mercedes-benz club of america greater washington section metro tri-star summer 2015 newsletter
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Celebrate all that the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Members do and have fun with during the Summer 2015 Season.TRANSCRIPT
In this IssueUpcoming Events: White Post Celebrates 75 ...... 4 & 5 Redskins Rides ...................... 6 From the President ........... 3Calendar of Events ............... 3GWS IAMC Awards .............. 6Deutsche Marque Report .... 7GWS Autocross .................. 8New Members ...................... 9GWS Summer Picnic ........... 10GWS Leadership ................... 11Trading Post ......................... 13BenzTech 16 .......................... 13MBCA Member Update ........ 13Sponsors / Advertisers: Alloy Wheel Repair ............... 11 Euro Motorcars Bethesda ...... 2 Gemütlichkeit 2015 ............... 14 GWS Maryland Tags .............. 15 Mercedes-Benz of Arlington/ Mercedes-Benz of Alexandria 12 Mercedes-Benz of Tysons Corner Radial Tire............................. 15
Greater Washington Sectionwww.gws.mbca.org Summer 2015
The Summer Season is well under way and there is no better time to
get out and drive your Mercedes-Benz.Two great events will be happening before the summer ends. August 29 come out to White Post Restorations and celebrate their 75th birthday. Then on Sunday August 30, join your fellow members at Redskins Park for Redskins rides.Getting out to an MBCA event is easy and a lot of fun. Meet new friends, and connect with old ones. We still have plenty of driving time for you with the monthly autocross at James Wood High School in Winchester VA. Or how about hitting the track, with Looking to play with your car on the track, well you can do that August 19-21 at Gemütlichkeit 2015. This year it is being held is just outside of Pittsburgh, and it is just a few hours away at Pittsburgh International Raceplex.For those of you who got out to the Deutsche Marque in May or joined us for the GWS picnic in July, you know you will have a good time. Plenty more where that came from too!
With this issue of the Metro Tri-Star we will be scaling back the USPS mailed newsletters to two per year, and two digital editions, as well as sending out updates via the GWS e-blast and producing more digital content in the year to come.We have heard from members, and they are looking for more online, more digital format newsletters from the club. If you have not updated your e-mail with the National Business office in Colorado, please do so. That way you will receive all the club news. Also join our Facebook Page where members post and share about Mercedes-Benz topics on a daily basis. Fall is shaping up now with a couple of great events, the DIY in September at Mercedes-Benz of Arlington, as well as the GWS Annual Meeting. So much to do, and a lot of fun to be had this Fall. We look forward to having you join in with all that we do.This fall is a great time to volunteer to help your fellow GWS|MBCA members by volunteering to help out. Contact our Section President Katie Gleeson and offer to help out.
What Have You Been Doing This Summer?
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Members of the 500E Board joined in for the Deutsche Marque in celebration of the Mercedes-Benz marque, during their Spring Regional Event. Photo by Greg Burks
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The President’s Corner
Aloha! Having been fortunate to recently return from 2 weeks in Hawaii, I am refreshed and ready to go for the summer season. If you haven’t had a chance to get away for a while, then I hope you are able to grab the opportunity during these summer months.June launched a great summer season for our club. On June 28th, members participated in a “first time ever” joint marquee golf tournament with the BMW, Audi, Aston Martin, and Porsche clubs. Summer just would not be the same without our annual picnic! This year we had some special surprises with both an Airstream display and technical seminars! Just another event where we celebrate you, our members with membership pins and special MBCA experiences.I am also exciting about our continuing GWS Autocross season. We have had a great turn out and it has been a joy to see many new and young faces! This year, young drivers may accompany their parents and participate one time for free during an autocross date of their choice. What an awesome experience for new drivers!With the White Post 75 Celebration and Redskins Rides events coming up, we are not over yet! Please take advantage of all the many events your club has to offer you! I am proud and honored to be of service to you. If ever you have any concerns or suggestions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me.Hope to see all of you at our fun-filled events!
