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Diving Deep into MBCA

When I took over editing The Star, I knew I had a steep learning curve ahead. Attending Mercedes Freude this year showed me how far I’ve come, and how much road I have yet to travel. I got to know the movers and shakers of the club in a more…

President's Message

“To elevate the Mercedes-Benz experience through knowledge, camaraderie, and exceptional events.”That is our new MBCA Mission Statement, developed during the Strategic Planning process, and that is exactly what we did during Mercedes Freude. I would…

Rising Star – 2010-2015 GLK-Class

Mercedes-Benz SUVs tend to have devoted followings, especially the G-Wagens. That’s to be expected, but as daily drivers go, it’s hard to think of a better and more affordable crossover SUV than the GLK-Class. Two models were sold in the United…

Putting a Tesla Drivetrain into a 1980 300CD

We’ve seen the news that Mercedes-Benz plans to go all-electric by 2030.  That won’t affect owners of classic automobiles much, as most plan to continue driving their older vehicles. But what about those who want the best of both worlds? David…

Apex Predator - The 190E 16V-2.5 Evolution II

In my formative years, I was definitely an “American-car guy,” but there were a few European heroes that caught my young eye. Cars like the Lamborghini Countach, the Porsche 959, and the Mercedes-Benz 190E 16V appealed to my sense of performance and…

Road Trip: Coast to Coast in Johnny Carson's 560SEC

If you were an adult anytime between 1962 and 1992 you know who Johnny Carson was. Although the “King of Late Night” did not invent the genre of the late-night talk show, Carson certainly perfected it, and all who follow in his wake are simply…

Jim O'Sullivan receives Star of Excellence

Of all the awards that may be presented, there is one that bestows honor among the international Mercedes-Benz enthusiast community. Every year Daimler-Benz awards the Silver Star, which recognizes a lifetime of achievement and service to the…

Tour of the Jepson Collection

The Mercedes Freude national event offered a unique chance to tour one of the finest automobile collections on the eastern seaboard. The Jepson Collection is located at the Gregorie Neck Plantation near Savannah, Georgia, and has been under…

A Visit to Butterfield Plantation

Many MBCA members can tell you that a particular car got them hooked on the brand when they were young. Dr. Chuck Campbell is one of those people, but his love for Mercedes Pontons is exceeded by his love for a special place in South Carolina.  …

Mercedes Freude - The Joy of Everything Mercedes

The Mercedes Freude gathering held at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina the first week of November, culminated in a gala banquet and then the first-ever Legends of the Autobahn – East car show.Over 300 MBCA members attended and an atmosphere of…