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Volume 10, Issue 2 March—April 2014
T he 51st Annual June Jamboree will be held at Montvale, NJ on Saturday, June 7, 2014. This is the
longest running car show event for the MBCA. Come join
us for this fun-filled day.
Concours class cars will be judged by teams of judges according to MBCA National rules. Concours cars will need to be cleaned and detailed inside and out. They will be judged in four categories: 1 – Interior, upholstery, trunk, hard top, soft top; 2 – Chrome, plastic, rubber, glass, lights, trim; 3 – Engine compartment; 4 – Exterior paint, finish, bodywork. The chassis, underbody, and exhaust systems will NOT be judged in this event as we
will not have a Show class only a Street class.
Popular Vote cars need only to be clean and present-able. My suggestion for Popular Vote cars is to give the
baby a bath and come out and enjoy the day.
Pre–registration is greatly appreciated as it allows the judges to have the field set up more accurately. Pre-registration for Concours and Popular Vote is $50 prior to June 1, 2014 - registrations on the day of the event will be $60 per car. Meals and facilities are $10 per per-son for those not registering a vehicle, (children under 12 – no charge). Wristbands will be issued for admittance to the lunchroom – remember to wear your wristband – it is
your ticket into the dining area.
This year there will be a new Preservation Class. Details and registration may be obtained on our Website.
Please see page 7 in this issue for more information.
Concours cars will be placed in the classes by body style and not year according to MBCA guidelines and
rules.
Popular Vote cars will be divided into 7 categories: New – 2010-present; Modern Sedan – 2000 – 2009; Modern Sport – 2000 – 2009; Old Sedan – 1990 – 1999; Old Sport – 1990 – 1999; Vintage Sedan – pre 1990;
and Vintage Sport – pre 1990.
Registration will begin at 8:00 AM in the lobby of MBUSA. If you are regis-tering or have registered a vehicle for the Jamboree, please drive up and park outside while you register
and pick up your packet.
After you receive your registration packet, please pro-ceed around the circular driveway in order to park your car. All vehicles entered into the Jamboree – both Con-cours and Popular will have their picture taken by the Mercedes Benz sign before proceeding to their assigned parking space. You will then be directed as to where to park your vehicle. Your assigned parking slot will be on the upper right-hand corner of the brown registration en-velope for your car, this will help the parking lot guides to direct you to the correct area. If you are not registering a vehicle, please DO NOT drive up to the registration area; please follow the signs and park in the parking area. You will need to go to the second entrance and park in the lots marked ‘Spectator Parking’. After parking, please come in and let the registrars know that you are there and pick up your name tag and wristbands for lunch. The
schedule for the day is as follows:
Registration 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM.
Judging will begin at 10:30 and there will no more detail-
ing of the cars allowed.
Luncheon graciously provided by MBUSA will be served around 1:00 PM or as soon as the judging of the Concours cars is complete. All Popular Votes must be
turned in before entering the lunchroom.
Awards ceremony will follow the luncheon and the
completion of the judging. Registration form on next
page.
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President
Matt Huda
Vice President
Ken Spingarn
Secretary
Linda Smith
Treasurer
Lucille Chabala
Editor-Webmaster
Ken Spingarn
Past President
Valerie Cristiano
Board Members
John Bleimaier
Claire Wegner
Andrew Permison
Doug Ochwat
Don Johnson
Committee Chair Member
Dave Hall
Technical Advisor
Sean Connor
Photographer
Carl Ian Schwartz
51stAnnual June Jamboree Registration Form
Form and check must be received by June 1st
I/We will be attending the June Jamboree on Saturday, June 7, 2014
Name (s): _____________________________No. of Guests:_______
Address:_________________________________________________
Email address:____________________________________________
___ # of cars@$50. Pre-registration or $60. the day of the event = Total $ ______
Registration for meals and facilities only:
___ # of persons over the age of 12 ____ x $10. = Total $ ______
Car registration includes meals and facilities for the people inside the vehicle
Model_____Year___ Chassis____ Concours or Popular or Preservation
Model_____Year___ Chassis____ Concours or Popular or Preservation
(Please circle the category)
Please send this form along with check or money order to:
Lucille Chabala 973-731-9133 or [email protected]
6 Brook Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Please make check payable to NNJS-MBCA
Directions to June Jamboree at MBUSA in Montvale, NJ
From the Garden State Parkway North – Take the Grand Avenue Exit (exit
172) and turn RIGHT at the end of the ramp. MBUSA Headquarters is
immediately on the right.
