"The Fleece is On" - as featured in Beverly Hills Cop. A film which featured a 500SEL :)
@ahemgee9542 Жыл бұрын
That was a 560SEL. They didn't offer the 500 SEL officially in the US, only as grey import Euro spec cars.
@DasKulThomas Жыл бұрын
@@ahemgee9542 still though pretty close
@adampascoe1084 Жыл бұрын
I love this comment 😂
@andypalin32877 ай бұрын
Can you imagine Eddie Murphy in a BFF! 😂
@danthebat666 Жыл бұрын
I like how Neville is just a voice in this. It could be a portrayal of a scene that only exists in Johnnys imagination, only he's forgotten to imagine the other person as a physical being, just the conversation he would be having.
@bear1245 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha that’s brilliant
@keohaneorama Жыл бұрын
Excellent..
@RaceDayReplay Жыл бұрын
Find Club
@getinthevantim Жыл бұрын
Shades of Wilson in Home Improvement there. legacy.throwbacks.com/content/images/2017/07/TV-Neighbor-7.jpg
@PerdixDesignLtd Жыл бұрын
@@RaceDayReplay Shhhhh! First rule of Find Club!
@ellisking8542 Жыл бұрын
Kudos for respecting Neville’s wishes (once again) to remain off camera - but there’s a glittering career in audiobooks or narrating ahead of him if he wants it!
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. We might get Nev to voice a special TLBS audio book or show!
@Jim_M_75 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a Merc or AMG fan personally but this car is something else. The build quality and 340 hp back in the 80's, mega. Cheers Jonny and also thanks to Neville again for letting us have a peek at his hidden treasure.
@VS666 Жыл бұрын
I agree something about these 80s Mercedes just really hit home for me and I really never had any genuine interest in owning any Mercedes product
@martycrush6412 Жыл бұрын
I’m an old Merc fan. 70’s and 80’s builds were tanks and looked pretty damn good too👌🏼😍
@phreffable Жыл бұрын
Fortunately, it’s not about you.
@DanielBenzs65AMG Жыл бұрын
Not an amg or merc fan🤣 I wasn’t when I was a kid either
@Jim_M_75 Жыл бұрын
Im nearly 50 mate, sorry for not having the same taste in cars as you 🤡@@DanielBenzs65AMG
@Softlad92 Жыл бұрын
You deffo win the internet, the dedication of people like you is amazing to watch ❤❤❤
@gsmith207 Жыл бұрын
nailed it. agreed
@tobinstage6715 Жыл бұрын
😅😊Person. Kn. person m❤
@davidjohnrees Жыл бұрын
Neville needs to produce audio books.
@jamesprince4991 Жыл бұрын
Today, Sir, you win the Internet...
@samholdsworth420 Жыл бұрын
Only if Drake makes an appearance if not then no he does not
@mikejennings7779 Жыл бұрын
Genuine dream car
@mikejennings7779 Жыл бұрын
Does he know there a 50/60k motor sat there covered in dust
@samholdsworth420 Жыл бұрын
@@mikejennings7779 of course. He knew that he had a special car in the shed covered in dust didn't he?
@leeroygibbs2720 Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing car and piece of history. Deserves to be appreciated on the road and seen, not rotting in a shed 😢
@JamieWhite-hf4dw Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this car at pinewood studios. We would leave the workshop just to go see it, often parked outside the main admin building. Love the videos JS.
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Seriously Jamie, you remember it when it was Chris Chrisafis' car?
@blackdoublezero Жыл бұрын
@@TheLateBrakeShow I remember it at Pinewood - I was there during the production of Little shop of horrors
@w0nd3rlu573r Жыл бұрын
@@TheLateBrakeShow Thank you for the name. I spent 15 minutes googling around, just to find that The Producer is uncredited for that particular movie 😀 Fun times 🙂
@stephenwilliams926 Жыл бұрын
He's like a voiceover from a 1970s American cop TV show.
