francis, you can find him by simply searching for Mercedes Motoring. 😊

@PhantomWoIf 4 ай бұрын

W189, eines der schönsten Mercedes PKW. ich finde den W189 schöner als den W186, besonders wegen den Radkästen.

@OussamaErraji 8 жыл бұрын

reupload?

@wholeNwon 3 жыл бұрын

I remember having seen one in a commercial garage in Phila. when I was about 20 yo. I asked whether it was for sale. The owner said "yes" and I just said that I'd like to buy it and "does it run?" So, out we went for a drive in the city. The car obviously needed a lot and the driving experience was unique. The owner then changed his mind saying that it had sentimental value and he didn't think he could part with it. I think what he was really saying was that I was too young to have it. In high school, something similar happened with a Packard Darrin that wasn't running. It was being used as a sign for a gas station!

@callmekev2689 4 жыл бұрын

My father owns one

@MercedesBenz 4 жыл бұрын

Wauw! 😍 How long has the ⭐ been in your family?

@callmekev2689 4 жыл бұрын

@@MercedesBenz Not sure, I think over 40 years. My grandfather gave it to my father, and we still have it in our garage.

@MercedesBenz 4 жыл бұрын

How cool, CallMeKev! 🤩 Have you ever had the chance to drive it?

@callmekev2689 4 жыл бұрын

@@MercedesBenz Sadly no, but im looking forward to!

@lukechirayil9962 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone know where I can light fixtures for this vehicle? My dad is the process of restoring this vehicle and all we need are a few last touches, paint job, and out the interior together. Would mean the world to him if I got help from the community

@MercedesBenz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke, thank you for your interest and for letting us know about the beautiful on going job of your dad on one of our Classic Star.😊 In order to help you further, can you tell us where is he based ? 🙂

@MercedesBenz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke, we also wanted to tell you that you can contact anytime our specialists at this email address : classic@daimler.com , they will be glad to help you further and answer your technical questions. 🙂

@lukechirayil9962 4 жыл бұрын

Mercedes-Benz so we are from the Chicagoland area

@MercedesBenz 4 жыл бұрын

We also suggest paying your local dealership a visit as our colleagues there might be able to help you out. 🙂 You can find your nearest Mercedes Benz retailer right here: www.mbusa.com/en/dealers/.

@vitaliimiller1955 8 жыл бұрын

Das Beste oder nichts

@rosendodominguez6730 3 жыл бұрын

WAW I GAT 1. .2 AND IS NAT FOR SALE.

@summerbankboy 4 жыл бұрын

my grandad had a right hand drive one it came in his scrap yard in 1976 from a firm who had imported it from india for a director it had got damaged on the factory it was a 1960 300d he paid £120 for itsold it in the early 1990s for £1500 i think its in Belgium now

@MercedesBenz 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that just goes to show what a little restoration work can do! 🤩