What’s with the funny Names?
After having done 100 caches I thought it only fair to start hiding a few. So here is my first effort. It is an easy drive by, at a location pointed out to me by Mrs O319.
Cache has a theme which you may or may not choose to comply with. When logging the post, if you feel it is appropriate, tell us all about your log in name and what it means. Very few people have user names that tell you who they are, more often than not they tell you what they are into. Mine is a good example of that.
An O319 is a small Mercedes-Benz Bus or Coach based on the L319 chassis and made from 1955 -1966. And yes, I own one…. The following is taken from a Mercedes-Benz press release:
Popular compact O 319 bus
When production was discontinued, some 140,000 panel vans, pick-ups, chassis and buses had come off the assembly lines of the four plants. The easily manoeuvrable O 319/O 319 D bus, initially produced in Mannheim, played a special role in the career of this model family on account of its popularity. From 1956, it was available in both practical versions with up to 18 seats for commuter transport and touring coach versions.
The top-of-the-range model was the O 319 with roof edge glazing, folding sunroof, two-tone livery and luxury seats for ten passengers – a vehicle that would be called club bus today.
Passengers were pampered with a perfect view and great comfort. No more than three rows each with three individual seats meant generous space in the passenger compartment and a large compartment for luggage in the rear. Individual seats with red velour upholstery covers, armrests, adjustable backrests, parcel racks and chrome-trimmed ashtrays created a sophisticated atmosphere and were regarded as all-out luxury at the time.
It is on a main road so some degree of stealth is required, doing it during peak hour (8am – 9am week days) is not a good move. Parking is easy and if you work it right you can even use your car to hide your activities. We are also launching our first Travel Bug from this cache.