From the Garden State Parkway South – Go to the Montvale REST STOP, and
follow signs to the Parkway North (see directions above). You enter the REST STOP
from the Southbound simply to reverse direction and exit the rest stop heading
Northbound.
Hotel information for anyone wishing to spend the evening in the Montvale area:
Courtyard Montvale 201-391-7700 100 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, NJ 07645
Web link to hotel : http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrmv-courtyard-montvale/
FOR SALE: 2009 E320 Bluetec 104,000 miles. Package 1 &
Package 2, Navigation, Keyless-Go, Bi-Xenon, Bluetooth
NTG 2.5 (The newer COMMAND was only available in
2009+), Indium Grey on Ash. Serviced regularly at MB
Manhattan. Gets over 40mpg highway. $21,900 Matt
Huda 973-941-3285 [email protected]
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FOR SALE: 1985 380SL 13,671 original miles, Signal Red w/ M-B Tex Palomino interior,
Black Top plus red hardtop w/ carrier & cover, Chrome MB Wheels. One of a kind
Mileage, the right year & the perfect color combo. Spectacular. All original except
new tires (11 miles), newer battery & some recent fuel system repairs. Family
owned since Aug 1986. Always garaged. Best offer over $27,000. (908) 790-1480
FOR SALE: 1985 Mercedes Benz 300 TD Diesel station wagon. Navy blue exterior,
saddle M.B. Tex. interior. With the optional third seat , manual sunroof, am/fm cas-
sette Air Cond. Power windows, luggage rack, Drives great and looks good.
too! 229,000 miles owned for the last 8 years and driven locally only in nice
weather. $7,985. Andrew Permison [email protected] 973-379-7283
FOR SALE: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD diesel; 31,140 miles; silver with navy interior; all original, perfect
low mileage car. $18,500. David Barclay 732-544-9035 [email protected]
FOR SALE: 1985 380SL Red with red hard top, dark brown convertible
top, and tan interior. 185,000 miles. Garaged in Morristown, NJ in case
you want to check it out. $9,750.
Contact [email protected] or 646-245-8926
FOR SALE:1985 Mercedes 380SL, light blue with matching hardtop, dark blue
leather interior. Excellent condition, mileage: 52,086, One owner garage-kept.
Auto transmission, A/C, Power windows, steering, locks, Key entry, AM/FM/
Cassette, Cruise control, Regular gas 8-cylinder engine. Hard top + soft top.
Asking $15,000 - Bill Deegan - Tele: (201) 934-9145 Email: [email protected]
FOR SALE: 2002 SLK320 66,000 miles, one owner, magma red with charcoal/sienna
(light beige) and birds eye maple interior; CD changer in trunk, four snow tires on
wheels. Excellent paint and interior, Bose stereo, power seats, seat heaters. Always
garaged and serviced at Globe since new in August 2001. Winner of popular vote at
June Jamboree. Asking $12,500. Contact [email protected];
973- 523-4239 (home) 551- 427-4959 (mobile)
FOR SALE: 1979 280 SL, Brown with tan interior. 107k miles. Ga-
rage kept. Includes service receipts and documents 1984 till
present and service manuals. $7,000. Contact John for detailed
description at [email protected] or call
718-702-9168
FOR SALE: 1967 230SL, light yellow with green interior, two tops, soft top new, manual 4 speed
transmission, rear child seat. $45,000.
For additional information please contact Alvin Martz 201-615-6184
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Tri Au
Rick Autovino
Rosann Autovino
Joseph Bartiromo
David Chice
Peter Eng
Mark Garten
David Gubb
Gregoria Kouletas
Michael Lorusso
Luke Margolis
Tim McGuire
Naeem Nabbie
Thomas Pepe
Philip Rachmelowitz
W ho ever said that 13 was an unlucky number? It certainly wasn’t at our 13th Annual Antiques Road Show on Sunday, April 27th! Alan Snyder, our very own certified antiques appraiser, once again hosted this fun and informative event.
Alan’s knowledge of antiques is absolutely amazing and his presentation is superb. He regaled us with some stories - I espe-cially like the one about the 50’s pink dish rack that a couple bought for their second home which they were decorating in a 1950’s theme. Another favorite was the one about buying items that he found in the garage and basement and not the china or crystal (which the woman didn’t allow anyone to use) – when the daughter arrived, she was so happy and told him that now
they didn’t have to worry about using the china and crystal anymore since Alan had bought all of the good stuff!
