Mercedes Benz 240D 'Retro Rides' Custom + Unboxing!

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • Thanks again to Tony for the unboxing. Here is my interpretation of a 240D that I would possibly see onRetro Rides. Visit forum.retro-ri... if you wanted a nose.
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  • @tonyhughes1958able
    @tonyhughes1958able Před 3 lety +4

    Rob, the wheel choice was just fantastic I love it, and the custom job on it was great. You are correct the Lamborghini window unit was an after market one, I think I sent you one or two in a previous package as you were bemoaning the fact they were always broken on the ones you had received. ;-) Glad you found quite a bit in the package that you think you can use for future projects.

    • @MatchboxGarage
      @MatchboxGarage  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks again Tony 👍🏼

    • @tonyhughes1958able
      @tonyhughes1958able Před 3 lety +1

      Your welcome, and I'm glad you are OK. Oh and the wheels for the Lambo were off a Cars model, the Sheriffs car If I remember correctly. A random charity shop find which sometimes revels some treasure.

    • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
      @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome job Tony, very nice cheers KC 😎👍🇦🇺🏆🏁

  • @cudasdiecastcustoms7567
    @cudasdiecastcustoms7567 Před 3 lety +4

    Hey brother welcome back!!! Hey there’s nothing wrong with taking a break man! Ir helps everyone and it recharges the creative mindset man!! Also the build looks great and the unboxing is very cool! U got a lot of cool things!!!! Hope you and the family is doing well and safe!!!!

  • @1ChilledDude
    @1ChilledDude Před 3 lety

    Like the low stance, but I would have gone for full black spokes on those wheels. But hey, that's just me and you can't please everyone.
    Glad to see you back on the scene, Rob! 😎

  • @redcarguy
    @redcarguy Před 3 lety

    Good to have you back! The Fiero did come with 2.5 R4 "Iron Duke" and the 2.8 V6 "LB8", no V8 unfortunately. I have 2 or 3 "Schweppes" Firebirds! Its an honor that you're thinking about me everytime you find a Firebird! :-)

  • @the_cheese
    @the_cheese Před 3 lety

    I like the stance that Merc ends up with, and those wheels are super-trick! Great video, Rob

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome build my friend wicked results fantastic well done Cheers KC Tasmania Australia 😎👍🇦🇺🏆🏁

  • @jtrogue
    @jtrogue Před 3 lety

    I appreciate and understand needing a mental break. Glad you are back though. Welcome my friend across the pond.

  • @ericgaudet4497
    @ericgaudet4497 Před 3 lety

    Welcome back Rob it's Good to do some unwinding . Great job with your Restoration and Customizing of That Mercedes Benz 24OD .

  • @judih.8754
    @judih.8754 Před 3 lety

    Glad to see you back. I hope all is well with you and your family.

  • @SharpblueCreative
    @SharpblueCreative Před 3 lety

    The Marzal is what I wanted you to do for me - in Silver too - yes the glass is aftermarket. Another great video Rob. Welcome back. Really missed the videos

  • @rivierabear
    @rivierabear Před 3 lety

    Glad to see you back, Rob.

  • @BuzzcutGtr
    @BuzzcutGtr Před 3 lety

    ROB!!! Good to see ya, mate! Was a bit worried, but totally understand the absence.

  • @tonycollins669
    @tonycollins669 Před 3 lety

    Grand to have you back... Nice job! 👍👍

  • @bryansukdeo
    @bryansukdeo Před 3 lety +1

    Glad to see you back. Always good to have some time off. I really like the candy brown over black. The wheel choice looks very appropriate for the car, a modern look on an older car body. The red contrasts well with the color choice.

  • @cannyuk
    @cannyuk Před 3 lety +2

    Yay Rob is back. I like the wheels

  • @five1seven
    @five1seven Před 3 lety +1

    The red wheels give it a batman villain feel, for me. I'm happy to see you back, and hope the downtime helped you recharge. It also gave me the opportunity to go back and check out the videos I hadn't got around to seeing. It's nice to see how quickly you progressed in these restorations and that you continue to experiment. Love it!

