I should have guessed a farfignugen or how ever you spell it. I was in Germany in 98 but the car that I saw the most was Mercedes. I was in Kiel and Rostock though. While in Cohb Ireland I was in a taxi that was a Mercedes and there was a 69 Camaro that was in great condition.
I find it funny how in America we tend to want European things and they want American things. You wouldn't believe how much they will pay for a pair of Levi's and Zippo lighters!