Restoring a rare Mercedes W140 S-class in 13 minutes

We bought a worn 1994 Mercedes-Benz W140 S320 for just $1500… 550,000 km on the clock and some serious undercarriage damage. Bent bumper bracket, cracked oil pan — definitely not a light project. But overall, the car was surprisingly solid for its age, and the spec made it too interesting to pass up. Finished in black blue metallic with a matching blue leather interior, this S-Class had a unique look — especially sitting on base model hubcaps instead of alloys. It’s not your typical W140 specification. In this video, we take you through the full restoration process — from assessing the damage underneath to bringing the car back to life and transforming it into something that looks nearly brand new again. This was a challenging but incredibly rewarding project, and proof that even a high-mileage luxury car can be saved with the right effort. Let me know what you think of the final result — and whether you’d keep the hubcaps or upgrade to alloys #MercedesBenz #W140 #SClass #CarRestoration #ProjectCar #BudgetBuild #ClassicCars #MercedesW140 #RestorationProject #BeforeAndAfter #CarBuild #HighMileage #Automotive #LuxuryCars #OldButGold

Added 15 Jun 2026