SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER 2012
Vol. XXVI Issue 5 ●
Mercedes - Benz Club of America, Seattle Section
Member Appreciation Banquet & AGM Saturday, September 8th, 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino, Fife
Members who are celebrating their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 year
S e p t e m b e r 8 th Member Appreciation Banquet & AGM E m e r a l d Q u e e n Ca s i n o & H o t e l P h o t o B o o t h 4 : 0 0 , Di n n e r 5 : 3 0 p m , F i f e S e p t e m b e r 9 th K i r k la n d Co n c o u r s d ’ E l e g a n c e L e M a y A m e r i c a ’ s Ca r M u s e u m , T a c o m a S e p t e m b e r 2 6 th P r o f o r m a n c e Dr i v i n g S c h o ol 8 : 0 0 a m , P a c i f i c Ra c e wa y s , K e n t
By Jim Houk It’s time to sparkle & flash your winning smile as we enjoy a night of camaraderie, awards and an oldfashioned photo booth complete with props to remember the occasion! We have a fabulous night planned beginning with a fun photo session provided by Flash Photobooth and a no-host cocktail hour at 4:00 p.m. with appetizers, followed by the EQC’s Little Italia Dinner Buffet at 5:30 and the AGM meeting at 6:30.
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S e p t e m b e r 2 8 th — O c t o b e r 3 rd Starfest 2012, Phoenix anniversary in the MBCA will receive their anniversary pins when they attend the AGM. We will also be presenting the prestigious Member of the Year award, a new Member Enthusiast’s award for the member who as attended the most events this year, and announcing the election (Continued on page 5)
Wenatchee Apple and Winery Tour
O c t o b e r 1 3 th Wenatchee Apple and Winery Tour 9:00 am, Wenatchee N o v e m b e r 1 0 th Technical Event B e ll e v u e D e c e m b e r 9 th Ca n d y Ca n e Ca r a v a n W i g h t ’ s Nu r s e r y , L y n n wo o d
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9:00 am, Saturday, October 13th, Moonlight Motor Lodge, Wenatchee By Chuck and Geri Rix Mark your calendar for a full day of touring the beautiful Wenatchee Valley with exciting stops along the way. Wenatchee is famous for its apple orchards and wine grape fields and you can't visit the area without taking time to enjoy the fruits of the harvest. We will begin our day at 9:00 am at the Moonlight Motor Lodge at 2921 School Street on the right as you come
from the west, off of N Wenatchee Avenue. There is a huge sign for the motel so you can't miss it. We’ll leave at 9:30 am to our first stop, the Northern Fruit Company, for an (Continued on page 3)
President’s Message ........................................... 2 Officers & Board Members .................................. 2 Kirkland Concours at LeMay .............................. 3 Wenatchee Apple & Winery Tour (cont’d) .......... 3 Next Board Meeting............................................. 4 Welcome New Members ..................................... 4 Member Featured Car ......................................... 4 Member Appreciation Banquet (cont’d) .............. 5 Show and Shine Review ..................................... 6-7 Forest Grove Concour Wrap-Up ......................... 8 Ladies Road Rally ............................................... 9 Starfest 2012 ....................................................... 9 Rudi Konizcek Tour Recap ................................. 10 Sequim Garage Tour Review ............................. 12 Technically Speaking .......................................... 14 Classified Ads...................................................... 15 Membership Form ............................................... 16
From the President’s Desk By Ian Gleadle, Seattle Section President What a treat this summer has been for the Mercedes car enthusiast. If you have had a chance to attend even one of the events that has been recapped in this newsletter, you will have viewed some amazing classics, experienced members’ pride of ownership, and taken tours off the beaten path. We have to thank Brown Maloney, Rudi Koniczek, and Siegfried Linke for sharing the highlights of their private collections with us and to thank each member who brought their beauty out to the 2012 Regional Show & Shine so that we can appreciate the quality and styling that Mercedes-Benz has produced over the years. As I watched a 1936 540 K Special Roadster sell at the Gooding Auction in Monterey for $10.8 million in August, I have to wonder if an investment
in a quality Mercedes is better than investing in gold? Upcoming events promise to add to your owner experience. Come celebrate your membership in the MBCA – Seattle Section at the Member Appreciation Banquet & AGM on September 8th at the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Fife. Board members are planning a “flashy” fun event. Also, plan on attending the tour of the beautiful Wenatchee Valley on October 13th. We have ordered one of our gorgeous Indian Summer days just for this event. And while you are marking up your calendar, add December 9th as the tentative date for our holiday Candy Cane Caravan, back by popular demand. We are working up a new route for this year’s drive and will plan for a cold, crisp blue sky day that we can get in December. I have probably jinxed the weather by even mentioning it, but it can happen and we’ll hope for the best!
