Best Sub-$800 Build Ever? Wrecked Mercedes Gets Transformed Into a Gambler 500 Hero

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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If you want that Larry Chen peeker sticker head over to the Etsy store. Each print comes with peeker stickers! larrychenprints.com/

    • @yeahok115sure
      @yeahok115sure 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fucking mint was originally from “ziptie and biased pies” you tube channel. MINT

    • @PaceWorks
      @PaceWorks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mercedes Used to rally in the 50s 60s and 70s and early 80s they quit after that once group b took off, check out ther safari cars 🚗 🤙👌🍀☘💚💙

    • @mikeoliver3254
      @mikeoliver3254 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PaceWorks w222

    • @reececameron4936
      @reececameron4936 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know Im asking randomly but does someone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account??
      I somehow forgot the account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me!

    • @johnathanvictor9216
      @johnathanvictor9216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Reece Cameron instablaster =)

  • @gregtennyson
    @gregtennyson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    I love the cheap budget builds. I wish they'd put together a track for these guys and make it an official race early in the week.

    • @shredrfpv9290
      @shredrfpv9290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      They did, it's called the 24 hours of Lemons and there is a $500 budget

    • @gregtennyson
      @gregtennyson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@shredrfpv9290 Yeah but Lemons is a pavement race and not at KOH.

    • @joesutinen7705
      @joesutinen7705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hoopty X?

    • @gregtennyson
      @gregtennyson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joesutinen7705 that’d be the perfect name for the race 👍🏻

    • @gjpp23
      @gjpp23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      King of the Hampster 2022

  • @jopoviz
    @jopoviz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Mercedes did do some serious rallying in 50's, 60's and 70's.

    • @MrCTruck
      @MrCTruck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Mercedes evolution ii or something like that

    • @spazzologist
      @spazzologist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And in 2021 😂

    • @TheDaemon66
      @TheDaemon66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MrCTruck that was the touring car. You are thinking of the 300SEL 6.8

    • @simoneller5194
      @simoneller5194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@TheDaemon66 Evo 1 started out as a rallye project (same as the E30 M3). After Audi came out with their quattro system Mercedes switched to touring cars and eventually upgraded the Evo to the 2 to be more competitive.

    • @TheDaemon66
      @TheDaemon66 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@simoneller5194 oh yes I forget that!

  • @spazzologist
    @spazzologist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Not sure how the stock suspension and those tires are still hanging on😂💪🏼
    This shit is absolutely perfect

    • @dilsher12
      @dilsher12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They were over built from the factory

    • @JoeMaxFpv
      @JoeMaxFpv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Like shit. Did you see the wheel hop. Lol

    • @MrMattyV
      @MrMattyV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It probably has some bad rear control arm bushings. Mine does something similar and a bushing is sticking in the rear.

  • @NathanRohr
    @NathanRohr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I laughed so hard when Larry saw that rear bumper sticker and said "Yeah, uh....we've been there before..."

  • @italoribeiro1277
    @italoribeiro1277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    LArry certainly never seen any of those million miles mercedes rockin all over Africa

    • @philtmonx1446
      @philtmonx1446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Larry is cute as far as an auto enthusiast.... He likes cars and things that look cool or go fast.. Thats absolutely enough and cool enough to share.. But yeah his attempts at sounding like an informed expert in anything but photography is cringe

    • @infure
      @infure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@philtmonx1446 he wants to be something more than he is, he wants people to think he’s some master racer and automotive genius, in reality he takes pictures

    • @philtmonx1446
      @philtmonx1446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@infure reality is he spam shoots and then dose good photoshop... We never seen anything hes shot on film for a reason

    • @Xxsharpshooter58Xx
      @Xxsharpshooter58Xx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@philtmonx1446 he has a whole article on speed hunters about shooting in film featuring his own work... in film.

    • @Digitalstar3
      @Digitalstar3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's a lot of negativity below this comment

  • @cdbarrett81
    @cdbarrett81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Hoonigan Racing definitely needs to do the Gambler 500. It's perfect for them!

  • @bearrett50kal17
    @bearrett50kal17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    HO-LEE BACKSPACING!!! This guy wins the most negative offset award!

  • @albertramirez797
    @albertramirez797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    There is a Rolls-Royce with a long travel suspension out there in the inland empire it's a head turner

  • @gungfuriceboy
    @gungfuriceboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would Love to 'Pull Up' in this Vehicle at the Academy Awards! ....And The 'Winner'...is Larry Chen! Love This Benz 'Feature'!! Just goes to Show Yah it's Not Always About 'Spending' GOBS of $$$$$ to HAVE FUN!! Cheers From Canada!

  • @jasonbirch1182
    @jasonbirch1182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the same car with a window sticker of $37,xxx in 1984. I pad $400 for mine and I'm currently manual trans swapping it. It's got a home built 2 stage propane injection kit and a turned up injection pump. I love it.

