Star Bulletin - San Diego - Mercedes

M e r c e d e s - B e n z C l u b of Am e r i c a
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More Than a Car. We’re a Community.™
MBCA San Diego Section
Officers
 Michael Cooper, President
(760) 599-0629
michaeldenise@roadrunner.com
 Carole Osselaer-Seiver, Vice
President (760) 525-8087
cosselaer@yahoo.com
November 2014
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Attention Members: We hope that
you will support our advertisers…
they support this Bulletin. Mention
this newsletter when you contact
them. No inference, however, is
made that advertising in this Bulletin
implies approval of their products or
services by the MBCA, the San
Diego Section, its Officers, members, MBUSA, smart GmbH, AMG,
HWA, or Daimler AG.
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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.
FOR SALE:
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster
Polisher Air Filter Housing
Will fit 560SL, 450SL and 380SL
First $90 takes this.
Call Kelvin @ (858) 232-9271.
WELCOME !!
New San Diego Section
MBCA Members
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Mark Burnside ~ no vehicle listed on MBCA roster
Chris Beucler ~ 2014 Airstream Interstate
Gary McIntire ~ no vehicle listed on MBCA roster
Brian Onbirbak ~ no vehicle listed on MBCA roster
A hearty welcome to all our new members.
We hope to meet you real 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 MercedesBenz vehicle(s) in this Newsletter with an
interesting story or photo, please submit in
digital format via e-mail to us at
( Michaeldenise@roadrunner.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 !
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.
Car Wanted:
1971 280SL Manual Transmission.
Needing complete restoration: i.e.
Paint, Leather, Wood, Conv. Top, etc…
$2,500 Finders Fee Paid.
Contact: Jan
Phone: (541) 999-9999 /
e-mail: jb_jb_jb_2002@yahoo.com
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on the web http:// sa ndi eg o .mbca .org
Don’t miss out on all the color photographs of past events in every issue!
Due to the cost constraints of printing
and mailing, additional content is found
on the online version of the
STAR Bulletin.
The mail-out version will continue to be
printed, but limited to 8-10 pages.
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Attention Advertisers: Any changes?
e-Mail Carlos at
Saprissa@aol.com to send a file.
Phone (619) 327-0200
Fax (619) 327-0237
1(800) 841-1014
MOTOR WORKS, INC.
Automotive Machine Shop
European Engine Specialists
www .motorworksproma c h.com
1625 Coolidge Ave.
National City, CA 91950
For the finest in German
engine machine work
OCEAN BEACH
BOAT & AUTO
UPHOLSTERY
5475 Car Country Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 438-4454
Mention this ad and make an appointment
in June for the following prices:
107 Chassis tops:
German $945
Sonnendeck canvas top $895
One day turnaround!!
SINCE 1947
DAVID SKOGLUND
4838 Voltaire Street
San Diego, CA
92107
(619) 223-97
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)
Mercedes Benz
New & Used Parts
Sales & Service
9 - 5 Mon. - Fri.
SPECIALIZING IN CLASSIC MERCEDES 1955-1990
(619) 421-3254
24 Hour Fax (619) 421-0357
e-Mail: badwrench7@cox.net
789 Energy Way Chula Vista, CA 91911
10% off parts and labor with MBCA card
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UPCOMING EVENTS
WE ARE GOING TO LIPS
Want something different? Want some excitement in your life? Then join us on November 8, 2014 for an evening
of pure fun. We are going to the famous LIPS cabaret where we will enjoy a nice dinner as well as one of the best
cabaret shows in San Diego. LIPS has been featured on TV and both men and women seem to love the LIPS
combination of spectacular entertainment and great food. The eclectic menu itself is as entertaining as the
restaurant with selections like "RuPaul" (grilled chicken breast over organic greens) or "Divine" (a plate full of grilled
vegetables).
We have selected a menu that includes a main entree of Chicken Rollitini, sautéed Salmon, Alfredo
Supreme, Shrimp Fra Diablo or Vegetarian. Put this date on your calendar and don't miss out!
Date: November 8, 2014
Time:
5:30 P.M.
Where: 3036 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
Change in payment method. Please send check to
Steve Ross OR give money to Steve at the event.
