Apologies for the small slip, the W140 arrived in 1991. I'm going to blame the Florida heat... We'd been talking about something from the 1980s and you know how this works.
I don’t mean to sound argumentative but quality more important than cost? At MB? I’m 56 & don’t remember a time you’re describing. I do remember certain cars costing more than a house & at a level of quality that can only be described as state of the art. There are some things that quality is achieved regardless of cost & that’s always been the case & always will. 👍
@@NormanWasHere452 Not true at all. Youve probably heard of the rust years... From about 1998/99 to 2005, when Chrysler merged with Mercedes. They started using cheap paint and metal to save money, which were prone to rust horribly
I think the only thing they should have done whats is missing is a proper apple/androidcar system so you can link up your phone with that. I know that its mostly not done with older cars getting this treatment (unless crazy lowriders LMAO) but since its a luxury car i think it should have been in there.
@@batuhan4002 It'd be nice if more of these companies could manage to put out cars that mortals can afford. I think there's a big market for good resto-mods priced below $200k, preferably below 150k. Not everyone's looking for a Singer or Nardone level automobile but many are looking for something special.
@@romulus_ well from where i live i was thinking for Bmw,Lancia,Merc etc resto mod for an ok price 100k max. But now there are some brands that are already doing this...gotta be quick. They are expensive for a reason🤔
This is mad, until recently I've thought the largest displacement on a V12 engine in a Mercedes was 7,3l, but then you've proved me wrong for the first time in that vid with Patina Collective, and now with this monster!
Love this Mercedes, we should never forget Brabus who use to love shoe horning huge engines into Mercedes vehicles. I love these restomods real sleepers if you know you know
The sound of the sweet Mercedes V12, those W140's were built like tanks. I have a s600 coupe, the sound of the V12 I will never get tired of. Great content. 👍
@@lrfcarreviews2570 We have not put 7.4 in Paganis. What we do is M120s. Paganis have a M297. They are very closely related but they are not the same.
I agree the older cars have a look and feel that new cars have built out. Older car have that over the top look and feel of luxury as well as a very visceral driving experience that is exhilarating, comforting and satisfying that you just can't get that in a new car.
While I love my W126 I always thought the W140s had just the right amount of "modern" touches but still having that old school Mercedes solidness. This creation is amazing. I haven't seen a price tag posted anywhere or discussed. Guessing $250-300k?!?!
Love the change of pace like this sometimes showing off cars from my generation growing up in the 80s that I remember. Don't get me wrong...I live vicariously through your supercars and love every video. But this was awesome! Cheers!
I don’t know if this is intentional but when you go on these long road trip tours (especially the US) you are broadening the scope, content, fan base, and even your knowledge base for cars you otherwise wouldn’t necessarily be interested in or come across in say places like Maranello or Affalterbach.
Shmee... man.... this is it.... maybe just we should leave this modern crap... let's roll back to our childhood memories. That is so pure, that I'm speachless. Please do such series.
Stunning! I would love to meet the owner and shake their hand, because they clearly have taste. Often times, people with the means for this, do not. 😇 Arguably the most iconic Mercedes Benz shape, when you think of Mercedes, great engine, etc. I would daily this. 🥰
Love nothing more than a good restomod and old S class has always been one of my favourites. I always say I'd rather have a full restored old car with some modern tech on it than these new plastic cars of 2023. What a machine 🔥
In the 90s it wasn't a problem to have extra weight because of double glass windows heavy insulation and thicker metal sheet. Nowadays everything is lightweight and plastic. The W140s are real tanks on wheels, allround quality made to last for decades 👌
Much rather have this than a new S class AMG. She's beautiful. I'm glad Renntech is taking this trend to Mercedes. How many more resto-mod Porsches do we need?