  • @VhudziJena
    @VhudziJena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was gonna say, "How dare they do this...!!!!, W126, this is sacrilege" However part of me is now saying, I want one

    • @erickimatu2082
      @erickimatu2082 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still sacrilege, but I am numb I don't know what I feel

  • @jamesprice3423
    @jamesprice3423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Larry! I had a big smile going, through the whole video.

  • @hookemups6710
    @hookemups6710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thats an awesome build.. hope sponsors jump on board for them

  • @tommoon2700
    @tommoon2700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love it, especially the sound she puts off. What a machine 🤙🤙

  • @jamesshields9079
    @jamesshields9079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    EPIC! This is gold. Literally.

  • @magnusfjellheimkristensen3643
    @magnusfjellheimkristensen3643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just love it, the look, the interiour, and the sound, I don't care it's not 1000WHP I love the sound, If it was leagl to drive on Norwegian roads, what would never happens, i would Daily drive this for sure

    • @evanc6110
      @evanc6110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They won't let you get a lift, bumper delete, and larger tires in norway? I can see them not allowing the exhaust, but you can live with the stock exhaust.

    • @magnusfjellheimkristensen3643
      @magnusfjellheimkristensen3643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@evanc6110 You can, but you have to fight with the most complicated system
      The Norwegian DMV every mod have to be registrated, and Verified.
      ONLY Wheels thats inside the size limit Are legal and bumper delete, nope that almost impossible cus Sharp edges can be dangerous for pedestrians.
      Aftermarket rear Wing you can forget ONLY if original or Verified under rally var system tho you can only drive between practice or competition,

    • @evanc6110
      @evanc6110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@magnusfjellheimkristensen3643 That is crazy. I knew some stuff in Europe was strict but that's really strict. You can drive around with no doors here if you wanted to lol.

    • @magnusfjellheimkristensen3643
      @magnusfjellheimkristensen3643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@evanc6110 om jeep's you can do that here too, but yes Norway have very strict laws.
      But worst part is that the laws around modifications is very complicated.
      And there som much paper work
      Dude used 6 months to get a 69 Camaro road legal with 1800whp but when he wanted better Brakes for the safety, it took him two years

    • @evanc6110
      @evanc6110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@magnusfjellheimkristensen3643 Can't a lot of that stuff be hidden? I mean, how will the police or government know your engine is stroked? Will they actually measure tire diameter? Will they actually inspect to see that the drums in the rear were replaced with discs? Crazy.

  • @driver_18
    @driver_18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lets go Hoonigan, join the Gambler 500! Make like 2 entries!

  • @brianjoyce9040
    @brianjoyce9040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did not expect this, all the better. Props to Bryce, and Larry Chen for the fun fun fun of it all

  • @alexmanning8710
    @alexmanning8710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "You don't need a lot of money to have fun"... Well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • @zachspade8428
    @zachspade8428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s always some Professor , Artist or Author’s favorite automobile.

  • @Happymali10
    @Happymali10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mercedes has dipped their feet into rallying (With Walther Röhrl even), but they have been in Dakar for decades with the G-Wagon and the Unimog.

  • @projectjwoo
    @projectjwoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was one the best features on a budget ever on your channel love it

  • @Mrsk8park
    @Mrsk8park 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just saw that schmee video of him driving one slow photo lap with an immaculate CLK GTR and this is the perfect example of how its more fun to drive a cheap car fast than fast car slow. this guy rules

  • @BK0924
    @BK0924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The 300sd was one of the top of the line luxury diesels of the time so no I doubt they envisioned that but it's cool anyway. I had a 95 300d with a na diesel I used to drift it was difficult to keep sideways but with weight transfer I could just fling it into turns.

  • @DashnCars
    @DashnCars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love seeing you all getting excited over sub 1k dollar builds 😍😍

  • @MrWhitePerson
    @MrWhitePerson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    100 hp but i bet it has double the torque, everyone always forgets to talk about that when it comes to diesels

  • @rookietoprobuildz
    @rookietoprobuildz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How can you not smile with a build like this?! 🔥 😆

  • @malicious_reeno
    @malicious_reeno 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And it's still diesel! Love it. Those things will last forever

  • @redtool
    @redtool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That car is just ridiculously beautiful. I want one.

  • @mattthatsme8799
    @mattthatsme8799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LC always finds the dopest whips!!!

  • @spacecowboy5611
    @spacecowboy5611 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    After this i instantly got hooked on gambler 500 cars

  • @IndorilNerevar
    @IndorilNerevar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great. Glad to see I'm not alone with the dream of an off-road Mercedes. Think I'll finish it own of these days

  • @FOXCRF450RIDER
    @FOXCRF450RIDER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 300D was in Off Road mag 2013 out there. I went up chocolate thunder and the car was lowered 2 inches.