Katie
Kathryn (Katie) GleesonGWS Section President
August16 GWS Autocross # 5, James Wood High School, Winchester VA. Ben Weber [email protected] Katie Gleeson [email protected]
28 MBCA National Board Teleconference Online Dr. James Roberts, MBCA Eastern Regional Director 205..529.0071 [email protected]
29 White Post Restorations Celebrates 75 White Post VA Crystal Lacey-Thompson 540.837.1140 [email protected]
30 Redskins Rides @ Redskins Park Ashburn VA Carol Fineman 301.503.3869 [email protected]
September12 GWS Do-It-Yourself Day, Mercedes-Benz of Arlington, Arlington VA. Pete Engel [email protected] 540.848.5000
20 GWS Autocross # 6, James Wood High School, Winchester VA. Ben Weber [email protected] Katie Gleeson [email protected]
27 GWS Trip to St. Michaels Concours Cambridge, MD Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, MD www.smcde.org/ Omar Abou-Zied 662.729.1001 [email protected]
October11 GWS Autocross # 7, James Wood High School, Winchester VA. Ben Weber [email protected] Katie Gleeson [email protected]
17 Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show Rockville MD. Glenview Mansion, Rockville MD. Ed Vaughan [email protected]
TBA GWS Annual Meeting, Mercedes-Benz of Arlington Arlington, VA Carol Fineman 301.503.3869 [email protected]
November1 GWS Autocross # 8, James Wood High School, Winchester VA. Ben Weber [email protected] Katie Gleeson [email protected]
DecemberTBA GWS Board Meeting TBD Carol Fineman 301.503.3869 [email protected]
January TBA GWS Holiday Party TBD Carol Fineman 301.503.3869 [email protected]
Calendar of EventsVisit the GWS-MBCA website or Facebook Group for the latest updates and activities: http://GWS.MBCA.ORG/UPCOMINGEVENTS - All dates are subject to change.
4 Summer 2015
CAR SHOW REGISTRATION FORM Saturday, August 29th
Show car registration/admittance from 8am-10am
All show cars eligible for People’s Choice awards.
Attendee Information:
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________________
Phone: _______________________________ Email: _________________________________________
Year: _________ Make: _________________________ Model: _______________________________
Year: _________ Make: _________________________ Model: _______________________________ Please mail OR email completed registration form to:
White Post Restorations PO Drawer D
White Post VA 22663 [email protected]
540-837-1140 Registration forms are due Friday, August 21st. Submission of this form constitutes acceptance of the
liability release below.
Liability: In consideration of the right to participate in this show, I hereby release and discharge the organizer, White Post Restorations, and any people who are connected with the management of the event from any known and unknown damages, injuries, losses, or claims to my vehicle(s), its occupants, and myself. I give White Post Restorations the right to photograph and keep all photos taken at the event. I further acknowledge that these photos become the property of White Post Restorations and understand that they may be used for future publications or media.
75! WHITE POST
in partnership with the Clarke County Historical Association
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GWS Celebrates White Post Restorations
Car Show & Open House Saturday, August 29th
10am – 3pm
White Post Restorations One Old Car Drive
400 White Post Road (GPS) White Post VA 22663
Since 1940, White Post Restorations has been a world-renowned
leader in the antique and classic car industry. We invite you to join us for a complimentary car show, facility tours, cake & more
to help us celebrate our 75th anniversary!
Car show registration forms are available by emailing [email protected]. Registration forms are due no later than Friday, August 21st. All show cars eligible for People’s Choice
awards.
We look forward to seeing you there!
www.facebook.com/WhitePostRestorations
75! WHITE POST
in partnership with the Clarke County Historical Association
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GWS Members Invited to Redskins Rides
William West Hopper, Cliff Reyle, Terry Kiwala , MBCA Directors at Large and Mike Regennitter , MBCA Executive Director were on hand July 26 at the Brembo media tent during Concours of America at St. Johns to accept 21 IAMC Awards for MBCA’s Star Magazine.