Once again, our members brought a wide variety of items to be ‘appraised’. There were two beautiful needlepoint chairs (one of which would go perfectly in my living room), painted trays from England, china sets from Germany, a sampler from a seven year old girl from Flagtown, paintings, a lovely windup mantle clock, a little sewing machine (just think – you could pack it in your suitcase when you traveled and never have to worry about splitting a seam or having the herm come undone – just take out your little sewing machine and repair it on the spot!), silver-plated pitchers, a little heater, and many other wonderful items as well. The members shared the stories of how they acquired the items which proved interesting – some of us were very pleased with what they are worth and other not so much. Alan explained how in different areas different items tend to be more popular and that the younger generation is not so interested in the china, silver, and old furniture as their parents and grand-
parents.
All those in attendance were treated to a delicious luncheon with plenty of food served family style – antipasto, chopped salad, mozzarella toasts, calamari, pasta, fish, veal, chicken, which was followed by vanilla ice cream and coffee. A few of us even made our very own ice cream sodas!! YUM! Once again Bella Italia did an amazing job – Thanks, Sal. Looking forward to our 14th Annual NNJS Antiques Road Show next year, so keep your eyes peeled for something special that you would like to bring
and share with the rest of us.
Valerie Cristiano
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S pring is obviously having an identity crisis this year, as mother nature can’t quite make up her mind as to what temperature it is. None the less, your officers and
board members have been diligently braving the elements to put together our event of the year, June Jamboree 2014. Be sure to attend on Saturday 7 June 2014 at
MBUSA in Montvale for yet another outstanding event! Please see page one.
Volunteers are still needed to make this the outstanding event is always is, please
contact me if you would like to get involved!
Be on the lookout for upcoming events on our websites, Ken and I are working diligently to update it with the latest events and news. Anyone who has ideas about interesting and exciting things to do should reach out to me, I would
be more than happy to have you collaborate with us.
From the President …….. Matt Huda
NN J S
T he Mercedes Benz Regional Master Parts Distribution Center will be celebrating 10 years of Service with an Open House on Friday, July 18, 2014 from 11am to 3pm at their facility at 100 New Canton Way,
Robbinsville, NJ. Service and Parts Managers from the eastern seaboard from Maine to Virginia will attend. MBCA guests will have the opportunity to tour the facility along with the Service and Parts Managers, and learn just how the process works when you send your car in for service, and the intricacies of getting that part into your car and your Mercedes-Benz back on the road.
Catered lunch will be provided, and the day will end with a classic car show. Members are encouraged to bring your
vintage cars to show! Please let Matt Huda know if you will be attending.
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F or the first time ever we will include the Silver Star Preservation Class at June Jamboree (JJ). Here is an over-view of the requirements. The full text and application form are available on the NNJS website. Click here
1. The stated purpose of the Silver Star Preservation Class is not to create yet another “judged class”. Each car is evaluated individually. There is no comparison of one car to another. 2. Car must be driven to the June Jamboree and have all its safety items operating. 3. The owner is to complete the shaded portion of “The Silver Star Preservation Class Qualification Form (available on the NNJ website) prior to arrival at JJ. 4. The point system has been designed as a guideline and qualification of 60 points or better in three of the five categories will earn you a Silver Star Preservation Certificate. Go to- http://sections.mbca.org/northern_new_jersey for complete instructions and application form. Application fee is the same as the rest of the classes -$50. ONLY TEN SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE. The first ten paid registrations will be included.
T he weather outside was frightful, but inside it was delightful. Ed Ebel, owner of Becker Autosound and our host, had set up a de-
lightful and delicious array of bagels, muffins, cake, and coffee which greeted us upon entering the second floor facility.
After some socializing, it was time to begin the Tech Session.
Tom was very informative and explained to us why the Germans had resisted putting cup holders in the cars – the items they contain - spill! Water and other liquids can then get into some very important parts of the car and cause a myriad of problems. They can fry the electronics-
not to mention making a mess and staining carpets and seats.
Tom told us some horror stories, using visual aides, of what happens when the drain holes get blocked and how the rain water will then drip on the electronics and render them useless. He showed us what the damage looks like and informed us that the parts need to be replaced
and cannot be repaired.
Once again, Ed Ebel and Tom did an outstanding job of informing and entertaining us with stories of what can happen when things go wrong. Thanks again for another wonderful Tech
Session at Becker Autosound.
