Winter 2020 Northwestern Star

The Northwestern

Mercedes-Benz Club of America-Portland Section

Inside: Mercedes-Benz Auto Racing

Past MBCA-PDX president Allen Stephen’s 1978 w116 chassis 6.9

Winter 2020

Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Portland Section

Contents New Members Presidents Message Schedule of Events Holiday Lunch Recap Southern Oregon Holiday Reception Recap Recap: Annual General Meeting Cover Story: Mercedes-Benz Auto Racing Coming Event: LeMay Collections Spring Raffle Coming Event: Spring Drive/MB of Salem Membership Corner MBCA Membership Application Classified Ads

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Welcome, New Members!

Section Officers: (Expiration Year) President David Abarr(2022)…………….541-981-1919 mbcapdxdave@comcast.net Vice President Matthew Nenninger (2022)…..503-805-7145 matt.nenninger@gmail.com Secretary/Treasurer Stacy Rollins (2022) ………….503-645-0675 stacy@stacyrollins.com Section Membership: George Larson (2022)……….. 541-971-1033 larsg1f@gmail.com Ron Woodruff (2022)…...……503-708-8151 ronwoodruff9@gmail.com Newsletter Editor and Webmaster: Matthew Nenninger (2022)…..503-805-7145 matt.nenninger@gmail.com

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Location

Ian Crane

Vancouver, WA

John Hinshaw

Kelso, WA

Newsletter Advertising: David Abarr…………………....541-981-1919 mbcapdxdave@comcast.net

Michael Leroux

Hermiston, OR

Directors at Large:

Bobby Danger

Bend, OR

Russ Erdman (2022) …………...360-904-3748 erdmanra@gmail.com James Hendershot (2022)..….541-471-2200 jim@radiodesign.com Past President: Ron Woodruff …...……………503-708-8151 ronwoodruff9@gmail.com Northwest Regional Director: Jeff Shindler jeff.shindler@shaw.ca

The NW Star is Published Quarterly: Winter (Jan-Mar), Spring (Apr-Jun), Summer (Jul-Sep) and Fall (Oct-Dec)

Cover Photo: A holiday wreath decorates the hood ornament on the W211 E320 belonging to Matt Nenninger and his wife, Tracie Andrews.

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The Northwestern Star is the official publication of the Portland Section, Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc., and is provided solely for the benefit of its members. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher or MBCA, Inc. We encourage submissions, articles and photos from our members. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of December, March, June, and September, care of the editor (see above). We reserve the right to edit or refuse submissions and/or advertising. Copyright © MBCA Portland Section. All rights reserved.

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President’s Message

By David Abarr, Portland Section President

Hello Portland members!

It is almost spring and that means coming out of hibernation and car season will soon be here!

We have another great line up of events. We start the year off with the LeMay at Maryhill visit in the Tacoma, Washington area. This is the other portion of the LeMay car collection that isn’t at the main museum in Tacoma. We follow that up with a spring drive through the Willamette Valley, ending with a visit to Mercedes-Benz of Salem. I look forward to seeing members this year at events.

My 190e project although very slow going has been progressing. I had the euro dog leg transmission rebuilt and that is back. I located a m103 3.2 AMG straight 6 engine in Canada and that is in progress of being rebuilt. After that it would be getting the car back together after quite a few years of being inoperable. I look forward to having this car running and bringing it to events.

Happy motoring, Dave The statement above was written prior to the U.S. outbreak of COVID-19. In light of current events, club gatherings have been cancelled through at least April. We will attempt to reschedule events later in the year depending on how things progress. We hope your family is safe and healthy. We look forward to getting back to club events as soon as we can. In the mean time, be safe and keep practicing social distancing.

Find us: Visit our web page here: http://portland.mbca.org You can find all event photo albums on our SmugMug site: pdxmbca.smugmug.com Stay up to date on the latest event information…

Follow the Portland Section on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/mbcaportlandoregon/

Portland Section Schedule of Events March

Cancelled—LeMay Collections at Marymount

Saturday March 28th

April

Cancelled—Spring Drive & Visit to MB of Salem

Saturday April 25th

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Holiday Lunch Recap

By Matt Nenninger, Portland Section Vice President

On December 8th, 2019, members enjoyed a delicious late lunch at Hudson's Bar and Grill, inside the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA. We had a nice turnout of about 18 people.

The atmosphere was very festive with the lodge decorated for the holidays, and there was lots of good conversation around our big, private table.

Many thanks to Paul and Stephanie for hosting, and for the holiday goodies!

