A European Delivery Story
Part 2 (See Part 1)

1. Verify that your order confirmation form lists the correct model, colors, and options, and the prices shown are all correct. Make sure any travel options are listed. Also note the date your final payment is due to your dealer.
2. Make sure that your delivery and drop-off dates fall during the normal workweek (Monday – Friday), and are not holidays.
3. Keep the six-hour time difference in mind when making travel and hotel plans.
4. Keep the operating hours of your chosen drop-off point in mind when planning your return flight.
5. Get your hotel reservation request form to the European Delivery travel office as early as possible. But don't send in the form until you're certain about your choices. You should receive a voucher for each hotel for which you made reservations. These are normally mailed out three weeks before your travel date.
6. If you plan to travel in Austria, make sure you have an International Driving Permit . You can get one at an AAA office for a nominal fee.

MBUSA reserves the right to change the European Delivery Program features. You can call 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES or you can check at www.mbusa.com for current information.
      You can order a European Delivery Program brochure through the 800 number or online at www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/contactus/mailus/index.jsp. The current brochure contains some outdated information, but is still worth having. You can also order a sales brochure for your new car from either of the above sources.

The Confirmation Portfolio:

About one week after American Service Center submitted our order to MBUSA, USPS delivered a nice leather portfolio containing:

• A thank you letter from MBUSA
• Delivery center information
• Two vouchers for taxi service
• A meal voucher good for up to 65 Euros at one of the delivery center restaurants
• A list of drop-off points and operating hours
• Details on the free insurance policy and temporary registration,
• A list of European holidays,
• And, Our Order Confirmation/Invoice form.

The standard European Delivery package includes one free night in one of the five-star hotels that participate in the program.
      The optional Black Forest-Alps Rally package includes five nights at five-star hotels in Southern Germany and Northern Austria. Given the hotels included in the package, the $1200 per couple price makes this a very good deal. Things to note:

1. You must pay for this option when you add to your order.
2. You may spend no more than two nights at any one hotel.
3. Any changes to your hotel reservations must be submitted in writing.
4. The program includes a sample itinerary for a four-day self-guided driving tour, but you're free to improvise.

Planning Travel:

Most flights to Germany from the U.S. East Coast depart in the evening or at night and arrive in Germany the next morning. That makes it possible to go straight from the airport to the delivery center, pick up your car and be on your way. I wouldn't advise doing this unless you have lots of experience with driving conditions in Europe, and are able to get enough sleep on the airplane to leave you fully rested and alert.
      We expect to be frazzled from travel and the time difference, so we'll spend our first night in Germany at Stuttgart's Graf Zeppelin Hotel. Since the hotel is located near Stuttgart's Königstraße, we should be able to do a bit of shopping before we crash for the night. A good night's rest should leave us ready to arrive at the Delivery Center when it opens at 8:00AM.
      To focus on places we've never been before, days two and three of our rally will be spent at the Bayerischer Hof in Munich. Day four will take us past the Bodensee to the Parkhotel Adler in Hinterzarten (near Freiburg im Breisgau). Day five will take us up the Black Forest high road to the Schlosshotel Bühlerhöhe in Baden-Baden for our last night of pre-paid luxury. From Baden-Baden, we're heading for the Eifel to spend three days revisiting places and people familiar from our long-ago tour of duty with the Air Force.
      Nothing can ruin your day like arriving at your drop-off point a few hours before your flight only to find it closed. Because we have to be in Berlin early on a Monday, we'll head back to Stuttgart and spend one more night at the Graf Zeppelin before dropping our car off on a Friday. While we'd rather spend a bit more time in the Eifel, the requirement to turn our car in on a weekday will give us two extra days for sightseeing in Berlin – that's a good thing.
      Next: Delivery, Drop-off, and other issues.

Paul Vandenberg, GWS Webmeister

Deutsche Marque is rescheduled!

ith forecasts for severe afternoon thunderstorms, the Deutsche Marque Concours at Avenel TPC, originally planned for May 2, had to be postponed and has been rescheduled. The new date is July 17 and the rain date is July 18.