Cost:
$45.00 per person (this is a bargain) *
RSVP to Steve Ross by October 24, 2014. inewsx@sbcglobal.net, 619-508-3925 or 16151 Fruitvale road, Valley Center,
CA 92082
• Engine and Transmission Repairs
• Suspension Repair
• Alignments and Corner Balancing
• Fuel Injection/Computer Diagnosis
• Air Conditioning Services and Repair
• Parts and Labor Warranty
• We Can Fix It
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WELCOME AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE OWNERS
TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB OF AMERICA
Welcome to our Airstream Interstate members. The leader as
well as the oldest in the travel trailer industry has teamed up
with the world's oldest and most innovative automobile
manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz, to give us the benchmark for
motor homes. The Airstream Interstate by Mercedes-Benz is
without a doubt one of the finest motor homes on the market
today.
The Airstream has a notable history in the travel and
motor home industry, tracing its history back to probably the
most famous aviator in the world, Charles Lindberg.
William
Hawley Bowlus the designer of the Spirit of St. Louis was an avid
glider pilot as was Charles Lindberg. They flew their gliders from La Jolla and Del Mar, CA setting
several records for gliders at that time.
A problem they had was nowhere to spend the night after a day of gliding
so being masters of innovation they decided to build a travel trailer to
spend the evenings in as well as transport their gliders. The result was the
world's first practical travel trailer.
Mr. Bowlus designed the trailer using
aircraft design features and all aluminum construction.
This design
produced a light weight self contained travel trailer that could be towed
relatively easily by the automobiles in the 30ies. Bowlus built several
variation of the Bowlus Travel Trailer.
In 1935 Bowlus teamed up with
Wally Byam of what was to become Airstream to market his product.
Bowlus declared bankruptcy in 1936 and Byam acquired the Bowlus trailers
and hired a few of the Bowlus workers.
In 1936 a trailer with the
Airstream nameplate was on the market which was virtually identical to the
Bowlus Products
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ANNOUNCING THE HOLIDAY PARTY
Please join us at The Country Club at Rancho Bernardo for our keystone event of the year. This is
the time of year when we pull out “all the stops” to have a gala Holiday/Christmas/End of
year/or just a celebration party. It is a beautiful setting and the ambience is breath taking.
This is the time of year when our section awards those distinguished members who have
dedicated their time in making our club a great organization. The particulars are:
PLACE:
WHEN:
TIME:
COST:
Menu:
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The Country Club Rancho Bernardo. 12280 Greens East Rd, Rancho Bernardo, Ca
December 14, 2014 (Sunday)
6 P.M cocktails. Dinner at 6:30 P.M.
$55.00 per person. No Host Bar
Steak or Salmon, wedge salad, veggies, potatoes, desert, tea, lemonade or water
Levis or denims are not acceptable attire at the Country Club for dinner events.
We are donating to the Bells of Freedom again this year. A donation for this charity which
benefits Military families at Camp Pendleton is requested when sending in your reservation or you
may donate at the party.
---------------------------------------Cut Here--------------------------------------------------------Names:___________________. Payment enclosed____________. Number in party________
Menu selection: Steak_________________;
Salmon_________________
Amount enclosed:____________________. Amount for charity__________________
Send payment to Steve Ross: 16151 Fruitvale Rd, Valley Center Ca, 92082 by December 11,
2013. For more information call Steve Ross@ 619-508-3925 or inewsx@sbcglobal.net
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Club Dinner at Firenze Trattoria
On October 18th, your fellow club members gathered for a lovely dinner at Firenze Trattoria. We
shared stories, enjoyed some fantastic food, drank some wine and had a real nice evening
making new friends.
At head of table is Gary Jarvis from Gary's right is Victoria, Denise, Michael, Dale, Bob, Ron, Marilyn, Brian,
and Diana.
OKLAHOMA TERRITORY 1890
Through the magic of the theatre we were transported back to the
Oklahoma Territory where the wind comes sweeping cross the plain. We
saw a barn dance and a pie supper, a fight and a touching romance.
Since there were no Mercedes-Benz automobiles in Oklahoma then,
Curly the cowboy star, had to impress his gal with a Surry with a fringe
on the top pulled by two white horses and isinglass curtains case the
weather changed. There was some doubt that Curly would get the Gal
but in true western fashion the good guy won out and all ended well. Except for Jud, the bad guy
who fell on his own knife and expired right there on the spot. As they said in Chicago "he had it
comin"! There was a speedy trial, Curly was found innocent and our hero rode off into the sunset
with his gal. There was plenty of shootin up in the air so no one was hit. There was also lots of
singin and dancin to some toe tappin music, making it difficult to doze off after the nice dinner.
