Carolinas Section - Mercedes-Benz Club of America

MBCA Carolinas recent Activity... Middleton Place and Baker Mercedes Benz Vans February 16-18

Organized by Michele Stine, we toured Baker Mercedes Benz Vans and Middleton Place, ending with an excellent dinner Saturday night at Restaurant Laura. Here are some selected pics, with more to follow in the next Constant Contact. Stay tuned to your emailbox!

Don't miss the nonstop automotive fun of Saturday at The Amelia. We're talking Cars & Caffeine, Amelia Island's largest RADwood ever, fun for future drivers, hands on the wheel experiences, seminars and so much more. ⁣
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Buy your tickets today and save $: https://bit.ly/3PIuGWE.

The Hilton Head Concours D'Elegance Car Club Showcase Committee recognised three of our ten participants for awards: Grant Wilmer received the Chairman's Award for his 1952 300S Coupe; The President's award went to Mark Richey and his 1954 300SL Coupe and Andy Poerschke won Best Mercedes Benz for his 1994 E320 Cabriolet. Congratulations to all the participants!

Another great finale to a great year for the Carolinas Section! The Willcox Inn in Aiken always hosts a wonderful time for members to gather and celebrate our love of Mercedes Benz and our members!

Our event isn't just a nod to the classic era of automobiles—it's a forward-looking celebration where the next generation gets to be in the driver seat!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Each year students and children under 18 are invited to experience the thrill of motoring with FREE admission to our weekend extravaganza! Feel the roar of engines, get up-close with dazzling displays, and be inspired by the legacy and future of vehicles.

🎟️ There's no better time to share this passion with your family—immerse the kids in a world of innovation, history, and speed. 📅 Mark your calendar for the first weekend in November, pack your enthusiasm, and join us for a journey through time and technology. Let's fuel their curiosity and spark dreams of the fast lane!

Congratulations to the 2023 Hilton Head Concours D'Elegance Car Club Showcase participants ! We had another sucessful year with our theme this year "Coupes and Cabriolets- Decades of Style and Grace"" Three of our 10 cars participating won awards, and one was awarded a Silver Star from Mercedes Benz Club of America.
Well done, everyone!

Do you own a Mercedes-Benz coupe or cabriolet? This year, the Carolinas Section will be putting together a display at the Car Club Showcase at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance. Our display will showcase the history of Mercedes-Benz coupes and cabriolets from the early days through present day models. If you would like to enter your car, message us for more information about how to submit your information.

More great photos of all of the E classes that joined us on our rally in Hilton Head!

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These amazing AMGs were the second half of our History of the Roadster exhibit this weekend on Hilton Head Island! Thank you to everyone who came and saw us!

The classics! These 6 cars were half of our History of the Roadster exhibit today at the Hilton Head Car Club Showcase.

The MBCA - Carolinas Section is hosting an Eastern Regional Event in conjunction with the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance from Thursday, November 3 through Sunday November 6.

Come join us for lots of FUN, food and camaraderie!

📆 Registration and additional information on our website:
🔗 carolinas.mbca.org

🎬 Thursday, November 3
- MBCA VIP Welcome Reception and the Grand Motoring Film Festival Night

🏁 Friday, November 4
- Crisscross Rally
- Lost in the Lowcountry Rally

🏅Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6
- 20th Anniversary of the Hilton Head Island Car Club Showcase & Concours d’Elegance
- The Legends of the Autobahn – East

Looking forward to spending the holidays with family, friends, and your Benz? Join us December 2nd - 4th for A Weekend of Jingling and Mingling at Pinehurst Resort.

📆 Registration and additional information on our website:
🔗 carolinas.mbca.org

🎄Holiday Event
December 2nd - 4th

🏆Dinner and Awards:
December 3rd - 6:00pm
Pinehurst Resort - Pinehurst, NC

Due to the hotel’s high volume of bookings already, please make your reservations now.

Cars and Coffee is this Saturday October 8th in Charlotte from
⏱️ 8am-11am
📍3545 Whitehall Park Drive Charlotte

Our club meets at Top Golf before the show for a meet and greet, then we all ride to Cars and Coffee together.
⏱️ 7am - 7:30am
📍 8024 Savoy Corporate Drive Charlotte

Hope to see you all there!

Mercedes-Benz Club of America presents Mercedes Freude 2022, sponsored by Hagerty, XPEL, and the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center. Join members from around the United States as we celebrate our passion for the three-pointed Star. This year the event will be in Newport Beach, California at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, in partnership with The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, now located in nearby Long Beach. The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, a hotel retreat adjacent to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve, is nestled among 26 acres featuring hundreds of palms and succulents. "The Newporter," as it was previously named, is renowned locally, and the hotel team has been creating memories for over five decades for guests and locals alike. The resort hosts a myriad of activities, all included in the price of your stay.

Register now at:
https://mercedes-freude.mbca.org/node/7459011

MBCA Carolinas Section Presents…
Cruise in Camp North End
September 17th, 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm
300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC

MBCA is hosting an evening of cars, drinks, and dining at Camp North End on September 17th, 2022.

Join us at the parking lot on Statesville Avenue and Camp Road from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Whether you fancy a drink at

Free Range Brewing, NoDa Canteen, prefer to dine at Leah & Louise, or want to enjoy a frozen treat from

PopBar, there’s plenty to do for everyone. The event is free to attend and reservations are required only

if you plan to dine at any of the restaurants at Camp North End. We hope to see you and your cars there.



For a full list of Dining & Drinks: https://camp.nc/visit/directory/

For dinner reservations: https://www.leahandlouise.com | 980-309-0690

Spotted at a recent Cars and Cappuccino in Charlotte! Rare EQS AMG. What are your thoughts on electric Mercedes?

Be sure to check out our July newsletter
for upcoming events and stories from our members!

MBCA Carolinas July Newsletterv2

Great turnout at Camp Kemo Benefit Car Show today in Columbia, SC! Great to see all of the section members in attendance.

The new season of Drive To Survive now on Netflix! Who’s racing to see it?

Lots of great events lined up for the year, including some returning favorites such as the Highlands Motoring Festival, and Shelton Vineyards! Be sure to head to our website to register!

Happy Presidents’ Day! Who else is spending the day with their Mercedes-Benz?

We would like to wish a Happy New Year to everyone! Don't forget to check out our first-quarter newsletter - just off the virtual presses. There are several great articles about our last few events that finished an eventful 2021.

Here is the link:https://carolinas.mbca.org/sites/default/files/2022%20January%20MBCA%20Newsletter%20ver%20006.pdf

We would like to wish all of our members and friends from other MBCA sections a wonderful holiday season!