See more photos here: https:// pdxmbca.smugmug.com/Holiday-LunchDec-8-2019/

Southern Oregon Holiday Reception Recap

By James Hendershot, Portland Section Director at Large

MBCA members in Southern Oregon enjoyed a Christmas reception on December 13th at Jim and Kirsten Hendershot’s house in Grants Pass, Oregon.

A dozen folks showed up, and enjoyed an informal time of food and an assortment of local wines, along with warm friendship (to make up for the cold evening) and car talk, lasting late into the evening.

Members brought cars ranging from classics to the late model sedans and SUV’s, and everyone had a great time!

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Recap: Annual General Meeting

By Matt Nenninger, Portland Section Vice President

Our Annual General Meeting took place after the Holiday season this year, on February 12th at Stanford's Restaurant and Bar on Hayden Island.

Several members received anniversary pins, including Walter Tabrum who received his 25 year pin. George Larson was awarded the Member of the year award for his work with club membership.

The new editor of the Star Magazine, Jeff Zurschmeide, was in attendance, as was Jeff Stites from Keith Martin's Sports Car Market. Blue Nelson was there too, arriving at the meeting after driving nearly 24 hours straight, from the MB Classic Center in California!

The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the conversation lively. Our thanks to Russ Erdman for organizing this fun event!

George Larson receives the Member of the Year Award.

Stacy Rollins tells members about the upcoming March drive to visit the LeMay Collections at Marymount. See page 8 for details.

Dave Abarr congratulates Walter Tabrum on receiving his 25 year membership pin.

See more photos here: https://pdxmbca.smugmug.com/Annual-General-Meeting-Feb-1-2020/ Winter 2020 Edition

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Cover Story: Mercedes-Benz Auto Racing

By George Larson, Portland Section Membership Co-Chair

Human nature has supported competition in nearly every possible endeavor throughout history. Once two cars were fabricated and in the same vicinity, contests inevitably began. The earliest races were before 1900. There are some excellent books (reasonably priced as used) that detail the early history of racing and the Daimler/Mercedes-Benz predecessor companies up to the end of the millennia. Prices are estimated.

Holy Halls: The Secret Car Collection of MercedesBenz Christof Vieweg ISBN-10: 3667116673 ISBN-13: 9783667116673 11/2019 $55 new 255 p The Star and the Laurel: The Centennial History of Daimler, Mercedes, and Benz, 1886-1986 Beverly R. Kimes ISBN 10: 0936573015 ISBN 13: 978-0936573014 1985 $30 368 p Standard Catalog of Mercedes-Benz Jim Lukens ISBN-10: 0896897036 ISBN-13: 978-0796897038 2009 $30 244 p

45: AMG–The Story-The Cars Clauspeter Becker, Markus Bildungsroman, Frank Muhling, Hans Schilder, Achim Peilzmeier ISBN 10: 3768834948 ISBN 13: 978-3768834940 2013 $90 474 p

Mercedes Rainer W. Schlegelmilch & Hartmut Lehbrink ISBN 10: 3895088995 ISBN 13: 978-3895088994 1997 $12 660 p 2 Volume Set Mercedes-Benz Supercars: 1901 to Today Thomas Wirth ISBN 10: 0764340905 ISBN 13: 978-0764340901 2013 $40 176 p The Classic Mercedes-Benz Phill Drackett ISBN 10: 0861241118 ISBN 13: 978-0861241118 1983 $6 96 p Great Marques - Mercedes-Benz Roger Bell ISBN 10: 0706413717 ISBN 13: 978-0706413717 1980 $6 96 p Merc-Benz Production Models Book 1946-95 W. Robert Nitske ISBN 10: 0760302456 1995 $10 291 p

For a detailed list of MBCA membership benefits, click this link: https://www.mbca.org/member-benefits Page 5

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Cover Story, continued...

Mercedes-Benz participated in motorsports racing until a crash at Le Mans in 1955 where two competing cars collided, the 1955 Mercedes SLR hit the pit wall and scatter its drivetrain into the pits and crowd causing 84 deaths including the 2 drivers. Mercedes-Benz withdrew from factor sponsorship of racing competition resulting in a long Mercedes-Benz absence in motorsports. The company focused on building safer vehicles.

Upon returning to motorsports in the mid-1980s (roughly 30 years later), the first outings were in the Deutche Tourenwagon Masters (DTM) series that were held in Germany. 1988 was the first factory-sponsored racing team year. The series used small (C-class), light-weight 4-door cars that were simply tuned production cars (for cost savings).

