Detailing Transformation of a 40 YEAR OLD MERCEDES W123 

You owe nobody an apology. That transformation was outstanding. That Benz clearly shows decades of neglect and you were able to bring her back to glory with some love. I think the results are as good as they'll ever be!! Thumbs up!

For a guy doing this on his own. Really well shot Good Music The outcome was astonishing. Sam you put in work Legit.

The production quality for a channel with 3k subs is incredible. Love the w123 too, check for rust behind those chrome wheels arches

Love how ego free this is. Just a guy with some skills, loads of graft and a very realistic grasp on improving a cars appearance. Great work, and great video

I just spent 20 minutes watching a guy detail an old merc ... great video Sam, thanks for making it and putting the effort not only into the detailing but into the editing and music. 20 minutes well spent. keep them coming .....thank you

No need for any apologies, that old Merc looks amazing, you’ve saved her 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.

Can't believe how good you got this to look without paint, Credit to you.

The stance this car has is great - love these old mercs, the suit that look

Dude the final job outstanding, the model of the car and stance of the car priceless

Great job! For those born in the 80's, it's one of the childhood's cars. I'm from Bucharest Romania, and there is a lady who owns one the same color, but it's completely new and mint condition. When she drives it in weekends, it looks like she just came from the dealership.

Lovely Jubbly, I remember these Mercedes being released to the dealership, and local car shows when I was a kid, you've done this one proud.

After watching this video, I’m subscribed. Love the older Mercedes

the final result is outstanding! especially on a car with no clear coat and rust everywhere. It looks new from all angles!

man your camera work and editing are like a pro, better than most channels with million subs.

Man, I didn't want this video to end. The editing and his personality and just overall was one of the best videos.

Production of this video deserves an A+

I’m actually looking at a late 70’s early 80’s model to rehab. This is the vision I had. So helpful to see in person what I could only imagine in my head. I’ve been trying to talk myself out of it......now that I’ve seen this video I’m having a change of heart .

I cannot look at this car Merc W123 without remembering about my late father. I had a blast childhood in that car and where I learn to drive also. The last memorable trip I had with him was a roadtrip around Malaysia circa 2003 - 2004 and he passed away in 2005. May Allah bless you dad. I miss u so much.

Liked and subbed - for me, that’s probably one of the best produced/edited, visually appealing and transformative vids I’ve seen on here. The hard work that’s gone into the car really comes through at the end - thanks for showing the process Sam and good luck with the rest!👍

A Benz is always a Benz. A class above everything else. What a beauty. Such dedication in your work. Take a bow son.

I wish i could do a full restoration of my father's w123 she has a lot of rust but the engine runs perfectly. BTW NICE JOB i realy like it i hope to keep this car for ever!!!!

this is a beautiful mercedes, dont be afraid of the rust, theyre super solid even when rusting, i have a very rusty w116 from 78 and i daily drive it, i just treat any rust i find and enjoy it. hope you still have it!

the w123 is such an underrated chassis

Thanks for the rinseless wash tip in the steamer. This was a good refresher course video.

This is definitly the best 20 minutes I spend this week. Great job! And outstanding production quality :D

Amazing job. My first car was a ‘84 300D. 12 years and 300KM later, it still runs! If you were on this side of the pond you would definitely be seeing me. You earned a sub. Great job! 🇨🇦

I loved "It is what it is" bit😂😂

Your passion for detailing cars is clear throughout the entire video, well done!!

gold is still gold and it always shines!! amazing

That is the most detail-oriented car detail I have ever seen! Congratulations on a job fabulously done!

This makes me want to buy w123! 😍

This is one of the videos where you can’t skip forward

Really excellent video, love the details and showing glimpses of you actually working were neat! One suggestion though if I may, it would be cool to see the car being driven at the end. Cheers!

Doin' the old girl proud! She looks good in that bagged stance too 👌🏼 old mercedes are so rad.

Thank you Sam, excellent job, I’m very impressed by your dedication to your craft

Very relatable ... working with what you got and no focus on product brands. Amazing how effective technique and a little elbow grease can bring out great results! Thank you for giving this W123 some TLC!

Video production was out of this world. First video I’ve seen of yours but I’ve subscribed and hopefully it’s the first of many. Ps my dad used to have this in a yellow colour 👌🏽

Can't imagine how hard it is with cold weather and you out there, great job!

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos and aside from the super impressive detailing, I can't believe the incredibly high quality of the camerawork and editing. Absolutely knock-out, great work! Also that Benz looked fantastic when it was squatting down low, I loved it.

You can tell you worked so hard but you did it with all 1,000% passion and all by yourself too! Amazing.

Hello, the work you did here was truly magnificent! Same goes for the video, a cinematic pleasure to watch! Best regards

Wow, this is beautiful 😍 another classic to see many years. Thank you.

Tears from my eyes to see such a beautiful car & your amazing work.