Photo courtesy of Maurice Liang - photovisionOne.com
Love or hate Football, (lets not bring up team names,) you have to admit the professional sports athletes do have
some darn nice rides. MBCA members have been invited to the 8th annual Redskins Rides on Sunday August 30 at Redskins Park, 21300 Redskins Park Drive, Ashburn VA 20147.Join us as a spectator or enter your car to be on display. Space is limited to 150, SO ACT FAST! This is due to the limited number of spots available on the practice field. Cars will be judged by a panel of experienced car show patrons. All judging scores are final. By entering your ride you allow your vehicle and/or person to be photographed or filmed and produced. Every car accepted receives the following: Driver Entrance to Show, Two Additional Entry Tickets, Redskins Rides Dash Plaque, Redskins Rides T-shirt, and a Goodie Bag of Sponsors Materials. The vehicle display registration fee is $50.00. All entry fees are non-refundable unless staff denies car approval.If you don’t want to show your ride, then come out as a spectator, cost is $15 for an adult ticket, $10 for a child ticket or $40 for a family Pack of 2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets. Use the discount code MBCAGWS for a discount on your ticket purchase at http://redskinsrides.com/. For more information on the 2015 Redskins Rides Event, contact: Carol Fineman, GWS-MBCA Section Secretary (e-mail) [email protected], (Phone) 301.503.3869
TWO MBCA | GWS Members Pick Up National Automotive
Journalism Awards
International Automotive Media Competition announced on July 26 at Concours of America at St. John’s, an international
automotive show just outside of Detroit Michigan, that the Star Magazine was awarded 21 medals for excellence in automotive journalism.Greg Burks, MBCA | GWS Vice-President picked up a Bronze Medal for his photographs of the Stick Shift No More - 1967 230S Wagon in the September - October 2014 issue.William West Hopper, MBCA National Director-At-Large and Past GWS President, was awarded a bronze medal for Magazine writing on Entry Level No More - The New C-Class in the September - October 2014 issue.The International Automotive Media Competition recognizes and encourages excellence in all forms of automotive media and is administered by The International Society for Vehicle Preservation, Congratulations to Greg and William as well as the other 19 MBCA members who won awards at the event.For more information on the Awards go to: https://automediaregistry.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2014IAMC-WinnerLinkList.html
You do not have to drive a Red Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, like this one to attend the Redskins Rides event. Drive whatever you like, but remember display slots are limited. Use the MBCAGWS discount code when you register on the http://redskinsrides.com/ site.
Photo courtesy of MBUSA
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Deutsche Marque Report
Nothing celebrates the German Automobile better than the Joint MBCA, BMWCCA and PCA Deutsche Marque
Concours d’Elegance, held the first Sunday of May each year at Nottoway Park in Vienna VA. The 2015 event was a stunning display of cars and fun for all who attended.For Mercedes-Benz fans, the highlight of the event was the display of 500E’s as the 500E Board held their Regional event the same weekend here in the DC area. Bringing in many interesting W124’s with inspiration from Porsche.We thank all of our Sponsors, Mercedes-Benz of Tysons Corner, Porsche of Tysons Corner, BMW of if Fairfax, Odds and Ends Detailing, Dentmasters, D&V Autobody, Shane Reeder with Compass Real Estate, Speed Freak Detailing, Capitol ShineFor more information on the 2015 Deutsche Marque Concours, http://www.dmconcours.com/ or contact: Omar Abou-Zied, GWS-MBCA Concours Committee Chairman (e-mail) [email protected], (Google Voice Phone) 662.729.1001
