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Technical Session - 1951 220 Cabriolet Restoration in Progress | 2012-01-28 10:30 - 14:30 | Texas Hill Country
On of the benefits of being a Mercedes Club member is that you meet other enthusiasts and discover there are classic Mercedes gems right in your own back yard.  That's what happened to members of the Texas Hill Country Section.  Originating from the former Alamo Section in 2011, we discovered section member Gregory Haag and his 1951 220 A Cabriolet. Greg who lives South east of San Antonio in La Vernia, Texas (...
Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts 18th Annual Collector Car Show | 2012-01-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Chaparral
The Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts Annual Collector Car Show was held on January 28, 2012 on the golf course at the Tubac Golf Resort in Tubac, AZ. This year marked the 4th consecutive year that the Chaparral Section has participated in the show, and the presence of the Mercedes-Benz marque was definitely felt by the huge crowd of spectators and the approximately 500 participants. The absolutely beautiful Arizona winter weather allowed us to showcase 15 Chaparral Section Mercedes-Benz vehicles...
Hoehn Mercedes-Benz Visit in Carlsbad | 2012-01-14 11:00 | San Diego
Hoehn Mercedes-Benz Hosts our Section Steve Ross   Mr. Bill Hoehn and General Manager Chris Truman rolled out the red carpet for the San Diego Section on Saturday, January 15.  We were greeted by Reed Kaelin, Dave Cram the Service Director and key members of the Service Department. After many greeting and introductions we were ushered into the Lounge for a delightful lunch from Tip Top Meat the German Grocery and Restaurant in Carlsbad. Some of you may recall our section having...
Dinner & Show | 2012-01-13 17:30 | Sierra Nevada
t was a night of great food and gales of laughter for Sierra Nevada MBCA members.  Our odyssey began on the night of January 13th at Silver Legacy’s Flavors buffet.  Twenty of our members took their pick of everything from Chinese food to prime rib to King Crab legs.  As if that wasn’t enough, most partook of the plethora of desserts ranging from bread pudding to fruit pies to ice cream. Once we had sufficiently gorged ourselves to ensure that we could make it...
Traveling Lake Tahoe & Genoa | 2012-01-08 10:00 | Sierra Nevada
It was Lake Tahoe in January and still "No Chains Required."  With the winter being unusually warm, 20 Sierra Nevada members took their Mercedes-Benz' for a tour of Lake Tahoe.  We went through Mt Rose Pass at about 9,000 feet elevation, then around Lake Tahoe, and finally ended up at Walley's Hot Springs in Genoa for lunch.  Members Barry and Barbara Fleischer brought their absolutely perfect 1955 300SL Gullwing along for the trip, a real treat for...
Fort Worth's Winter Getaway to Clifton, TX | 2012-01-07 09:00 | Fort Worth
Our 20-car convoy made its way on scenic, mostly twisty and hilly roads through the North Texas Hill Country en route to Clifton, the Norwegian Capital of Texas.  We enjoyed lunch at Johnny's Place, a local hangout which served a hearty Chicken-Fried Steak plus other country cooking selections.  The staff was terrific, and the price was certainly right.  After lunch, we visited the Clifton Classic Chassis, a private museum which houses 25 restored and original classic...
GWS Annual Holiday Dinner | 2012-01-07 06:00 | Greater Washington
GWS Members Celebrate at the Annual Holiday Dinner On Saturday evening January 7th more than fifty members of the Greater Washington Section gathered at Maggianos Chevy Chase to celebrate the season with a fine family style Italian dinner, good friends, awards and plenty of great door prizes. This is an event that attracts all the different interest groups within the section to attend. The vintage car owners, the Concours aficionados, the wrench wielding mechanics, the racers and autocross...
First Sunday Drive - "Country Club Plaza" - Kansas City Section | 2012-01-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Kansas City
January 1st was a beautiful day for a First Sunday Drive in the Kansas City area.  We were fortunate to enjoy bright sunshine and temperatures in the mid 40’s - hardly the norm for this time of year.  Usually it’s much colder with snow.   This month's drive this took us to the Country Club Plaza, one of Kansas City’s most popular areas, full of upscale shopping opportunities and dining establishments to satisfy anyone’s appetite.    To put...
Cars and Rides in San Antonio | 2011-12-31 08:00 - 11:00 | Texas Hill Country
December is usually a quiet month for the Cars and Rides gathering in San Antonio.  This year car enthusiasts couldn't stay at home! Members of the Texas Hill Country Section met at the Vineyard Shopping Center to help bring in the new year and enjoy coffee and pastries from the nearby Panera Bread Company.  Cars and Rides meets the last Saturday of each month with American muscle cars, exotics and everything in between.  Visitors walk around...
MBCA-Central Georgia Section Holiday Party | 2011-12-17 19:00 | Central Georgia
MBCA-CGS Annual Holiday Party—December 17, 2011:    A festive time was had by all 35 attendees at the annual Holiday Party.  The men looked handsome in their suits and ties, but the ladies stole the show, as they all looked magnificent in their holiday party attire.  The party was held at the Langston House Restaurant at the Heritage Village in Perry, GA.  Our private party on the Veranda provided room for the attendees, our Toys-For-Tots overflowing...
