I believe one of the revisions in the new 2021 Highway Code states that you’re not allowed to extract a barn find car without Jonny Smith being present.
This is the number one reason I emailed Johny .. once I moved it would never be the same again and I could have never done the car or my grandad the justice it deserved and what johny and Phil (behind the camera) did was amazing, my family want to say thank you 👍🏻
I think the correct wording is actually "...without a Jo(h)nny Smith being present." I am also offering barn find extraction services in the North East Scotland area.
It has to be said that the camera person has done a great job filming with a slow gentle pace that just adds to the atmosphere of your enthusiasm and commentary 👍🏼 Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Wow what a lovley motor and brilliant story can’t wait to see this finished his grandad had a massive love for this merc abd it’s brilliant story can’t wait to se this finish 👊🏻👊🏻🥰🥰
Love the looks of those cars and would be a great candidate for restoration. Looks like they used a lacquer paint when they did the respray on it. Lacquer is bad about lifting because the solvents in it can attack the surface underneath if it's not prepared properly, especially if you put it over an existing non lacquer paint and if you use a primer underneath it that isn't compatible with lacquer paint. It also needs a slightly rougher surface to adhear to so you should sand the primer with 320 grit sandpaper before spraying the paint and give it 3 coats, then sand with 600 and give it 3 coats of clear for the best chances of it lasting a long time.
Very nice car. Cheers to Nick for getting in contact with Jonny. I love that people are being so supportive and contacting Jonny himself, a great community. Good luck with the restoration!
Forget top gear, wheeler dealers they are full of B/S this guy has respect for the old cars and there custodians. Thank you Jonny your good on 5th gear and a true professional around cars.
When I moved from upstate New York to Las Vegas Nevada my neighbor rebuilt his grandfathers four-door 220 I’d never seen a 1963 vehicle without rust and was very impressed with the humongous Strait six under the bonnet this video really took me back
Bloody hell Jonny, what an awesome episode. Just love the barn (garage) finds... Same what a car. Hope we see it running and driving in the show soon 👍🏼
The Carpervert name should have nearly been reinstated for this video, absolutely brilliant, love this era mercedes, so cool. Such a great video Jonny and co.
It is always nice to see cars cherished by descendants in the same way the owners cherished them. A direct connection to loved ones in a tangible and useable piece of technology. Sitting behind the wheel and driving such things gives a connection to the past that is almost impossible to replicate any other way. Good for them for keeping it safe.
You've just fulfilled one of my dreams. Finding that model of Merc in that condition sitting in a dry garage. The only thing that could make perfect would be the 3.5 V8 under the bonnet. Nick, you are a very lucky guy. I'm genuinely jealous.
This one made me happy on so many levels! I hope you get to do a follow-up on this one. And kudos to Nick's mom for getting on board with letting him resurrect this beauty!
I absolutely loved this garage find. The story behind the vehicle and its condition, it needs to see the road again and take that photo outside the hotel.
This is my favourite thread on the channel. I love how the car emerges and gets to see the light again. It is, hopefully, the first step on the path to re-birth. More like this please.
Oh Nick, your grandfather was a great car guy, I'm kinda glad you're uncle never got it running, you've got a stunning old Merc, priceless car, I had an aunt who drove a similar car to yours, I have a 3.5ltr sedan because that's what I can afford, don't let your mother sell it, thanks for letting Jonny show us the car, Rj in Oz
Wonderful car... Used to get dropped off to school in the 70's in a deep maroon one one of these with an 8 track stereo unit playing 70's soul and groove! Enjoy the resto!
Seeing these barn finds with a cherished family history behind them is almost like briefly meeting the spirit of the long absent owner. Brings a lump to your throat.... ❤
Johnny I like this old Mercedes the best of all the cars in your videos. We had a body shop here in town run by a Guy we called Russian Bob. He painted like whoever did this Mercedes. He has been gone from town for 20 years but some of is bad work still haunts our town. From what I could see in the video it doesn't look like its all rusty or anything just the flaking paint makes it look like it has the mange! Thanks for posting such a cool video!
Wonderful! I'd love to have met this gentleman's grandad......I think we may have been kindred spirits, as my family recently took the mickey out of me for washing my Mustang whilst we were on holiday :)
Gosh, I'm only just catching up on your barnfind vids, but this to me is YT gold! Completely unpretentious but honest and down to earth nerdy car-enthusiast content. I'll be regularly tuning in for these Jonny, thanks heaps for enlightening us with your effort in making these entertaining but still humble and sympathetic videos!