Deutsche Marque
Saturday, July 17, 2004 – TPC at Avenel – Potomac, MD

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t's show time! Again! And, that means we are now in the season to show off our old and new "classic" Benzes. To regular Concours participants, that means it's time to pull off that car cover, clean, wax, Q-tip, and bring your garage queen(s) out! To our newcomers, clean your "baby" up, come out and enjoy the good weather (that has been ordered), the wonderful sights of Deutsche Marque vehicles, and, most importantly, meet other car enthusiasts in our club.
      Following the Deutsche Marque Concours tradition, this will be a "top only" Concours that is cosponsored with our fellow Deutsche Marque car clubs – the Potomac Region of the Porsche Club of America (PCA), the National Capital Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America (BMWCCA), and, for the first time, the Potomac-Chesapeake Chapter of the Audi Club of North America (ACNA).
      A Concours is a clean-car contest and car show. Vehicles are judged by their condition, appearance, and cleanliness. This event will offer two classes; Show (judged) and Display (a people's choice vote). In the strictest sense it is not really a "Show" class as it is a "top-only" event. "Top-only" is where the exterior, interior (including engine bay), and luggage compartment are judged. The undercarriage is not. The Display class is one where the general public votes to determine the winner or winners.
      Depending on participation, the Show class will be separated into several groups based on our national rules.
     

	Event Schedule:
	8:30AM	Grounds open to show participants for placement onto the field.
	9:00AM	General admission to the public begins.
	10:30AM	Judging begins. Cars not in place and on the field by 11:00am will not be allowed to show.
	3:00pm	Scores are tallied.
	3:30pm	Wine and Cheese Reception

All Awards for all clubs will be presented at the Wine and Cheese Reception.
      This will be our first time at Avenel. Avenel staff will have coffee, breakfast snacks, lunch, and beverages for sale during the day.
      The entry fee is $30 per car. Registration includes one Wine and Cheese Reception ticket. Additional Wine and Cheese Reception tickets are available at $10 each. There is no charge to attend the Concours as a spectator. See the form in the centerfold.
      Please note: This Concours is an all day event. If you enter a car, please be prepared to stay through the awards presentation. If your vehicle places in its class and you and the vehicle have departed, the award will be given to the next runner-up. Additionally, please be mindful that cars not registered for the Concours should not be parked in the show field.
     

Directions

From Baltimore:

Take 95 South to 495 West toward Silver Spring. Follow 495 toward Northern Virginia. Exit 495 at River Road, Exit 39, toward Potomac (West). Take River Road to Bradley Boulevard (3rd traffic light) and turn left. Continue straight through first 4-way stop for about mile (Bradley becomes Oaklyn Drive). Turn left at 10000 Oaklyn Drive. The clubhouse driveway is marked with two stone pillars (one reads 10000 Oaklyn Drive, the other TPC Avenel). Follow the driveway all the way back to the clubhouse parking.

From Frederick:

Take 270 South to 495 toward Northern Virginia. Take 495 to River Road, Exit 39, toward Potomac (West). From there, see above.

From Virginia:

Cross over the American Legion Bridge (Potomac River) via 495 North into Maryland. Exit 495 at River Road, Exit 39, toward Potomac (West). From there, see above.

From Washington, DC

Take Mass Avenue toward Maryland until it ends at Goldsboro Road. Turn right onto Goldsboro. Turn left onto River Road (1st traffic light). Take River Road to Bradley Boulevard (3rd traffic light) and turn left. Continue straight through first 4-way stop for about mile (Bradley becomes Oaklyn Drive). Turn left at 10000 Oaklyn Drive. The clubhouse driveway is marked with two stone pillars (one reads 10000 Oaklyn Drive, the other TPC Avenel). Follow the driveway all the way back to the clubhouse parking.