Alabama Section's Feiertagsfest | 2011-12-17 11:00 | Alabama
Celebrating Feiertagsfest in Alabama, the American Home of Mercedes-Benz The Alabama Section does things in true German style hosting Feiertagsfest on Saturday December 17, 2011 at the home of Bob and Jane Hinds as their section’s celebration of the Holidays! This is the largest gathering of Alabama Section members to a holiday event ever to date, with members attending from all over the state. Everyone enjoyed fine German fare with a variety of homemade dishes followed by a fine...
Annual Christmas Party | 2011-12-16 18:00 | Vancouver Island
We had a lovely room at the Union Club for our annual holiday gathering. Just the right size for our two tables of eight, it came with a helpful assistant who ensured we could always keep our glasses full. We were close to the dance floor and the dinner buffet, which, a bit like NASCAR, offered its usual inducements to ignore intake restrictions. Our hosts John and Cordelia McIntosh provided wine for each table and the Club provided draw prizes and mementos to take home. Barry Patchett brought...
Long Beach - South Bay Section's Annual Christmas Brunch | 2011-12-11 11:00 - 13:30 | Long Beach - South Bay
On Sunday the 11th of December, the Long Beach - South Bay Section held its annual Christmas Brunch.  This year we tried a new location for the gathering, the Hotel Angeleno which is just off the I-405 freeway and being on the 17th floor afforded fantastic views of Los Angeles. Everyone in attendance agreed it was a great location with great food, and it may well be the location for next year's event.  Our meal consisted of a delicious salad, chicken and a delightful dessert that...
Holiday Gala at LeMay's New Car Museum | 2011-12-10 17:00 - 22:00 | Seattle
The Seattle Section’s holiday party at the new LeMay America’s Car Museum was almost as exciting as getting a puppy for Christmas.  Our banquet area was decked out with a display of vintage automobiles, classic muscle cars, and even a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster.  The collection evoked a sense of nostalgia, stories told of “my first car”, and head turning awe at the sound of the 2012 SLS’ motor revving for a brief moment. Added to the backdrop of this...
Fort Worth's Holiday Celebration at the Colonial Country Club | 2011-12-10 06:30 | Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Section held their 2011 Holiday Celebration at the famous Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth.  Once again, we thank long-time MBCA member Gerry Goodman, who made it possible for us to use this great venue.   Arriving members were welcomed with an hors d’oeuvres reception, which provided a great opportunity for members to get to know each other or to reaffirm old ties in a nice social setting.  During the reception, a musical slideshow...
MBCA|GWS New Member Reception 2011 | 2011-12-04 13:00 | Greater Washington
MBCA|GWS New Member Reception 2011 What better way to start the Holiday Season than by gathering together and helping others with donations of toys and food! New MBCA members and those of the various online Mercedes-Benz enthusiast forums joined together on a bright and sunny Sunday afternoon in early December for the GWS New Member Reception hosted by Mercedes Benz and Sprinter of Baltimore as a way to introduce them to our section and the club. A pre-holiday get-together is a great time to...
Annual Holiday Party | 2011-12-04 12:00 | NYC Long Island
Few single events in a club's year epitomize the style, class and solid core of participation than a Holiday Party. President Oliver Seligman could not have said it better - these people are well-oiled machines like the cars we, as a club, represent. Front and center was the venue itself. When talking about elegant eateries, The Inn at New Hyde Park oft mentioned as one of the top on Long Island. The menu included a lavish cold display of fruit, cheese, mushrooms, passed Hors d'...
FSD - An Event Rod Serling Might Have Liked.... | 2011-12-04 10:00 | Sacramento
On December 4 (naturally a First Sunday!) the destination of the Sacramento gang was a Gold Rush town off the beaten Hwy 49 tourist path. When I initially went there - to plan the route - dusk was coming. I strolled into the Washington Hotel and at the bar saw the bartender playing cards with some of the locals.   The locals looked like they had just come in from a day at  the diggings along the Yuba River, and if Rod Serling had been with me I know he would have been furiously...
First Saturday Breakfast Meeting | 2011-12-03 09:00 - 10:45 | Kansas City
At the December 3 Saturday Breakfast Meeting of the Kansas City Section, our guest speaker was Sgt. Jay Atkinson from the Kansas City Mo. Police Department.  Since joining the KCPD in 1983, Sgt. Atkinson has gained years of valuable experience and insight.  He brought along several tips for safe winter driving to share with us.    One of piece of advice - in case of an accident, if your vehicle is driveable - move it off the road.  Referring to this as “Steer It...
Holiday Party! 2011 | 2011-12-03 05:00 | Twin Cities
On December 3rd a large contingent of Twin Cities Section members met for our annual Holiday Party at the Olympic Hills Golf Club in Eden Prairie.  Marguerite and Dean Rosenow were gracious hosts again, even having to adjust for the overflow attendance.  We owe them a big thank you!   Mother nature was right on cue; all through the party we were treated by a beautiful large flake snowfall - perfect!  A wet snow made the drive to the party a cautious one but everyone safely...