MBCA invites you to be part of the excitement at Legends of the Autobahn 2012, on Friday, August 17. Held on the greens of the Rancho Cañada Golf Club in Carmel Valley, California, Legends attracted an audience of thousands to view nearly 500 cars on display in 2011.

In 2012, it will be a 4-German-marque concours, with Audi Club of North American joining the other co-hosts MBCA, the BMW Car Club of America, and the Porsche Club of America. This one-day MBCA national special event brings enthusiasts, owners, and aficionados of distinctive German cars together to view four of the finest marques in the world. The event will feature separate club concours judging sites and combined corral parking areas.

Building on two very successful years and now in only its third year, Legends of the Autobahn has become one of the “must see” attractions of the world-renowned Monterey Classic Car Week. Rancho Cañada Golf Club—just a few miles from the beautiful Pacific coastline and the breathtaking Pebble Beach—provides a stunning backdrop to view German vehicles of all ages. In addition to mingling among these precision cars, there will be food, displays, club booths, and a Spaten Biergarten. Early word has it that a special display of Gullwings will be featured this year, along with other special classic Mercedes-Benz.

For those interested in entering the Concours in one of six judged classes for 1992 and older vehicles, a $60 entry fee will apply. For those wishing to display only in the corral (any vintage), a $30 entry fee will apply. A gourmet buffet lunch and event polo shirts are optional. The discounted “early bird” registration deadline is August 1, and all registration closes on August 10.

To register, go to www.motorsportreg.com. Scroll down to “August 17” then to “MBCA--Legends of the Autobahn” (not BMWCCA, PCA, or ACNA). Your registration will go directly to MBCA. If you don’t want to enter your car (but why wouldn’t you?!), please stop by to view some of Germany’s best vehicles. There is no admission gate fee. You can also check www.legendsoftheautobahn.org for up-to-the-minute details and a link to the registration website.

For additional information, contact Laura Simonds, (650) 592-7613, simondsl@pacbell.net. 

Plan to attend Legends of the Autobahn 2012, make your travel plans now, and get ready for some big fun and great cars! We’ll see you in August in Carmel Valley.