Curry's Hosts DIY Session

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urry's Auto Service welcomed us into their brand new 12 bay service facility in Chantilly, Virginia for a Do-It-Yourself Tech Session on March 13. We had plenty of room in the spic 'n span 9,000 square foot space. Vernon Abel, the shop manager had a number of the most helpful and enthusiastic technicians standing by to assist us with the fluid changes and minor maintenance jobs.
      Bill Shaw, the "master of ceremonies" for Curry's, also arranged for Alan Morefield and Danny Thode of Dent Clinic to demonstrate their Automotive Paintless Dent Removal techniques. To add to the fun, Bill had Skip Vachon of PFT Films hold a seminar on 3M automotive paint protection, which uses a nearly invisible plastic film to prevent paint chips on vulnerable areas on a car. Skip mesmerized us all as he stretched and massaged the film onto the front of Bill's E55. Now you see it, now you don't. It was amazing. Finally, David Ealey and Billy Evans were standing by to provide advice on automotive detailing.
      Matt Curry's generosity seemed almost boundless, especially when it came time for Bill and Vernon to give out door prizes. Steve Roberts took home a $100 gift certificate for work at the shop. Debbie Repass (who apparently is a door prize magnet) was awarded a $50 certificate, along with Frank Curcio (who's still claiming he's going to move away from the area). Two additional $25 certificates were given to Bob McIntosh and Bill Guptill, not that either of their 300Ds would ever need repair work. The Dent Clinic was also very generous, providing two gift certificates that were awarded to Ed Kane and Cindy Hennedael.
      Technician Galin Rierson, who also helped us out at last year's tech session, demonstrated the new Hunter brand tire equipment that has been installed in the shop. Bill Hopper, who had brought a newly acquired set of racing tires and AMG wheels was happy to provide the raw material for the demo. Galin also quickly located the rattle in Janet McFarland's (Honda) car, that had eluded yours truly for an annoyingly long time.
      Curry's provided morning snacks and a revitalizing lunch to keep us going. We were pleased to have several club members stop by just to watch the fun and share the experience. Martha Guptill, Bill Repass, Jim Lozoskie, Mike Rierson and Joe Wozney were there for moral support and to ensure none of the refreshments went to waste.
      Engine oil change was the most popular activity of the day. Tech session veteran Hendrick Bakker freshened up the oil in his SL500. Tony Marinelli did the same in his SLK230, and was kind enough to explain the process to Tech Session newcomer Cindy Hinnedael. Alain Drooz, with the guidance of the Curry's techs, changed the brake fluid in his C32 AMG. Keeping the brakes in that car in tip-top shape certainly is a wise thing to do. Tim Nagle took the opportunity to inspect the exhaust system on his 560SEC while it was on the lift, and spotted a pair of defects that would have been impossible to find otherwise. Techs Rod Marshall, Christopher Wienburg and Joe Vrobel provided advice and help to just about everyone.
      We'd all like to thank Matt Curry, Vernon Abel and Bill Shaw for providing such a great opportunity for us. Our thanks, too, go to the Curry's techs, Dent Clinic and PFT Films, who were there that Saturday just so that we could have fun with our cars. We did.