The events this summer provided opportunities for your Board to talk with other Section board members in San Francisco, Portland and Vancouver Island and even for some of us to meet with Gary Anderson, the editor of The Star magazine. It has given us ideas for new events and combined events in 2013 and we are even looking at hosting a Star Fest in Tacoma in the next couple of years. An event of this level takes intense planning, tons of volunteers, support from all of the Northwest sections, and sponsorships from local businesses. We have a great start with the connections we made this summer, and if you are interested in being in the planning stages of this project, please contact Tony Andrews at clktony@gmail.com. Until then, safe driving, enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to see you at an upcoming event!
Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Seattle Section Membership Officers President, Ian Gleadle………….…......(360) 926-8041 Tony Andrews…………..……………….(253) 272-0358 clk55tony@gmail.com ian@gleadle.com Vice President, John DeYoung……….(425) 481-6658 Membership Ambassador & Sunshine Committee Jerri Bean …….…………....……….......(253) 670-2676 jed2504@aol.com 1beanjer@gmail.com Treasurer, Linda Gleadle…………......(360) 926-8041 Technical Advisor linda@gleadle.com Jerry Cole………………….…………….(253) 227-0972 Secretary & Past Pres., Jim Houk…..(360) 479-6650 cole.jw@comcast.net jth@telebyte.com MBCA Seattle Section Webmaster Rick Tuttle…………………..…………...(509) 527-1229 Board of Directors (Expiration Year) rtnoreply@me.com Rick and Patti Tuttle — At Large, Eastern Washington (2012)…...…….....(509) 527-1229 Silver Star Newsletter Editor Ian Gleadle....………………..…….…...(360) 926-8041 rtnoreply@me.com & ptnoreply@me.com Tony Andrews (2012)………………….(253) 272-0358 ian@gleadle.com clk55tony@gmail.com Jerry Cole (2013)………………….……(253) 227-0972 cole.jw@comcast.net
Silver Star Advertising Barry Wajda....………………...…….….(425) 868-2109 barry@wajda.net
Jerri Bean (2013) ………....……….......(253) 670-2676 Event Coordinator 1beanjer@gmail.com Open Northwest Regional Director Barry Patchett (2014).………………...(250) 246-5329 bmpatchett@shaw.ca
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The Silver Star is the bi-monthly official publication of the Seattle Section, MercedesBenz Club of America, Inc. and is provided solely for the benefit of its members. Opinions, ideas and suggestions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher or MBCA. The MBCA Seattle Section editor and board reserves the right to edit, and to refuse any submissions and/or advertising. Permission to reproduce material original to the Silver Star is granted provided proper credit is given. All articles, pictures, advertising, and classifieds are due by October, 1 2012 for the November / December 2012 issue of the next Silver Star. To change your newsletter address, or to join MBCA or renew membership, call 1-800-6372360 or fax to (719) 633-9283. Or mail your information to: MBCA National Office 1907 Lelaray Street Colorado Springs, CO 80909-2872 This newsletter uses mailing information supplied by the national office; mail all address changes directly to the national office.
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Kirkland Concours at LeMay Sunday, September 9th, 9:00 — 4:00 LeMay America’s Car Museum, Tacoma, $30 Adults Among car enthusiasts, this family oriented event has quickly become recognized as one of the premier concours events in the country with participant vehicles selected from across the United States and Canada. All profits from this spectacular event benefit uncompensated care at Seattle
Children's Hospital and the new LeMay America’s Car Museum. As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the Kirkland Concours d’Elegance moves to the beautiful new LeMay – America’s
apple processing tour. From there we will drive to the Hydro Park for some delicious snacks. We will then caravan on a scenic drive over the loop to the Saint Laurent Estate Winery and the Martin-Scott Winery for wine tasting. After that we will head to the Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery for more wine tasting and a delicious buffet dinner.
