🚗1955 Mercedes 190 SL, the eighth one ever made, discovered in a basement after 60 years
🧽Intense cleaning and restoration to bring the car back to its original beauty
🔍Researching the car's history and contacting Mercedes for more information
🔧Struggles with removing overspray and cleaning the car's interior and exterior
✨Unveiling the restored car and interacting with the owner on its significance
How did they discover the car in the basement?
—The car was found in a basement after 60 years. It had been sitting there, hidden and untouched, until they came across it.
What condition was the car in when they found it?
—The car, a 1955 Mercedes 190 SL, was still intact but covered in dirt, dust, and corrosion. It required intense cleaning and restoration.
Did they manage to restore the car?
—Yes, the car underwent cleaning, repair, and restoration. It was transformed back to its original beauty, showcasing its timeless elegance.
What did they uncover during the cleaning process?
—During the cleaning process, they discovered overspray on the windows, mold and mildew on the interior, and traces of paint and corrosion on various parts of the car.
Did they contact Mercedes for information on the car's history?
—Yes, they reached out to Mercedes to learn more about the car's history and its significance as the eighth one ever made. There has also been interaction with Mercedes on social media.
00:00Incredible discovery of a 1955 Mercedes 190 SL, the eighth one ever made, found in a basement after 60 years.
06:06Struggles with removing overspray, cleaning the car's interior, and restoring various components.
19:02Interactions with the owner and discussion on the car's significance.
23:33The challenge of finding and restoring missing hardware for the interior.
27:01Research efforts to uncover the car's history and contacting Mercedes for more information.