High Gear

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t last the truth can be told. It was all an academic exercise. Professors and students have long created computer models in order to test various academic theories. They have engineered simulations that seek to predict the behavior of international leaders in time of crisis. Paradigms have been concocted to study the subtleties of mating and sexual behavior. Elaborate marketing research studies attempt to foretell consumer reactions. Alas, to the never-ending dismay of academe, almost all of these experiments are never fully carried out with real world, flesh and blood subjects, long term, in a completely natural environment. It is simply impossible to secure the cooperation of the responsible parties in order to pull off a real societal experiment.
      Enter the marketing department at DaimlerChrysler and their colleagues in the German academic community. Mercedes has long been known for a certain highhanded attitude toward the purchasers of its fine products. In the 1960s, Mercedes used to advertise that they never conducted market research in order to determine automobile buyer preferences. Stuttgart engineers simply built the car that they determined to be the best for the public. Similarly, for years MBUSA decided to sell only automatic transmission cars in the U.S. market because it was believed that American drivers were simply not good enough to be trusted with a manual gearbox.
      Back in 2001 a group of German business scholars approached the powers-that-be in the DaimlerChrysler marketing organization with a proposal. For decades economists and marketing experts have debated the theoretical questions surrounding price sensitivity in the automobile industry. Various models have projected that there is a direct relationship between car prices and the volume of auto sales. The lower the price, the higher the sales. Others have hypothesized that at the high end of the automobile market there is an irrational trend that dictates that increased price results in increased demand. While professors have argued, auto industry decision makers have traditionally been reluctant to experiment. Mercedes and the academics decided to implement a definitive test.
      In the North American market DaimlerChrysler simultaneously introduced two models with identical specifications and performance but priced some $15,000 apart. The C320K Sports Coupe and the CLK320 were placed before the American public in the showrooms of Mercedes dealers. Test controls were scrupulously observed. Advertising budgets were identical. Test vehicles were made available to the automotive press in identical quantities. Production engineers insured that the value of component parts out of which both vehicles were produced was exactly equal. The same stylists created both designs and response groups determined that there was no appreciable difference in public perception of the vehicles exteriors.
      Now the results are in. The scholarly treatises are being readied for publication. The answer is unequivocal. Automobile buyers prefer to pay more for the same product. The sales of the more costly CLK320 have surpassed the sales of the more modestly priced C320K Sports Coupe. Inverse price sensitivity is a real phenomenon of the marketplace. The more you charge the more people will clamor for your product.
      The next exciting academic experiment to watch is taking place in the field of political science. An electorate will be given the chance to choose between two identical candidates. Two New Englanders, born within 50 miles of one another; prep school graduates; Yale men; members of Skull & Bones; life long politicians with sterling connections; multi-millionaires; both supported an invasion of Iraq. This test is in order to determine the public reaction to an acquired Texas accent.

John Kuhn Bleimaier

Calendar of Events
Greater Washington Section Events

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June 26-27 Drive and Dine Weekend Eastern Shore, Maryland Contact: Bill Hopper Call: 202-363-4189 July 10 DIY Tech Session and Drivers Ed Inspections American Service Center Contact: Steve Walters Call: 703-765-9405 July 17-18 Deutsche Marque Concours With Porsche, BMW, Audi Avenel TPC, Potomac, MD Event: July 17 Rain date: July 18 Contact: Mark Elie Call: 703-858-0650 July 25 Autocross #4 Winchester, Virginia Contact: Tom Newman Call: 703-266-2959 August 7-8 Drivers' Education Event Summit Point Raceway Summit Point, West Virginia Contact: Tom Newman Call: 703-266-2959

August 15 Autocross #5 WSSC Lot, Maryland Contact: Tom Newman Call: 703-266-2959 August 22 Mid-Atlantic Concours and Annual Picnic Potomac, Maryland (Rain Date – August 29) More later! September 12 Autocross #6 October 3 Autocross #7 October 9 VPC Tour Belcamp, Maryland Contact: Harry Newman Call: 540-869-4274 November 7 Autocross #8 November 13 Junk Yard Tour Brandywine Foreign Car Parts Contact: Steve Walters Call: 703-765-9405

Regional and National Events

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July 31 to August 4 StarFest 2004 Mansfield, Ohio www.starfest2004.org Or see The Star for more info

President's Message
Who you calling a car nut?