MBCA | GWS members present fine Mercedes-Benz vehicles at the Deutsche Marque 2015 Concours. (Top) Marcus Oberlander with Mercedes-Benz of Tysons Corner a DM Sponsor. (Bottom) 500 E Board members join in the display with a large turnout. Photos by William West Hopper & 500E Board
MERCEDES-BENZ RESULTS AT THE 2015 DEUTSCHE MARQUE
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
MODERN S-CLASS
1. Susan Kimmel, 1992 600SEL
2. David Allen, 2006 S350 Sedan
3. Phil Morgan, 1987 560SEC
AMG
1. Jonathan Silverman, 2004 CL55 AMG
2. Eric Rupert, 2006 E55 AMG
SL
1. Gregory Bob, 1989 560SL
2. Peter Novick, 1990 500SL
3. Andrew Diem, 1996 SL500
1970’s S-CLASS
1. Jonas Sticklorius, 1971 280SE 3.5 Coupe
2. Keith Morgan, 1971 300SEL 3.5 Sedan
3. David Van Duzer, 1973 280SE 4.5 Sedan
E-CLASS
1. George Marountas, 2003 E500
2. Greg Battaglia, 1989 300E
CABRIOLETS
1. Gerald Bellerose, 2004 CLK500 Cabriolet
2. Paymaun Lotfi, 1963 300SE Cabriolet
3. Paymaun Lotfi, 1957 220S Cabriolet
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Ken Sava, 1985 280SL
JUDGES’ CHOICE
Kevin Tesler, 1985 300SD
BEST OF MARQUE
Susan Kimmel, 1992 600SEL
STAR OF EXCELLENCE
Robert & June Platz (Under the aegis of 500EBoard.com) W124 500E
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MBCA | GWS Autocross Season, is back at James Wood High School, 161 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Wincehster
VA 22603.Dates are Sundays’ Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 11, and Nov 1. Cost is $30 for MBCA members, $35 for non-members. Any licensed/permitted driver under 18 years of age may come FREE with a paying parent or guardian, one time on any date they wish during the season. At the end of the season awards will be given to those members who have attended at least five events during the 2015 season.Please be at JWHS by 8 am for registration and tech. Event will start promptly at 9 am. For more information: Ben Weber: [email protected] or Katie Gleeson: [email protected] # 1 Results 04/25/2015Name Yr Make Model Time Tink Phillips ‘04 FFR Type65 44.44 FTD-OMMitch Litwiller ‘99 Mazda Miata 46.271 Karl Loper ‘11 FFR GTM 47.493 Steve Squires ‘99 BMW M Coupe 47.984 Juan Guzman ‘06 Honda S2000 48.057 Eric LeGore ‘95 BMW M3 48.439 Diane LeGore ‘95 BMW M3 49.17 Ricardo Guzman ‘90 Mazda Miata 50.354 Eugene Rose ‘79 MazdaRX-7 50.403 Carlo Guzman ‘90 Mazda Miata 50.458 John Heflin ‘86 M-B 190e 2.3-16 50.493 FTDJonathan Tedder ‘79 Mazda RX-7 50.613 Patrick Pereira ‘15 Scion FR-S 50.808 Richie Crim ‘71 Datsun 240z 51.615 Carolyn Mulligan ‘11 GTM 54.93 Obaid Zamani ‘13 Dodge Dart 55.11 AX #2 Results 5/17/2015Name Yr Make Model Time Rex Legore ‘95 BMW M3 51.794 FTD - OMEric LeGore ‘95 BMW M3 51.942 Nathan Wolfberg ‘99 Subaru Imp 2.5 RS 53.412Richie Crim ‘71 Datsun 240Z 54.204Bill Stewart ‘86 M-B 190E-16 54.432 FTDAaron Streater ‘13 Lotus Evora S 54.521 John Heflin ‘03 M-B C320 4MW 54.586Eric Huggins ‘88 Porsche 911 55.076 James Kongpasevth ‘05 Subaru Legacy GT 55.28 Johanthan Tedder ‘79 Mazda RX-7 55.347 Matthew Rose ‘79 Mazda RX-7 55.773
Eugene Rose ‘79 Mazda RX-7 55.904 Bradley Sarris ‘91 Honda Civic 55.926 Patrock Pereira ‘14 Scion FRS 56.578Rob Lamond ‘13 Lotus Evora S 57.915 Christian Frost ‘14 Ford Focus SE 62.585 Francesca Vogs ‘14 Ford Focus SE 81.619 AX # 3 Results 06/02/2015Name Yr Make Model Time Rex Legore 01 BMW 740IL 64.846Eric LeGore BMW M5 60.529Mike O’Brien 96 Mazda MX-5 60.502Garrett O’Brien 97 Mazda MX-5 59.793Jerry Smith 99 Mazda MX-5 57.466Steve Squires 99 BMW M Cpe 56.937Diane LeGore 95 BMW M3 56.308Richie Crim 71 Datsun 240 56.236 STRRex LeGore 95 BMW M3 54.355 OM-FTDAX # 4 Resulte 07/19/2015Name Yr Make Model TimeRex LeGore 95 BMW M3 38.934 OM-FTDNathan Wolfberb 99 Subaru Impreza 39.246Diane LeGore 95 BMW M3 39.339John Heflin 01 M-BCLK 55 AMG 39.344 FTDSteve Squires 99 BMW M Coupe 39.982Eric LeGore 99 BMW M Coupe 40.203Corey Hoover 98 BMW 328 41.37Harry Newman 88 Porsche 924S 41.383Eugene Rose 79 Mazda RX-7 41.437Charlie Houston 14 Porsche Cayman S 41.729James Kongscoth 05 Subaru Legacy 41.771Jeremy Smith 99 Mazda Miata 41.847Aaron Streater 14 Hyundai Genesis 42.116Sanaro Orama 15 Subaru WRX STI 42.428 Dylan Costlow 04 Mazda Miata 42.48Brad Sarris 02 Subaru WRX 42.804Jeremy Park 02 Mazda Miata 43.665Sumeng Wei 14 M-B CLA250 44.757Scott Shelton 00 M-B E55 AMG 46.165Michael Becker 13 Subaru BRZ 46.356Ken Sava 85 280SL 50.17Jonathan Tedder 79 Mazda RX-7 DNFMatt Rose 79 Mazda RX-7 DNFFTD = Fastest Time of Day / OM = Other Marque
