See, what happens when you become the Mercedes Legend! Looks to be a beautiful car but after sitting that long can it be considered "SWAMP BENZ"? Wish you well with it and huge 'shout out' to the generous people who bestowed such a gift upon you! Thank you for another one, MIKE! Sonny
Mike you lucky son. That engine bay is so clean and the exterior is very nice for the age. Can't wait for the full tour I saw the center console has the usual cracked and broken trim but I bet the rest is immaculate. Loving the content as usual.
Finally a W140, i have the same vehicle, same m119 engine...400sel, The car hadn't moved for 5years, I simply replaced the fuel pump and started right up, its currently one of my favorite cars
You lucky so we so Mike, tell me Mike if you fell in xxxx would you come up smelling of rose's or is it what your packing 😁🙈 ever way more great content for us mortals to enjoy old chap. Wish Randy was there to film you climbing out the window just like the Duke's of Hazards. Keep up the good work flower. Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Yes yes yes I love these, great score you lucky boy. I’ve finally got the CL tip top, just the parking sensors to figure out....such a treat every time you drive these old Mercedes 😍
Very very cool Mike. Cars with great back stories are even more interesting than the car itself sometime. Even with the minor flaws previewed the interior itself is beautiful shape as is the exterior. Look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Congratulations on your new acquisition....she is a beauty. I love the Semi Dukes of Hazzard exit out of the car. Can't wait to hear the story. Keep it coming.
The oil gauge showed 0 pressure so I hope you don't go joy riding before filling it up. You were at the gas station where you could have put some air in the tires. Hope you have an air pump at home. That guy told about the bullet proof glass was nuts. Looks like a pretty clean car. Can't wait to see the next saga.
With it apparently having belonged to a state governor who ended up in the big house then having the armoured version might have made sense. It looks like at least one of your parking posts is working correctly, so that's good. I suspect the misbehaving oil pressure gauge is down to a failing sender unit, the engine itself sounds really healthy and they tend to get very clacky very quickly if they really don't have oil pressure... You can't argue with a free 500, and the fact that it's a really early W140 has got to make it a rare car now. It's also very nice that the rear badge still says 500SEL and no-one has tried to make it look newer than it is by changing it to say S500...
You should put together a toolbox with a bunch of basic tools to take with you. Set of sockets, set of wrenches, set of plyers, air pump, and a few other essentials.
I’m so glad everything worked out so great!! I’m so happy for you!! I can’t believe you didn’t tell it started!! We were so surprised watching the video!
Oh my you lucky so and so bloody result. Walk around a must and a fuel up and service love the show been a subscriber since the car stuck in a car park love it from Lancashire uk
Congrats Mike, I’m jealous, i love this S model the most... well the most favorite Merc is the 1995 E320 Cabriolet, likes the one Nicolas Cage droves in the movie “Face Off”.... Mike, see if the Car has bullet proof windows...
Here’s one more subscriber for you! Great channel and even greater attitude. You give off positive energy. Good luck with your new project. I currently have a 95’ S320 in mint condition and I wouldn’t trade her for the world. Salude brother 🍻
I hope you shot some fresh gas ⛽ in when you were at the pump ⛽😂 but you probably didn't too!!!! Excited, I can't wait for the next video, happy for you Mike.
The paint is really nice on that car. It starts really good too. Whats next will I can tell you fix the flat buy a brand new tire I guess. I think you may have ruined the side wall on that tire driving it so much flat and it would probably blow out later when you least expect it. I think you got a good car man. yes I know you had to drive while flat. Next time get a air tank to bring with you on car pick ups like you do the jump box. buy and aluminum air tank we use to call them air pigs.
Can't wait to see more videos on this. Love your videos I am still still thinking of getting one but between 1980s to 1999. How's the other Benz with the ghost 👻 coming along.
IIRC, a double hit of the lock button on the remote holding it down on the second tap and facing the driver’s door would have closed the window for you...
My first Mercedes was this type. W140.. the only thing I didn't like abt it was gas consumption. This car is completely tanky. Comfortable and very low decibels inside. Am now looking for 600SEL or 99 S600L same car same engine just probably wire harness updated..let see more video pls.
I think that Mike finally had a change in luck for the better. Kudos to the people that made this happen for him.
Dammit Mike that was a real score. There HAS to be a backstory on this beauty and yes 'we need to know' 😊
Getting a free S-Class isn't too shabby
But buying it from randy was a bad idea
See, what happens when you become the Mercedes Legend! Looks to be a beautiful car but after sitting that long can it be considered "SWAMP BENZ"? Wish you well with it and huge 'shout out' to the generous people who bestowed such a gift upon you! Thank you for another one, MIKE! Sonny
The S500 looks to be in great condition and what a great gift! It would be great provenance if the story you were told is true.