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here is no doubt that I am a certified, card carrying, fanatical car nut. I wear the badge with honor and have for a long, long time.
      When I was a just a kid, my parents and brothers and I would visit my grandparents in nearby Paterson, New Jersey on weekends.
      Their home backed onto a beautiful park. But two miles away there existed a heaven on earth. I would walk past the lemon ice stand – a converted garage, the local fire house, another park, and blocks of older, well-kept homes. And, there it was... A series of different auto dealer showrooms. All in a row.
      This was back in the day when the new models were delivered hidden from view by canvas or cotton covers placed on each car. I knew that late summer or early fall was the time for me to become a spy.
      The dealers closed early on Saturday and were never open on Sunday. I would walk around the fences and get peeks at the new cars parked behind the buildings and remaining current year models. On a good day, a gate would be open or the fence would be down and I could walk around the cars as much as I wanted.
      I remember most fondly the 1956 to 1961 Plymouth Fury, DeSoto Adventurer, and the big Chryslers and Imperials... especially the 300 series cars. Those Virgil Exner designs still are among my favorites.
      On the other side of the street was a Studebaker dealer. In the early 1960s I was absolutely blown away by the Raymond Loewy designed Avanti. Later, when I decided to take a year off from college, I found a great job and almost bought one of the rare R1s.
      Unlike most of my friends, I was not part of the Ford-Chevy debate. I liked the 57 Ford Fairlane 500 and Fairlane Skyline but they were never on my "gotta have" lists. The Chevys were a different matter. As I walked around the lots, I thought the 1955 to 1957 models were better looking than the Fords but they weren't up to the Chrysler models. (Who knew that they'd sell for up to $100,000 in 2004?) But... In the fall of 1957 the new Impala was introduced for 1958. Ahhhh. The dealer had a coupe and a convertible on the lot. The rag top had the continental kit, big white walls, the works. At the time, it looked thirty feet long and as sleek as a killer whale. Loved it!
      These were heady times for the stylists. My Dad bought a 1955 Nash LeMans. It was one of my favorites of all time. My uncle bought a 1955 Austin Healey and, later, a 1960 bugeye Sprite which eventually became my car. As a teenager, I bought a 1937 Ford Roadster and then a 1948 DeSoto. Cost? The Ford was $175 and the giant DeSoto was $10. I could write a book on each of these cars. They were part of my youth, my life, my budding love of cars. Bobbie recently got me a tee shirt... Still plays with cars. How true.