1986-1988 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-class CLK DTM (W201) 190E 2.3-16 I4 (M102), DOHC 4-valve/cylinder, dry sump, 240/260/300 hp @ 7,000 rpm 260/260/270 lb-ft (year over year increases), 6-speed Xtrac sequential transmission, carbon brakes (1988 first year with MB Team sponsored cars). Engines were jointly built by AMG and Mercedes.

1989-1990 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-class CLK DTM (W201) 190E 2.5-16 Evo 1 I4 (M102\111), DOHC 4valve/cylinder, dry sump, 315 hp @ 7,000 rpm 285 lb-ft 1991-1993 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-class CLK DTM (W201) 190E 2.5-16 Evo 2 I4 (M102), DOHC 4-valve/ cylinder, dry sump, 333/340/373 hp @ 7,200 rpm 290/300/300 lb-ft (year over year) 1994-2000 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-class DTM (W202) 2.5L 90° V6 (M106) DOHC 4-valves per cylinder, fuel injected, naturally aspirated, dry sump, transaxle 6-speed sequential (paddle operated from 1995), ABS, steel chassis, carbon fiber panels, 400/440/500 hp @ 11,500 rpm 221 lb-ft, #2,161 Starting in 1999 engines were built by HWA Team, also known as HWA RACELAB, that is the motor racing team of HWA AG based in Affalterbach. HWA also develops and builds vehicles and components for Mercedes-AMG. HWA was responsible for managing the AMG Mercedes factory team in the DTM. HWA AG was founded in 1999, and takes its name from Hans-Werner Aufrecht, who cofounded AMG with Erhart Melcher in 1967.

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Cover Story, continued...

2000-2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-class DTM (W202) 4L 90° V8 (M178), DOHC 4-valve per cylinder, normally aspirated, indirect fuel injected 470/483 hp 295/369 lb-ft, #2,381 2004-2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-class DTM (W203) 4L 90° V8 (M178), DOHC 4-valve per cylinder, normally aspirated, port fuel injected, 3-plate carbon fiber clutch, 6-speed sequential transaxle with paddle shift, double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber monocoque and panels, 476 hp 361 lb-ft, #2,359 2007-2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-class DTM (W203) 4L 90° V8 (M178), DOHC 4-valve per cylinder, normally aspirated, port fuel injected, 6-speed sequential transaxle with paddle shift, double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber monocoque and panels, 476 hp 369 lb-ft, #2,359 2012-2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-class DTM (W204) 4L 90° V8 (M178), DOHC 4-valve per cylinder, normally aspirated, port fuel injected, 6-speed sequential transaxle with paddle shift, double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over hydraulic dampers, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber monocoque and panels, 460/500 hp @ 7,500 rpm 369 lb-ft, #2,315 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 DTM (W205) 4L 90° V8 (M178), DOHC 4-valve per cylinder, normally aspirated, port fuel injected, 6-speed sequential transaxle with paddle shift, double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber monocoque and panels, 470/483/500 hp @7,500 rpm 295/369 lb-ft, #2,381

In 2018, after announcing that it would pull out of the Dutch Touringcar Masters (DTM) series after 30 years (1988 – 2018) participation, Mercedes-AMG went on to take all three DTM titles for the 2018 season. With 11 Driver’s Championships, 7 Manufacturers’ Championships, 14 Team Championships, and 190 first-place finishes, Mercedes-AMG is the most successful brand in the history of DTM. Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing can also look back on a very successful season in 2018, as customer teams participated in more than 1,100 races and were able to capture numerous victories and titles. This series of cars provided development testing and production of many of the current highperformance engines in today’s cars. The retirement from DTM is to participate in the Formula E racing series starting in 2020.

Look for articles in the future about Formula 1, GT3, GT4, and Formula E.

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Coming Events LeMay Collections at Marymount– 3/28 On Saturday March 28 the Portland section will drive to visit the LeMay car museum in south Tacoma (Spanaway) WA. This is the LeMay Museum at Marymount – home to hundreds of cars on display.

Most car enthusiasts have heard of America’s Car Museum in Downtown Tacoma, next to I-5 and the Tacoma dome. It has also been referred to as the LeMay museum because many of the cars it houses were owned by Harold LeMay - but not all. Many of the remainder are located in Marymount. That’s where we’re going because it’s different and out of the ordinary.

Harold LeMay loved cars, or maybe just loved buying cars because he ended up owning nearly 2,000 of them after four decades of collecting. Reportedly he had cars stored all over the Tacoma area. In the 1980’s he purchased from the Sisters of Saint Dominic, a school the sisters owned but had to close for financial reasons. LeMay moved much his car collection to the former school’s grounds. When the America’s Car Museum was created about 500 of the LeMay cars were transferred to it. Most of the remaining cars are on display at Marymount. Eventually the LeMay family established a museum at Marymount where the public can view the collection.