You got one heck of a find Mike!!! She’s a beauty!
Shes awesome Mike so pleased for you ... see what u get for being a bloody nice guy!!
Mike you lucky son. That engine bay is so clean and the exterior is very nice for the age. Can't wait for the full tour I saw the center console has the usual cracked and broken trim but I bet the rest is immaculate. Loving the content as usual.
The ending was a classic. Mike in fine vocal form
Mikey wow you must be living right! That's a beautiful car and a more beautiful price. Can't wait to see what you do with her.
Nice score!
Kudos to Annette.
Thank you!
Finally a W140, i have the same vehicle, same m119 engine...400sel, The car hadn't moved for 5years, I simply replaced the fuel pump and started right up, its currently one of my favorite cars
That's a beautiful looking car.
Such an awesome score! Very nice!!
Wow how lucky are you . That’s a cool car , when you said it was free I immediately thought it was going to be a wreak .
Hey Mike congratulations
Love this body style, in movie the bad guys always drove this style of Mercedes.
She is beautiful upon first look!
Wow Mike what a score! That is awesome.
Looks good. Can’t wait to see the next one. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. Take care
You lucky so we so Mike, tell me Mike if you fell in xxxx would you come up smelling of rose's or is it what your packing 😁🙈 ever way more great content for us mortals to enjoy old chap. Wish Randy was there to film you climbing out the window just like the Duke's of Hazards. Keep up the good work flower. Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thanks Gary!
Nicest guy on TH-cam
So pleased that it looks like you got a car that doesn't need a lot doing to it Mike, well done bud, you deserve it. 👍
Yes yes yes I love these, great score you lucky boy. I’ve finally got the CL tip top, just the parking sensors to figure out....such a treat every time you drive these old Mercedes 😍
Yahoo Ross! Job well done!
Very very cool Mike. Cars with great back stories are even more interesting than the car itself sometime. Even with the minor flaws previewed the interior itself is beautiful shape as is the exterior. Look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Mike went full on NASCAR there getting out of the Mercedes via the window. Pretty cool.
I'd be excited too!... WOW! 👌
I hope you can do more videos! You're a genuine, funny, awesome guy! Thanks 👍
Congratulations on your new acquisition....she is a beauty. I love the Semi Dukes of Hazzard exit out of the car. Can't wait to hear the story. Keep it coming.
Soooooooo jealous
The oil gauge showed 0 pressure so I hope you don't go joy riding before filling it up.
You were at the gas station where you could have put some air in the tires. Hope you have an air pump at home.
That guy told about the bullet proof glass was nuts.
Looks like a pretty clean car. Can't wait to see the next saga.
Mike like a kid in a candy shop when he sees a new project just hope your wife was as excited
Good to see you Mike
Great video and great mercedes😀🇳🇴
Thank you!
With it apparently having belonged to a state governor who ended up in the big house then having the armoured version might have made sense. It looks like at least one of your parking posts is working correctly, so that's good. I suspect the misbehaving oil pressure gauge is down to a failing sender unit, the engine itself sounds really healthy and they tend to get very clacky very quickly if they really don't have oil pressure...
You can't argue with a free 500, and the fact that it's a really early W140 has got to make it a rare car now. It's also very nice that the rear badge still says 500SEL and no-one has tried to make it look newer than it is by changing it to say S500...
I've never seen a car sit for 14 years and start with that old of gas ... amazing !
She is alive!
You should put together a toolbox with a bunch of basic tools to take with you. Set of sockets, set of wrenches, set of plyers, air pump, and a few other essentials.
Man , a free give and a car like this ? Damn lucky you are
That's a win for the home team. Score one for Mike.
I’m so glad everything worked out so great!! I’m so happy for you!! I can’t believe you didn’t tell it started!! We were so surprised watching the video!
Now I’m going to have to get a shirt so I can brag a little about this video!
I can arrange a free shirt! DM your choice, size, and where you want it sent!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike thank you! I’ll wear it with proudly!
Pretty car. Love the color.
Love the new car mick can't wait to see more of it in the next video two thumbs up
Looks like the ole okc Turnpike.Am I Right? Wow. You Scored on that M. Can't beat Free.
MWM, Suh-Weet‼️ Hope to see you back wrenchin on some of the old projects soon. 👍
Great gift.
Oh my you lucky so and so bloody result. Walk around a must and a fuel up and service love the show been a subscriber since the car stuck in a car park love it from Lancashire uk
Congrats Mike, I’m jealous, i love this S model the most... well the most favorite Merc is the 1995 E320 Cabriolet, likes the one Nicolas Cage droves in the movie “Face Off”....
Mike, see if the Car has bullet proof windows...