This esteemed 'contest of elegance' is judged by national and international experts. Nearly three hundred volunteers make this event possible. The Kirkland Concours is enjoyed by individuals of all ages. Visit the Concours website at www. kirklandconcours.org for additional details.
Wenatchee Apple & Winery Tour (cont’d) (Continued from page 1)
Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma. Featuring a nine-acre campus – with a four-story museum as the centerpiece – ACM is one of the world’s largest auto museums and attractions.
The cost for this full day of events including the tour, lunch snacks, wine tasting and dinner is $36.00 per person. Please RSVP on the form provided so that we may provide a headcount to the restaurant. Make your check payable to MBCA – Seattle Section and mail it to: MBCA Seattle Section c/o Geri & Chuck Rix, 1621 Orchard Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The deadline for registration is October 8th.
There are several hotel/motels in Wenatchee if you would like to stay in the area longer. Here are a few suggestions. Comfort Suites at the Park 1-877-820-1818, Best Western Chieftain Inn 1-509-665-8585 and Holiday Inn Express 1-509-663-6355. Please feel free to email us at ladyrix37@yahoo.com if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing the just a few of the highlights of the Wenatchee Valley with our Section members from across the mountains and across the state.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 - Wenatchee Apple & Winery Tour Registration Name (s) _____________________________________ Address _____________________________________________ City, State, Zip _____________________________________
Cell Phone
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Email Address: _______________________________ _____ Tour (Lunch snacks, wine tasting and dinner) at $36.00 each = ______
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Make checks payable to MBCA Seattle Section by October 8th. Mail to: MBCA c/o Geri Rix, 1621 Orchard Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801.
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Next MBCA Board Meeting out every other month and enjoy the camaraderie of your club’s Board while dining at a great restaurant!
Dates and times change as we select restaurants or MB dealerships in a variety of locations in Western Washington.
Mark your calendar for the next MBCA Board Meeting on:
Saturday, September 8th 2:00 pm Paradise Deli Emerald Queen Casino 5700 Pacific High East Fife, WA. 98424 (888) 820-3555
The 2012 MBCA Seattle Section Board
MBCA Board Meetings Coming to a Location Near You! Your MBCA Board Members invite all members to attend board meetings! Come
Directions: Heading north or south on I-5, take exit 137 toward Milton/ Fife/ WA-99 N. Turn right onto 54th Ave E. Turn right onto Pacific Highway E. EQC Fife Hotel and Casino will be on your right. The Paradise Deli is located on the main floor just down the hall from the Gift Shop and hotel front desk.
Welcome New Members The Seattle Section welcomes all of its newest members and their cars to the Mercedes-Benz Club of America these last three months. We hope that you will all become active members and be a part of the activities we plan each month for your pleasure. If you ever have any questions or suggestions please free to call any one of us on the Board. Thank you for joining and we’ll look for you at the next club event! June, 2012
Henry Philipp, Bellevue, 2010 ML350 BLUETEC
July, 2012
Jimmy Aviram, Saint Petersburg, Florida Harley Sheffield, Bellevue Casey Goebel, Seattle
Warren Cortesi, Tacoma
Richard Starnes, Seattle
Jim Foster, Tacoma Philip Bukowski, Auburn, 1999 E430; 2003 SL500 Phil Smart Jr., Woodway
Member Featured Car
August, 2012
Michael And Silvia Cheung Shoreline, 1991 350SD
Vivian "cookie" Zhang-Dou, Milton
Marlene Logan, Everett
Blaine Bernal, Seattle
Wendell Brunk, Tukwila, 1983 300DT B Sadri, Woodinville, 1976 450SLC Dennis Oswalt, Mukilteo Ed Reading, Walla Walla
Darlene & Siegfried Linke with their 1937 540K Special Roadster at the 2012 Regional Show and Shine -
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Member Appreciation Banquet (cont’d)
Siegfried & Darlene Linke (39), Arthur Dietrich (48) and Robert & Carol McComb (52).