@lesflynn4455 Жыл бұрын
This is an absolutely brilliant "barn find." I watched the original video with Nev's collection, and loved it. The idea that he then told you about a neglected 1985 500SEC Hammer sitting in another barn as an afterthought is mind boggling. I was totally cheering when you guys got the monster started. A triumphant barn find video is always pleasing. But to have a rare 32 valve AMG V8 come to life after sitting for 17 years is flipping AMAZING. I love your work mate.
@arthurdardalis Жыл бұрын
All time iconic 80’s Merc, i remember how “in” wide body SEC’s were in London back in the mid 80’s, more so than 930 Porsches. Nakamichi was THE brand back then and yes they were mega money. Fantastic video Jonny
@deanrowland7247 Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine has got a Nakamichi head set with matching amp & front speakers, with Infinity 6x9's and celestion subs in a S1 RS turbo. Hell of a set up. The head set alone was crazy money
@jeremylittle1581 Жыл бұрын
The completely unplanned, mad dash style of this episode just made it better, and the history Neville provided on it was really interesting as well. Great video!
@davidmealing9790 Жыл бұрын
Amazing to see a this car again , all your facts are fantastically accurate for the AMG. I was one the body shop guys that converted this car at the old mill at Stratton, the engine conversion was up the hill in the goldfish bowl. Trim wash done next door to the body's shop. That AMG I believe if my memory serves me well was next to a 512 BB being restored and a super california.
@briancooper-uv9uk Жыл бұрын
These vids are perfect for a Sunday afternoon, belly full of dinner, pint of beer, laid on the sofa chilling 😊
@ScottyDnB Жыл бұрын
Right there with you my friend, cheers 🍺
@Fraptor-co9bq Жыл бұрын
Hats off to you jonny , I love these barn finds , we are the boys who pushed our corgi /matchbox cars around as kids , such passion for these beautiful cars
@paulmoor59519 күн бұрын
What an absolute icon. Needs to come out and be shown..theres not many cars Id sell.a kidney for!....
@matschwarz9261 Жыл бұрын
So awesome how those old mercs sitting for decades just starting up. Even more impressive if you think on the complexity and the amount of parts which have to work to run those engines. ❤
@danielmoore2475 Жыл бұрын
The excitement of you two when finding the fob batteries and that initial fire up was palpable, great video 😁
@shsh-he5qg Жыл бұрын
In my 20’s I had a cosworth 190 and had the same pioneer wooden stereo with the remote !!! Wow… Memories … and of course I now regret not holding onto that car 🤣
@richardupton19 Жыл бұрын
If someone told me 30 years ago I'd be spending 30 minutes of my life watching videos of 2 guys trying to start a Merc from the 80s I would have not believed them! 😂
@01FozzyS Жыл бұрын
Beautiful rareity,Jonny. Brings back memories of the Tamiya 500 SEC Lorinser model kit I built back in the day.
@alextripp1230 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jonny, firstly thanks to Neville for allowing access to the car. What an 80's icon, and in fantastic condition. Out on the street would still garner LOTS of interest out on the street and at events. Brilliant video guy's. Alex.
@ben4373 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite cars. Ron Stratton was my sister’s godfather so I got to ride in many crazy cars growing up and always loved the wide body SEC’s. Brilliant video, thanks Johnny - but please can you bring back wheeling every car out of the garage and giving them a good wash so we can marvel at the whole car not just trying to start the engine please? Otherwise, love it, some of my favorite content on KZfaq, keep up the sterling work! Thank you.
@adamt3332 Жыл бұрын
Remember that owners may not accept... this one had flat tires...
