A DRIVER has snagged an enviable muscle car for just $1,300 – but extreme damages made it more trouble than it was worth.
YouTuber Damon Fryer was left in shock by the senseless driving that caused outrageous issues in his new ride.
YouTuber Damon Fryer purchased a broken-down Mercedes-AMG GT for just $1,300[/caption]
After lifting the rust bucket up, he found it completely filled with water and with locked wheels[/caption]
There was a rat’s nest under the hood, and the engine had to be completely removed[/caption]
On the outside, the Mercedes-AMG GT looked pretty beat up, with a massive dent on the front right bumper and torn wrapping.
However, inside the car, the damage was even worse, leading Fryer to dub it the “worst abandoned supercar in America” for his video.
Under the hood, the car lover found a rat’s nest and noticed the vermin had been chewing on wires.
The car didn’t run and hadn’t been cranked in nearly five years as it was left to rot in the sun.
Whenever Fryer tried to turn the key, the Mercedes made a weak starting noise leading the driver to think that several cylinders were damaged.
The situation only worsened when Fryer checked the undercarriage and found multiple issues, including locked rear wheels, oil leaks, and debris from wreckless off-roading.
The YouTuber said the Mercedes dealership told them not even to bother putting the bolts back on the car, but Fryer wanted a challenge.
The previous owner had seriously damaged the car when he slid off a racetrack and onto gravel-filled dirt.
Then, he drove the car home while coolant poured onto the road until the engine was so overheated he had to pull over.
Instead of going to a mechanic, the driver poured cold water into the engine, which caused serious internal issues.
Finally when he got home, he left the Mercedes and didn’t touch it for years.
Fryer’s first goal with the car was to get all of the water out from the engine and oil tank.
He drained out all the fluids and then removed the engine and found every single cylinder had been filled with water.
The engine was left rusted and completely corroded from the water, and Fryer realized they had to send the engine to a specialist.
The Mercedes expert said he would have to completely rebuild the engine and send it in about a month.
How to report an abandoned car
Reporting an abandoned vehicle is important for keeping city streets safe and clean
Not only is an abandoned car an eyesore, it’s also a hazard to the surrounding community as pests and rodents can take refuge in the interior, engine bay, or trunk.
Leaking fluids can be dangerous for the environment, as many vehicle fluids are toxic and can wreak havoc on ecosystems if they enter waterways.
They can also encourage crime with several cities like Oakland, California reporting that drug dealers may use them to hide and side drugs or weapons.
Abandoned vehicles can also lower property values.
Therefore, they’re worth Specific contact information for your city’s abandoned car hotline may vary, but the necessary information on the vehicle is the same.
When reporting an abandoned vehicle, police will need:
- The exact address of the vehicle
- Information on the steering column (broken, missing, intact, etc)
- Condition of the vehicle (severely damaged, windows broken, leaking fluids, missing body panels or doors, etc)
- Make and model
- Color
- Body style (pickup truck, SUV, sedan, etc)
- License plate number and state, if applicable
- VIN
Many cities will allow residents to report abandoned vehicles online through an online form, or it can be called in.
Source: ABC affiliate WPVI-TV
Eventually, Fryer got his new engine, installed it into the car, and finally got it running.
However, one month ago, the transmission locked up on the ride, leading him to return it to the shop again.
“I have to keep digging into it and find out what’s wrong,” he said.
Another abandoned car that’s normally worth $27,000 is being sold for just $1,800 thanks to a massive problem.
And a once-great classic model that normally scores up to $100,000 at auction is being sold for just a few thousand after it was reduced to pieces.
Man buys ‘worst abandoned supercar’ in US that was left to rot for years – gets shock when he looks underneath. Photos taken without permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJs7AhsNBPM[/caption]