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Now is the time to cast your vote. All active Seattle Section members are entitled to vote for board members. Our by-laws permit only one vote per membership. Current board members whose terms expire in 2012, Rick & Patti Tuttle and Tony Andrews, have expressed interest in remaining on the board. Also, be sure to mark your ballot if you plan on attending the banquet and mail your ballot and check for $20 per person made payable to MBCA – Seattle Section to Jim Houk, PO Box 810, Silverdale, WA. 98383. Attn: MBCA Election & Banquet; or email to jth@telebyte.com; before September 5, 2012. Our annual holiday event this year will be the Candy Cane Caravan, back by popular demand, instead of a formal sit down event, so this Member Appreciation Banquet will be the time to bring out the party clothes, gather with old friends and new, and celebrate one of the many benefits of belonging to the MBCA Seattle Section. Practice your photobooth poses, wear your best smile, and don’t forget to say “Cheese”! We’ll capture the moment and send you home with photos to remember. We look forward to a memorable event!
results at the AGM as well. While the Member Appreciation Banquet & AGM is to celebrate all members, if your name is below, you’ll want to be sure to attend the event to pick up your anniversary pin: 5 Year Pin Awards: Emmanuel Athans, John Bacon, Dale Carr, Parvaneh & Hamid Fakharzadeh, Paul & Sherry Hunter, Deene & Loida Johnson, Harry Jones, Donald Kane, Thomas Krett, Marc Larson, Michaell Levenson, Eric Liljegren, Arthur Miller, Brent Palmason, Thomas Peetz, Edward Pierson, Chuck Rix, William Schlage & Anne Knight, Kraig & Dorothy Seltzer, Henry Veldman and Matthias Zacke. 10 Year Pin Awards: Henry Baumgardner, John & Lynn Gose, Boyce & Ladessia Jackson, Darlene & Jay Johnson, Ali Khalfe, Terrance O'Brien, William Samolis, Bill Shearn, Peter & Frauke Townsend, Steve Tsukuno, Jack Watters and Mike & Crystal Wrabetz. 15 Year Pin Awards: Adam Bruckner, Dan Carchano, George & Connie Culbertson, Joe Druffel, Ian & Linda Gleadle, Alexander & Nolvia Hicks, Alan Krebs, Paul Kurosu, Mr. & Mrs. Yasuaki Nakatsu, Richard Rotter, George & Ellen Smith, Scott & Shari Taylor, Albert & Ena Watson and Len Wolford. 20 Year Pin Awards: Brad & Dana Bean, Robert Brown, David & Joan Glass, Robert Golden, G Gonzalez-White & Gabriele White, Rosa
Grish, Fritz & Louise Hundertmark, George & Ila Sage and Sam & Mary Volpentest. 25 Year Pin Awards: Robert & Sylvia Abbott, Grant & Judy Beck, E Clayton, Charles & Marylou Crouch, Nick & Anne Daffern, Yongja Fischer, Arne Malm, Ken & Joan Petersen and Bruce & Carole Stock. 30 Year Pin Awards: James & Linda Allen, Paul & Janet Allison, Robert & Nelda Anderson, Al & Esther Banholzer, Alan Chandler & Judith Redmond, Ted Deacy, Jim & Lee Houk, Samuel & Sybil Hunter, Camran & Brenda Nassiri, Donald Prochnow & Chris Sly-Prochnow, Tom & Bonnie Sinnard, and Emil Winterhalder. 35 Year Pin Awards: Robert Cairnie, James & Peggy Hilton, Douglas & Mary Neves, Charles & Audrey Parkyn and Dwight & S Racioppo. 35 Plus Year Recognitions: John & Diane DeYoung (37), Maurine Murray (37), Bill Packard (37), Rolf Koepke (38), Eugene Klineburger (39),
Directions: Heading north or south on I-5, take exit 137 toward Milton/ Fife/ WA-99 N. Turn right onto 54th Ave E. Turn right onto Pacific Highway E. EQC Fife Hotel and Casino will be on your right.
MBCA Seattle Section Board of Directors Official Ballot & Banquet Registration Form Name (s) _____________________________________ Address _____________________________________________ City, State, Zip _____________________________________
Cell Phone
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Email Address: _____________________________________ Member Appreciation Banquet & AGM.