That’s such a cool motor,, I wish my familys motoring history was that classy! Hopefully he will have it on the road very soon ( maybe a catch up film next year? ) Great video 👍🏻
what a lovely old Mercedes. My brother has a LHD 220 coupe that hopefully one day will get restored, let alone his manual 250 pagoda. I remember when i was 8 yrs old and staying with relatives in Lugano for a month in 1968, my uncle had a brand new 250 coupe. Even as a child i knew this was a special car. i really hope this 220 convertible gets restored as it looks really sound.
Beautiful car and story. It derserves the love and loyalty for many reasons. Thanks for going to the effort of learning about this car so we can share in that too.
Great episode the car definitely needs putting back on the road the paint work problem looks like the mixing of two types of paint which has caused a reaction just needs stripping back to bear metal thanks for sharing 😎
I believe one of the revisions in the new 2021 Highway Code states that you’re not allowed to extract a barn find car without Jonny Smith being present.
This is the number one reason I emailed Johny .. once I moved it would never be the same again and I could have never done the car or my grandad the justice it deserved and what johny and Phil (behind the camera) did was amazing, my family want to say thank you 👍🏻
I think the correct wording is actually "...without a Jo(h)nny Smith being present." I am also offering barn find extraction services in the North East Scotland area.
That’s the law..hopefully
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Cheers for coming to film this, I will be starting the rebuild soon 👍🏻
Nice to meet you Nick, all the best with the renovation
@@philpritchard8772 and you Phil, just need someone with your skills to film it for me.. you were fantastic 👍🏻
All the best, she is a beauty and family, two fantastic reasons to get her back on the road! 👍👍👍
@@jean-pierrecayol4897 I can’t wait to drive it 👍🏻
Hope it all goes well, nice motor Sir! 😎
Love the way Johny talks softly and moves gently round these old cars, giving them the respect such family heirlooms deserve.
I was genuinely amazed by how much respect Johny has.. and the fantastic filming by Phil both great guys
@@NicksGarageUk Yes, couldn't agree more.
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Jonny is like the david attenborough of the car world.
@@MrBrianc1975 Hah! Yes. Love that.
Jonny smith is the David Attenborough of the car world, love his work!
When the daylight shines upon it… cue church bells! Seriously, even God loves a good Merc!
Oh Lord, won't you buy me
A Mercedes Benz?
My friends all drive Porsches
I must make amends
It has to be said that the camera person has done a great job filming with a slow gentle pace that just adds to the atmosphere of your enthusiasm and commentary 👍🏼
Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The elegance factor of this beautiful machine is beyond scale.
I was waiting for his Dad too come out and give you both a bollocking 😂 great video👏
Ha, he was away for the weekend. We promised no house parties or weeing in the koi pond
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Absolutely fantastic. There’s something about an old Merc. Magical machines. Thanks for this, Jonny
Wow what a lovley motor and brilliant story can’t wait to see this finished his grandad had a massive love for this merc abd it’s brilliant story can’t wait to se this finish 👊🏻👊🏻🥰🥰
Oh baby. I’ll save this for about 4am I’m on the night shift tonight. Nice one Johnny. 👍
Fab!
I love Jonnys attention to silly details and the lack of vulgar money talk!
Would love to see that car restored and back on the road...6 figure vehicle.
Please don’t leave us in the dark with this car! Would love to see it restored and back on the road. Excellent!
I hope Nick gets this road worthy and sends you a video so we can see. 🙂
I will be documenting the restoration 👍🏻
We have Easy Start here in Australia but it's called Start Ya Bastard.. Absolutely love it!
Love the looks of those cars and would be a great candidate for restoration. Looks like they used a lacquer paint when they did the respray on it. Lacquer is bad about lifting because the solvents in it can attack the surface underneath if it's not prepared properly, especially if you put it over an existing non lacquer paint and if you use a primer underneath it that isn't compatible with lacquer paint. It also needs a slightly rougher surface to adhear to so you should sand the primer with 320 grit sandpaper before spraying the paint and give it 3 coats, then sand with 600 and give it 3 coats of clear for the best chances of it lasting a long time.
I love hese old Mercs. Always reminds me of them old spy thrillers from the 60's & 70's. A true classic. Thank you Jonny.
One of the greatest cars ever built. It deserves restoration and a new life.
Very nice car. Cheers to Nick for getting in contact with Jonny.
