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The Official Mercedes-Benz Club Founded 1952 GazetteApril 2017 The official Mercedes-Benz Club Founded 1952 In this month’s issue Paris-Vienna Rally GLC250d R107 SL headlamp washers Board of Directors Contents Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Ian Keers OBE Vice Chair, Membership Services and Events Director Rosemarie Maslin Finance and Internet Services Director Kenny Ooi Company Secretary Phil Greaves Technical Director Jeremy Stevens Regional Development Director Trevor Mitchell Club Services Director Tony De Frates Marketing Director Michael Morrison Correspondence for Club Directors should be sent to: The Mercedes-Benz Club, PO Box 284, Stamford PE9 9BY Honorary President John Surtees CBE Honorary Life Vice-Presidents Tina Bellamy, Erika Gupwell, Jacqueline White, 32 Roger King, Vic Harris, Chris Cloke, Nicky Porter and Michael Chapman ClubPubMeetings Founder R H Johnson 4 Past Presidents G C Monkhouse (1952-1971), Interregnum, Roger King (1989-1992), 4 DiaryDates Tina Bellamy (1992-1995), Interregnum Past Chairmen C W E Kerr (1955-1963), 7 ForthcomingEvents A J Ray Whiteway (1963-1970), John Barley (1970- 1975), Gerald Coward (1975-1982), Dr Herbert Ochs (1982), Roger King (1982-1989), 11 InvitationsReceived Jacqueline White (1989-1996), Mike Powell (1996-2003) 13 News&Views 34 Mercedes-Benz Silver Star Winners Ron Cushway (deceased), Tina Bellamy, Roger King, Gordon Hoey (deceased), YourLetters Jacqueline White, Maurice Stapleton (deceased), 22 Vic Harris, Mike Powell (deceased) and Steve Emeny. ClubShop This is a rarely made award from the Mercedes-Benz Museum 26 in Stuttgart to club officers who have made a particularly long and distinguished contribution to their club. 28 Viewpoint Member of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Features 30 F1 news The RNLI is the Mercedes- Benz Club’s adopted charity 31 Car of the month 32 BTCC 47 The ‘Good Garage Guide’ and contact details for all Club Officials can be found in the Club Directory distributed 34 From deep in the Archive with the February Gazette. The password for access to the Members’ pages of the Club website is no longer required 36 Paris-Vienna Rally as this is now controlled by membership number. Advice and recommendations in the Gazette 43 G-Wagen or Rancho? are given in good faith by the authors concerned, but neither they nor the Mercedes-Benz Club Ltd will accept 47 A rare collection responsibility for any direct or consequential loss or damage resulting from persons acting on such advice or TechnicalCorner recommendations. 53 Reproduction of any part or whole of this magazine 50 R107 headlamp cleaning is prohibited, unless written permission has been obtained 72 Back numbers from the Editor. system 72 Special notices Gazette copy dates 52 Spares register June April 14 53 M = V x I 73 NewMembers July May 12 RegionalReports 77 CarsforSale Published by the Mercedes-Benz Club Ltd 55 Editorial Office: Chris Bass Membership benefits PO Box 284, ■ First ever Mercedes-Benz Club – ■ Local, national and international events Stamford PE9 9BY founded 1952 ■ Discounts from many MB dealers Tel: 01483 481836. ■ Only UK club recognised by ■ Members’ website forum E-mail: [email protected] Mercedes-Benz ■ Free subscription to Mercedes-Benz Advertising, Design and Production: ■ Monthly Gazette Classic magazine Hine Marketing, Hill Farm Studios, Wainlodes Lane, Bishops Norton ■ Technical support ■ Discounts from parts suppliers Gloucestershire. GL2 9LN ■ Free access to the Mercedes-Benz ■ Discounts from hotels and ferry Tel: 01452 730770 Electronic Parts Catalogue and operators E-mail: [email protected] Workshop Information Service ■ Unique archive of photos, brochures Gazette distribution queries: ■ Discounted insurance and technical literature Catherine Barlow, ■ Club shop PO Box 284, Stamford PE9 9BY For membership and general enquiries telephone 01780 482111, 0345 6032660 Tel: 01780 482111 (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday) (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday) or see www.mercedes-benz-club.