Number attending: _________ @ $20.00 each. Total: ___________ (You will find your membership number printed right above the mailing label )
Please vote for only four (4):
Membership Number: __________________
Tony Andrews Rick Tuttle Patti Tuttle ______________________(write in) Mail to: MBCA Election c/o Jim Houk, PO Box 810, Silverdale, WA. 98383 . - or - Email to: jth@telebyte.com Must be postmarked by September 5, 2012. One ballot per membership.
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Show and Shine 2012 Review Beautiful Day for Beautiful Cars By Linda Gleadle What a beautiful day it turned out to be for this year’s Seattle Section Regional Show and Shine with over 100 Mercedes -Benz enthusiasts in attendance and 57 cars sparkling in the sun. A special thank
In recognition of the 60th year of the SLs, we added a new category for judging this year. For the record, here are the results of 2012’s Show and Shine People’s Choice Awards: Early Models: 1st Place – Dan Unti 1969 280 SE Convertible, 2nd Place – Philip & Renee Sult, 1972 280 SE 4.5, 3rd Place – Emmanuel Athans, 1976 450 SE 6.9 (his self-described Franken-Benz). Mid-Year Models: 1st Place – Ed Stern 1995 E320 Cabriolet, 2nd Place – Ken Hill 1992 E500, 3rd Place – Rik Johnson 1993 E500.
you to Siegfried Linke for bringing his 1937 540K Special Roadster. This featured car was a spectacular show case at center stage.
350. (Not to take anything away from Denny’s beautiful car, I was told after the award ceremony that his car should have been placed in the current model category, not in the SL category. My
Current Models: 1st Place – Tim Pash 2007 CLS 63 AMG, 2nd Place – Roger Ellingson 2008 C300 , 3rd Place – Hugh Murphy 2004 E500. SL Models: 1st Place – Dan Unti 1969 280 SL, 2nd Place – Jim Houk 1972 350 SL, 3rd Place – Denny King 2007 SLK
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Show and Shine Review (cont’d) (Continued from page 6)
apologies, but you know what they say, the judge is always right, even when they are wrong!)
Lynnwood too for bringing out a 2013 SL 550 and a 2013 GLK for display and to Gene Klineburger for bringing a 1955 300 SLR reproduction for all to enjoy.
Best of Show: Tony Andrews, 2001 CLK 55 AMG with the most votes. Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you to our door prize contributors, Gene Klineburger, Meguiars, Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood & Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma. Thank you to Stefan Halata of Mercedes-Benz of
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John DeYoung, Jerry & Tracey Cole, Paul & Debbie Ward, Geri & Chuck Rix, and Ian Gleadle. Rik Johnson made a video of this year’s Show and Shine on YouTube at “www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs2_CsFgh2Q&” Congratulations to all the winners! Also thanks to the generous donations from John and Diane DeYoung, Jim and Lee Houk, Ian and Linda Gleadle, Steve Geyer, and Mercedes-Benz of Seattle for the charity gift basket items, ticket sales and donations generated $568 for our local food banks! Last, but certainly not least, thank you to all who helped to make this another successful event: Heinz Streng, Ken Hill, Tony Andrews & Kim Bachert, Jim Houk,
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Forest Grove Concours Wrap-Up Mercedes Stage at Concours
Takes Center Forest Grove
By Ian Gleadle & Allen Stephens Over 55 Mercedes-Benz, including a large gathering of SLs, were on display at the 40th Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance, an annual fundraising event for the local Rotary. As both a Rotary Club member and President of the MBCA Portland Section, Allen Stephens made it his mission to connect with club members up and down the west coast to provide an exciting display of the Mercedes marque for the weekend’s activities centered around the Pacific University campus. The Vineyard and Lake Tour on Saturday July 14th attracted over 50 cars, including a nice sampling of 300SL roadsters and gullwings. We toured to Elk Cove Vineyards for lunch, then on to Hagg Lake for rides in vintage wooden boats. The tour concluded at a Sake brewery for the ceremonial toast and ribbon ceremony. Concours Sunday began with a slight drizzle of rain in the Portland area,
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however it was sunny and dry in Forest Grove. The display of Mercedes automobiles included Sedans, Coupes, Cabriolets, SLs, and the popular MBCA
personal overview of the history and features of this rare automobile by Hans Wurl, the manager of Mr. McCaw’s collection. Other SLs in the display included the 1955 300SL owned by Jim and Kay Cobb, the 1962 190SL owned by Ian and Linda Gleadle, and the gorgeous 1955 300SL Gullwing, in white with red interior, owned by Brown and Sara Maloney. Gordon Joelson and Ernie Brawley both displayed 300SL roadsters. Ron Gotcher brought a 2012 SLS AMG with glossy black paint. It was a nice contrast to the vintage black 1956 300SL Gullwing displayed by Pat Matthews.
