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More Than a Car. We’re a Community.™
Mercedes- Benz Club of America
Star Bulletin
THIS MONTH IN OUR MERCEDES-BENZ WORLD
THE FUTURE OF OUR WORLD
More than a Car Club. We're a Community. TM
November 5, Birthday Party!! See Page 10
September, 17-18: Speed Festival Naval Air Station, Coronado, page 2
October 16: Sunday Drive. Page 9
MBCA SAN DIEGO SECTION OFFICERS
Michael Cooper President
(760) 599-0629 michaeldenise1212@gmail.com
Victoria Mazelli,
Vice President, (858) 229-3380
vmazelli@san.rr.com
Carol Kruse-Ross, Treasurer (858) 245-1991 ckr4mbenz@yahoo.com
Diana Kruse
Director off first Impressions dianakruse@ymail.com
Joanne Barnard
Director of Spirits
joannebarnard@att.net
Bob Gunthorp
Historian (619) 421-3254
badwrench7@cox.net
Gary Jarvis
Director
619-670-1375
Steve Ross Membership Chair, Bulletin Editor
Website & E-Mail Distribution
SW Regional Director
Bud Cloninger
scottsdale3@mac.com
Redaction:
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IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUE FOR RENEWAL? DON'T LET IT EXPIRE
AND MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN WE
HAVE IN THE MBCA
Saturday, December 3: Coronado Golf Course Christmas luncheon at
12:00pm
EVENTS SCHEDULE AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 2016
September is election month for our section as well the
MBCA. Please vote in both. The national election is being conducted on line so check your e-mail. See page 8
Please vot
Coronado SpeedFest September 17th & 18th
If you have been thinking about attending a club event, this is one not to miss!
Do you like vintage car racing up close and personal? Do you like unfettered access to the pit areas where you can
watch the mechanics preparing the cars, talk to the drivers?? Well this is the place to be on September 17 and 18
at the Naval Station Coronado. You may see vintage Ferrari's, Bugatti's , Mercedes Benz plus many American
Muscle cars and NASCAR vehicles.
The weekend excitement begins on Saturday, September 17th with food, fun and fantastic company! Then on
Sunday drive your favorite star car over the San Diego- Coronado Bridge and meet up with fellow club members
from the San Diego and surrounding sections to watch the races, check out the cars, wander through the pits and
see what the vendors have on display and of course show off your own Mercedes Benz!
Saturday:
Saturday, September 17th, 6pm, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 1157 Columbia St. Downtown San Diego The
cost is $35 per person and includes an entrée, dessert paired with a sample of beers, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
Pre-registration required. There are 4 meal selections to choose from the night of the event: Seared Ahi Sal-
ad, Mediterranean Salad with Flat Iron Steak, Fish N Chips, or Brick Chicken. (Last year I had the Fish & Chips. It
was awesome). We will be collecting payment prior to the event. Please see below. Sunday:
Tickets to the Speedfest: You will be on your own for purchasing the tickets to the event. General Admission
tickets are $25 if you purchase them prior to the event and $35 the day of. Please go to
https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/events/tickets/ for details. You can also purchase a 2 day ticket if you want
to go Saturday as well.
Corral Passes: Corral Passes will get you into the display area where the San Diego Section will have special
parking, a few chairs and a pop-up tent so that you may get out of the sun if you would like to from 9:00am –
2:00pm. Corral passes will be given out at the dinner on Saturday evening (We have a limited amount of
Corral passes so a head count from you is crucial). So, please let us know if you plan on attending so that we can
assign a pass to you.. If you are not attending the dinner, we can mail your pass to you prior to the show.
Last bit of business “Reminder". Whether you decide to join us for dinner, Speedfest or Both. We ask that you
let us know of your attendance for head count/logistical purposes. Please RSVP to: Michael Cooper
at 760- 599-0629
Please fill out and return with a check made payable to MBCA SD Section, to Michael Cooper 2410 Links Way,
Vista CA 92081
Dinner at Karl Strauss $40 per person Name:
Number in party: Name:
Amount Enclosed: Name _______________________
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MONTEREY WEEK and THE MBC SAN DIEGO SECTION
View of the Legands of the Autobahn field at 6:45a.m. Friday morning. There were over 300 BMW's in the show to celebrate BMW's one hundredfith anniversary year. We wished them a Happy Birthday and reminded them that we were thirty when they were hatched. There were 95 Mercedes-Benz and about fifty Audi's on the field
plus many others in the Corral . Legands has become the fourth largest car show during the Monterey Week.