  • @djrose3
    @djrose3 Před 3 lety

    Everyone needs a little time away to handle life every once in a while. Glad you are safe and OK. Missed your videos. The car came out great and looks like some good ones will be coming in the future from the unboxing. Thanks as always for the wonderful content you put together for us! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @RocknTorb
    @RocknTorb Před 3 lety

    The Mercedes looks stunning!! Perfect set of wheels!! Great job!!

  • @user-kz9ot4zv5e
    @user-kz9ot4zv5e Před 3 lety

    The Mercury Cougar Rat Rod was a personal favorite of mine, I played with it to death in the early '70s.

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 Před 3 lety

    Very nice 👍 the wheels did it 😁 unboxing was fun 🤣 too Lee

  • @timothycooley3702
    @timothycooley3702 Před 3 lety

    Rob that looks COOL !!Great job the red wheels set it off .

  • @SoMoDiecast
    @SoMoDiecast Před 3 lety

    Welcome back! We all need a mental health break from time to time! Nice Mercedes.

  • @DJShadow1966
    @DJShadow1966 Před 3 lety

    Rob, I watch every video to the end mate, always have, it was actually you and Marty that inspired me to do the same thing, although, I don't upload videos. Keep the content coming buddy

  • @thomasjendestrom4240
    @thomasjendestrom4240 Před 3 lety

    Finally!!! Thank you for coming back. Understand that you need a break. So wonderful 240 D became. The wheels fit perfectly. Looked at my A-team van from Greenlight. Hope you come back with more videos soon. You have many cars in your collection.

  • @eightiesanimal1966
    @eightiesanimal1966 Před 3 lety

    We all missed you !

  • @russellromero4583
    @russellromero4583 Před 3 lety

    Rob that mercedes looked like a real drag racing go to the market kinda car. Looks great! Glad to see you back. I hope you had a nice holiday. Stay safe mate.

  • @paullucas4068
    @paullucas4068 Před 3 lety

    Nice to see you back. Excellent work as always, I didn't think the wheels looked that good to start with, but with that brown and the way you lowered it as well they look absolutely perfect.

  • @itswoodstock1696
    @itswoodstock1696 Před 9 měsíci

    I absolutely love cars like these. My daily is a 1988 bmw 528e and it’s a us spec due to me being an American. It’s such a tank. Old German saloons are the best daily drivers in terms of classics even here. I want to get an old Toyota or Nissan sedan to match it up someday, but that will have to wait.

  • @R1chardB1ngham
    @R1chardB1ngham Před 3 lety +1

    Good to see you back! I followed a very similar path customising this casting, mine was even the same colour to start with. Couldn't get it as low as I wanted so ended up making my own base in the end. I went for a candy red over gold, with gold wheels. Would be great to see them together on the shelf

  • @stevenjones19-m8i
    @stevenjones19-m8i Před 3 lety

    Great video Rob the Mercedes Benz 240D the results are amazing,and the details set it off.the box of cars restored there are a few ones to do.

  • @barryshackson4005
    @barryshackson4005 Před 3 lety

    Great job on the merc, and a great selection of vehicles ready for restoration. 👍👍

  • @neilcummings9939
    @neilcummings9939 Před 3 lety

    1st off I'm glad all is ok with you and yours. we ain't going anywhere. I love the color aswell really suits the car. and I enjoy ur unboxings

  • @gravesendaustralia
    @gravesendaustralia Před 3 lety

    G'Day Rob welcome back. Everyone needs a break now and then especially with what has gone on in the past 12 months. Great outcome I like it as it is. Wheel choice to me works well for you were going for.
    Cheers Michael

  • @keithperry8098
    @keithperry8098 Před 3 lety

    Unusually eye-pleasing. The color combination is kind of strange. But it works. Looking forward to your next aerodynamic Chrome job

  • @user-hl7bc9nb8s
    @user-hl7bc9nb8s Před 3 lety

    Nice to see you back, great result on the Merc, like the unboxings, some nice surprises,hope u are all ok,stay safe. Mick Thailand

  • @michaelmccue72
    @michaelmccue72 Před 3 lety

    As LL Cool J said, "Don't call it a comeback!" 😁
    Great work Rob, love the color and the wheel choice. Gives it a bit of an upscale gangster feel. Personally I might have flipped the tires to get rid of the white letters, but still it looks great.

