During a recent dealer visit to get our 2012 C300 Sport serviced, I had the good fortune to get a 2013 C300 Sport Package as a service loaner for the day. This gave me a chance to experience a car that I first saw on display at the LA Auto Show in November. Before we take a quick look at the option package, lets do a quick history refresh on the C-Class line-up. The current C-Class is the third generation […]
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Cleveland Auto Show dinner presented by M-B of North Olmsted
Don’t miss this one–always one of our most popular events! We’ll meet at the I-X Center in Berea for the Auto Show on Opening Night, Saturday, Feb 23 to view the latest from Mercedes-Benz including the 2013 Motor Trend Truck of the Year—the Mercedes-Benz GL series. You can also see the newest vehicles from every manufacturer and participate in the many ride & drive events. Enter the Auto Show at your convenience—the show is open from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 […]
Holiday Party January 12, 2013
The beautiful and historic Sebring Mansion Inn & Spa (385 W. Ohio Ave. Sebring, OH 44672) will be the site of our annual holiday party on Saturday, January 12th. The construction of the Mansion began in 1900 by the Sebring family–founders of both Sebring, Ohio and Sebring, Florida–who accumulated their wealth in the china and pottery business. Cocktails begin at 6:00 with dinner served at 7:00 Enjoy your choice of stuffed baked chicken, seafood St. Jacques, or a rolled beef […]
Fall Leaf Tour 2012 October 13th
Our annual (and always popular) Fall Leaf Tour will be held on Saturday October 13th. We will depart from the Panera parking lot in Independence (6700 Rockside Rd., Independence) promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will begin our day with a leisurely drive through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. As we head south we will make a rest stop in the Marshallville area where we can socialize, admire our cars, and enjoy a coffee and donut break. A highlight of our […]
Old Car Fun Day 2012 August 25th
Join us on Saturday, August 25th from 11:00-3:00 for our 6th annual Old Car Fun Day hosted by WRS Board Member Rod Thompson in Hunting Valley. This event is focused on Mercedes-Benz models of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, but all years and models are welcome at this popular event. So what is Old Cars Fun Day about? The event was originally created by section members Bill VerDuin and Dick Gortz to encourage participation by owners of older Mercedes-Benz models […]
Spread Eagle Tavern 2012 presented by Fred Martin Mercedes-Benz
Join us on Sunday, July 22nd for our fun annual caravan to the Spread Eagle Tavern. We will convoy or meet at the Spread Eagle Tavern in the historic canal town of Hanoverton, Ohio. The Tavern is more than 150 years old and is located in a historic district of similarly aged buildings.The display of shiny Mercedes-Benz automobiles driven to the event by our members makes a beautiful sight parked among the brick and clapboard ancient buildings on tree shaded […]