MBCA | GWS Auto Cross 2015
Welcome to New GWS | MBCA MembersCary Inman Goldvein VAMohsen Abbassi Potomac MDMelvin Brewington Baltimore MDHenry Dickens Alexandria VAValarie Rabung Purcerville VAMichael Lanier Accokeek MDCarissa Grant McLean VAKathleen Hartman Pasadena MDTheresa Speake Alexandria VAGregory Vint Washington DCDoug Baldwin Northeast MDRich Pater Columbia MDCarol Kalinowski Chantilly VAEdward Raudenbush Frederick MDKevin Weisgerber Sperryville VAEric Richstein Germantown MDRugger Smith Falls Church VAChristine Pena Arlington VAJahan Mohandesi Vienna VAJonas Stiklorius Washington DCCharlie Murphy McLean VADennis Garris Vienna VAMichael Thomas Vienna VA
Randy Willard Ellicott City MDJames Decker Potomac MDMitchell Plave Washington DCBranden Rasmussen Baltimore MDDavid Roper Annadale VAO’neal Johnson Pikesville MDCory Lodrick Aberdeen MDSofyan Bey Washington DCBenjamin Monastero Westminster MDZack Chou Gaithersburg MDHolly Tyler Severna Park MDDarrel Thompson Washington DCEugene Preston III Bowie MDSheldon Hofferman Fairfax Station VAJoseph Creasey II Bowie MDNakisha Ramsey Burtonsville MD
Richard Johns Bristow VACharles Houston Paeonian Springs VARobert Gill Silver Spring MDSteven Brooks Gainesville VARichard Law Fairfax VARobert Martin Silver Spring MDDavid Henning North Potomac MDGuido Costa Montgomery Village MDRonald Adams Centerville VARobert Papp Fairfax Station VAMichael Green Lutherville MDAngel Sanchez Boyds MDBrian Neunaber Alexandria VA
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For more information on MBCA membership contact: GWS Membership Chairman, George Marountas 703.966.3665, [email protected]
Welcome Airstream Owners
---------------------MBCA is happy to welcome Airstream
owners to the family and invite them to participate in our events.Airstream has provided a one-year MBCA membership to each new owner of Interstate and Autobahn vans built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. MBCA members who purchase an Autobahn or Interstate get a $500 Membership Loyalty Bonus off their purchase from Airstream.We encourage Airstream owners to
join the rest of our MBCA enthusiast family and come out and celebrate your enthusiasm for a great vehicle.
GWS Summer Picnic
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(Above Right) The Concours Field at the GWS Summer Picnic.
(Above Left) Judging at the GWS Summer Picnic.
(Bottom Left) The Airstream Interstate from Safford RV, open for members to explore.
(Bottom Right) Big MOOK’s BBQ wagon.
Photos by: William West Hopper
Let’s start with the food, YES, Big Mook was back with the BBQ wagon, the German
brats and all that good food. New this year were seminars featuring presentations by both Pierre Hedary and Rick Schubert on topics of interest to owners of “Youngtimers” (near-classics of the 70s-80s - 90s.)Our own Rick Shubert, retired MBUSA VPC Manager spoke and demonstrated about paint and body work. Pierre Hedary owner of his own shop in Titusville Florida presented on “Tuning & Troubleshooting Early Gasoline Fuel Injection Systems” as well as taking questions on a variety of topics of interest to all owners of older cars. Then there were the Airstreams! A Autobhan from EuroMotorcars Bethesda, MD, and an Interstate from Safford RV, in Safford VA. Members enjoyed seeing these in person, and relaxing in the airconditiong. As always the picnic featured an amazing display of Mercedes-Benz vehiclesThanks to all of you (well over 100 members attended) who came out and shared this experience of these amazing vehicles.