Joe

pylon alley by Tom Newman
Autocross #1

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awn. Five-thirty a.m.! Does that exist in this time zone? Is it really that early? The cobwebs still resident as I roll out of bed, I can hardly believe that the 2004 autocross series has begun… Okay, where did I put my shoes? OOF! Thaaaaat's going to leave a mark. I hate it when I trip over my helmet. Waking up is hard to do!
      That certainly was the sentiment for our kickoff autocross for 2004. Bleary-eyed competitors arrived early at WSSC to compete. However, as soon as the first donut was served and the first cone hit the asphalt, everyone was ready. The excitement was evident. It was good to see familiar faces and several new ones to our series. Shiny Starships cleaned and prepped, "ferign" cars decked out for the challenge.
      The Benz classes roared out of the start gate and a new rivalry was born. Carl Beveridge unseated Bruce Roth from his mountain of AMG power to earn his first class win and the fastest Benz time of the day. Carl has run scattered events with us in the past, but is with us for the full season in 2004. While behind one event, I know Bruce is relishing the opportunity to catch him in our next event. So, game on!
      Once upon a time, there was a song entitled "White Lightning." Somehow, I don't think it was about a 190E. Don't try to tell Jim Lozoskie that though! Last year, we all shed a collective tear at the loss of his car at Summit Point. But …. It has been reborn. Through duct tape, bologna, Momma's spit, an insane mechanic and an amazing electrical storm, meet "FrankenBenz!" While Jim lost to last year's rivals – Tom Heacock and Jim Smith – the competition is on for another great season. Only 7 tenths of a second separated them.
      The vintage class is always fun to watch. Actually, watching other competitors marvel at the driving skills of the pilots is even more enjoyable. Especially those who shrug, mouths agape, at times that eclipse their brand new performance machines. Klaus Hirtes took top honors with Steve trailing close behind. Last year saw a nip and tuck battle and this year is sure to produce the same.
      The ladies were just as enthusiastic about driving their vintage cars (make no mistake, hubby may share, but it's "their" car). Janet McFarland squeaked out Deborah Hirtes for the first win of the season by 3 tenths.
      The CLK class is always exciting to watch, especially when Denise Dersin is outclassing Ted Joseph. However, that was not to be this event and Denise fell to Ted by 4 tenths of a second. Julian Reeves rounded out the class returning to autocross after an extended absence.
      "Mr. Smooth," Bill Stewart returned to capture the 190E 2.3-16V class and continues to intimidate his competitors through the grace of driving and nonchalance of a seasoned competitor. We should all learn something from Bill's example. Another 16V driver returned and brought a heartfelt smile to all who know him. Tom Sheppard returned to drive after a very long hiatus. For those who do not know Tom, he is the epitome of class. It is reflected in his demeanor and the calm wisdom that he carries to the course. Furthermore, Tom has been a member longer than a good many of us have been alive and is a storehouse of Benz knowledge. If you have the opportunity, spend some time with this man. You will learn a lot about yourself and the marque that we love.
      The non-Benz classes also proved to be exciting to watch with some of the latest import super cars showing up to do battle. Lancers versus STIs were of the order competing for fastest time of the day. However, Pete Gochman stole the honors from the super cars by turning a blistering 35.254-second run in his Honda S2000. Way to go Pete!
      Remember last year how I said it's the quiet ones you have to watch? Still holds true. Congratulations to Andrew Danforth in his Audi for taking his first win ever in a GWS series autocross. A close second went to yours truly in my SVT Focus.
      It would appear that winning is a family tradition. Husband Pete earned FTD, while Barrie Gochman took two top honors. Both the Fastest Ladies Time of the Day and her first ever Benz series autocross win. Making a return to autocross and earning second place is Bobbie Wozney. Our advice is for Joe to watch closely because when Bobbie got behind the wheel, we all shuddered at her "thousand yard stare" as she studied the course. Rounding out the ladies field was Sharon Payne. Sharon continues to improve and will be a force to be reckoned with in coming events.
      Autocross #2 is scheduled at a new location in Winchester. Special recognition goes to my Dad, Harry Newman, for the time and effort he has put forward in finding a new lot for us. It really is appreciated. See you next month!

DIY Tech Session at ASC

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merican Service Center in Arlington has invited us to join them for a Do-It-Yourself Tech Session on July 10. For those of you unfamiliar with this event, it is the highlight of the tech calendar. It is a fantastic opportunity to work on your Mercedes (on a lift), consult with a dozen or so expert Mercedes technicians, and enjoy the company of the ASC staff and your fellow club members. If you just want to polish the underside of your car before the Deutsche Marque, that's okay, too. We will also be able to provide vehicle tech inspections for StarFest and the Summit Point Drivers' Ed events.
      Your Tech Chair will begin on-site check-in at 7:00 AM. ASC will open the parts department and service bay doors at 8:00 am. Early birds will enjoy snacks, and lunch will be available for all at midday. Toolboxes will be closed and stowed by 3:00 PM. Please remember to order the parts for the work you have planned in advance from ASC at 703-525-2100 to ensure that the parts are on hand.
      Just as a refresher, a few ground rules. Members are expected to perform the work themselves using their own tools, hence the name "do-it-yourself." The ASC techs will be available to provide advice and pointers, but not to do the work for you. Lift time will be allotted based on the total attendance, but you should plan to complete your work within two hours. If you are planning to do work beyond a fluid change or minor maintenance, please advise the Tech Chair when you register. The ASC shop foreman will have the final decision on the jobs that can be performed – just to be sure that everyone can drive home at the end of the event. Members who bring more than one car can expect the extras to be at the end of the line.
      Please fill out the registration form in the centerfold and mail it immediately. The event charge will be $15 per person, but there is no charge for pre-event inspections. If you have questions, please contact Steve Walters at gwsTech@earthlink.net, or 703-765-9405.

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