That is super cool! Renntech is an impressive & super well known/respected company! That's something that'd be an awesome addition to the collection verse some of the other cars still in it
What a magnificent car, someone really appreciates that era of benz, when build quality was already paramout to anything else, I seriously need a lottery win and then renntech can build me one, an amazing machine
it was on the time to publish a tastefull car - restomod. now i understand my dictonary can not offer ... bring more about this theme i ate "Brötchen with Südtiroler Schinkenspeck" (brötchen with south tirol ham.spec. ) and what a joy !!! 👍
I would absolutely love to have one of these. I was surprised at the amount of road noise. I would have it without the black and red trimming on the inside, more sound deadening, and possibly with a pair of centrifugal superchargers. These Mercs always looked better than what came after these until recently.
Apologies for the small slip, the W140 arrived in 1991. I'm going to blame the Florida heat... We'd been talking about something from the 1980s and you know how this works.
TAKE SL73AMG IF YOU CAN
Cool
More than small slip . This is very early car , the 80s SEL was a W126, a completely different car.
@@ahemgee9542 yeah and not everyone spends their evenings wanking over Mercedes Wikipedia pages
No excuse. Delete your channel. Cheers 🥂
I love these things, produced during a time where quality was more important than cost. Magnificent.
I don’t mean to sound argumentative but quality more important than cost? At MB? I’m 56 & don’t remember a time you’re describing. I do remember certain cars costing more than a house & at a level of quality that can only be described as state of the art. There are some things that quality is achieved regardless of cost & that’s always been the case & always will. 👍
I always heard MB were horrifically unreliable in the 90s
@@NormanWasHere452 Not true at all. Youve probably heard of the rust years... From about 1998/99 to 2005, when Chrysler merged with Mercedes. They started using cheap paint and metal to save money, which were prone to rust horribly
But 1990 to mid 1998 is arguably the best era of Mercedes. Bulletproof cars all around
I’d argue it looks better (imo) than Mercedes’ current offerings. Everything seems too fussy these days. This just looks simple, but classy.
Total simple but classy
Greatest S class to grace the roads.
Many of their older cars are built to last…
The problem with moden Mercedes is that the interior are nothing but rainbow lights all over the place and giant screens.
Totally
I'd take this over any S class of any year. So cool.
Timeless design. Absolutely love this era of mercedes cars, they all look so good.
I love when companies do stuff like this, cars from the 80's and 90's that get modernized.
I think the only thing they should have done whats is missing is a proper apple/androidcar system so you can link up your phone with that. I know that its mostly not done with older cars getting this treatment (unless crazy lowriders LMAO) but since its a luxury car i think it should have been in there.
Singer is the Daddy
@@batuhan4002 It'd be nice if more of these companies could manage to put out cars that mortals can afford. I think there's a big market for good resto-mods priced below $200k, preferably below 150k. Not everyone's looking for a Singer or Nardone level automobile but many are looking for something special.
@@romulus_ well from where i live i was thinking for Bmw,Lancia,Merc etc resto mod for an ok price 100k max.
But now there are some brands that are already doing this...gotta be quick.
They are expensive for a reason🤔
Shmee becoming more of a connoisseur. Love it.
Me too !!!!
back in our days
W140 is the best looking Benz of all time.
This is mad, until recently I've thought the largest displacement on a V12 engine in a Mercedes was 7,3l, but then you've proved me wrong for the first time in that vid with Patina Collective, and now with this monster!
Love this Mercedes, we should never forget Brabus who use to love shoe horning huge engines into Mercedes vehicles. I love these restomods real sleepers if you know you know
The sound of the sweet Mercedes V12, those W140's were built like tanks. I have a s600 coupe, the sound of the V12 I will never get tired of. Great content. 👍
I'd love to see an S600 coupe.
If I can afford it, I’m strongly considering.
A big 👍👍 up to the owner letting Tim show us around it and drive it.
Yakuza Boss vehicle of choice
These generation of cars are going to hold a spot in the most iconic car designs in History.
love when you review older cars / restomods
I love those exclusive builts,thank you shmee for the efforts
They have done some S Class builds with the 7.4 Liter V12 for Paganis.