Michael Cooper, Steve Ross, Brian Kruse and David and Murina Coomber departed on the morning of Aug 16
and headed North for Monterey , stopping in San Luis Obispo where they made camp for the night. The second
party, Bob Gunthorp and Gary Jarvis traveled the inland route stopping in Paso Robles. On Wednesday
afternoon everyone met up at the gate to the Presido in Monterey and checked into our lodging. Wednesday
evening Carol Ross and Diana Kruse arrived by air and we all settled in for the night in preperation for the fun to
begin Thursday morning in Carmel by the Sea when the Pebble Beach entrants arrive after their 17 mile drive.
This is a car persons narvina! There was exhaust smoke, the roar of enginers and the smell of gasoline, plus
beautiful exotic automobiles. Oh yeah
Wayne Carini of Chasing Classic Cars TV series joing the rest of the crowd on Ocean Blvd to check out the cars.
Rolls Royce, Packard and a BMW arriving
1911 Pierce-Arrow, first place in class at concours A Packard follows a 1969 American Motors AMX/3 Auto Costruzioni S.D. Coupe. A winner in its class
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Dogs like the show too and some even have their own Ferrari. The John Deere moscot came to the show
This 1936 290 Cab A
belongs to Arron Weiss. It is a rare Mercedes-Benz that AAron purchaed in Germany last year. It is equiped with a parade gear which is very slow for use
in parades, probably by Officals of the government.
1933 Maybach Zeppelin Carol Ross, National VP Steve Ross Michael Cooper San Diego Section President and National President Terry Kiwala
1933 Maybach 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet. Winner of
Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award.
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Photo courtesy of Sports Car Digest Class A-1: Antique Open, 1911 Mercedes 70 HP Vanvooren Seven Passenger Touring, (Photo by Steve Burton. Used courtesy Pebble Beach Concours The San Diego Section was well represented at Legands of the autobahn this year. Bob Gunthorp and Steve Ross entered a Mercedes-Benz for judging and Michael Cooper, David Coomber, and Gray Jarvis had cars in the corral. Tim Pestotnik and
Packard Club member and friend of Mercedes-Benz joined us for the week of fun and cars. The judged Mercedes-Benz both came away winners. Bob Gunthorp second in class with his 200D Limo and S. Ross was a first place winner in class, for the second year.
Laura Simonds standing on the left of Bob's car as he loads everyone in the MBCA into his car, or so it seemed,
while the MBCA Executive Director, dark, shirt khaki trousers looks on, Bob is standing to his right. Photo on right is the loaded limo approaching the Michelin man and trophy award ceremony.
Bob also entered the Concours d'LeMons. A bribe with Dutch beer was no help at all. This is an interesting
show with some truly unusual, unique and even weird automobiles on display. Don't think the bear helped either.
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Carol and Steve with the Golden Eagle getting the first place award from the Michelin man. Michael Cooper assisting the winner in the lineup.
Carol displaying the first place trophy This 1934 540K Cabriolet A sold for $ 1,870,000
1938 Maybach SW38 Roadster by Spohn sold for $1,072,500 A slightly modified "Mommie" Wagon. Puts out 701 HP so you may get to the store and back quickly.
This 1960 220SE Cabriolet sold for $264,000 at Gooding auction. The Maybach styling design compared to a Mercedes-Benz of that era seems to me to be a dated styling. It looks more like a very early 30ies styling.
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This 1933 Maybach belongs to Mercedes-Benz and was accompanied by the two gentleman, in the right of the photo, from Germany. While
looking over the car I noted that it was fitted with radial tires. Since there are many mixed opinions about using radials on vintage cars, I thought I would ask them what they thought. After they understood my question, they sort of gave me the look as to why I was asking. They said that is all they use in Germany and there are no problems as far as they are concerned.
Comparing the style of this 1933 does not show a lot of progress, to me. The last cars Maybach built were in 1940 and were purchased by Daimler-Benz in 1960.
