Wisconsin Section News

Drive to Dine a Success

Two of these casual, new events were held in April. The first was on Sunday, the 18th at Kopp's Frozen Custard in Brookfield. The weather was warm but windy. Attending were 11-adults and 2-children in 4-SL's, 1-SLK, and 1-CLK Cabriolet. A few of these MB's were purchased new and others had prior owners. A cross-section of membership was represented with a couple of long-term members, a couple with several years in the club and new members Mike and Janice Strampe. We looked over the cars and went inside to continue socializing over sandwiches and custard. The dedication of members like the Loseke's who drove down from Green Bay and Lowry's who had another event to attend that evening was appreciated.

On Saturday the 24th, others met in Fond du Lac at JO JO's BBQ just off Hwy 41 at Hwy 23 exit. 9-adults attended in their cars and enjoyed a variety of selections off the menu including BBQ Chicken, BBQ Pork, and Fish. It was a cool but dry day and everyone said the food was very good. Ruth Wolfgram was there to sign autographs after having her picture in Friday's Journal-Sentinal. Scott and Colleen were sporting beautiful sweaters from their recent Ireland trip. The conversation was lively and we hated to break it off, but most had other things to do. Everyone drove over 50 miles to get to the restaurant and no one was complaining. It was a nice day for a drive and we had fun! Marc Wolfgram even took time-off from his work on the May Rallye to stop by and share some tips from the rallye. It sounds like the rallye will be a good one. We'll look for a 1st place trophy from someone in this group!

The next Drive to Dine is a month away at the Cruise In Diner in Kaukauna.This is a "Jersey-style" Stainless Steel diner with a muscle-car theme decor. Casual dress and faire. Get this one and the others on your calendar. Call a friend with a Mercedes and suggest they come meet you. Also, if you know of a unique location and/or one with an interesting menu, give Dean or Nancy Pearson a call at (262) 782-7960. We would like to get more of these on the schedule.

Wisconsin member's Fintail featured on MBCA National site

Those that made it to to 2003 MBCA car show at the Milwaukee Yacht Club saw Grant Stanfield's original 1961 220 SEb 'Fintail' in person. Grant's car with his daughter, Elizabeth, were featured in the MBCA photo contest and appeared on the National web site...

This picture is of Grant's daughter, Elizabeth, in front of "Dada's Shadies", as she so charmingly puts it. The car is an all-original, unrestored 1961 220SEb 'Fintail' sedan.

More photo's of Grant's car at the Milwaukee Yacht Club appear in the photo gallery.

Miscellaneous Section Bits and Pieces

As we prepare for the many exciting events in the warmer days of 2004 ahead, we would like to thank Cathy & Jim Loseke and Jenni & Bela Horvath for hosting the two events held while snow still graced Wisconsin—respectively the Chicago Auto Show trip in February, and the annual Fish Fry in March.

The picture of the Maybach on the Wisconsin Section Past Cover's gallery page was from the Chicago Auto Show, where the Mercedes area again contained ample and exquisite representatives from all classes of the marque.

Membership Pins

Gordy Wolfgram is quite interested in hearing from the following members who have 10, 15 and 20–year membership pins waiting to be claimed:

Please contact Gordy at (414)964-7555 or gwolf@execpc.com

Past News

Fall Rallye & Annual Meeting–October 25/26, 2003

Lothar Altmann

Songbird Hills Golf Outing–June 28, 2003

Spring Rallye–May 4, 2003