I love that people are being so supportive and contacting Jonny himself, a great community.
Good luck with the restoration!
I thought it would be a shame to pull it out and start it without people seeing how it’s been for so long
Mercedes of this era were such gracious beautiful cars!
Excellent video Johnny.
Wow you mentioned the great designer Paul Bracq.
Perfect
Jonny and Chops... The content you're producing is unreal!! 😁👍🏻😲
That was absolutely fantastic! Love the hero worship by Johnny! She will be a glorious old survivor when she returns to the roads.
Forget top gear, wheeler dealers they are full of B/S this guy has respect for the old cars and there custodians.
Thank you Jonny your good on 5th gear and a true professional around cars.
Amazing find Jonny, I love these old Merc’s.. can’t wait to show you my new barn find project! 😉😎
Yes, where is that 732i? Looking forward to the progress!
I can’t wait it will be a interesting project
Nice to see an old merc
My dad has a 1955 Citroën I've not seen it on the road since about 1990
Talk to me John!
Love a bit of Carchaeology! So many forgotten bits and pieces in old boxes.
These barn finds are addictive ! Keep up the good work.
When I moved from upstate New York to Las Vegas Nevada my neighbor rebuilt his grandfathers four-door 220 I’d never seen a 1963 vehicle without rust and was very impressed with the humongous Strait six under the bonnet this video really took me back
Will be an absolute stunner once restored
What a car! Good luck Nick, get that back on the road and enjoy it, hope you find that hotel!
Now that is one gorgeous car. Nuf said.
Bloody hell Jonny, what an awesome episode. Just love the barn (garage) finds... Same what a car. Hope we see it running and driving in the show soon 👍🏼
This is so awesome, best of luck getting it on the road, and please do a follow up video of it driving
What a fabulous old Merc. A lovely thing
Thanks for spoiling us yet again. Awesome video. Cheers
just love his enthusiasm for classic cars.
Thanks for these shows Jonny. TH-cam gold.
Cheers Jonny, just getting better and better…..
Wow!... Unreal to think that beautiful thing has been waiting all that time for someone to give it some love.
What a find J. It's not a fintail Johnny on this series. Stunning car.
The Carpervert name should have nearly been reinstated for this video, absolutely brilliant, love this era mercedes, so cool. Such a great video Jonny and co.
My all time favourite car, wonderful.
It is always nice to see cars cherished by descendants in the same way the owners cherished them. A direct connection to loved ones in a tangible and useable piece of technology. Sitting behind the wheel and driving such things gives a connection to the past that is almost impossible to replicate any other way. Good for them for keeping it safe.
fantastic classic Mercedes coupe hope keep your grandfathers memories going hope get back on road again find that hotel again in photo
I hope we can see more of this beauty on Nick's channel and perhaps a follow up from Jonny sometime in the future?
I will be putting bits up when I move it and a revisit is welcome,,
This car HAS to be restored. Absolutely amazing and such a rarity, it deserves to be restored. What a “barn” find ❤️
I hope there are a lot of barns left in the UK. Absolutely love these episodes
You've just fulfilled one of my dreams. Finding that model of Merc in that condition sitting in a dry garage. The only thing that could make perfect would be the 3.5 V8 under the bonnet. Nick, you are a very lucky guy. I'm genuinely jealous.
This one made me happy on so many levels! I hope you get to do a follow-up on this one. And kudos to Nick's mom for getting on board with letting him resurrect this beauty!
It took a while but I know she is reading the comments and will be made up 👍🏻
@@NicksGarageUk I'm happy to hear that! I look forward to seeing it progress myself! Best of luck!
Another enjoyable Barn Find. Thanks to Nick and his family for sharing this! 👍
I absolutely loved this garage find. The story behind the vehicle and its condition, it needs to see the road again and take that photo outside the hotel.
This is my favourite thread on the channel. I love how the car emerges and gets to see the light again. It is, hopefully, the first step on the path to re-birth. More like this please.
It’s took so long to convince my mum, it’s starting soon
@@NicksGarageUk Its always your mum that's hardest to get past Isn't it. And mine was from Yorkshire so doubly hard to swerve 😂
Amazing ---old mercs are engineered like no other car for sure….sitting that long and then with just a little fiddling …it runs WOW GREAT SHOW👍👍
Oh Nick, your grandfather was a great car guy, I'm kinda glad you're uncle never got it running, you've got a stunning old Merc, priceless car, I had an aunt who drove a similar car to yours, I have a 3.5ltr sedan because that's what I can afford, don't let your mother sell it, thanks for letting Jonny show us the car, Rj in Oz
If it goes for sale I will buy it!! It’s not the money for me I just want to use it
Wonderful car... Used to get dropped off to school in the 70's in a deep maroon one one of these with an 8 track stereo unit playing 70's soul and groove! Enjoy the resto!