2015 GWS Summer Concours d’Elegance Results:Classic Coupe Class: 1st Place: David Van Duzer, 1959 220S Coupe
Classic Sedan Class: 1st Place: Keith Morgan, 1967 300SEL 2nd Place: Jim Roberts, 1978 280SE
Classic SL Class: 1st Place: Chuck Taylor, 1970 280SL
Modern Sedan Class:1st Place: George Marountas, 2003 E500
Modern Coupe Class: 1st Place: Jonathan Silverman, 2004 CL55 AMG 2nd Place: Phil Morgan, 1991 560SEC 3rd Place: Frank Santora, 2004 CL500
SLK Class: 1st Place: Rugger Smith, 2001 SLK 230
People’s Choice Award: David Van Duzer, 1959 220S Coupe
Judges’ Choice Award: Jim Roberts, 1978 280SE
Best of Marque Award: Chuck Taylor, 1970 280SL
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MBCA | GWS Board of Directors
PresidentKat ie Gleeson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240.381.228619415 Caravan Dr., Germantown MD 20874 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pres [email protected] PresidentGreg Burks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.507.16164104 Roanoke Rd., Hyattsv i l le MD 20782 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v icepres [email protected] F ineman .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.503.38693402 Pendleton Dr., S i lver Spr ing MD 20902 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .secretar [email protected]. David Feske .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.363.4189 5455 B road Branch Rd NW Washington DC 20 015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t [email protected]
Immediate Past Pres identAaron St reater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571.721.1510 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ast [email protected] Regional D i rector, Eastern RegionDr. James Rober ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.933.93332301 Arlington Ave South # 200, Birmingham AL 35205 .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . je r toothsaver@bel l south.net
Board Members–AppointedUl r ich “Rick” Schuber t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410.452.8581 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . r ick@al lautomotive.us
Board Members– Commit tee Chai rsMembershipGeorge Marountas .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703.966.3665 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mbenz722@gmai l .com
SocialOpen ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Needed
Technical EventsPete Engel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540.848.50 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . har rdware@gmai l .com
Ad Hoc Commit teesConcoursOmar Abou-Z ied .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662.729.10 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer NeededCommunicat ions Chai r/Newslet ter Edi torWi l l iam West Hopper .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.363.4189 5455 B road Branch Rd, NW Washington DC 20 015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . w whrestorat [email protected] Webmaster Open...................... . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Needed
State of Maryland L icense Plate Program Ed Hainke .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410.326.2888 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ehainke@gmai l .com
Technical AdvisorsRick E l l inger, RC Impor ts . . . . . . . . . . . 301.762.4205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . r ick@rc- impor ts.com
Dwayne Crawford, Fami ly Auto Care,Mercedes, BMW & Lexus Special i s t. . . . . . . . . . . . . 410.257.70 09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Rick Schuber t, A l l Automotive ..410.452.8581 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . r ick@al lautomotive.us
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Attention MBCA Members: Are You Getting all the Club
News and Information?Make sure you renew your membership to continue to receive the benefits of being in the club.Keep your membership information updated with the MBCA National Business Office (NBO) in Colorado Springs CO. This is the best way to guarantee you will receive all the latest information on club activities and mailings. Make sure your current e-mail is on file as wellBy keeping your information up-to-date on the club’s data base, you will be connected with interesting opportunities.Go to mbca.org and review your membership profile. This is where you can download your MBCA Member Loyalty certificate for $500 combinable with other discounts towards the purchase of a new Mercedes-Benz.In 2014 The Greater Washington Section will be using Constant Contact to distribute our newsletter and other membership information to you via e-mail. If you have not registered, or have stated you do not want information from this source, you will miss out on much of the information the Section sends out.