@chiefrocka8604 Жыл бұрын
@@adamt3332 my mate had a baby blue mk2 escort 4dr with a 1760 x flow race engine from probably a illegal source and it had a Ron Stratton decal in the back window. I knew Ron in Knutsford on the roundabout did rollers Ferraris lambos and astons as well as the AMG stuff so how that decal got there I dunno. Anyway back in the day you could do laps around chester city centre and he came from lookers hoole towards the city centre and flattened a traffic light and bounced off it then hit it again as he never lifted ..bye bye Ron 🤣
@AndyB-iq4wz Жыл бұрын
Quality, quality and once again quality, content! Your KZfaq has to be one of the best petrolhead channels on any platform. Why its not been snapped up by one of the mainstream channels is beyond me, their loss is definitely our gain keep up the excellent work and keep them coming
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Andy, that is most kind. Thank you for these words. We strive to make engaging, authentic car content and when it is appreciated then that's the best feeling. 👌🏽
@filipegil8752 Жыл бұрын
Johnny another belter. The Hammer is just such an 80s icon and a prime example of the German were at the peak of their game by then and into the mid 90s. The SEC is to me, mainstream high volume cars wise, peak dashboard style. One of the later ones, in lighter colours like cream or even tan with the wood work, such beautifully done and easy to read well organized clocks, as well as the tapered central console... oh man, is just awesome!
@andrewsanjayprasad Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t get much cooler than a pre-merger AMG SEC. Another superb barn find video 🙌🏽
@justsomebloke6784 Жыл бұрын
I've been looking forward to this since the first video starring Neville's collection. Not disappointed. Edit: Personally, the unpreparedness is part of the fun, it's always a rollercoaster ride and brings back my own younger memories of trying to get vehicles to work whilst having almost no resources to call on. I'm always happy after watching an episode.
@2001lednar Жыл бұрын
I agree about the unpreparedness, that's the originality and feeling of discovery, hope that stays.
@SHIREDRIFT Жыл бұрын
What a treat this was for a Sunday night, Neville's got some amazing Silver Arrows in his collection, but this is so rare and cool. I hope this renews some interest for him to get it through an MOT and driving. would be a treat to see it at a Classic car show. Anybody else thinks he sounds like David Jason?!
@TonyBMWE12 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing peice of 80’s Nostalgia, and fantastic to hear it run, I was on the edge of my seat , cheering it on
@yt_Ajay_ Жыл бұрын
This car desperately needs the G Wagon treatment. Mercedes absolutely nailed the design. Update it to 2023, it'll be amazing.
@R03333 Жыл бұрын
Definitely, old boxy body & a 6.2, 5.5 or at the very least 4.0 in there.
@alandavies1054 Жыл бұрын
Jonnys look of pure happiness when it fires up is great 👍
@besenzon1 Жыл бұрын
Great work Jonny. Especially when you didn't plan it. You two should have gone down the Pub in it. Holding on to the petrol can obviously. Awesome 💪💪😎😎👍👍
@paultaylor9652 Жыл бұрын
One of the best I've seen you get started Johnny, a true classic car.
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Paul
@jameswalker7874 Жыл бұрын
This car needs to be back on the road! What a beast
@catfishcorner71163 ай бұрын
OMG! I just came across this channel but to see this Mercedes masterpiece I’m speechless! All I can say about this perticular find is WOW,WOW,WOW!👀🔥💯
@isthynamewart Жыл бұрын
Great stuff. I have a 1986 500SEC in my garage that's not done much in the last 10 years, due to rust at the bottom of the rear screen. It's a common fault on these cars. This has inspired me to get my finger out and get it back on the road. All the best.
@marcusjohnson488 Жыл бұрын
My 89 560 SEC has similar issues with the rear screen. I recall there was a UK company that had replacement metal for under the parcel shelf.
@isthynamewart Жыл бұрын
@@marcusjohnson488 I bought my replacement piece from The SEC Shop which I think is now known as Prestige Mercedes.
@marcusjohnson488 Жыл бұрын
@@isthynamewart That’s the place. Good luck with the repairs
@JamesGadbury Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonny - for all the hard work. Your barn find videos are solid gold and this is the mother lode. Neville was great, and the car is one mean, glorious 80s bastard 👍
@whokinson5314 Жыл бұрын
I love itt when ppl improperly fire up an engine on a valuable car that has been sitting for far too long. Really warms the heart.