  • @kinkyspannertwister6843

    I personally love the un boxings

  • @JS-1983
    @JS-1983 Před 3 lety

    Cool Merc, great colour and wheels fit well, lovely details 😎
    I watch always your videos from start to the end, also unboxings.
    That Ferrari you get from unboxing was very well done too.

  • @jimmd68
    @jimmd68 Před 3 lety +1

    We had one of these when I was a kid! Slightly different year and model (gas engine), but that body style brings back fond memories. Ours was chocolate brown, just cant imagine that original blue on a real car. Great vid and nice results.

  • @SummerRoseRacing
    @SummerRoseRacing Před 3 lety

    You definitely have a lot of fun castings to work on with that box full! :)

  • @carlweyenbergh4059
    @carlweyenbergh4059 Před 3 lety

    Welcome back Rob. I enjoyed this video. Great Mercedes, color turned out amazing. To be honest I was getting a little bit nervous where you were or what happened. Sometimes it is indeed needed to take a break. But I'm glad you are back!

  • @MrChevycavalier
    @MrChevycavalier Před 3 lety

    I love those wheels! Hope you had a good break and love to see what you come out with next.

  • @oldhick9047
    @oldhick9047 Před 3 lety

    A girlfriend back in the day bought a brand new one in 1985, the 2M4, a red one. Not much power but corner like a slot car. Pontiac went on to make a six cylinder version 2M6. The interior room is astounding, I could wear my Stetson cowboy hat while in the car. (yes, cowboy hat) .

  • @mheaton1308
    @mheaton1308 Před 3 lety

    Glad you're back and well! I always enjoy your videos and watch them right to the end! Keep up the awesome work!

  • @erniesteyn6401
    @erniesteyn6401 Před 3 lety

    Welcome back Rob ,love the Mercedes 👌

  • @NavyVeteran1776
    @NavyVeteran1776 Před 3 lety +1

    Don’t be sorry for getting excited for the new kettle lol. Sometimes it’s the little things. I got excited about new socks......

  • @TheBadJuJu666
    @TheBadJuJu666 Před 3 lety

    Love the wheels on this one! Hope your break was restful.

  • @kevinbarnett8082
    @kevinbarnett8082 Před 3 lety

    Glad your back and well

  • @BelfastMurf
    @BelfastMurf Před 7 měsíci

    That turned out really well!

  • @sotkajarvi
    @sotkajarvi Před 3 lety

    I had a few of Mercedes in this specific colours when I was a kid and it always puts a smile on my face when I see a diecast I had being restored. And a unboxing is always a bonus. Welcome back btw!

  • @JackSupraMan
    @JackSupraMan Před 3 lety

    Very very well!! Wheels like the GMC Vendura from A-Team 😁

  • @stevenmanclark4612
    @stevenmanclark4612 Před 3 lety

    It’s great to see you back Rob and what a great job you did on the Mercedes

  • @plinkplanky
    @plinkplanky Před 3 lety

    Good to have you back and hope you are well? :)

  • @MCDJACDC
    @MCDJACDC Před 3 lety

    Great work and score! Really did them white letter tires!!

  • @malcolmmacdonald3992
    @malcolmmacdonald3992 Před 3 lety

    Welcome back Rob! Great to see you back ! Great job with the color - looking great As you said the red color is controversial I’m not sure if it goes with the color as they seem to be kind of racy so to speak but the detailing is always a pleasure to see and it’s great to have you back you’ve been missed I’m sure everyone else would agree - Cheers to TONY for the unboxing

  • @Jen-rj9tq
    @Jen-rj9tq Před 3 lety

    I am so glad you are back! I love the car!

  • @diecast_MikeEspo
    @diecast_MikeEspo Před 3 lety

    Awesome work as always.
    A lot of cool castings .
    SOOO KOOOOOLLLL .

