I love Mercedes Benz oldtimers.
Here's my first Mercedes. A "strich acht" (/8) six cylinder 250 from 1968. This car was built one week after I was born!
And I sold it on the day my first son was born: june 24th 2004.
My second Mercedes. A "strich acht" 280 C six cylinder from 1974. I really love the lines of a coupé.
When I bought it, it had some issues. On of them was the gas pedal that couldn't move. I had to replace it (among other things). When I had it fixed I was so excited to finally be able to really put the pedal to the metal, I took for a quick illegal ride on a quiet piece of highway. The car wasn't insured and it didn't even have it's license put on my name yet... I really put my foot down to the floor and at a speed of 190 kmh (118 MPH) I got overtaken by a Police car!! They didn't even bother about me as they were obviously in a hurry... phew!
I sold it to an action painter who painted it for his wedding.
Here's my current pride and joy: a MB 230CE W123 from 1982. I bought it in Germany for a very good price. When I brought it to The Netherland its value had climbed with 5000 euro without doing one single thing.