What a lovely car and in beautiful condition 😍
Seeing these barn finds with a cherished family history behind them is almost like briefly meeting the spirit of the long absent owner. Brings a lump to your throat.... ❤
I was there and found it difficult to watch, they brought it together great
Barn/garage finds are my favorite late brake show videos .
Brilliant video. What a car! The mans grandad sounded like a really cool chap, it's great that it's still in the family.
Can't beat a good old rummage.
Beautiful car, beautiful story
That’s one nice car
Would love to see it back to its original colour and running
Johnny I like this old Mercedes the best of all the cars in your videos. We had a body shop here in town run by a Guy we called Russian Bob. He painted like whoever did this Mercedes. He has been gone from town for 20 years but some of is bad work still haunts our town. From what I could see in the video it doesn't look like its all rusty or anything just the flaking paint makes it look like it has the mange! Thanks for posting such a cool video!
Absolutely loved this. This episode is up there with the Volvo estate 👌🏻
Yes, my thoughts exactly.
Yes, the Volvo needs an update video.
Excellent again, long may barns and garages continue to provide these gems..
Love it. These old Mercs stir my loins. Almost as much as an old VW, but not quite.
Thanks Alex for bring sunshine into this beauty. I enjoyed every second.
Wonderful! I'd love to have met this gentleman's grandad......I think we may have been kindred spirits, as my family recently took the mickey out of me for washing my Mustang whilst we were on holiday :)
Jonny's enthusiasm makes these videos essential viewing.....
Gosh, I'm only just catching up on your barnfind vids, but this to me is YT gold! Completely unpretentious but honest and down to earth nerdy car-enthusiast content. I'll be regularly tuning in for these Jonny, thanks heaps for enlightening us with your effort in making these entertaining but still humble and sympathetic videos!
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one of your best videos yet, love mercs, only half way through video as well. lol
My Mum had a 1964 220SE Saloon, white with Red Leather. Lovely car to drive.
Jonny Smith does these shows so well.
I've always loved those old things
I love history but these are the best history lessons ever 👌
That is one sexy car!!! Thanks for the great video Johnny.
That’s such a cool motor,, I wish my familys motoring history was that classy! Hopefully he will have it on the road very soon ( maybe a catch up film next year? )
Great video 👍🏻
that back and dash looks so beautiful
what a beautiful vehicle... oozes class
Quite honestly, nobody makes content this rich, detailed, refined and personal. A pleasure to have the notification. Great stuff 👍
Many thanks Ash.
Absolutely stunning car, I want one!
I’ll bet that car has outlived that hotel…very nice.
Another excellent video from Johnny - well done mate 👍
Thanks for another great video Jonny. 😀
Beautiful. The car, the filming, the vibe and the slow pace.. Everything!Rare in these hectic times!
I'm a '63 too! What a beautiful car and so well preserved.
Great entertainment, looking forward to the follow up because this WILL get back on the road.
Loved this. I am hoping you went to see the low mileage escort and transit etc
One of the best barn finds yet Jonny 👍🏻
what a lovely old Mercedes. My brother has a LHD 220 coupe that hopefully one day will get restored, let alone his manual 250 pagoda. I remember when i was 8 yrs old and staying with relatives in Lugano for a month in 1968, my uncle had a brand new 250 coupe. Even as a child i knew this was a special car.
i really hope this 220 convertible gets restored as it looks really sound.
Those service manuals are amazing. And the books are really expensive and rare for restorers
Beautiful car and story. It derserves the love and loyalty for many reasons. Thanks for going to the effort of learning about this car so we can share in that too.
What a truly stunning Mercedes. Please, please get it back in the road in tribute to the fellas grandfather 👍
Love this series, it’s also good to watch a motoring show that isn’t a long commercial (our friends at…) 😂
Stunning.
Great episode the car definitely needs putting back on the road the paint work problem looks like the mixing of two types of paint which has caused a reaction just needs stripping back to bear metal thanks for sharing 😎
what a beautiful car and definitely deserves to be back on the road and to stay within the family
Love this car. WoW!