  • @ZGryphon
    @ZGryphon Před 3 lety

    Mr. Anderson, welcome back. We missed you...
    In fairness to the American public, _we_ didn't call the Golf Mk I the Rabbit, VW of America did. The rest of us weren't consulted. :)
    BTW, the "Teamsters" brand is probably so called in reference to the labor union of the same name, to which unionized truck drivers (among others) belong over here.

  • @gerryhealy1832
    @gerryhealy1832 Před 3 lety

    Welcome back Rob 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @PapiDoesIt
    @PapiDoesIt Před 3 lety

    Nothing wrong with taking a break!

  • @keithzatkalik5805
    @keithzatkalik5805 Před 11 měsíci

    Beautiful work

  • @judih.8754
    @judih.8754 Před 3 lety

    Excellent colour for this era MB. I love it. The wheels are a great addition. The new camera does take some time to come in to focus. I really noticed it on the carousel footage.
    The Field Car has a vaguely familiar looking Studebaker grill. The Fiero came with 4 or 6 cylinder engines although you can swap a v-8 in. The Northstar Cadillac engine is a popular swap candidate. You should do a run of the open wheeled cars. I would enjoy seeing that!
    That Jenson would be quite the challenge. Go for it!!

  • @venom760518
    @venom760518 Před 3 lety

    It looks lovely, but I think it could be even better if you painted it like the "Red Pig" racing car then the tires would look nicer.
    Welcome back and greetings from México 🇲🇽

  • @gravesendaustralia
    @gravesendaustralia Před 3 lety +1

    The wildcat Mustang you painted in Texaco colours had the yellow base came from me so I remember that one well cheers Michael

  • @tracyfeyler6545
    @tracyfeyler6545 Před 3 lety

    Glad you’re back

  • @playinwithfirecustoms7954

    I love the wheels and stance!!

  • @stillkicken2007
    @stillkicken2007 Před 3 lety

    Great looking car , even the wheels 👍

  • @CarloTiscalli
    @CarloTiscalli Před 3 lety

    Regrettably well done in the London Derby :p Oh and welcome back.

  • @keithhawtin571
    @keithhawtin571 Před 3 lety

    Great casting, Great paint, great wheels choice but not a fan of the red plastic finish. Nice to see you again on the tube.

  • @Geniuz.Studio
    @Geniuz.Studio Před 3 lety +1

    You were missed! Good to see you back 👍

    • @Geniuz.Studio
      @Geniuz.Studio Před 3 lety

      P.S. a new kettle should always be exciting - nothing sad about that :)

  • @DannysDiecastDisasters

    The color looks great mate 👍

  • @hugoferriz8191
    @hugoferriz8191 Před 3 lety

    Good to see a new video from you, Rob. Pretty nice Mercedes, wheels are okey, maybe silver instead of red would be better. Nice cars on the unboxing... 👍

  • @frasermartin6728
    @frasermartin6728 Před 3 lety

    I think the Field Car is an International Harvester. Nice job on the Merc!

  • @rishanborkharkrang8040

    Whoo... hoooo..... You are back. Missed you and your content. Anyway everyone needs a break.

  • @Bobby10241
    @Bobby10241 Před 3 lety

    Came out sharp, welcome back

  • @Gizzzy
    @Gizzzy Před 3 lety

    Awesome job. Welcome back

  • @garrytowell1609
    @garrytowell1609 Před 3 lety

    Great job rob well done.

  • @itsnevo8757
    @itsnevo8757 Před 3 lety

    The wheels look great! I think if you didn’t lower the car the wheels would look odd but because it’s lowered it looks great!

  • @markrigg7038
    @markrigg7038 Před 3 lety

    Love that mate, restomod look ,very cool

  • @wadehendryx7378
    @wadehendryx7378 Před 3 lety

    Rob, you actually are a pro. Everybody that does these has their own twist on it. For what you do and the way you do it you are a pro. Got to be honest, I don't really like the red Wheels. The rest of the car came out beautiful. It's sits perfect. Great unboxing. A lot of nice little cars. Take care and stay safe.

