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Mercedes- Benz Club of America
Star Bulletin More Than a Car. We’re a Community.™
Note--the board meeting site has been changed. See page 8
THIS MONTH IN OUR MERCEDES-BENZ WORLD
* Saturday, July 16: American Heritage Rallye in the South County is planned. See page eight * August, 19: Legends of the Autobahn Monterey CA * September, 17-18: Speed Festival North Island Naval Air Station, Coronado, Ca
* October, 8 or 9: Joining Desert Stars Section for winery tour in Temecula *November, 12-13: Palm Springs Concours * Saturday, December 3: Coronado Golf Course lunch/dinner at 12:00pm
A celebrity entry at the Concours De Lemon
No takers on the mystery automobile yet. How about a free pass
for one to the Christmas party in December. Be the first on our
block to win the prize!!
JUNE 2016
EVENTS SCHEDULE AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MBCA San Diego Section
Officers
Michael Cooper President
(760) 599-0629 [email protected]
Victoria Mazelli,
Vice President, (858) 229-3380
Carol Kruse-Ross,
Treasurer (858) 245-1991 [email protected]
Bob Gunthorp
Historian (619) 421-3254
Steve Ross Membership Chair
(619)-508-3925 [email protected]
Diana Kruse
Director of First Impressions [email protected]
Gary Jarvis
Director
619-670-1375
Newsletter Editor
Newsletter Editor
If any SD Section member would like to serve on the Board of Directors, just contact one of us
Newsletter Editor
Steve Ross, 619-508-3925
Bulletin Editor, Website & e- mail Distribution S Ross
SW Regional Director Bud Cloninger
Redaction:
MBCA of San Diego Printing & Distribution: Phoenix
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More than a Car. We're a Community. TM
SOLVANG CALIFORNIA
SITE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGIONS 2016 REGIONAL EVENT.
Friday May 20th the San Diego contingent, Steve and Carol Ross and Rudy Wokoek and Rose Bolton, departed for Solvang California to take part in the annual Southwest Regions
event. After getting clear of the ever con-gested Los Angeles traffic we were welcomed by the lush valley going into Camarillo. The drive on up to Solvang and Buellton area was relaxing and very scenic. These villages nes-tled in the Santa Ynez Valley were settled by
the Danish immigrants who founded Solvang around 1911. As is the case with many
towns California this area was once a part of the Rancho San Carlos de Jonata a mere 26,634 acres. Arriving in Buellton we checked in at the Anderson Inn which is a part of the famous Andersen Pea Soup family business that was founded in 1924 by Anton and Juliette Andersen Danish Immigrants. The Danish windmill is the trade-mark of Andersens.
After checking in, we joined the rest of the gang in the Long-Beach South Bay Section's hospitality Suite. Sections represented were Los Angeles, Channel Islands, San Diego, Orange County, Desert Stars and the Central
Coast Section a part of the Western Region. There was an abundance of food and about any beverage one could want and in short order the place was bursting at the seams with Mercedes-Benz stories and reminisces of
past regional events. Of course Geoff Boldt was mentioned more than as few times as he was the founder of these regional events. As usual there were many questions about the next days rallye as usual the Rally Master
told us nothing except to say we will go over everything in the morning. Los Olivos--Do you go inside or outside the flag pole when turn-ing?? I found out the outside is wrong.
Continued on next page
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ENCINITIS CRUISE NIGHT
Several of our members brought their automobiles out for the Encinitis Cruise Night. Bob Gunthorp brought his
Rot Wagen, Gary Jarvis motored up in his 250SL, VP Victoria and her Benz came, S Ross with the Golden Eagle,
Munira & Dave Coomber with their 190SL , Joanne Bernard and her SLKL and Ray Davis. As you can see there is an array of SL's which is in keeping with the theme of the evening which was Pagodas. Charlies's Foreign Ser-vice, our host, treated everyone to delicious a Mexican Buffett.
Bright and early Saturday morning we had a continental breakfast and proceeded to the rallye headquarters to meet with the Rallye Master. We got our rallye instructions and away we went into the back roads of Santa Ynez valley. To say this
was a beautiful drive would be a gross understatement. There appeared to be a winery every ten miles or so along with cattle, horses and berry farm and other produce. Lunch stop was at the Faulkner winery where we feasted on tri-tip and chicken, beans, rice, salad and rolls. The rallye took us through the towns of Los Alamos, Orcutt, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez. It was truly a lovely peaceful drive, even for a rallye. For some of us I think it was the first time to see these small towns tucked away in the Santa Ynez Valley.
A PHOTO STORY OF THE WEEKEND They say pictures are worth a thousand words so here goes.