Display Class. Walt Tabrum entered his newly-restored 1960 220SE Coupe – looking elegant in black paint. Justin Englund and Doug Middlestetter also brought Ponton-bodied Mercedes. Rufus Aylwin displayed a really nice 1963 300SE cabriolet, and Mike Spicer showed his maroon 280SE 3.5 coupe. The classes for Mercedes-Benz SLs had many very nice examples. The feature car was the 1952 300SL W194 that won at LeMans in ’52, owned by Seattle Section member, Bruce McCaw. Section members were given a
Of the “Pagoda” style SLs. Bill and Pat Lindquist took first in class with their 1968 280SL. John Neiger took second with his father, Ron’s, 280SL. The class was rounded out by a pristine 1971 350SL owned by Jim Houk and Alan Ball’s 1991 300SL. To complete the “60 Years of the SL” display, Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville displayed a brand-new 2013 SL550. The Best in Show trophy was awarded to Ron Rezek’s 1937 Lagonda, in an elegant green color. Beautiful automobiles displayed on a beautiful day. It was Allen Stephen’s father who started the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance 40 years ago. Allen should be proud of the level of organization, hospitality and the incredible display. Seattle Section members who attended thank him for the opportunity to share ideas, wish lists, stories and questions among fellow enthusiasts. It was an excellent weekend of events and we highly recommend that Seattle Section members put it on their calendar for next year! SEPTEMBER · OCTOBER 2012
Ladies Road Rally An Entertaining Excerpt From the Portland Section Newsletter — The NW Star. By Blonde in a Benz, Portland Section Welcome! - and thank you for entering The Mercedes Benz Club of America Portland Section Ladies’ Road Rally (MBCAPSLRR). As a unique women’sonly rally, the MBCAPSLRR is intended to present an opportunity for women to shop and/or cruise in a supportive block with an emphasis on bonding and acquisition. The object is to follow the prescribed route (see map, below) and arrive at each control checkpoint neither early nor late. The participant with largest total spent wins! 9:00 a.m. Drivers’ meeting, Shari’s restaurant, 2185 Northwest 185th Avenue, Hillsboro, for bacon omelets and home fries. (Point A on map.) Discuss individual acquisition goals. Acquire take-home pie to soothe hubby upon eventual return. 9:30 a.m. ATM visit followed by pedestrian cruise through Nordstrom’s rack. 18100 NW Evergreen Parkway, Beaverton, OR.. 10:30 a.m. Depart for Bridgeport Village Mall, 7455 Southwest Bridgeport road #205, Tigard, OR. (Point B on map.) 10:57 a.m. Arrive Bridgeport Village. rally points here include Anthropologie, Saks Off 5th, Tommy Bahamas, and Mario’s. Gather receipts from each store in your rally envelope. 1:15 p.m. Lunch at P.F. Chang’s, Bridgeport Village. display acquisitions and quote price points. Semi-finalists identified. 2:00 p.m. Depart in caravan for Woodburn Company Stores, 1001 Arney road, Woodburn, OR. (Point C.) 2:25 p.m. Arrive Woodburn. Split up into teams and gather receipts from stores on your team’s list. (e.g.: Polo
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Ralph Lauren, Cole Haan, J. Crew, Chico’s, Banana Republic.) 5:00 p.m. Meet at Sip Wine Bistro for cold drink and pit stop. Compare and count receipts. Finalists announced; trophies examined.
announcement of MBCAPSLRR trophy winners. NEXT MBCAPSLRR: Outlet malls at Seaside and Lincoln City, with dinner and pajama party at Stephanie Inn, Cannon Beach.
