It was (and still is, currently) the world's currency backing all the dollars floating around. But if the world economy collapses, I'd rather have dollars than gold. The jews are even wiser - diamonds. Diamonds are a hell of a lot easier to transport than gold, but once again, I'd rather have dollars in my possession. Which is what I'm doing.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600