ABANDONED Mercedes Ponton WILL IT RUN and DRIVE? NNKH

This old Mercedes "Ponton" 190 has been sitting for MANY years. Is it savable? Will it run? Do German cars hold up to neglect as well as we've seen old American cars do? All that and more in this video.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!

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[NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Saw a lot of comments about it being shame to scrap a car with all the good parts on it. They're only good if people need them and are willing to buy them. I listed this car is the parts car before even picking it up. If you're interested in something, shoot me an offer. Would be great to see somebody use the glass or other usable items

[dranderson]

Reasons people watch your vlogs. 1) you’re genuinely nice people or amazing actors 2) you know your stuff 3) you find interesting vehicles 4) you obviously love each other and are a great match . I wish you all the best in life. Cheers from Toronto

[stom]

Amazed to hear that MB idle after sitting for almost 5 decades
Poster child for “they don’t build them like they used to”
Hope it finds a good home and lives on for years to come

[CircuitBored]

This isn't something I often see people commenting on in your videos: you have such a natural talent for compelling visual storytelling. You could remove the audio from most of your videos and they would still be captivating and make complete sense. It's little moments like the shot at 19:40, where you clearly took the time to set up a camera just for a shot of you looking at a bag, that show how acutely you understand the power of visual intrigue.

I think this is a huge part of why your vlogs are so successful and will continue to be. You share with us your organic everyday experiences but go the extra mile to make them feel like more than just everyday videos.

Thank you so much for all that you do here. Your videos warm my heart.

[The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

First 3 minutes and you have done more problem solving than some folks do in their life !! Love it.

[sunwolfyvan]

hi chris, love your videos..local guy here.. some of the old stone homes in that part of germantown are really old.. those two stone houses are actually more like mid to late 1700's.. that mural on the wall above the fireplace looks like late 18th century.. obviously someone has been thru the houses and stripped the fireplace mantels out... hopefully they arent going to be torn down.. i love old cars, old houses too... keep up the great videos!!!

[jeffreyruppert]

I'm a amateur woodworker and antique tool fan. I am so glad that you appreciated the value of that bandsaw and were able to save it!

[daleestep]

There should be two little metal tabs on each side of the hood hinges where you can put that hood straight up in the air

[karlhapstak]

Amazing Merc video, almost a public service

[NohoNE]

That aluminum hood and especially that front grill might have been worth something….

[johngrant]

Another great will it run! Never expected that to fire up so quick, nicely done.

You definitely made the right choice scapping the entire car as is, everyone will tell you how valuable this or that part is, and yet no one buys it. I sat with two cars worth of 115/114 parts for several years, including all glass, and no takers even free. Ended up scrapping most in the end. You just sped up the process.

[timmatheny-loze]

I enjoy how you approach each job and you don’t waste very many steps, like mowing where the tow pig was after you moved it. Tech’s like you are very rare. You are gifted with the rare common sense element. Not seen much today.

[denjhill]

I'm with you. Whistlen Diesel is an obnoxious punk with too much money. Quit watching a year ago.

[richardphelan]

Chris, Just keep doing what your doing, there's only one person you have to please and that's you, with better than a half a million subscribers your doing something we like keep doing it .

[jaimeortega]

Smart move because the engine sounded surprisingly good for its age!

[mikekingston]

Agree completely. Love the way you clean these old vehicles, no matter if you'll save them or not.
Just can't stand watching cars get crushed without saving the few parts that are usable.
There's always someone that can use a window glass, trim piece, or in this case, a great little 4-pot.
Good job!

[rhyswoodman]

Im right there with you Chris. These are my favourite types of videos you do. Saving the old stuff even if its just some parts. Good to see something different too.
Keep it up man.

[cseivard]

Sorry if I have said this before, iam a stroke survivor. (Lived). Your adventures give me hope. Thanks.

[MyDIYAdventures]

Whistlin Deisel is an affront to all of us who just try to keep our junk running!😂

[rainmanloading]

I know nothing about cars, but this is by far my favorite channel, keep it up Chris!