The Seattle Section MBCA has been to Marymount and highly recommends it as more interesting than the museum downtown.

Museum website link: https://www.lemaymarymount.org/ The Drive Plan: Meet at the Gee Creek Rest Stop on I-5 north of Vancouver WA (exit 11). We’ll leave for Marymount at 8:30am and arrive about 10:45 – 11:00am. The tour lasts about 3 hours and views the Main building and the Vintage car garage.

After visiting the museum some may wish to go visit the Griot’s Garage Store and HQ in Tacoma. It’s about 20 minutes’ drive from the Marymount museum.

Sumary: What:

Visit LeMay car museum at Marymount

When:

Saturday, March 28th at 11:00am (or 8:30am at the Gee Creek Rest Stop)

Where:

325 152nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445

RSVP:

Stacy Rollins, 503-645-0675. stacy@stacyrollins.com

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Spring Raffle

To Purchase Tickets Go to raffle.mbca.org

Log-in with your user name and password to purchase your tickets or to print a Raffle Order Form.

OR Call 800.637.2360 Mon-Thurs 8am - 4:30pm; Fri 8am - 4pm Mountain Time.

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Coming Events Spring Drive & Visit to MB of Salem– 4/25 Save the Date! On April 25th, join other members for a backroads drive through the beautiful Willamette Valley. We’ll start mid-morning in the Wilsonville area, and end at 1:00 at Mercedes-Benz of Salem, where we’ll be treated to light refreshments and AMG vehicles (including a GT R Pro) will be on special display.

Watch for an email announcement, Facebook post, and/or full details in the next issue.

If you’re not receiving the event emails, you may be missing out. Be sure to let Dave Abarr know.

WANTED: Member Stories We are in search of member stories. Have you taken an epic road trip (or maybe an interesting day trip) in your favorite Mercedes-Benz? Maybe you’ve poured your blood, sweat and tears into restoring a classic?

Do you remember the moment you first were introduced—or fell in love with—Mercedes-Benz cars? These are the stories we want to hear, and we know you have them! Please consider sharing your experiences and your love of the marque with other members by contributing a story for this newsletter. Just send to Matt Nenninger at matt.nenninger@gmail.com.

Remember: Stories are best when they’re shared!

Service Discounts for Members Keep in mind that your MBCA membership has significant savings potential…up to 15% off parts and service. Oregon Mercedes-Benz dealerships and other local independent service locations do provide discounts if you show your current MBCA card up-front and request an MBCA discount.

Mercedes-Benz of Portland

Burback Motors (Portland)

Mercedes-Benz of Beaverton

Freeman Motor Company (Portland and Salem)

Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville

Matrix Integrated (Portland Downtown and Westside, and Bend)

Mercedes-Benz of Salem Mercedes-Benz of Eugene Mercedes- Benz of Bend Mercedes-Benz of Medford

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Classified Ads* Ads run for one issue and are placed free of charge for MBCA members. Non-club members are charged $10 per ad, $20 with picture. The submission deadline is the 15th of the December, March, June, or September.

To place an ad contact the Newsletter Editor. *NW Star provides no guarantees as to the quality of the items being sold and the accuracy of the information provided about the sale items.

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Contact: Michael von Krenner 512-965-2020 Tatzu@aol.com 1987 560SL $12,000 OBO

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Email Dan Yaillen at dryaillen@aol.com, please put “2014 CLA45” in subject line. KBB.com=$33,967 firm. Original sales sticker available.

1959 220SE Asking $5,000 Rare/RUST-FREE/straight/European spec/ pontoon/ponton sedan. In the same family since 1960. Project car. Needs new/loving owner/family. Wonderful driving automobile. Available for inspection at rural location near Yamhill, Oregon. Site address given out only to serious prospects. I have been the personal “caretaker” of this car since my late Dad bought it from Harold LaGrande/LaGrande Industrial Supply in Portland. Dr. Rick Kaufman/Surviving Co-Founder of the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance. Asking $5K. $$ Possibly negotiable only after prospect has seen the car.

Contact Dr. Rick Kaufman rmkaufman@yahoo.com [note: use “MB 220SE” as your subject line] MBCA enthusiast club member looking for those with M-B or other German vintage parts inventories, project cars or car collections for sale.

Or can help sell miscellaneous parts and/or cars, etc. on Ebay.

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Event Photo Spotlight Festive table decorations at the Holiday Lunch hosted by Paul and Stephanie Pietrowski.

Photo by Matt Nenninger

See more event photos on our SmugMug site: pdxmbca.smugmug.com