I love the e320 cabriolet!! And I would but I don’t own a gun
When the video starts with the w163 I know it will be good 👍
Good thing there only flat on one side 😎👍
Time for the needle nose pliers! Nice ride!
What a sweet score!!!
Here’s one more subscriber for you! Great channel and even greater attitude. You give off positive energy. Good luck with your new project. I currently have a 95’ S320 in mint condition and I wouldn’t trade her for the world. Salude brother 🍻
Thank you!!
That crooks car is really well kept .
Mike you deserve that car for free . That lady isn't the only one who knows that . God bless you Mike . At least now it's owned by a worthy person .
Really exciting video, love that car
Daanng Son what a deal Mike like!!!!!!!
I hope you shot some fresh gas ⛽ in when you were at the pump ⛽😂 but you probably didn't too!!!! Excited, I can't wait for the next video, happy for you Mike.
Nice Mercedes, looks nice 😎👍
Holy shAGHOOGAH! Nice score!
looks really good mike
I love the w140.. My favorite car.
Very cool !!
Thanks!!
Free is GOOD!
The paint is really nice on that car. It starts really good too. Whats next will I can tell you fix the flat buy a brand new tire I guess. I think you may have ruined the side wall on that tire driving it so much flat and it would probably blow out later when you least expect it. I think you got a good car man. yes I know you had to drive while flat. Next time get a air tank to bring with you on car pick ups like you do the jump box. buy and aluminum air tank we use to call them air pigs.
5:00. MWM even does his own stunts. 🙈🙈
Haha!!
awesome deal
Like I hope your family members okay and that's a nice car
Edwin edwards. 4 time governor of Louisiana. I grew up there. Age 3-44. 1963-2004
In Bella Vista, AR?
Found your channel because of auto auction rebuilds found his channel because of UnWrecked love cars
Thanks Sandra!
No wonder Mikey Likey.
Hope you do an oil and filter change and inflate the tyres first.
Huey Long would have enjoyed the car, much more than Edwards. Huey was crooked, but with flair. Good job MWM.
When you stopped at the gas station why didn’t you pump up the tires Mike 🤷♂️ great content keep it up 👍👍👍👍
I was too excited! I forgot to get air and gas!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike 👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Diamler-Benz spent Billions on the development of this series. Good luck with it!
W140
Looks great... But that oil pressure looked a little 🔅 low!
Maybe due to not running for so long...or not!
That would be Edwin Edwards
Hi Mike
Love your vids.
Is it a bit to much for your mbz suv to be towing a two ton plus car... you might burn out the transmission.
Free? Got to be a catch.
No catch, I was given the car and my husband didn’t want it since it wasn’t a SL so our next thought was Mike. So I got a hold of him.
The engine looks amazing, hope there is enough oil.
In the future bring a few basic tools. Pair of needle nose pliers as well.
Score!!!!!
Interesting old benz.....😂😂😂
Can't wait to see more videos on this. Love your videos I am still still thinking of getting one but between 1980s to 1999. How's the other Benz with the ghost 👻 coming along.
She’s next in line to get fixed!
I am Laughing so hard!!!! You need more videos like that!!!!! Too Funny! How is Janis? Thank you!!!!!
She’s good! She’s next in line for some videos!
This series was nicknamed "Der Kathedral" (The Cathedral) because of the large size of the model.
Actually, "die Kathedrale".
@@georgehimself6612 sorry, German is not my native language. Although it was close (1940-1945).....
great find, why did you not air up the tires?
IIRC, a double hit of the lock button on the remote holding it down on the second tap and facing the driver’s door would have closed the window for you...
That is so cool😭
My first Mercedes was this type. W140.. the only thing I didn't like abt it was gas consumption. This car is completely tanky. Comfortable and very low decibels inside. Am now looking for 600SEL or 99 S600L same car same engine just probably wire harness updated..let see more video pls.
That looks so much easier when the Duke boys do that
Well I’m a bit older than they were... lol
mike
More Mike.. me like Beamers
Mike what happened to the trip to California
Had a family emergency and couldn’t go.
Oh god mike please tell me you checked the oil ?????? Please!!!
Former La. Governor Edwin Edwards car, maybe?
That’s what I’m thinking... but that neighbor kept saying Larry- lol
No oil pressure!
Issue addressed in new video soon!
monster 500SEL ITS JUST FOR BIG GUYSHHHH
No oil pressure in the engine, bee careful do not kill engine
SCORE!!
That governor did 10 years for extortion of the casinos. If I remember correctly it was governor Edwards. But please double check the name.
Just checking it was governor Edwin Edwards.
broken bullet proof glass
So it had no oil pressure the whole time? 😬
It dropped for a second then came back up
@@MonkeyWrenchMike oh I gotcha