Annual Brunch at Tanque Verde Ranch - May 15th, 2010

It was High Noon, on May 15th when 27 members of the Chaparral Section and 2 guest--Bud Cloninger and his wife from the Phoenix Desert Star--met at the old Tanque Verde Ranch for brunch. The Tanque Verde Ranch has been in operation since 1868 and has over 60,000 acres (the largest dude ranch in the USA) as well as the best Brunch in Tucson. The camaraderie, food and prizes were great fun. The line up of Mercedes was impressive. President Mike Zonnefeld highlighted for the attendees the many upcoming events scheduled for the remainder of 2010. Included in our line up is: the continuing commitment to support local charities, a meeting at the Pima Air Museum, support of the Rotary Club, a joint event with the Desert Stars and attendance at the Tohono O'Odam Cultural Center. The second year of the revitalized Club has more and more events and interesting activities for our members and guest.



Annual Casual Classic Car Show - April 17, 2010
Davis - Mothan AFB, Tucson, AZ.

The Chaparral Section continues our commitment to the community and local charities in 2010 with a commitment to the active service men and women and their families at Davis Mothan AFB in Tucson AZ. Fourteen Mercedes-Benz and Chaparral members turned out in support of DM-50, a local charity committed to helping active duty service men and women and their families by sponsoring a fun filled day on the
 Base. DH-50 hosted their 2nd annual picnic to show appreciation to the US Air Force and Davis Monthan AFB. Included in the festivities is the Annual Casual Classic Car Show sponsored by the Porsche Club. This event was a FUN event with no rigid rules and only one special class; a special class just for Airmen to show off their classic cars. A wonderful BBQ, games for the kids and demonstrations by various sections of the AFB personnel made this event a very special day for all attendees and a different and patriotic opportunity for car enthusiast.


For more information about the event below....click here!

Chaparral Section Trading Post

A Switch, Idle speed Interrupteur, PNA 006 545 8532: A MB part originally ordered for a 1987 560SL. Did not need it, never installed, new in box. Ask: $250.00 Make Offer. Mike Zonnelfeld 749-3525

Wheels for sale: with tires (4), original MB equipment from 1991 300 SL, fits other models, 5 bolt-250-55R16s, asking $300.00 891-7659 - Contact J. Sprung, Tucson.


1993 600 SL For Sale. Triple Black, stunning car! Upgraded Mercedes two piece wheels, new Bridgestone Potenza tires, every option available. Only 54K miles. Selling to donate funds to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson. $18,500. Call Dan @ 520 891-7659



We would like to welcome these new members to our club!

May`s New Members........
Danny Bennett
Robert Kolvick
James Taylor

April`s New Members........
Ralph Ambruster
Monty Blankier
Sasha Meyer

            


 


Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of luxury automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. It is currently a division of the parent company, Daimler AG (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG), after previously being owned by Daimler-Benz. Mercedes-Benz has its origins in Karl Benz's creation of the first petrol-powered motorcycle in January 1886,and by Gottlieb Daimler and engineer Wilhelm Maybach's conversion of a 1873 Bollée steam-engine automobile by the addition of a petrol engine the same year. The Mercedes automobile was first marketed in 1901 by Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft. The first Mercedes-Benz brand name vehicles were produced in 1926, following the merger of Karl Benz's and Gottlieb Daimler's companies into the Daimler-Benz company.Mercedes-Benz has introduced many technological and safety innovations that have become common in other vehicles several years later.     1886 - 2010 photos.......


      



 

     

 
                       
 


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