Andersen Peas Soap Inn
and home of the world famous peas soup
Andersen Inn our home base for the weekend.
Terry Kiwala, MBCA National President talks to Mary Nor owner of Nors Autohaus
a Mercedes-Benz mechanic and Star Magazine contributor
Celebrity line up; Lynn Hern President Orange County Section, Gerhard Fehrmann Long- Beach-South Bay Sec-
tion treasurer and event
host, Terry Kiwala, National President, Steve Ross, Na-tional Vice President, Bud Cloninger South West Re-gional Director and Yvonne Leamon Central Coast Sec-
tion President. Note that Ter-ry and Bud are clinging to their rallye packets.
The rallye road, follow that Star
Sign seen in the Nor's garage
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Part of rallye line up. Not all the cars would fit in the lot but most are here. Age of these Mercedes-Benz range from
2015 to 1961. The white finback on far right was the car show winner. The brown Mercedes-Benz on far left came in third in the show.
A very nice 560SL
2014 BlueTEC meets its big brother another diesel. The BlueTEC came in third in the car how
Lined up ready to be judged by the people. First place went to the White sedan above.
LUNCH STOP AFTER A GRUELING DRIVE THROUGH THE WINE COUNTRY. OF COURSE WE STOPPED AT A WINERY
Lunch stop Nora Fleming, Bill King, Bob & Charlene Scudder appear to be first in line. Nora Fleming, Steve Ross, Terry Kiwala, and others await their turn. No cutting the line or special favors here. There was an abundance of food.
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Peter, President of the Channel Islands Section Pete & Tamara Samaha, Terry Kiwala, Steve Ross and Gerhard Fehrmann get their turn at the table
The rallye took us through the towns of Los Alamos, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez. It was truly a lovely peaceful drive, even for a rallye. I for one had never been in any of these towns except for Santa Ynez. In fact, I was not aware that some of them exist-ed.
Los Alamos Orcutt Los Olivos Santa Ynez A genuine Coonskin cap could be purchased for your wine bottle. Yes I bought one.
Perhaps the highlight of the rallye was our visit to Fess Parker's Winery in Los Olivos. This sign was no help at all on the rallye. Yes my wife bought a couple
After the rallye we visited the Nor Garage in Buellton with owners Rich and Mary Nor. Mary Nor the lady side of the business and a certified Mercedes-Benz Mechanic and a contributor to the Star Magazine gave us a tour of their shop. She is also an accomplished artist working
in glass and other media sculptures.
Mary and Rich raise a glass of champagne to celebrate the installation of their helix sculpture at the Lompoc Valley Medical Center in early August. - Courtesy photo of the Valley News.
As I recall they had four Mercedes-Benz 450SLC's in their shop. I have never seen that many SLC together at one place ever. One is Rich's serious off road rallye car. He has upgraded the engine to a 560 and other modifications are evident.
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THE AWARDS BANQUET AT THE VINEYARD RESTAURANT
Our awards banquet was held at the Vineyard Restaurant in Santa Ynez. We had a choice Babes Salmon, Angus Steak, chicken Marsala, or Butternut Squash Ravioli. All of the attendees awarded one of these wine goblets en-graved with the MBCA Logo and the event. These goblets were prize enough if one did not win in the car show or rallye. As is always the case
Mercedes-Benz folks always come home a winner.
The ambience was outstanding and the food was in keeping with the Mercedes-
Benz Marque.
After dinner, Rallye Master and Host Gerhard and Islolde made the awards presentations to the awaiting crowd.
AND THE WINNERS ARE
First place in the concours Gene & sally Kruger
With their 60ies finback
Second, place Chris and Glenn and Bedford with their Red SL. I think it was a 560.
Third place and happy to win it Steve & Carol Ross with "Cocoa Benz"
AND NOW THE RALLYE WINNERS
First, place Rich & Yvonne Leamon driving a 250 SLK. Even though they are not in our region anymore rallye master Gerhard did no penalize them for that. Yvonne is the Central Coast President Richard is the section "somme-lier". Probably section in the MBCA with someone in this position. We didn't
have any those in Missouri so I had to look it up. Best I can figure it is a person who drinks a lot of Wine so they can tell us what is good. Rich is a good "sommelier". Wonder if they have such a title for Scotch?
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Second place Terry Kiwala and Bill King driving a Bright RED SLS
AMG. I only saw them at the stops. Mr. Kiwala indicated to me that he really liked the car. I wondered why Bill never got out of the car!
Third place in the rallye Bill & Angela Woodward and I believe they were driving an SL
SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday morning Gerhard had arranged a private tour of the Mendenhall's. It was started by the
current owners grandfather in the 30ies. The grandfather had a gas station and over the years begun collecting service stations memorabilia. Now the collection covers an acre or two and all the collection is in separate building arranged in a square like the old western forts.