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] www.mercedes-benz-club.co.uk • APRIL 2017 • 3 Forthcomingevents SEC Day, Mercedes-Benz World – Sunday June 4 We will have a few prizes – for SECs with the highest mileage, best panel gaps, least parcel shelf rot, you name it. Our panel of judges will include Charles Ironside, Edward Hall and James Johnson (auctioneer). A charity photo opportunity will be available for some of the cars too. There are hoped to be SEC parade laps around the Mercedes-Benz World handling circuit and other events to keep you busy throughout the day, including the ‘Silver Arrows’ driving display team. This event is twinned with the 50th AMG anniversary celebration being held by the Club at MB World on the same day, with some stunning vehicles to be seen. Of course the day will be open to all Club Members – it will be a great opportunity to see iconic Mercedes of all types, old and new. MB World offers a great family day out. You can book AMG drives Come and see a unique display of SECs. with MB World for the day directly (www.mercedes-benz.co.uk or In recognition of the W126 SEC being a separate model register 01932 373000) should you wish to (payable on the day to MB World), within the Club we are having a unique gathering of SECs. For the but pre-booking on arrival or before is essential). first, and probably only time, we will have Ayrton Senna’s 500SEC Should you wish to join us please contact Catherine Barlow via and Nigel Mansell’s 560SEC together and on the track. One of rock’s [email protected] or 01780 482111 for a biggest Formula One fans was George Harrison and his 500SEL booking form. The cost of this event is £15 per car. If you wish to AMG will also be with us. take part in driving around the MB World track you must bring your However, the line up won’t be complete without your SEC, no driving licence with you for registration. Details will be sent to those matter what the condition, colour, or mileage. This model is attracting booked by Catherine. attention and now is the time for it to come out of the shadows. Richard Mason National Concours, Mercedes-Benz UK, Milton Keynes – Saturday June 10 One of the great benefits of the location The display classes are always There will be the chance to snap up a is hard-standing and plenty of space. fascinating. bargain from the Archive. As 2017 slowly begins to warm up it is only a short time to the Club’s concours preparation and the Club’s Technical Team will be on hand annual Concours competition. It is now time to think about your entry to answer any queries. As last year, the Archive Team will be coming and make an early start to preparation. There is a £12 (including with brochures, manuals and other duplicate items from the collection VAT) per car charge to compete to help cover some of the high costs on sale. On-site catering will be available for you to purchase snacks incurred, but non-competing spectators will not have to pay this. throughout the day. For some Members the Concours is the highlight of the year and provides an opportunity to display and view some of the best cars in Judged classes the Club. As many of you will know the major benefit of the Milton The competitive part of the day will, as usual, be made up of three Keynes location is that all the entries will be parked on hard-standing main sections, the top level Masterclass, the middle level Concours and there will be enough space for any final preparation of your car d’Elegance and the entry level Enthusiasts Class. Last year’s class without you getting covered in mud, grass or any other unpleasant winners in the Concours d’Elegance will automatically progress up to substance! The Judges also have an easier time in inspecting. The the Masterclass. Masterclass participants from 2016 may, if they wish, hospitality afforded to the Club by Mercedes-Benz UK on this have another crack at the coveted top trophies or drop back into the day is always excellent and there are always plenty of cars see and Concours d’Elegance. opportunities for exchanging views and ideas. In addition to the The Concours d’Elegance will again feature a smaller number of competitive classes we will again be looking to offer some displays. classes, reflecting the change in the profile of the numbers and models of cars entered. Exhibition Class Enthusiasts Class winners from 2016 will automatically have to This year’s Exhibition Class is open to iconic vehicles. In particular move up to the Concours d’Elegance level. If any Member would like we will be having a section dedicated to the now sought-after W126 guidance on deciding at which level to compete please contact me. We SECs. We are again hoping that MBUK will have some of the latest have introduced a further class in this year’s Enthusiasts Class for cars models available for your perusal and enjoyment and we will know older than 30 years. more about these nearer the time. We will be retaining the special Low Mileage Class – for cars As well as the cars there will be stands from some of the Club’s over 10 years old that have covered fewer than 10,000 miles and Insurance Panel, Meguiar’s will have products available for final would otherwise not be eligible for the Concours d’Elegance classes. 8 • APRIL 2017 • www.mercedes-benz-club.co.uk Forthcomingevents There is one class for all models, judged in accordance with Concours fun collecting an award can be, but as ever the Judges’ decisions d’Elegance rules.
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