Denise Cooper and her father Frank
Diana and Brian Kruse
Michael, Frank and Denise
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PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
SAN DIEGO, CA
PERMIT No. 960
16151 Fruitvale RD
Valley Center CA 92082
NOVEMBER 2014
NEXT BOARD MEETING IS TUESDAY,
November 18 6:30pm at Vintana
located at 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido CA 92029
(Located above the Lexus dealership)
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.
MBCA San Diego Section
http://sandiego.mbca.org
President’s Message
Now that the year is winding down, we reflect on all of the fun events and activities
that we had in 2014. If you recall I mentioned at the beginning of the year that we
were going to shake things up a little by planning events with a different flair than in
years past. We have added new events, new meeting locations, new themes and
more laughs. Thank you to everybody that participated and helped make these
changes possible. But we aren’t done yet! This month we will continue the
momentum by going to Lips. (See the write up in this issue) We will then finish up
the year with our December Holiday party. Let’s finish the year with a bang! Sign up
now for these last events of the year.
Your Board of Directors are already planning some big new events for the upcoming
year. If you would like to help with any upcoming event or be part of the success of the
club, we welcome you to join us. Please contact any of the board members listed on the
front page of this newsletter to get the inside scoop. We hope to see you at an
upcoming event soon.
Thank you for the continuing support! Michael Cooper
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PICK AN EVENT
How would you like to choose an outting, tour or an event for the Your Club?? Sounds like one
hell of an idea to me. All you have to do is go to your e-mail and enter inewsx@sbcglobal.net
and say "I would like to do this"______________. Hit send and you are done. What could be
easier. No survey to fill out or other difficult, challenging task to perfrom. You may enter more
than one desire if you want. For those of you who do not e-mail it gets really hard. You will
either have to call 619-508-3925 or mail a letter to 16151 Fruitvale Road, Valley Center, Ca
92082 CA. You may rest assurred that your board will do what ever it takes within their power
to fullfill your dream so long as it is legal, or pretty close.
To assist in this effort below are some ideas of past fun events we have had BUT, please feel
free to think "outside the box" and think of a far out event.
Picnic in the park
Car Show
Dining out
An over-nighter
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Wine country tour
Museum Tour
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Ordering your MBCA name-badge is more convenient than ever. Show your local
“Section Pride” at the next Club meeting or event. Order name-badges for you , your
significant other, new officers, etc. Shipping fee included in cost. Use additional 3rd line
for the make/model of car, the city in which you live, office held, year joined, etc...
MBCA NAME-BADGE ORDER FORM
Member
#_
(2 OR 3 LINE OPTIONS)
Print Name:_
For each Badge ordered please include:
Color: blue silver gold
/ Type: magnetic
safety pin
tie-tack
Badge # 1
Badge # 2
Line
1:
Line 1:
(print name as you want it on badge)
Line
2:
(print name as you want it on badge)
Line 2:
Line 3:
Enclose check or Credit Card # with 3-digit verification code & expiration date.
Club Store - 1907 Lelaray St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909
You may also call Pam Gleeton at the NBO at 1-800-637-2360 (Mon-Fri, 8:45am 2:45pm MTN time), or e-mail: Pam@mbca.org or order at our Website: www.mbca.org
For Sale:
FRANKLIN MINT model of the 1886 Benz Patent
Motorwagen Beautifully detailed and crafted 1:8 scale
model of the world’s first motor-driven car. Moving parts /
exact replica design.
Packed in its original Styrofoam protective case in its original
box with all the certificates and documentation as shipped.
I
am asking $150 for this perfect model, and will deliver it
myself to any San Diego Section club member in San
Diego County, or ship for FREE.
Contact me: Carlos Muñoz
(619) 756-0876 / e-mail: Saprissa@aol.co
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This 280SE coupe was spotted in Harris Missouri, a ghost town. It has been setting there for
the past three years that I know of. It has issues but might be worth restoring if the price
was right.
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the Concours d'LeMons show in Seaside, CA
Wayne Carini's, of Chasing Classic Cars fame, Mercedes-Benz wagon at the
Concours d'LeMons show in Seaside, CA
Two Mercedes-Benz at the Concours d'LeMons show. They are in much worse
shape than the photos indicate