The office building is in what was once a church in the late 1800, It was acquired by the family, and that is all I know about that story. If you are in Buellton and have an hour or so stop and
visit this astounding collection of signs and service station artifacts. Probably one of the largest in world.
This is the family home above the office. Yes,
this is their only home and this where they live
surrounded by their artifacts and treasurers.
Our group taking a break in the shade. The guy wandering off is Rich
Leamon. Many thinks to the Long Beach-South Bay and Channel Islands Sec-tions for hosting this fantastic weekend of fun with the Mercedes Benz Club of America. Thank you Gerhard and Isolde for being our hosts
and Peter and Tamara and all the others for supporting the cause.
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JULY RALLYE/TOUR Steve Ross Rallye Master/Tour Director
On Saturday July 16 we will meet at the Mission Valley shopping center for a rallye and
or a tour of the back roads of San Diego County. For those of you that do not want to
participate in the rallye, but would like to attend come with us on a pleasant tour of
the countryside. Of course, there will be no prize awarded for the touring folks. The
rallye teams will have the opportunity to win a very nice award for their driving skills
and keen awareness of their surroundings.
Here are the particulars:
Date/Day, Saturday July 16, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: $10.00 per automobile, payable at the gate
Place: Target Store 1288 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA
The drive will end at popular San Diego Eatery where fine food and beverages
Will be served.
Please let us know if you are attending by contacting S. Ross @ [email protected] or 619-508-3925
Nothing like this has ever happened on any of our tours or rallyes and we avoid unpaved roads. This event will be on all paved roads. For a free pass to this event tell the editor what make automobile this is. Bonus point if you can name the driver.
Change of Address Phone # or e-mail
FOR SALE: If you have a change-of-address
Club, please go to www.mbca.org, click on MEMBERSHIP, then click on AD-DRESS CHANGE and fill in the form. As an alternative, you can call 1-800-637-2360 and talk to anyone at the MBCA Na-
tional Business Office.
1991 300E 2.6. One owner, all records since new.
Maintained by dealer of Mercedes-Benz trained
SOLD SOLD 36,000 miles and
still runs like new. Solid 21 MPG. $2000.00.
I if interested call 619-508-3925. Great college student
car.
WELCOME!! New San Diego Section
MBCA Members Jane Garrick~ no vehicle listed on MBCA roster Sun Yoo~ No vehicle listed on MBCA roster
A hearty welcome to all our new members. We hope to meet you soon at one of our upcoming events. Please feel free to contact any of the Board Officers (listed on the front page of this Newsletter) with any questions, comments, or concerns.
We are always looking for volunteers to help out with ideas, plan-ning, and coordinating events .
If you would like to feature your Mercedes- Benz vehicle(s) in this Newsletter with an interesting story or photo, please submit in
digital format via e-mail to us at
([email protected]) We would love to get to know you and your
Mercedes-Benz driving passion. Ask us how to obtain a FREE name tag to wear at
all of our events
Identify the make, model and year of this automobile and
win a free name tag. First correct answer sent to the editor
will receive a name badge. If you have a name badge you will
receive a beverage of your choice at the next event you at-
tend. No repeat winners. See page 1 for modified winnings
FOR SALE & WANT ADS: Personal classified ads (Sale or Wanted) are FREE ex-clusively for MBCA members. No commercial or busi-ness sales allowed in the classified ad section.
Business advertising is available at competitive rates. Please contact the Treasurer for latest ad rates. e-Mail Steve Ross [email protected] if you want to place a personal ad in the “for sale” section. Please contact Steve every month to continue to run the AD
FOR
Offering a 10% percent discount on parts
and labor for MBCA Member
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1958 220S that is running and a 1959 W219 that needs restoration. Will sell both for $10,000.00.
Phone 619-646-1569
1984 500 SEC Mercedes Benz Euro Version (Grey Market) Black w/Tan Leather Interior Excellent Condition – 2
nd. Owner Very Clean
and has always been garaged & covered. Cur-rent Mileage 071358 & very well maintained. Comfortable and a great car for traveling. Fast and handles extremely well. $15,000 - Contact Bud Hartwell @ 619-588-2180
Attention Advertisers: Any changes?
E-Mail Steve at [email protected] to send a file.
Phone (619) 327-0200 Fax (619) 327-0237 1(800) 841-1014
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European Engine Specialists
www .motorworksproma c h.com
1625 Coolidge Ave. National City, CA 91950
For the finest in German engine machine work
Mention this ad and make an appoint-
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107 Chassis tops: German $945
Sonnendeck canvas top $895 One day turnaround!!