@IvanProsper Жыл бұрын
Dunno why this one got me all emotional. Love it. Keep up the great work Johnny. Neville... What a legend
@CorpseExplosion Жыл бұрын
Neville has a great voice for narration! This car is incredible and must be worth a bomb these days. What a collection he has. Seems a shame to let it sit like that in such dire need of a detail but to each their own, it's his car. So glad we got to take a look at it, thank you!
@AnagramAutoclassics Жыл бұрын
The Can of Hope rides again!!
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Indeed. Big thanks to Tony BMW's Can Of Hope.
@marktasker958111 ай бұрын
CC77 looks like it is indeed in use on an 2023 AMG C63 in white. They guy obviously still loves his AMGs 😊
@michaelschneider- Жыл бұрын
+1 .. If you could only view the smile on my face .... and I'm 10,000 miles from that garage .... 3 Cheers !!! .. Herr Jonny that's a "Barn Find"!!
@AnagramAutoclassics Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing these SECs at Hughes M-B in Beaconsfield, and there was a white 560 SEC that lived in Gerrards Cross, owned by someone from the film studios at Iver.
@dotdewatgmail Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Loved the geeky passion in this one. Like a pair of teenagers. 🙂
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Thank you for enjoying this one.
@dharradi Жыл бұрын
That motor deserves to live again. Well done Johnny. Let's hope it's on the road again soon.
@StephanBuchin Жыл бұрын
When I was in Germany in the mid-eighties, this was the most desirable car of that time. White with white interior was super classy. Silver and dark blue were also popular before anthracite black became the new trend.
@willflack Жыл бұрын
Dedication right to the end! Another great bf
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Couldn't give up.... just couldn't
@quick.106 Жыл бұрын
Smiled throughout this, such a cool car and felt every bit of joy of you both getting it running.
@mathewquivooy393 Жыл бұрын
That smoky shed, lit up in the dark was cinematic perfection.
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
We knew it might make a good film, but the night time fettling did make it feel extra special in the end.
@alexdonaldson4675 Жыл бұрын
These just get better and better keep it up Jonny and the team 👍👍
@krh007 Жыл бұрын
Incredible story and find - as these widebody versions are stunning looking cars by today's standards with such a rich & deep history from the pre-merger AMG days when they were a seperate tuner to MB. The early production 32v engines in the Gen1's had issues with cams snapping near the sprocket. This was later rectified with thicker diameter shafts produced. The earlier versions also had issues with the heads which were sand cast and not of high quality alloy and prone to oil leaks and the oil drain back to sump was not great which was also rectified in later versions. The biggest headache is you cannot gets parts for these 32v engine heads anymore unless someone can custom make them which is difficult. The bottom end/blocks is no issue at all For a car enthusiast I can't believe he just let it sit for so long (+10yrs) without regularly starting it and dribing it and swapping out old fuel for fresh and adding inhibitor to the fuel and getting a radiator flush at least (& brake fluid) and placing a dust cover over the coupe and some rodent bait traps & fixing the broken window to keep the moisture out of the barn ? Such is life is suppose
@keithleesley5979 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant episode, what a monster! So smooth after all those years, absolutely fantastic to watch!
@alexvhomes Жыл бұрын
Haven’t read comments but love that you didn’t back off with the smoke!
@stuntmonkey6969 Жыл бұрын
Super Secret Nev might be my favourite, you can hear the love and passion he has for these motors loud and clear.
@scotty197878 Жыл бұрын
American collectors lose their minds over those! Ed Bolian made a big deal of one recently. Cool car, fast in it’s day.
@-fuk57 Жыл бұрын
It's amazing how that LED shop light still works after all those years.
@kevinharker1840 Жыл бұрын
..... and the car started... for a change.. MIRACLE!!!!
