Even in it's current state, it's still an impressive automobile!

My heart breaks thinking somebody in coral gables left it outside for fifteen years then stuck it in a garage. What a beautiful vehicle. I wish I had the money for something like this.

One of the most coveted vintage cars in the world. Heart breaking to see it in this condition, and hear how someone just left it sitting outside.....in Florida, no less. I hope the new owners drop a half mil into it, and it gets to live on, in all its glory!

The puzzling thing about this is that even in the 70’s, this was no longer just “a used car”. So, this begs the question of how stupid one must be to just leave it outside to rot?

What A beauty. Can’t wait for it to be restored and driven again. Man just imagine owning this car back in the 60s. How time flies.

Imagine driving with the top down in this exact condition (with proper cleaned and refurbished, not restored, interior) on a sunny day on a coast highway. Legend

How could anyone neglect such a car?

The styling of SL roadster is at least a century ahead, she still looks stunning and charming these days.

Thank you for the video especially sharing the music info 👍

What a beauty !!! One of the best ever built

Wow congrats! What a find!

Es tan hermoso incluso en ese estado es una obra de arte! Al diseñador deben darle una estrella en el salón de la fama.

People who leave those cars in such a state should be prosecuted

At least it was lovingly cared for 🤣

Imagine opening gramps old shed and finding this in the back of it, and he is like "oh, that old rust bucket"...

WOW that is amazing find...I wish to see it restored to highest quality possible

Lovely looking motors them old sl's , especially that model

the car looks great exactly like it is shown here and the song is even more beautiful, who knows, maybe the singer is gorgeous ;-))

Thats a real barnfind 😍😍😍

The BMW 507 from Elvis was found in a condition, which was even worse. Today it looks as good as new. Wonder how much money will be be spent for the restauration.

I really love that patina. It would really make a difference if they technically restore it, but leave the paint as it is! This would really be one of a kind then!

"My friends all drive porsches. I must make amends."

Wow.. can you imagine? I’m speechless.. and jelly.

As a swiss, my reaction when I heard who bought it, was: of course it's Switzerland :/

Wow, what a find.

The patina is absolutely stunning

Not a single blink of the eyes during the entire interview? Coke or Pepsi? 😎

It's in amazing condition.. woww

Looks like a meaty resto-project. If buyer can locate/afford a capable shop they're sittin' pretty.

There’s a guy in Sweden that owns a similar looking 300 SL, he has restored the mechanics but not the exterior. He gets a lot of attention.

this car was and still my dream car you guys have no idea what this piece of gold is!

What a beauty

Amazing

Despite the decades of neglect, she still looks very graceful...

This will look fantastic when fully rebuilt to better than new condition and be worth ~$1,5000,000. For me I would repair and clear coat over the natural patina.

So weet. Old mercs like the 300 super-light never give up their kewl-as vibe huh… never ever

So nice patina 😍😍, i would keep it in that condicion, and restore the tecnical bits on it, imagine to drive around in Monaco with that patina i'd love it 😍😍

wish this one would keep its patina - and get a solid overhaul on the rest . would still be a looker :)

Lots of classic mercs are sold to buyer’s overseas. My 64’ 220SE was put in a shipping container and sent back to Germany!

Looks great now

Woah, and old car that can be made again using the blue prints.

One of the few of these out there ready for red spray painted rims and stickers!

Dude is Rich to buy and fix he had deep pockets

❤️❤️❤️ if i had that kind of money …. 🥺🥺

My dream car, best design, modern and classic in same car,

It's a shame that some people don't even cover a car to be stored for such a long time!

I was in 1969 appy at Cargo motors in rsa . Had the houmer to work on 1 . What a perfeckt motorcar.

Holy crap.. a crown jewel sitting in a tiny garage.

now we see how children really care about grandfathers treasures...

Gold.....

1:10 when you find a barfind in Forza

will like to see the restoration

See if it starts! haha, it's a Benz, it will! and wow, just look at that body style!!!!! they never age!

Saw your commercial. Why no subs? You have a Jay Leno’s garage theme going on.

Please show us the actual status of its restoration step by step. I`m sure, sometimes it will be like new after hard work.

To leave such a car outdoor? Almost a criminal offence.

Oh man I wish wish they would just make it run again and drive it like that....

It'll all buff out!

I like the rat look to it. I can only imagine restored. It’s a work of art.

Waiting new video for this car upgrade!

I'm surprised Peter Kumar from Gull Wing didn't snag that one.

I’m just saying drift build would be sick

The Merc is cool and stuff but was that a T5 V70 in the backyard? XD

i wish i can see the restoration on this car

Alternative title: How Not To Winch a Delicate Classic onto a Lowloader

That Volvo S70/V70 Classic tho

The cars are out there. I know where there is a Muira sitting outside in a coastal foggy city. I discovered it there in 2000. I know where there's a z28 302 cross ram. Same thing. Rotting outside. I know where there's a few Rolls rotting outside. Oh and a Bentley too. I know where someone has three ZL1s, the old ones, sitting outside. You cannot judge these owners as negligent. On some level there is always a very personal story as to why. And, all these cars and our whole hobby is all about family stories once you think about it.

Some people just don't know the hard top is worth more than the convertible.

There’s another one about two miles away from BHCC.

After repairing this car The value could go up to 200 million Us doller. That's why this car is so amazing.

I'll never understand how people neglect these classic

Alex: that song was written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. This in not properly credited in the attached info.

even rusty... looks gr8..

Great patina you should hot rod it 🤣 only joking , not my cup of tea but a great story behind it hope it ends up beautiful again 🤞

I would like to see if it is restored by now so if anyone has some info tnx!

Is this the same car as the "gullwing" just in convertible/roadster form?

It's kinda beautiful, even in that state. I almost like it better that way than after a clinical clean renewal, that kills all traces of its history.

Common people looks its like junk, others people looks its like pearl in the mud

Oh meine Güte...was für ein Trauerspiel...ein Auto aus meiner Kindheit...wie unendlich schade..hoffentlich kann man es noch Retten...😢

Wish I had the money

I would guess he sold this for $250 000. It needs a $500 000 refurbish. Then after 3 years it is worth $1.2 M maxi . Some profit but 3 years work and a lot of sweat. I may be wrong on all 3 figures but I think not much wrong. Better buy ready made.

It's worth more then the property it was sitting on..

There's a family that has come a long way down.

If I were just driving and saw that in the back of someone's house I would stop and ask to buy it from them

Beutifull

You don't abandone an sls.. NO MATTER WHAT

The cheapest in Europe is €999.999. So nice find!

only in "America" people treat gold like s....t

I would completely preserve the body panels, and restore everything to driving condition….

It will be on the road again

Had one once, to be honest they're not all that.

Je veux voir sa remise en condition.....

A kid David gypsy from In the meatpacking district I seen it back in 2015 I don’t know if he’s sold it

Any updated info/progress report?

👍 👍 👍

If it was only a Goldwing it would be a cool million dollar

Gruß aus Deutschland!

My mum allways says collecting old metal is bad luck looool what the hell does she know about classic cars

If they didn't pump the tyres up it's funny to think the air in the tyres could be 50 years old. (This is unlikely to be the case, it's just weird if it is)

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