DINING OUT AT CLINT EASTWOODS MISSION iNN
Tim Pestotnik and Michael Cooper
Diana Kruse, Brian Kruse and Gary Jarvis
Murina and David Coomber with Tim Pestotnik The ladies went to Cannery Row for dinner at Bubba Gumps while the guys went to an auction
Michael and David on the field at Pebble Beach before the cars arrive This Monterey/Pebble Beach experience is a car nuts dream and all of the San Diego folks had a super fun time. There was a lot of laughing and giggling going on and ooohing and aaghing over the cars. August 20, 2017 is the date for next years Monterey adventure. Book your room now so you may join us next year for a rew
days of great cars and fun people.
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ELECTION BALLOT
BELOW IS THE SLATE OF DEDICTED, HELPFUL AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHOM HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO RUN FOR A POSITION ON YOUR BOARD
From this slate of directors the board will elect the Officers of our section. A check in the box
is a yes vote. VOTE FOR ONE OR ALL
Michael Cooper ; Victoria Mazelli; Carol Ross;
Bob Gunthorp Gary Jarvis; Diana Kruse;
Joanne Barnard; Steve Ross;
In order for our club to continue to function serving the membership, as they deserve to be
served, we need new people to step up and help. New board members will not be thrown into
the breach with no help. You will be assisted and encouraged by one of the people listed above. We do not like it to be too well known but we do have a lot of fun at our meetings.
Please enter your name here and you will be contacted for further.
information.____________________________________________________
Steve Ross has been designated to assist Victoria the Vice President for 2016. Please send you completed ballot to S. Ross 16151 Fruitvale Rd. Valley Center, CA 92082 or you may copy
or scan the ballot and email it to inewsx@sbcglobal.net.
WE WANT YOU ON OUR CREW
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ANOTHER INTERNET PURCHASE GONE BAD
By Bob Gunthorp
AD SAY, "NEEDS A TUNE UP AND SHE'S GOOD TO GO".
One of my customers purchased a Mercedes coupe online and picked it up in LA. The seller told him that it had
been damaged in the past and it was repaired using the rear body parts (a rear clip) from another vehicle. My
customer looked the vehicle over without having the underside inspected. He could see by looking in the trunk
that the repairs had not been done correctly. In addition, the engine was running poorly and the differential was
noisy. He went ahead and bought it anyway because as he said “I got it real cheap”.
The first thing that he did was put five new tires on it. He then brought to me so that we could get the engine
running correctly, which we did. He also asked us to look at the body repairs that were done to the trunk floor.
We were only asked to look at the trunk floor and not the rest of the body for damage and repairs. He drove it
for a week and then wanted us to replace the noisy differential. Well, when we got the vehicle up in the air we
were able to inspect the body damage and repairs more closely. What we found at that time that was still
severe frame damage that was not repairable without replacing the complete body from under the front seats
back. The cost to do the repairs correctly was not economically feasible. He ended up selling it to me for less
that my first repair bill for getting it to run correctly. I think that in the end his “I got it real cheap” car cost
him over $ 5000. The moral to this story is that he saw all of the signs of a very bad buy but he was blinded by
the low price. He should have had it inspected by a professional. If he paid as much as $ 500 for a though
inspection that would have been less than 10% of that he lost in the end.
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The October 16 Sunday drive is still being planned and the full description and particulars will be sent to you via an e-mail blast and will be in the October Star Bulletin. Plans are to meet at predetermined location and go for a scenic drive
stopping for lunch at a nice bistro on the beach perhaps. If anyone has a suggestion please let me know at inewsx@sbcglobsal.net or 619- 508-3925
This is the Sixth Anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America and the Fifty Ninth Anniversary of the San
Diego Section. If these two events are not a reason for celebration then we do not know what is. The San Diego
Section is one of the oldest Sections in the MBCA. I think we are the number two or three earliest chartered
sections in MBCA.
We are going to celebrate these significant occasions with lunch it the Bluewater Boat House in Coronado, CA. The
boathouse was built in 1897 as the Boathouse for the Del Coronado Hotel and was converted into a restaurant
several years ago. We will meet up at the boathouse at 11:15 a.m. on November 6, 2016. There is free parking for
over 100 Mercedes-Benz automobiles.
There will be many unique door prizes awarded and a special treat for any new
member that joined us this year, and something special for anyone that has been a
member of the MBCA for over 10 years. This going to be a great party folks I kid you
not.
