A bit diferent story, but it belongs to the title "Going to get a new car":
http://www.haz.de/Hannover/Aus-der-Stadt/Uebersicht/23.000-Euro-bei-Probefahrt-aus-Cabrio-geflattert

The Autobahn close close to Hannover was blocked, because a 23-year-old guy has lost 23 000 €. The police let him pick it up (except 3000 € he had found it again).
He made a test-drive with an Audi A4 Cabriolet, asking price 25 000 €, and had the money in an envelope. This envelope he had put on the back seat. When he drive fast, it flew away.


Perhaps it's typical German style, but the discussion in the forum underneath included some enviousness "Why had a 23-year-old so much money left for buying a car?" and why the guy not to had pay to the police-work.


Ca.3 years ago something similar happened on the Autobahn 43 close to Bochum. A guy had a bag with 100 000 € with him, he wanted to buy a machine for his company. On a rest-area he made a pee - and let the bag on the car's roof. Shortly later he say the money flying around.
Several other drivers had stopped and had helped him to find it back. Unfortunately several thounsands were disappeared. Strange, because so many people have helped the guy...

Apologies for not noticing your comment. No, I'm not really a fan of the Montero Sports. I guess they are too different from the second-gen Monteros. Even Monteros of my same year in other colors don't look as good as in gray and black which I've seen on Ebay.

Maybe instead of a Montero, would you mind having a newer model Montero Sport?

Haha, well thanks. Sadly, even traveling around Indiana is not really possible. I found a 1971 Ford Bronco for cheap about two hours away from where I live. But who knows if I go all the way up there and it's not good? I think it's better I buy a newish car even though I don't want to. I'm really only looking in my town where it is possible for me to go look at the car easily.

I think the trip from Michigan to Indiana might be a tad bit easier than the trip from Germany to Indiana.

For 2000 $ you also can have my Omega.
No kidding, since I have my home-office, I don't need it any more.

But the transport is up to you. You should know an US soldier over here. For that guys the transport of cars and other stuff to the USA is for free.

Checked his profile-Indiana

So yes, still close!

Want a 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis? Only $2000

I'm serious too, you live in Ohio right? I'd be willing to take a little drive there if you want.

Well it's been two full weeks now without driving the Montero. I have to say that biking everywhere is making me much stronger. I also don't have to pay for gas for a 15 mpg vehicle. But....I still love cars!

I'm still on the hunt...

This is exactly what I feel about it. I will never forget it as long as I live. I have taken many pictures of it all covered in mud etc. but some more wouldn't be a bad idea. The fact that my first car is so unique in the first place makes it even more legendary. I've driven it to Florida and back from Indiana which is about a 15 hour drive. I've had countless great experiences in it. When I'm older and have access funds I might try and find another early 90s gray/black Montero, because I think gray (the color that I have) matches the ruggedness of the body exactly. I even prefer gray over all black.