  • @marymhayder875
    @marymhayder875 Před 3 lety

    I have one in white color still kept it since 1987

  • @thevinylcollector3472
    @thevinylcollector3472 Před 3 lety

    awesome job rob

  • @chrisbills7076
    @chrisbills7076 Před 3 lety

    I'd love to see you do the Pontiac Fiero in red that would be an awesome idea for a restoration.

  • @GhostRider-ii7tz
    @GhostRider-ii7tz Před 3 lety

    Nicely done 👍

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery Před 3 lety

    Hello, Rob. I've got one of those Huawei 2.0 pro phones, and the camera is superb - probably the best I've ever had. I like the phone - I got a new phone last year, but went back to the old one after a few weeks. Your new camera has quite a brutal focus on it.

    • @MatchboxGarage
      @MatchboxGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      I wonder if there is an aftermarket camera app that I can use 🤔

  • @chubbyschoices9701
    @chubbyschoices9701 Před 3 lety

    Not one of your better customs but love ur vids as always. Love to see ya turn that tyre fryer into a four wheel drive gaslands build.

  • @zolbad
    @zolbad Před 3 lety

    Ive got both Jensons..the donor car has complete glass..in need of polishing..my main car has complete glass aswell..so if you're interested..they are both Lesney..but same cast i expect

  • @gravesendaustralia
    @gravesendaustralia Před 3 lety

    The whizz wheels VW had a flower sticker over the top of the hole as they used the same casting for the police car

  • @matthewblasi4489
    @matthewblasi4489 Před 3 lety

    Very nice love the color

  • @carlosdelgado614
    @carlosdelgado614 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome

  • @mr.sideburns2031
    @mr.sideburns2031 Před 3 lety

    I really like the wheels and stance, looks mean, like it is a street racer. Nice job, glad you are back doing your thing.

  • @cannyuk
    @cannyuk Před 3 lety

    Rob the field car is based on the International Harvester Scout

  • @abzbmx
    @abzbmx Před 3 lety

    Love the wheels

  • @zolbad
    @zolbad Před 3 lety

    Ive got 2 Jensons...one a Lesney and a later whizzwheels...which I acquired at Boot sales...I have to make one good out of the 2..but I reckon the glass is good on both...As much as I moan about you getting loads of freebies...I will gladly send it to you

  • @amilcarmoncada1801
    @amilcarmoncada1801 Před 3 lety

    Excelente restauracion y customizacion de este Mercedes Benz 240D, estupendas piezas mostradas que traia la caja, mis respetos y saludos desde Venezuela💯💯👍🤘🤘

  • @anthonybollini3699
    @anthonybollini3699 Před 3 lety

    I definitely see like to see the Jensen in interceptor done is a Christine type situation where comes back to life that would be really cool if I don't have one in my collection but I can look for one I'm sure anyways I got something coming to you shortly that you'll really love

  • @andrewphippsphillips1455
    @andrewphippsphillips1455 Před 3 lety +1

    Great car. Could have been the black one from Octopussy driven by Steven Berghoff as a Soviet, or the darker blue one used in that series of Car Insurance adverts (the name escapes me).
    I think Ryan O'Neal destroyed one in the movie "The Driver" with Bruce Dern playing the policeman trying to catch him. O'Neal's character takes it around a multistorey carpark, when the bank robbers doubt his driving capabilities, he orders them to "get in" before smashing it off walls, pillars, stopcock taps and the runs it under the gap of a lorry trailer.
    Maybe the wheels would suit a Magnus Walker 1971 Porsche 911 or later 935, but worth making something leftfield. I would be tempted to use later Matchbox wheels with the larger hubcaps or HotWheels "Aero" wheels

  • @chezsnailez
    @chezsnailez Před 3 lety

    You want that Corgi Pacer for anything? Uncle Whiskers is about to send us a tidy cheque and we'd be interesed...
    The Killdozer had an enclosure/cabin

  • @jaguarantony
    @jaguarantony Před 2 lety

    Love it!

  • @mitchelldibler6531
    @mitchelldibler6531 Před 3 lety

    I'd like to say, welcome back.