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Rising Star - 1973-1981 C107

A saying in the world of art and antiques is “If it was expensive and desirable in period, it will most likely be that way forever.” That’s generally true of the Mercedes-Benz C107 SLC coupes, sold in the United States 1973–1980. Today, these…

May the G-Force Be With You

Did you ever drive a car you knew wasn’t good for you, but you just couldn’t keep your hands off it? A car so compelling you had to turn around and give it one more look, every single time? A vehicle you wanted to drive so much, you couldn’t wait to…

Mr. Maybach's Magnificent Machine

At the turn of the 20th century, there was absolutely no agreement among car manufacturers about how an automobile should operate. Each builder had their own ideas about how to make a vehicle go, turn, and stop. Steering might be by wheel, tiller,…

Alpenfahren

My ultimate Mercedes adventure began with family friends in a small farming village near Tübingen, not far from Germany's Black Forest. The company was wonderful, and the crisp fall air invigorating, especially after having left my home in Arizona…

Barn Find Fairy Tale

There are times in life when great opportunities grow out of dark situations. This Mercedes-Benz car story is definitely an example proving that observation.  However, before diving into the details, let me dial the wayback machine to the 1970s. I…

The Road to Electric

I took my parents for a ride in an electric car the other day. It was not a Mercedes, but that's not the important part. I showed my folks how the electric car regained energy while we were coasting downhill, and how everything else worked pretty…

Julie Bruggner - President's Column

Well, this is it, my final column.  It’s been nearly three years since I got elected and Gary Anderson told me I had less than a week to get my first one done.  I’m sure the panic on my face told him just how comfortable I was going to be getting…

Rising Star - the 1995-2000 W202 C36/C43/C55

The success of the 190E of the 1980s, including the partnership with Cosworth for the 2.3-16, 2.5-16, and Evolution variants, got Mercedes-Benz management thinking about new markets. As Mercedes says in its own history, "The compact class models…

DIY Tech - Fix those rock chips before winter comes!

It's been a great summer, but before winter comes it's always a good idea to take a look at the front of your Mercedes-Benz. Chances are good you'll find some rock chips that weren't there last year.   The best solution for rock chips is…

MBCA members create Comfort Motion

Tech - Comfort in Motion       Since the dawn of the automobile, people have been climbing out of their cars after a long journey and taking a few moments to stretch. We've all experienced the need to wrench our  bodies out of the cramped…