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Benz-Tech 16 Weekend
Learn about Pre-1994 M-B’s. The Greater Washington Section is well known for Do-It-Yourself Technical Events, as well as having other Mercedes-Benz Technical Events so that members can learn more about their Mercedes-Benz automobiles.In 2016, MBCA | GWS is planning on hosting a GWS Benz Tech Weekend in 2016. This event is going to focus on pre-1994 Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We will be bringing in the experts on them to talk to members and help them plan their repair and maintenance programs for their cars.At the moment, plans are being made, and technical experts are being reached out to. If you have a suggestion, or want to serve on the GWS Benz Tech Weekend Committee, please contact anyone on the MBCA | GWS Board.This will be a weekend event, with Social Get-together on Friday night, all-day Saturday technical sessions, Saturday a group dinner, and finish on Sunday by 1 pm so folks can head home. We are looking at dates from May to October, and will fill you in as a date and a location are chosen.In the meantime, keep an eye out on our GWS Facebook Page for updates: www.facebook.com/groups/mbcagws/ We are looking forward to a fun weekend of learning about our older Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
gws.mbca.org/benz-tech16For more information or to volunteer contact
Pete Engel [email protected] 540.848.5000
CARS: 1999 SL500 Black/Silver 2 tops soft top matches silver interior. Soft top, interior leather & many improvements w/in last 3 yrs. 18in AMG rims and new Michelins. Records available, 60k service. Rack & Hoist for hardtop included. $17,500. Dick 703.623.5468 [email protected]
1995 500SL Moonstone/black. 78K mi. Beautiful, babied, and rare 500SL. All service records & original books available. Always garaged and never driven in rain, snow or ice. 2 tops: Hard top in Moonstone/Soft top is black. AM/FM, Disc & Tel. Excellent Condition. $20,000. Flynn, 202.285.8008
1993 300D Black on Black. 266K mi Beautiful. New paint March 2014, engine out gasket retrofit May 2014. I have had the car 16 years since about 100k miles. Service records. Drives great. Perfect interior w/ MBTex! Pictures. $4,300 OBO. Brian 202.276.8141
1993 300D Turbo. Ivory/cream. 123K mi. MB Tex interior. A/C blows cold and everything works with the exception of the radio. $6K. Don 757.620.6772
1986 300 SDL Turbo, brown/tan leather; 278,897 miles, rear power seat. Some rust, damaged hood; project or parts car. Best offer. Bobbie 703.437.7866.
1985 300D Grey/Red 233K mi. Perfect for restoration or parts. Engine/drive train solid. New glow plugs, P/S pump, brakes, and tires. A/C and cruise inop. Corrosion due to leaky battery in past. Licensed historic in VA. $3K OBO. John [email protected]
1973 450SL Tobacco/bamboo. 63K mi. Pampered classic Garage kept 2 owners Never driven in snow or ice Rarely in rain Hard top dk brown soft top Interior leather perfect Becker radio Maint records since 1980. $21,900. John 202-460-5460 For Up-To-Date Listings see: http://mbca.org/classified-ads
1961 190B Red/cream. 141K mi. Running and driving, new MB rims and tires OEM parts, new hoses, brake lines. No radio. Small rust in rear floor board and spare tire well. Paint fair and all chrome present, new fuel pump. Head turner!. $5K Ben [email protected]
Other: ORIGINAL Mercedes-Benz Porcelain, Moving Sale, Coffee Sets, Dinner Plates, Serving Bowls, Soup Cups, Salad Bowls & Oval Serving Platters, etc. Douglas 410-544 2225, [email protected]
Car Cover for W163 ML ‘98 - 05. Used only twice. Slightly stained from leaves, but fabric is like new. Form fit for the ML-320 Asking $125, OBO. Alfred 301.866.0898
Wanted:Left front fender for 1989 560 SL. Paul, 410.732.3107 [email protected]
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Maryland MBCA | GWS License TagsMaryland State License tags with the Greater Washington Section logo and the words “Mercedes-Benz Club” are available. These are not available through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, you can purchase them ONLY through the club!
Please send the form below to Ed Hainke, coordinator, with two checks: One payable to MBCA | GWS in the amount of $10. And the second check payable to Maryland MVA in the amount of $25. Ed will then contact you for the required MD MVA information.
Mercedes-Benz Club of America | Greater Washington Section Tags for Maryland Residents
Name _____________________________________________MBCA Member # ______________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
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Phone (H)_____________________ (W)_____________________ (C)_____________________Send this form and two checks payable to:
MBCA | GWS fpr $10 and Maryland MVA for $25 to:Ed Hainke, 10755 Sawpit Cove Road, Lusby MD 20657-2841
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