Here are the particulars. The menu starters, your choice of New England Clam
Chowder or Caesar salad. Entrée, Cheese Burger with all the trimmings and fries,
Tilapia topped with lemon caper sauce, seasoned veggies, and green rice. Fish and
Chips with Cole slaw and fries. Panko Shrimp, six large panko fried shrimp, with cole
slaw and fries. Desert Bread Pudding with vanilla ice cream or key Lime Pie. Coffee and ice tea are included.
All this for only $36.00 per person including tax and tip. There is no need to make your menu
selection now. You may do that when you are seated and have your refreshment.
What the program is at a glance; Send $36.00 per person to Steve Ross at 16151 Fruitvale
Road, Valley Center, California 92082.
Time; 11:15 a.m.
Boathouse location: 1701 Strand Way, Coronado, CA Phone: 619) 435-0155
THIS IS GOING TO BE A REALLY FUN PARTY SO DON'T MISS OUT
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IT'S A BIRTHDAY PARTY
GOOD OL' DAYS Those days of yore we are always talking about
Every car guys dream? Will maybe not very car guy. She isn't even using a
creeper. I also question the tool selection. Is this a Chevy?
Circa 1880, this early switchboard operator portable hardware weighed 6 pounds. Telephone 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.
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Please SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS WHEN POSSIBLE
New San Diego Section MBCA Members
Zetty Anzarouth~ no vehicle listed on MBCA roster Brenda Christmas~ Airstream Interstate Claude Petty~ no vehicle listed on MBCA roster Michael Ulrich~ 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, planning, 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
(Michaeldenise1212@gmail.com) 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
Offering a 10% percent discount on parts
and labor for MBCA Members
Identify the make, model, and year of this automobile and
win a free nametag. 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 next event you
attend. No repeat winners.
FOR SALE & WANT ADS:
Personal classified ads (Sale or Wanted) are FREE exclusively for MBCA members. No commercial or business 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 inewsx@sbcglobal.net if you want to place a personal ad in the “for sale” section. Please
contact Steve every month to continue to run the AD
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FOR SALE:
Change of Address Phone # or e-mail
If you have a change-of-address to send to the club please go to www.mbca.org, click on MEMBERSHIP, then click on ADDRESS CHANGE and fill in the form. As an alternative, you can call 1-800-637-2360 and talk
to anyone at the MBCA National Business Office.
WELCOME!!
1984 500 SEC Mercedes Benz Euro Version (Grey Market) Black w/Tan Leather Interior Excellent Condition – 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
2nd.
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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)
Attention Advertisers: Any changes?
E-Mail Steve at inewsx@sbcglobal.net to send a file.
Mention this ad and make an appoint-
ment in June for the following prices:
107 Chassis tops: German $945
Sonnendeck canvas top $895 One day turnaround!!
OCEAN BEACH
BOAT &AUTO
UPHOLSTERY
SINCE 1947
DAVID
SKOGLUND
4838 Voltaire Street San Diego, CA
92107 (619) 223-9797
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
Phone (619) 327-0200 Fax (619) 327-0237 1(800) 841-1014
MOTOR WORKS, INC. Automotive Machine Shop
European Engine Specialists
www.motorworkspromach.com
1625 Coolidge Ave. National City, CA 91950
For the finest in German engine machinework
Star Bulletin 16151 Fruitvale RD Valley Center CA 92082
MBCA San Diego Section
http://sandiego.mbca.org
Presidents' Message
September is “Race Time” in San Diego ladies and gentleman. This month we will be going to the vintage automobile races on Coronado. (See info in this newsletter). If you have never been, I recommend that you go.
I would also like to thank all of the San Diego Section members that joined us in Monterey last month. What a wonderful time we had. As we wind up this 3rd quarter of the year, we look forward to finishing the year with elections, Wine tasting in Temecula with our friends in the Desert Stars Section and closing out with our annual Holiday party. This has been a very busy and event filled year. For those of you that have joined us at
these events…. Thank you and we hope you have enjoyed yourself. (Because we have really enjoyed meeting you this year and spending time with you) And for those of you that have yet to attend an event this year, it’s not too late. We hope to see you soon
Thank you for the support
Michael Cooper
PRSRT STD
U.S.
POSTAG
E PAID
SAN DIEGO,
CA PERMIT
No. 960
September 20 at 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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