You’ve been waiting patiently, and now it’s time again for the Annual Western Reserve Section Old Car Fun Day. This event draws twenty to thirty cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. And we get some older and some newer. It’s great fun looking at interesting old cars, talking car stuff, and hanging out with friends and making new acquaintances. We’re doing it again on Saturday, August 21 from 11:00 ‘til 3:00. We’re going back to the venue of […]
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Spread Eagle Tavern Brunch/New Member Party presented by Fred Martin Mercedes-Benz
Join us on Sunday, July 18th 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 […]
Coppus Motors Mercedes-Benz Fun Day
Coppus Mercedes-Benz will be our sponsor for our regional Mercedes-Benz Fun Day to be held on Sunday May 16th at Sandusky High School. In addition to the traditional defensive driving school and autocross, event chair Fred Gesell has added a “fun” car show for members to have a chance to display and show their cars in a very relaxed setting. Do you want to become a safer highway driver? Or explore the limits of your car in a low-speed controlled […]
2010 Cleveland Auto Show Dinner presented by M-B of North Olmsted
Join us at the I-X Center in Berea on opening night, Feb. 27th, for our annual Cleveland Auto Show Dinner presented by Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted. This is a great opportunity to see the latest from Mercedes-Benz including the AMG SLS Gullwing and the SL65 Black Series!. In addition, the Cleveland Auto Show is the fifth-largest show in North America so you also can see the latest concepts from all the manufacturers. For old-car lovers, the Classic Car Show is […]
Al Calandra–In Memoriam
The Western Reserve Section lost a valued member when Al Calandra passed away recently. Al and his wife Lea became section members in September 1961 when they were the proud owners of a 219 sedan. Both Al and Lea were very active in the early years of our section, serving as officers and board members, helping to organize section activities, growing membership, and bringing fun and entertainment to our events. Several members who knew Al and Lea well have offered […]
WRS Members Recognized at our Holiday Party
45 members and guests of the Western Reserve Section gathered in the awe-inspiring “Chapel” of the Glenmoor Country Club in Canton. Cocktails and hors D’Oeuvres were served at 6:30 followed by a delicious dinner. The facility had at one time been a seminary and a boy’s school for high school aged boys planning to be priests or brothers. Therefore, the Chapel had truly been the chapel for the facility. The beautiful room was breathtaking with its ornate ceilings, tile floors, […]