Detailing Tips & Techniques

One of our most popular recent events was the detailing and car care seminar hosted by Nicko Koutavas, owner of DetailedXpress. Nicko is a highly regarded, world renowned detailing expert who has detailed many premium cars, boats, and planes (including Air Force One!) These tips are based on notes taken at the event by Gary Goodman, Ted Gottfried, John & Kendal Tuck , and Jim Tullis. Thanks to Kendal for the product photos!   Contact Nicko at nicko@detailedxpress.com or at […]

MBCA Circle Lake Ontario Tour

It’s time to continue our tour around The Great Lakes! Join us on September 26-October 2, 2015 for our Lake Ontario Tour hosted by tourmeister Ron Harshman.  The tour begins on Saturday September 26 with a kick-off dinner at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park in Bowmanville ON where you will have the opportunity to watch cars competing while you dine Sunday will feature a wine tasting, cooking class hosted by a gourmet, and a garden tour at the Waring House in […]

Concours Judging School & Old Cars Fun Day July 11 & 12

Mark your calendar now for our  Western Reserve Section Super Weekend! 2 days–2 great events–and a special discounted package price!! On Saturday July 11, we will host a judging school conducted by MBCA National Concours Chair Peter Lesler at the Fairfield Inn (9783 State Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241).  Our judging school is a great learning experience for the first timer and a valuable refresher for experienced judges too. You’ll learn about the concours judging process–topics include what are the […]

Fred Martin Mercedes-Benz Spread Eagle Tavern Brunch 2015

 Join us on Sunday, June 28th, for our fun annual caravan to the Spread Eagle Tavern.  This is typically one of our best-attended events–in fact, is has been so popular in years past that it has now become a MBCA regional event. That means that members from other sections will be in attendance, so there will be even more great cars to look at and more new friends to make!!  We will convoy to or meet at the Spread Eagle Tavern […]

Fred Martin AMG GT S Introduction May 20th

Western Reserve Section members and guests have been invited to see the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S at Fred Martin of Youngstown (4701 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, OH 44515) on Wednesday, May 20th from 5pm-8pm. There will be entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages to enjoy while you experience all the latest models from Mercedes-Benz. Please RSVP by phone 330.793.2444 or email nicole_n_le@yahoo.com Details are in the invitation below: Martin_Open_House_52015

Cars & Coffee plus Around the World in a 1957 220S

Make your reservations now to attend our first-ever Western Reserve Section Cars & Coffee at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (2113 Ravenna St. Hudson, OH 44236) on Saturday, May 9th from 9:00-11:30 am. In addition to enjoying coffee and donuts with fellow Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, we will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a presentation by our special guests, Elisabeth and Fred. They will be on hand with their 1957 220S and Zambezi Tent-Trailer that is their home during their around-the-world adventure. […]