I admire this guy's passion, great work

What a lovely team and the production quality is sick! Glad i found you guys and it seems this vid will be your brake through 👏🏼

I think the key of this channel it's the music, super good selection

Sam that’s one amazing job given the state of the car initially, totally agree with not changing parts you lose something when you start that game and it’s never ending, who cares about some swirl marks it’s age appreciation! Great video also.

Hats off Sir, that was a massive improvement. Yes you could rip it down and start from scratch but it is far more impressive to see what a good bit of hard work can do to a down trodden car. I'm a time served panel beater (old school none of these modern gadgets) and I have to say that was a great video. Thank you for sharing.

GREAT WORK!! Perfect filming. Really like this restoration. Much support from here in Denmark. Keep it up.

That looks stunning, a testament to hours of graft and honest work, worth a sub just for this.

Who was on the instagram live this afternoon 😂😂, Looks brilliant

Thank You for making that car so beautiful, the inside and the underneath needs your attention. Thank You once again.

The music absolutely makes this video!

Anyone that saves a W123 is a hero

You have done an amazing job considering what you had to work with. I commend your dedication and commitment.Love the end result! Ignore the naysayers and Keep up the good work Dude! You should be so proud right now!!!

W123 is the hero and so are you Live you passion everyday!!!!

This is an extremely satisfying video. Awesome to slowly watch the transformation of that vehicle and the production quality is incredible.

why does this vic have 1.3k dslikes? I dont get it

oh man !!! you managed to get to a really nice result ! you can be proud of your work

This is ART . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

You are way too humble. You did an amazing job.

Man, that's some great work. I know that people like you are too detail-oriented to be completely satisfied most of the time, but for most people that is above and beyond.

I think you’ve made a great job of that lovely old Merc, no bullshit just hard graft 👍

I don't think I've ever seen a detailing video from start to finish. Good stuff. So impressed!

man, what a job! much love and respect from Krautland :)

Thats got to be a WOW! No cutting corners here. Admiration.

Fantastic job Sam 👌 even detailing the battery and tray ! Well done mate 👍

Man, you put a lot of effort into the car. I really liked it. This is the respect for Classical Mercedes. Congratulations, good job.

Fantastic detailing. Film was shot perfectly. One man and his car....

Something about seeing older cars being brought back is so satisfying.

What an amazing job and what a legend you have brought back to life impressive.

How could anyone troll you??!! You work so hard and it looks amazing. Trolls be sitting I’m mom’s basement with a bag of chips and Sam is working for a living!

I’m in love with the paint job

So. This is the first video of yours that I've watches and I absolutely LOVE the editing on it. This sets you apart from the others. Keep it up, amazing work, entertaining and pleasing for the eye!

So well worth it and may it live another 40, nice one sir how green you be, probably one of the best cars ever built.

This guy si the real OG, he made art with the cars, follow him right now 🎉

I think you did a great job son. I am a retired Mechanic who did a lot of car cleaning. I enjoyed the VIDEO.

I havent seen anyone clean like this , respect

Man you are one hard grafter! Credit to you fella, amazing transformation 👍🏼

One of the best classic Car W123. Great work buddy now its pretty much like a Brand New🥰

The old boy had a yellow 230E . I'm going to show him this .I wish we had kept it . Very good vid

This is art man!! Thanks for the video.

Timeless Beauty! Magnificent job with the detail!

Great job dude, love these ol 123s. Used to have a 280 as my "customer car " when I had my valeting business back in the 90s!

Absolutely filthy pornography this.

It was a real joy watching you work magic on this car. I love they way you were smiling and totally into the toughest parts of the work. The bare hand, scrubbing years and years of grime from the engine compartment. They decidion you made on painting the wheels rather than replacing them was a stroke of genius! I found the whole process inspiring. O am saving this video to use an example of achieving excellence with whatever type of wok we do! VERy, very impressive. My brain came up with the idea of purchasing a classic in the UK and bringing it to you to be properly detailed. Congratulation for one, finding your passion. Two, for dedicating the years it took to hone your skills to the Master level. Thanks for much for sharing you gifts.

Rejuvenation... It's worth it! Thanks for sharing

the W123 is a beautiful car. and you did an awesome job giving some love back to a very special car.

Amazing! It really looks great when you’ve finished 🤩

Sam... Mad Passion/skills... and for understanding your limitation of what your working with........id take my 123 to you anyday....

I respect his hard work. Good man.

Hero! Sam that's what you are. Well done.

Mate, you are brilliant. Period stop ✋. I enjoyed and got inspired to buy a w123. Thank you🙏🏾

I love how clean your polisher is ;) but good job saving an old Merc :)

The best car ever build, i had the same 123 with the same color, God how beautiful they were then and how beautiful they are still.

Excellent video. You Sir are truly a Master Mechanic making it all look so simple which of course its not.

I have an '82 240D I call Triple Four. It's a 4 cylinder, 4 door and 4 speed, White over Black. I love it when it runs and hope to never see it go.

Just watched this waiting for the wife to get ready. Excellent work you done there mate, cars looking fantastic.

Love your passion brother. You're an inspiration . From South Africa.

The production is outstanding