@LOSTAUTO Жыл бұрын
Every time I get a notification about a new video from @thelatebrakeshow it makes me get off my ass and go finds cars in my city. One day I will find that gem. Thank you Jonny. You do what you love and people love what you do.
@richardlock5839 Жыл бұрын
Neville’s voice in this is great - he would suit commentating on motor sport
@dcallan812 Жыл бұрын
You got me at 80s AMG great video 2x👍
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😉
@johndavey72 Жыл бұрын
Jonny . You deserve the MBE ............the Mercedes Benz medal of Excellence !!! Well done ....the smell of success !!
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Many thanks John. We refused to give up.
@STRGHTSXBNZ Жыл бұрын
Neville sounds like my spirit animal. What a legend.
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Nev is every man's spirit animal!
@olewurtz7625 Жыл бұрын
What an über cool car and it’s history. The Munich based Ferrari dealer, König, created some of the most outrageous wide body kits. I’ve seen both Merc as well as took pictures of one Testarossa wide body on the autobahn in 1989 or 90. It would be like coming across the holy grail if you could find one of those.
@boriss.861 Жыл бұрын
HAMMER TIME!!! Johnny you star. Thanks Neville! Nearly £1mill worth of very special car!
@SiamLars Жыл бұрын
Fyi it's not a Hammer. Only 124's with M117 is a Hammer.
@paulsingh90432 ай бұрын
80's piece of history !, full recomission please 👏🏽
@UKGBManny8 ай бұрын
Wow the design of this car was so ahead of its time it quite unbelievable. That front end would sell in 2023 what a beauty.
@manchegocheese997 Жыл бұрын
This is like an interview with the invisible man.
@noonehere1793 Жыл бұрын
OMG! I would be driving that on a regular basis…..what a treasure! The worst thing you can do to an old merc with that injection system is to let it sit unused….there are few of us left who even know how the system works…..🙀
@mrcogginsgarage7062 Жыл бұрын
This is why we need to teach people how to fix them before it's too late.
@craigwilliams6734 Жыл бұрын
Jonny, that was epic, honestly, I really enjoyed it with the mysterious Neville in the background (who incidentally, had a great V/o voice!) keep up the good work!!!!!
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
A lot of folks have said Neville would make a fine voice over artist. We will ask him.
@arconcritter Жыл бұрын
I loved these AMG Mercs back in the day and still do. What a machine!! Neville has such a great radio voice 😂 Terrific episode, thanks Jonny
@jameshine4731 Жыл бұрын
It's nice to have a really big car collection but it's a shame most of them are sat gathering dust.
@flickit6825 Жыл бұрын
Anyone who lived in walderslade since 2000ish will remember the wide body sec at the bottom of Prince Charles hill/princess avenue. Beast of a car.
@27rauf Жыл бұрын
I had a massive smile on my face when you made it work! Fantastic car!
@adammoonface Жыл бұрын
"hello (hello, heloo)!" cracked me right up, you wally😄
@richtea7868 Жыл бұрын
I had that Pioneer head unit in about 99/00 I think. It was a flip front with a removable faceplate
@Skel_Kelly Жыл бұрын
I love these episodes where you co present with Neville the ghost and his ectoplasm easy start, great content! 😀 Good stuff as ever Jonny, what a motor!
@maverick4177 Жыл бұрын
Having all those cars, and not driving or actually keeping them running clean and useable is actually criminal
@lukestocks4370 Жыл бұрын
I love this episode. I watched it a few times. The joy in your face Jonny. It just goes to show you, a quality product that was serviced well just needs a fuel pump and it would be on the road. I love love love that....
@classicrestouk Жыл бұрын
The fact you got it running at all is mighty impressive. As a Merc specialist I had my reserves about the fuel head being in working order after being parked for so long. If you're ever messing with classic mercs and want some info or help, get in touch.