  • @shirajulislam3215
    @shirajulislam3215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is what james may should of had in the Botswana special well done sir

  • @rudymwaurah
    @rudymwaurah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merc's have won the most difficult rally in the world thrice on the trot bro. Safari Rally circa 1957 was no joke.

  • @TheRuzo1330
    @TheRuzo1330 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for putting a smile on my face today Larry! I Love your vids! Take care.

  • @garlenseong38
    @garlenseong38 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They must of had a blast with a 1000 car... love the hood stack!!

  • @johnnyt1305
    @johnnyt1305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:45 the Chicken is dead ☠️ 😢😂😂😂😂😂

  • @crw3673
    @crw3673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the outside the box builds

  • @dayvhwang
    @dayvhwang 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you install the roof racks and what rack did you use? Appreciate your response :)

  • @j.lbecte5524
    @j.lbecte5524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A WEEK BUILD. WHOA
    While were here not even progressing on our 100 hp daily driven shtbox.

  • @NafaratMiyaMiya
    @NafaratMiyaMiya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this Merc... Larry I'm guessing that LX570 is one of your cars, looks really nice. I really like the wheels!

  • @MrPunch09
    @MrPunch09 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I should drive to work UPTOWN, comfy inside but no F's given

  • @v-synytsky
    @v-synytsky 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it a tape on the headlights? What is it for?

  • @hkshks3979
    @hkshks3979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    does it have a lift kit?
    i have an 84 id like to do this to.

  • @gjpp23
    @gjpp23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    King of the Hampsters 2022

  • @ArkadiaII
    @ArkadiaII 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    London to Sydney kind of rally! I think a couple of other endurance rallies also, but nothing serial, from the factory, lest you count the story of the 190e Evo.

  • @troythetinkerer
    @troythetinkerer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love our Gamblers! Form, Function and Freak Flag Flying.

  • @philonious604
    @philonious604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the 70s/80s A few world rallies Mercedes entered and won 1-2: The London-Sydney Marathon - a 19,000 mile car killer, and the Around The Americas, another 19,000 mile on and offroad bash through 10 not-always-developed countries. They entered C107s and W123 coupes. A decade before that Swedish rally girls Ewy Rosqvist and Ursula Wirth were winning and setting new records with their W111. A decade before that it was the Carrera Panamericana in Mexico with a W194. I know I'm missing a bunch, but MB has a long history of bashing rough ground .

    • @friendlypiranha774
      @friendlypiranha774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Philonious, so glad you mentioned these. I shall just add the 1959 Algiers to Cape Town Rally won by Carl Kling and Rainer Günzler in a Ponton 190 D.
      See: mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/picture/Afrika-Rallye-Mditerrane-Le-Cap1959.xhtml?oid=106054
      PS: For many years I lived in one of those houses in the background of the above photo.

  • @devondoak2546
    @devondoak2546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gambler 500 cars are the coolest builds

  • @GIZZMOTORSPORTS
    @GIZZMOTORSPORTS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Sir

  • @AlexanderAgungWirabumi
    @AlexanderAgungWirabumi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When Mercedes-Benz Custom Mad Max, This is it. It's Very Cool for Me, Watch this Car
    😁😗👌👌👌

  • @essenel
    @essenel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this has to be one of the dopest project car out there

  • @cannednolan8194
    @cannednolan8194 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first and only Mercedes so far a 1990 300S

  • @0compromise
    @0compromise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    @cummins please sponsor this merc with one of your 4cyl turbo dielsel engine

  • @django2467
    @django2467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best outro of 2021

  • @luchadorito
    @luchadorito 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every post-apocalyptic movie features camo-clad dorks shooting at eachother when in reality If a situation like that ever occurs you will need people who know farming/botany, doctors and one dude who knows how to wrench on old diesel Mercs cause these things will last until the four horsemen’s horses pass of old age!

  • @MrMadmeads
    @MrMadmeads 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Its got a rotary because it Wasn't running right"

  • @haywoodae8668
    @haywoodae8668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    most said phrases i realy love the fact,,,,,,, i really like this,,,i really love how you..... i love what you done.. 1000x a videso lamo....

  • @josephmatuszak3855
    @josephmatuszak3855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Car Name: German Ambassador to American Awesome. GAAA!!!!!

  • @cliffp73
    @cliffp73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!! Love it!! Looks at home....

  • @bk83082
    @bk83082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The dude misunderstood your question about Mercedes in rally, not surprising for someone who goes to Coos Bay for fun. The Mercedes SLC competed in WRC in the late 70s, and I think that was the last time.

  • @03nike80
    @03nike80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thats a million mile capable motor...

