Mercedes 280 SE
This Mercedes is a 280 SE with the first registration from 21.7.1977. From 1972 to 1980 a total of 473000 of this type called W 116 were produced. This S - class represented at that time the non plus ultra of its vehicle class. The undoubtedly good workmanship was one of the reasons why the board of directors of the Motorsport Department Augsburg e.V. decided to purchase such a classic car in summer 2004. We found what we were looking for in Oldenburg. The absolute original condition and the then only 77000 km mileage were the most important criteria that led to the purchase decision.
Since autumn 2004 the Motorsport Abteilung Augsburg e.V. is now in the unique position to lend this vehicle to those of its members who do not own a classic car for use at classic car meetings, classic car rallies and for private use for weekend trips etc.
For this purpose the following daily rates are fixed:
1 day including 300 km € 40,--
2 days incl. 500 km € 70,--
3 days including 500 km € 90,--
7 days including 750 km € 150,--
The deposit to be paid in each case is € 350,--.
Corvette C2
On 5 July 2022, the three of us set off for Sweden for the Power Big Meet in Lidköping. When we got the news on the way that our Ford Mustang had been sold, it was obvious that we could start looking for a replacement vehicle now. Frank then discovered this red Chevrolet Corvette C 2 convertible at this immense gathering of exclusively American classic cars. If the price was right, it could be the one. After the owner came back to the vehicle, it became clear during the discussion that this Corvette was within our financial means, so we went for it. After signing the purchase contract, we went back home and 5 days later, with a trailer in tow, we set off again on our journey to Sweden. After the purchase price had been credited to Peter Hedlund's account 3 days later, the Corvette travelled back to Augsburg with us. The result: a few euros less in the bank account, 6000 kilometres more on the clock and a Corvette in the garage.
The following daily rates have been set for this:
per day incl. 300 km € 80,--