@Timmayytoo Жыл бұрын
This car is super-cool - I've always loved wide-body 560 SECs - but the AMG Hammer was built on the W124 chassis, so even if that engine is from a Hammer, does that confer the name onto the whole car? Hammer-equipped might be more accurate. Regardless, I always appreciate these videos because we need to preserve as much information about these old cars as possible.
@JR-ii4lq Жыл бұрын
Correct, though when AMG and Hammer are mentioned together I think of what defines the w124 Hammer and that's the engine. And though the actual "Hammer" was released later than this car (gen 1 w126c) they share the same heart more or less. The 500e has this heritage, and would be the one I'd prefer given the choice, the m119 was one of Mercedes greatest engines. Japan has the best collection of bonkers AMG's from this era E.g. 6 litre Frankenstein m117/119s.
@ruftime Жыл бұрын
Nice guys! The Bosch CiS fuel pumps will seize up during storage and fuel drying inside the fuel distributor gums up the piston/slits….you can see the air metering device moves very little with throttle….so it’s crazy RICH😂
@dannyblair5556 Жыл бұрын
Great work Johnny, a guy my brother worked for had a brand new 500 sec saloon in gold, with the AMG conversion, number plate was AMG12. It was a beast, just kept pulling, did not matter what speed you were doing, it just wanted to go some more.
@macket Жыл бұрын
OMG! Im just in awessnes like i was as an 14 year old auto neerd back in the 85. :D been looking for a classic merc awhile now, but oboy the prices... :(
@nathong3229 Жыл бұрын
These just get batter and better! I love the old Mercedes! Wanted to see her drive out for a better look!, Surprised you didn't all collapse of asphyxiation :D
@MisterHughes Жыл бұрын
I'm super impressed with the engine mounts, that lump doesn't move an inch through all of that.
@widebodycoyotemustang Жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much for what you doing!! Showing the art of 80 and 90 AMG cars bring so much happiness to my self!! Great great work and thank you again 🙏🏽
@timbrown8581 Жыл бұрын
Another great episode. I really enjoy 'The Late Break Show'. A truly class act. Please keep these episodes coming Johnny. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim, and all the best mate.
@olejacobstalesen6558 Жыл бұрын
Amazing car! Something I'd love to see Iain Tyrrell work his magic on hit!
@sq1rlsqu4d Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video :) Neville has an "audiobook voice", very relaxing to listen to :)
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
He really does, right?
@marcusspinks5258 Жыл бұрын
Just watched this and it’s another great Barn Find episode well done Johnny. Neville sounds like a top bloke also 👍🏻 Off to watch the episode on his collection now 😀
@KNMK259 Жыл бұрын
This felt so satisfying and amazing. Especially the Duracell part.
@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын
Ha! Sometimes the little things make the difference. Thank goodness for Nev's stash of micro batts...
@KNMK259 Жыл бұрын
@@TheLateBrakeShow made my day thank you for replying. ❤️
@kal1mm Жыл бұрын
This is the kind of can you can usually only dream of finding in a barn.
@nick3795 Жыл бұрын
Best looking barn in a long time, loved the 80's dry ice effect towards the end.
@kilotangosierra Жыл бұрын
Between Johnny's channel and Tyrell's classic workshop.... my heart is very full. thanks guys 👏
@R03333 Жыл бұрын
That's amazing because the whole time I watched the other video at Neville's I was like "go on where's the SEC?"
@marklucas3025 Жыл бұрын
My favourite of this chaps Mercedes’ collection. I hope it get restored and put back on the road. 🥰
@grayfool Жыл бұрын
Stonking! These modified Mercs of this era were mad. Neville, you have to get this one back on the road. Please, please, please.
@andythain3923 Жыл бұрын
Just a joy Jonny. Thanks a lot for cheering me up.
@user-gc1zn5mn4p Жыл бұрын
As a Mercedes-Benz AMG owner I enjoyed this video--though if you keep an M-B exercised you will never have these problems.
@MdvK13979 Жыл бұрын
Out of Neville's collection, this would be my favourite. I'd get it running and use daily asap! Really nice coupé👌