  • @orvillesicat157
    @orvillesicat157 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The looks just like it came out of the showroom

  • @Beardchanics
    @Beardchanics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely sick, perfect car for it!

  • @dieselgeezer18
    @dieselgeezer18 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That OM617 is bulletproof and has power potential. Slap a used turbo on it, get some bigger elements for the fuel pump and you can easily make 300HP reliably

    • @zaimkarii1756
      @zaimkarii1756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      OM606 too. Can make up to 700HP on stock internals !!!!

  • @dooogides9176
    @dooogides9176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man if u visit Egypt u will see many of this.....it’s real Jeep

  • @doublea9482
    @doublea9482 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car is sick! I just wish it had some mooooo powa baby!

  • @Moparornocar74
    @Moparornocar74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Mercedes 190E was going to be a Group B Rally car but Audi came out with the quattro just before Merc could finish the 190, it went on to be a DTM champion

  • @vagabondroller
    @vagabondroller 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s a copy of this for sale in Santa Cruz on FB marketplace right now. $2000

  • @junitomaster6689
    @junitomaster6689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have one of those OM600 inline 5 diesels i love how they sound hahaaha

  • @Digitalstar3
    @Digitalstar3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing looks so good

  • @Truth.Keeper
    @Truth.Keeper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mom had one of those. They're solid..

  • @thedoctuhphil7692
    @thedoctuhphil7692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seen that when I was at king of hammers! Love those oddball out of place builds

  • @larsstougaard7097
    @larsstougaard7097 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool project, love the tires⛽🛢💣

  • @MegaHekate
    @MegaHekate 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pure diesel-fuelled awesomness :)

  • @rollomotero7646
    @rollomotero7646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing and fun project, but rear left wheel is going solo soon

  • @RobS32
    @RobS32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid. Refreshingly different 😂👍

  • @ernestoclaros-jn9vf
    @ernestoclaros-jn9vf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool car

  • @gjpp23
    @gjpp23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely one of my favorite KoH videos Larry! We need to get "King of the Hampsters 2022" going!!!!!!

  • @jonahquintanilla4589
    @jonahquintanilla4589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was sick 🔥🤘🏽😂

  • @letsgetdoing
    @letsgetdoing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME!!!!! I LOVE my w126! Would love to one day get a modern mercedes engine in there but if not lsx probably. This car is so dope! In OM606 would be insane in this thing.

  • @lenfantterrible830
    @lenfantterrible830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really sick concept! Love it👍

  • @qwertyazerty2137
    @qwertyazerty2137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it. I am so into mad max-style machinery

  • @gflinch
    @gflinch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “I am the Nightrider. I'm a fuel injected suicide machine. I am the rocker, I am the roller, I am the out-of-controller! I'm the Nightrider, baby"

  • @danielbaugher1798
    @danielbaugher1798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    where was this shot at? ive been looking for a place like this

  • @cmwolf8866
    @cmwolf8866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These w126s are worth a lot now, prices have gone up considerably

    • @cmwolf8866
      @cmwolf8866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In Sweden and the EU, you have to pay between 1500-2400 for a renovation object

  • @SAMPLETEXT285
    @SAMPLETEXT285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In pa this thing would be a cop magnet because the "tires stick out to far"...

  • @slimtimes.l.l.c4081
    @slimtimes.l.l.c4081 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy..see thing is..🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔..it looks like one of the cars from that movie Mad Max beyond thunderdome .. that movie is dope actually...🤔🤔..✌️✌️.. and another thing is that the V8 joint......✌️✌️

  • @emanuelnamseth1469
    @emanuelnamseth1469 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👌You dont need no stinkin waste gate!!

  • @friendlypiranha774
    @friendlypiranha774 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mercedes-Benz WON the 1959 Cairo to Cape Town Rally (Afrika-Rallye Méditerranée-Le Cap, 1959) with a 190D driven by Karl Kling over a distance of 12 000 km.

  • @marcustsai4149
    @marcustsai4149 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a car straight outta Mad Max

  • @OBrianJones
    @OBrianJones 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Stuff!! What's the song at the end?

  • @ricardopagan5114
    @ricardopagan5114 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exelente desde República Dominicana yo tengo un 300 turbo diésel

  • @jakubkuczynski683
    @jakubkuczynski683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is truly badass

  • @adamadams6740
    @adamadams6740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They need to find like a totaled old Chevy diesel and put monster power for funzziz! Or that 12 valve be sweet to!

  • @Xayuap
    @Xayuap 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey, please congrat that guy again when you see him. Tell him he is the efficientest in term of effectiveness and cheapness

  • @kiko1605
    @kiko1605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

  • @SuperScrewj
    @SuperScrewj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That knock off "Wolfmother - Woman" music when he starts rippin it :P
    Also, is that a Cleetus hat ?