Audi from the 70s after 30 years from the Danube!

Audi from the 70s after 30 years from the Danube!

Deggendorf, Deutschland - In an exciting discovery, a Audi 100 L, who had been in the Danube for at least 30 years, was recovered. The vehicle was located on December 4, 2024 near the Straubing lock, Bavaria, after the waterway and shipping office Straubing reported the bright green car in mid-November. During an inspection of the water floor, a slight increase was discovered in 2015, which could now be identified as the sunken Audi, as Bavaria reported .

The Audi, whose license plates were already severely weathered, could be recovered with the help of diving groups of the technical efforts of the Riot Police in Munich and a crane boat, while the Deggendorf water protection police accompanied the operation. Under the remnants of the vehicle survived, four old tires from 1975 were also found. Interestingly, the Audi was produced in 1978 and had a historical meaning as a model, because only about 192,000 copies of the Audi 100 L were manufactured in this motor. The investigation at the moment does not indicate a crime, but the police are asking for relevant information from the population.

fascinating vehicle history

Behind this find is a long history. The Audi 100 L was delivered to a company member in Ingolstadt and is a nice example of the vehicles of its time. The rescue of the car raises questions: How did it come about that he landed in the Danube? And what stories has he experienced in the depths of the river in the past three decades? However, these questions remain unanswered for the time being. The determination of the origin and the circumstances of sinking the vehicle continues.

The enthusiasm for such a historical vehicle find shows how significantly long -lost cars can be. You can find out more about cars and exciting news in the region at Auto Straubing .