5:30 p.m. Pause in Aurora for a mad dash through fifteen antique shops. receipts may be slowly and painstakingly written out by hand, so be patient. (Point D.) 6:30 p.m. Depart for Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets, Troutdale, OR. (Point E.) 7:00 p.m. Arrive Columbia Gorge Outlets and split into free-form teams to gather final receipts from easy Spirit, Samsonite, Jones New York, and le Gourmet Chef. 8:30 p.m. Meet for cocktails and dinner at Black Rabbit Restaurant, McMenamin’s Edgefield. (Point F.) 9:30 p.m. Check into Edgefield Suite for pajama party and new-acquisition runway show, followed by Netflix “Say Yes to the dress” marathon. 11:00 a.m. (Next day) Farewell brunch at Power Station Pub. Tallying of receipt totals and
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Rudi Koniczek Tour Recap By Bob Wilson
of the tour, Rudi opened up his private collection — “the vault”, a special treat for those in attendance. I’m told the ladies tour was a success and could see that several were sporting new chapeaux when we met up again at the Fireside Grill. Thanks to a great turnout from Seattle and Vancouver Section, this was Vancouver Island Section’s most popular event in at least a decade, possibly ever! Barry Patchett
Fifty-three members and guests turned out for the July 22 tour of Rudi Koniczek’s Restoration Facility and the alternative ladies’ raid on Roberta’s Hats. We met for brunch at the Fireside Grill before heading off on our separate courses. completion. A room next door housed completed gullwings and roadsters, as well as interesting vehicles by other makers. The work in progress was explained with information about the parts and processes involved. At the end
Rudi gave us a short welcome at the main event, then led us through his collection of model cars and auction catalogues up to the working level on the second floor, where several 300 SLs were displayed in various states of
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and Bob Wilson are writing something up for the Star, so watch for more in a couple of months. You can also look for more about Rudi Koniczek’s business on page 17 of the August 2012 issue of Boulevard Magazine.
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Sequim Garage Tour Review David and Joan Glass Seattle Section MBCA was joined by friends from Portland and British Columbia Sections, as well as the Portland BMW Club on June 23 for a delightful day of driving, picnicking, and enjoying a personal collection of classic automobiles and motorcycles.
44 cars gathered in Port Gamble, WA on a grassy field provided by Port Gamble Weddings, with a hilltop view of Hood Canal. What an impressive sight these German cars made. After a safety discussion, Renate and Heinz Streng led the caravan on the hour tour of the Olympic Peninsula, driving some interesting roads not normally travelled by the group. All completed the drive, partly thanks to Linda and Ian Gleadle who followed the procession watching for stragglers and taking pictures along the way.
Once at the Maloney home, the cars were arranged on the lawn for another impressive sight along the curved wall and under the massive trees. Sara and Brown Maloney welcomed the 88 participants and provided a little of the history of their home and collections. They were presented a custom photograph of Brown with his 300SL automobiles, as a Thank You for hosting this event.
collection of motorcycles. He explained the history of the vehicles, his enjoyment of routinely driving them, and events he and Sara have
participated. Plenty of time was provided for questions and discussion. Judging from the smiles and gracious comments, a good time was had by all. We owe a big Thank You to Sara and Brown for sharing your home and hospitality. We look forward to the next visit.