@@lrfcarreviews2570 We have not put 7.4 in Paganis. What we do is M120s. Paganis have a M297. They are very closely related but they are not the same.
Love the way old Mercedes smells like when you step in.
Patina Collective needs this.
I need this
Its probably there now 😂
I think they have it already
Same bro! I need this too
@@Becausefamilycar I’ve only seen the W140 S73’s but never this one. It would be a great addition to the collection!
I agree the older cars have a look and feel that new cars have built out.
Older car have that over the top look and feel of luxury as well as a very visceral driving experience that is exhilarating, comforting and satisfying that you just can't get that in a new car.
This man gets it
“Life is good”. Thats what Mercedes needs to get back to. They have a beautiful history
👏👏👏
Good luck with modern emission regulations
@@mro9466 downsizing was never going to help much except meet regulations easily at the cost of owners
I love Mercedes from this era.
I absolutely love these kind of cars and videos from you shmee!
Restomod cars are SO MUCH BETTER than most cars today! Period!
This is iconic! This car is one of those that will always be classy and timeless!
Looks beautiful with those traditional look with a modern touch
I always appreciated 80's and 90's tuner benzes so sick
Lord, for me this is a dream came true, am very much attached and in love with w140 and having it restomoded is sweet sweet thing to see
Love that car! I would consider this a classic Mercedes nowadays.
These cars have such a soft spot in my heart. Black is the color to get with that.
Brings me back to my younger years looking at this car. Really cool.
While I love my W126 I always thought the W140s had just the right amount of "modern" touches but still having that old school Mercedes solidness. This creation is amazing. I haven't seen a price tag posted anywhere or discussed. Guessing $250-300k?!?!
That’s the ultimate family car in my opinion. Everything is perfect.
I miss my 92 s500. Truly one of a kind.
RENNtech: BEST Mercedes-AMG tuner on Earth.
The W140 was the pinnacle of Mercedes Benz ❣️👌🏼
Love the change of pace like this sometimes showing off cars from my generation growing up in the 80s that I remember. Don't get me wrong...I live vicariously through your supercars and love every video. But this was awesome! Cheers!
wow im stunned i think this is the best moded w140 i have ever seen, its such a pleasure to see someone did this project. Passion mercs
The last quality Mercedes S-class!👍
W140 is getting some attention. Such an overlooked beauty.
I always loved this platform with the v12 and every other engine that has been put into it.
6:30 sofr closure doors was first introduced with the W140. First car in the world
What’s crazy is I’ve been look for a W140 S600 and saw this car for the first time this month. Shmee’s algorithm has infiltrated my mind.
Really enjoyed this - very nostalgic. Thanks Tim 👍
Never heard of this one. Looks awesome!
@@docpj9665 Maybe about Renntech?
Ive heard of the 600 SEL but never of renntech. Seen a kit of theirs I think on an SLR Mclaren but thats it tbh
So special. 7.6 w140 😮. I love the modern interior with the analogue switches.
Please get the years right Shmee, you're a professional.
Shmee in a W140.....now I have seen everything. I love the W140 #legend
Love this, this was the car to have when I was a kid, she still has grace and elegance
I don’t know if this is intentional but when you go on these long road trip tours (especially the US) you are broadening the scope, content, fan base, and even your knowledge base for cars you otherwise wouldn’t necessarily be interested in or come across in say places like Maranello or Affalterbach.
All time fav Tank .. what a car still holding its value and prestige !
Shmee... man.... this is it.... maybe just we should leave this modern crap... let's roll back to our childhood memories. That is so pure, that I'm speachless. Please do such series.
Stunning!
I would love to meet the owner and shake their hand, because they clearly have taste. Often times, people with the means for this, do not. 😇
Arguably the most iconic Mercedes Benz shape, when you think of Mercedes, great engine, etc.