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92107 (619) 223-9797
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5475 Car Country Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 438-4454
Complete Custom Detail
Regular$175.00
For MBCA Club Members
$129.00
**Plus FREE loan car for the day.
(Must present this coupon)
10% Discount On
Parts and Labor
to MBCA Members (Must present Club membership card
while making service appointment)
FOR SALE 1986 560 SEC Carat (RARE), Excellent condition, all Carat options stored, mechanically sound, white /burgundy int. Paint and interior excellent, $12,000 located Vegas. Call Rob< 702/260-0264
By 1911, the 3.2 million paving bricks
used to make the 2.5 mile Indianapolis
Motor Speedway had been laid and the
first Indianapolis 500 was held at the
Brickyard on May 30, 1911. There were
two white Benzs in the race and one Mercedes paint-
ed gray, the original Silver Arrow, driven by Spencer
Wishart. At the tender age of 19, Wishart came in
fourth in the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup in a specially
modified Mercedes Grand Prix car, in a race where
many older and more experienced drivers got caught
up in the many accidents that occurred in that race.
In the 1911 Indy 500, Wishart started 27th in a 40-
car field but managed to get into the lead by lap 6,
and ultimately brought home the Mercedes in fourth
place in the first Indy 500; the Benzs finished in 18th
and 19th.
In the 1912 Indy 500, Wishart was back with his
gray Mercedes and Ralph De Palma entered another
Mercedes and led for an incredible 196 of 200 laps,
building a cushion of four laps, until a connecting
rod let go on lap 197. De Palma slowed on the front
straight and nursed the Mercedes for another lap
until the car finally quit on the back straight, as the
broken connecting rod had put a hole in the crank-
case. To the cheers of the 80,000 people in the
crowd, De Palma and his riding mechanic pushed
the car back to the pits. But in the meantime, Joe
Dawson in an American-built National, overtook the
De Palma car and won the race. Interestingly, given
Michelin's return to Formula One racing next season,
Dawson was on Michelin tires, the French tire sup-
plier's only win at Indy, although Michelin will get
another opportunity in 2001 when the U.S. Grand
Prix is run again at Indy. In the end De Palma fin-
ished in 11th and Wishart in 15th in the 1912 Indy
500. For the 1913 Indy 500, Wishart and De Pal
had abandoned Mercedes for Mercer and Mercedes
was represented by Ralph Mulford, who some
thought had actually won the controversial first Indy
500 in 1911. Mulford went 500 miles in his gray
Mercedes on the same set of tires and finished 7th.
In addition, a Mercedes-Knight was entered, which
was a car with a gray and white Mercedes chassis
and a 4-cylinder Knight engine; it finished 5th in the
race. In the 1914 Indy 500, Ralph Mulford entered a
white and blue Mercedes with a Peugeot engine that finished 11th in the race.
The original Mercedes
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GOOD OLE DAYS? Those days of yore we are always talking about
Ironic that there were pills to get rid of tapeworms and this AD selling them to lose weight. But wait, these tape worms are sanitized and easy to swallow and no ill effects, right! What would the FDA say?
Circa 1880, this early switchboard opera-tor hardware weighed 6 pounds. Tele-
phone operator was one of the high tech jobs open to women in that era. Men probably did not want to carry this rig
around for 8 hours or more.
Star Bulletin 16151 Fruitvale RD Valley Center CA 92082
MBCA San Diego Section
http://sandiego.mbca.org
Presidents' Message
Happy June Everybody! It’s about halfway through the year and time to
look ahead at upcoming events, planning and projects. This month kicks
off with a meet up in Ranch Santa Fe for brunch. Bank of America has
been kind enough to lend us a parking lot for the morning. Join us for a
Mimosa or Bellini and check out the cars at the gathering before we head
over to the in for brunch. We have events set up for every month through
the end of the year. With future activities coming up, we could use your
help with set up, orchestration, wranglers and help in organizing. If inter-
ested, please contact any member of the board. On a final note…. If you
have not been receiving our bulletins and email blasts via email, this
probably means we do not have a correct email address for you. Or, if
you have changed your email address, please contact a board member so
that we may update your contact info.
Thank you for the support Michael Cooper
June 21, 6:30pm at MERCEDES-BENZ OF ESCONDIDO
Located at 1101 W 9th Ave, Escondido CA 92029
Please Note: The board has occasionally cancelled meetings when there is a small amount of business that can be considered adequately by telephone or e-mail. If you are considering joining us for a board meeting, you might want to call a board member first to be sure the meeting will take place as scheduled.
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