Everyone then enjoyed a BBQ picnic including custom cupcakes with Mercedes-Benz stars and BMW roundels provided by Sara and Brown. After lunch, Brown led an interactive tour of his garages including a half dozen Mercedes-Benz and other classic automobiles, and his fabulous
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Technically Speaking ML320 / E320 Creamy Oil on the Oil Filler Cap By Jerry Cole, Technical Advisor When it comes to the E320 or ML320 that use the M112 engine, I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have heard reports of white, creamy oil on the bottom of the oil filler cap. "You have a blown head gasket" and "Don't worry about it, they all do that" are the popular answers. The truth is, a blown head gasket on the M112 engine is very unlikely and there is something you can do about it. If the oil on the dip stick looks good and the oil looks good when it is drained, then it is most likely plugged EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) vent holes on the top of the valve covers. It's a relatively easy and inexpensive fix; a far cry from a blown head gasket. As the engine warms up, moisture from the crankcase rises to the valve covers, the highest point in the engine. In normal operation, the moisture is sucked away
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through the EGR hoses that attach to the top of each valve cover. Even though the hoses are about 15 mm in diameter, the vent hole in the valve cover where the hose attaches is only about 2—3 mm. They plug easily, especially in a vehicle that sees a lot of short-hop driving. The fix is a relatively simple DIY job. If you'd feel comfortable changing your own brake pads, you can probably handle this job without a problem. Buy new EGR rubber hoses before you start. They will be dried out and you'll be glad you have the new ones. Also, have a tube of high temp Form-A-Gasket or
equivalent handy. On the top of each valve cover is a smaller, rectangular cover. Remove the screws from the rectangular cover and unplug the rubber hoses. Gently pry the rectangular cover free of the valve cover, being careful not to distort it. You will notice that there is no gasket, only rubber sealant. That's where the Form-A-Gasket comes in. You will also notice that the underside of the cover is filthy and there is no little hole visible where the EGR hose plugs in. Completely clean the rectangular cover of grime and old sealant, or take it to a machine shop and let them put it in their parts washer. Once clean, you will see the small hole for the EGR hose. If it is still plugged, you can carefully clear it with a small drill bit held in your fingertips. Do not remove any aluminum or make the hole any larger. Reassemble, making a neat bead of Form-A-Gasket where you removed the old sealant. The rubber EGR hoses will have symbols at the ends showing location and orientation. Last but not least, enjoy a properly functioning EGR system and feel the joy of knowing it really wasn't a blown head gasket.
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Classified Ads 1982 240D $3,250 Yellow, 4 door, 4 cylinder diesel, clean car. Very good body condition, good interior, with original first aid kit and box with pamphlets that came with the car. Contact Carol in Snohomish at (360) 348-7455 or itsanuff@gmail.com. 1970 280 SE $11,950 3.5L engine, four door, low grille model. One owner, 67K miles. Light Ivory with Mulberry leather. Excellent original condition, strong driver, no rust, Chrome lovely. Air/power windows/steering/ brakes & cruise. Automatic. Recent service, battery, water pump, brake hoses. All manuals and records. Always garaged. Contact Steve in Everett at (425) 259-2021 or sjuntwait@gmail.com.
1984 280SL $13,500 A beautiful car, well maintained and cared for. All purchase records from original owner. Includes owner's manual and repair manual. Has both tops, beautiful paint, the upholstery has normal gentle wear. New tires and always professionally maintained. 111,323 miles. Contact Pete in Whidbey Island at (360) 222-3556 or pbw@whidbey.com
1980 450SL $9,500 84,400 miles, hard and soft tops, four new tires, A/C just recharged, a rust-free Florida car currently on its second owner. $2,700 in work recently done. Contact Doug in Puyallup at (253) 722 - 3711 or hagertydoug @yahoo.com. 1986 420SEL $9,000 In showroom, immaculate condition. 131k original miles, second owners since 1998. All records. All original except rear defroster element. Perfect cosmetically (paint, leather, carpet).
HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD Ads will run for one issue and can be placed free of charge by MBCA members. Non-club members will be charged $10.00 per ad, $20 with a picture. The next deadline is October 1, 2012.
Even have original floor mats and owners manual. AC is not currently working, but everything else works. Contact Scott at (425) 501-9966 or slogan@hestfitness.com.
1986 560 SL $11,750 Clean and powerful car, professionally maintained with 169,000 miles. Hard and soft tops and winch/pulley for hard top. Reupholstered seats and new dashboard. Contact Garrett or Kim at (206) 629-4331 or kimferreiro @yahoo.com.
1988 560SEL $10,000 Low miles 70K, garage kept, service records available. Paint & interior in excellent condition. Contact Ike in Lakewood at (253) 582-3346. 1989 560SL $22,000 One owner car. Desert Taupe w/ Parchment interior. 28,000 miles. Major service just completed. Contact: John DeYoung 425-481-6658 or jed2504@aol.com.
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