I would daily this. 🥰
Love nothing more than a good restomod and old S class has always been one of my favourites. I always say I'd rather have a full restored old car with some modern tech on it than these new plastic cars of 2023. What a machine 🔥
In the 90s it wasn't a problem to have extra weight because of double glass windows heavy insulation and thicker metal sheet. Nowadays everything is lightweight and plastic. The W140s are real tanks on wheels, allround quality made to last for decades 👌
What a gem 💎, thanks Shmee
Much rather have this than a new S class AMG. She's beautiful. I'm glad Renntech is taking this trend to Mercedes. How many more resto-mod Porsches do we need?
That is super cool! Renntech is an impressive & super well known/respected company! That's something that'd be an awesome addition to the collection verse some of the other cars still in it
Nice video. Nice W140. Renntech did a nice job on enhancing an already classy automobile.
The perfect autobahn cruiser...😍😍😍
Wow! That's amazing and so clean looking!
Never of that 7.6 V12😍 incredible work done by renntech👌
Man what an awesome car! Have always wanted to have a Mercedes from this era, such cool cars
What a magnificent car, someone really appreciates that era of benz, when build quality was already paramout to anything else, I seriously need a lottery win and then renntech can build me one, an amazing machine
Now I need an old Mercedes and get it sent to them! You should too Shmee!
Always quality content Shmee. Love how giddy and excited you get considering the cars you get to drive and own. Massive respect.
People keep banging about supercars... This is for me the ultimate car to have..
this s class still better looking than most cars today and this is a tank
Beautiful ride
built like a tank -what a machine!
it was on the time to publish a tastefull car - restomod. now i understand my dictonary can not offer ... bring more about this theme i ate "Brötchen with Südtiroler Schinkenspeck" (brötchen with south tirol ham.spec. ) and what a joy !!! 👍
I've been working on my 300CE so that little beep before start up made me smile. LOL. I've heard that beep a lot.. not so much start up. LOL
Oh boy. Love it.
Hearing Tim say gangster makes me happy 😂
now that is one legit mafia car.
Pretty incredible! Thanks for the video - really enjoyed this car
When cars were cars, what a beauty
Nice review on the w140. I daily drive my w140 s600 1997 everyday. The car is classic, robust, and it’s a V12.
How's the gas mileage?
@@erhand82 I average about 19 miles to the gallon. This is Cruising at 70mph.
@@1koolkat76 US or imperial mpg?
@@KingofInterns US
@@1koolkat76 How many miles do you have on it?
Such an awesome car and a great video, I'm litteraly smiling from ear to ear :)
This is in fact what it's all about
The most mercedes looking mercedes
I'm sure this will be in the Patina collective soon 😂😂
Amazing looking and sounding motor vehicle
Hey Tim, I used to work around the corner from RENNtech in Stuart FL. I loved to visit every week to see the Best Mercedes getting massaged..!! Thanks
And that's how it's born a new BEAST 🤘
this one is so perfect...
This is beautiful.😢 I can see myself driving this why playing Phil Collin's in the Air Tonight
That's a super cool sleeper.
Nice one rentech old is gold
That is actually very cool
Thank you for this review.
2023 and I would daily drive this now.
I am glad you liked it. It was a pleasure meeting you. Thanks for the visit!
Wow. great car. I'm a big Mercedes fan. I thought I knew my way around. but I have never heard of the car. thanks for the contribution
Cheers for the video Tim...😎👌
That is one gorgeous W140. I wish I bought one when they were cheaper.
Still the most prestigious looking S-class in my opinion 😊
Mother of all cars
Stunning car, love these Mercedes 👍👍👍👍
Best looking Benz EVER
This is the ultimate Autobahn cruiser, big boy Benz to the max. This will fit so, so well in Shmeemuseum.
I would absolutely love to have one of these. I was surprised at the amount of road noise. I would have it without the black and red trimming on the inside, more sound deadening, and possibly with a pair of centrifugal superchargers. These Mercs always looked better than what came after these until recently.
Such a beautiful car so much want ❤
Ein Fahrzeug wie eine Burg ❣️💪🏼
Absolut geil 👌🏼
Ich liebe den 140er ❕😊
Hope the owner takes care of it, A true unicorn