Valerie Cristiano
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L ife is a linear experience. We always start at one point and end up at another. The advent of the auto-
mobile has heightened our sense of directed movement. Modern existence is a perpetual journey from point A to point B. For me the advent of spring has come to signify a particularly pleasant transit from the starting line in Hopewell, New Jersey to the finish at Amelia Island, Florida. The famous Concours d’ Elegance is my lode-star. The three pointed celestial symbol at the bow of my Mercedes C230K is my southward pointing compass.
Choosing the right departure time and judiciously (not necessarily prudently) setting the cruise control I can make this linear passage down Route 95 in some thir-teen hours. At this particular time of year there is a magical quality to going from A to B when you are travel-ing precisely N to S. When I pull out of the lane at Fal-kenhorst there is frost on the windshield and snow in the shade. While on the green (literally) by the Ritz Carlton near the estuary of the Saint Mary River a beneficent tropical sun has banished the very existence of the dis-mal season.
Indeed the stars align for the Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance. Mercedes-Benz aficionados from all over the country converge for this kick off of the enthusiast auto-mobile season. In 2014 in particular the Mercedes-Benz Club America was a featured constellation at the cars and coffee gathering of enthusiasts on the Saturday be-fore the legendary show. My personal favorite starship on Saturday was an impeccably restored mid ‘60s 220SE Finback which was painted in the factory’s blue and white livery of the international rallye championship Mercedes from that bygone era. Objectively, the Fin-backs were the most sporting sedans of all time hailing from Sindelfingen. Subjectively, they were also the most aesthetically pleasing quarto portos ever to roll out the
door of the Swabian carrossiers. What a combination.
At the Concours itself, on Sunday, March 9th my favorite motorcar was a little bastard. No, I am not referring to the James Dean Porsche 550 Spyder of even appella-tion. The creature of which I speak was the illegitimate offspring of a stellar European parent and an American commoner, a panel beater. Quite the romantic liaison from a dime novel. The scion of this mechanical dalli-ance goes by the name, “Kircher Special.” It is a bar-chetta red, aluminum-bodied roadster with engine and
transmission from a Mercedes-Benz 300SL. Conceived during the mid ‘50s it must have been a screamer on SCCA tracks in its day. In any event, I was smitten. Not being convinced of the scientific merits of eugenics, I am prepared to accept that which snobs might dismiss as an aberration.
One learned theory which I am prepared to recognize is that of inverse gravity: that which goes down must surely go up. In keeping with this theorem, at the conclusion of the Amelia Island weekend with its shows, rallies and classic car auctions, I spun my star around and pro-ceeded from B to A, going S to N.
Back at the farm in New Jersey, after a gully washing rain put the minions of road salt to flight, I start my next stellar, linear journey. Out of the barn comes my very own 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190Dc. This thoroughbred Finback is not a bastard, but those who have driven be-hind in a rich cloud of Diesel smoke have been known to intone, “S.O.B.!”
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John Kuhn Bleimaier
Photos by Marina Pushkareva
Paul La Penta presenting the new
AMG S-Class Coupé
at the NY Auto Show in April 2014
150 Leeds Ct. Madison, NJ 07940
Nort her n New Jersey Sect ion —
Mercedes- Benz Club of Amer ica
Reminder: Did you know that
For Sale ad submissions are free
for members? Just email your ad to
the editor by the 21st of the month
prior to publication. You may
include one or more digital photos
with your ad. Send to the editor,
Ken Spingarn [email protected]
Send Address Changes to: MBCA
1907 LeLarey Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 or
call 1- 800 - 637- 2360
http://sections.mbca.org/
northern_new_jersey
NNJS Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 7, 2014—51st June
Jamboree—MBCA Headquarters—
Montvale, NJ—Please see page 1,
2,& 7
Friday, July 11, 2014- Biergarten at
German American Club —Clark,
NJ—Watch your email for more detail
Friday, July 16, 2014- Robbinsville
Parts Distribution Center Tour and
Classic Car Show 11a-3p —
Robbinsville, NJ—Watch your email
for more detail — Please see page 5
TENTATIVE Saturday, August 24,
2014— Rallye in Hunterdon County—
Watch your email for more detail
Saturday, September 20, 2014 —
Annual Picnic at Falkenhorst—
Hopewell, NJ—Watch your email for
more detail
Saturday, October 4, 2014—
Detailing Session—Watch your
email for more detail
Sunday, December 7, 2014—
Christmas Party at the
Brownestone—Watch your email for
more detail
