2016 German Car Day – Sunday 20th March

Wow! We’re still reeling from German Car Day last Sunday! Approximately 240 vehicles participated throughout the day, with a wide range of interesting makes and models, old and new, being represented.

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Mid-Week Run – Thursday 3rd March

Once again Bev Margetts arranged a fantastic mid-week run, but this time with a twist.

With the help of fellow member Rick Oswald, Bev arranged a scenic cruise through the canals of Mandurah, followed by lunch at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club.

25 members first gathered at Lo Quay Cafe in Wilson, prior to driving directly to the Mandurah Harbour, to park our cars in a specially prepared display area outside the MOFSC. We quickly boarded our vessel, which was to take us on a cruise for approximately 90 minutes through the mansions of Mandurah.

Following the cruise and back on dry land, the members tucked into the delights of the club restaurant. Rick treated us to a game of Heads or Tails, a favourite of the Fishing & Sailing club, with the prize taken out by Douglas Davenport. The stars must have perfectly aligned to allow our President and Vice-President to both be available on a work day to attend this event and by all accounts this will certainly not be the last time they use some holidays to indulge in a mid-week run!

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2016 New Members’ Breakfast – Sunday 7th February

This perennial event takes place in early February to not only mark the beginning of another year brimming with exciting events, but also to welcome the members that have joined us over the past 12 months.

Members gathered at Parliament Place in West Perth early in the morning in preparation for the breakfast. This venue is one of our favourite gathering places, providing a fantastic backdrop for our cars to line up on display. A very short trip through the picturesque Kings Parksoon followed, which lead us to the site of the breakfast – Beaton Park in Nedlands.

66 members and their families attended the day to feast on a full cooked breakfast. Massive thanks go out to John, Shirley & John Jr Hall for their preparation, planning and cooking which made the morning such a success, even more so considering the 40°C conditions on the morning! The waterfront setting was perfect for members to not only gather and catch up with old friends, but of course meet and welcome the new arrivals.

A big thanks must also go to Bev & Lloyd Margetts for manning our merchandise tent for the morning, serving up some bargains to members new & old.

With another fantastic event now over, it’s time to look forward to what else is in store for this year! Click here for the full list of events.

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1st Country Run of 2016 to Mercedes-Benz Bunbury – Sunday 17th January

Twenty five club members met in West Perth on Sunday the 17th of January, setting off on Kwinana Freeway for MBCCWA’s first event of 2016.

After a short pitstop at Miami Bakehouse in West Pinjarra, vehicles continued along Forrest Highway carefully moving through the horrific scenes left by fires which recently swept through WA’s south-west.

After some light drizzle and a smooth 180km drive, members arrived at Mercedes-Benz Bunbury where staff were standing by to serve up a real treat, in more ways than one!

A great range of demonstration vehicles, including the all-new GLC, GLE, C and S-Class were on display with the lovely Ebony on hand to assist with members’ enquiries.

Several vehicles from a local private collection (including vintage and various AMG Black Series models) were also on show, causing quite a stir amongst members.

Last but not least, members enjoyed refreshments and a delicious barbecue lunch, proudly provided by Mercedes-Benz Bunbury.

Given the devastating scenes witnessed en-route, members also reached into their pockets and generously donated to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund, sending $645 in aid of the Waroona and District Fires Appeal 2016.

A massive thank you must go to Steve and his team at Mercedes-Benz Bunbury for their generous hospitality, plus those members who kindly donated to aid efforts in Waroona.

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Metro Drive Day – Sunday 6th December

Our final vehicular event of the year was a short drive to a venue within the metro area for a morning tea. On what turned out to be the wettest December day in Perth for 54 years, the turnout of 14 cars was testament to the dedication of our members.

After meeting at Parliament Place in West Perth, the group left at 9am for a 40 minute run around Perth’s outer ring road, braving several heavy downpours on the way to reach our Swan Valley destination, the Margaret River Chocolate Factory. A grassed area had been cordoned off for our cars to be on display, which showcased the variety of cars including sedans, coupes, wagons, roadsters and SUVs.

Even though the blustery conditions suggested indoors would be the best place to spend the morning, we braved the outside deck area of the venue to enjoy a little seasonal indulgence, with some members just sampling the chocolate products and others going for a full breakfast.

A great drive, great food and great company. What better way to spend a Sunday morning?

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November Coffee Run – Tuesday 10th November

Taking the place of our monthly meeting in November is a short, inner-city cruise to a local establishment for evening refreshments. This year we headed West to the delightful riverside venue that is The Left Bank.

35 members met in the car park of our usual meeting place, the South Perth Lawn Tennis Club, for a very brief update on all things club related. The new lights there facilitated a great area to showcase the cross-section of cars we have in the club, including a brand new CLS Shooting Break, delivered only 4 days prior!

Our cruise to Fremantle took the most direct route, purely to maximise the time we had to socialise at The Left Bank. With our VIP area secured, members sat back to enjoy a selection of what the venue had to offer, from coffee to pizza! A great night was had by all and we’re looking forward to more events like this in the future.

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Brockwell Run & Kids’ Day – Sunday 8th November

With more and more younger members of our club, comes more kids too. That’s why this year we added a kids’ day to our calendar which was a good excuse to spend a beautiful Sunday morning in Kings Park.

Of course there were cars involved, since the day began in Fremantle to watch the start of the Brockwell Run. For those unaware, this yearly event honours Maurice Brockwell who was not only a pioneering hotelier in Perth, but also a past president of our club. Approximately 160 cars of various makes met in Fremantle prior to their drive to Whiteman Park.

Our members however, took a shorter route to the Lotterywest Playground at Kings Park where a selection of delicious cupcakes awaited them, along with the final chance to secure tickets for the 300SL raffle.

The kids enjoyed a good run around and certainly wore themselves out in what must be one of Perth’s largest outdoor playgrounds. That wasn’t before 2-year old Lauren Evans drew out the winning raffle ticket which saw Jason Molloy take away the (much sought after by parents and kids alike!) electric-powered 300SL.

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2015 Annual Display Day – Sunday 25th October

The 2015 Annual Display Day saw a great turnout, with over 30 members appearing at Barbagallo Raceway to show off their gleaming pride and joys.

Of particular note was a group of nine W124-chassis vehicles formed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the model, with all body styles (including saloon, estate, coupé and cabriolet) being represented.

We were also very proud to welcome along several new members for their first club event. Welcome aboard!

4th Como Rotary Club Classic Car Show – Sunday 4th October

This new event is only its fourth year but already feels like a well established (and certainly well organised!) event that is a fantastic addition to our club’s calendar.

Some 180+ cars were on display, including (but not limited to) Alfa Romeos, Bentleys, BMWs, Chevrolets, De Sotos, Fords, Holdens, Jaguars, Rolls-Royces, Vauxhalls and of course our club’s 20 Mercedes-Benz.

The grounds at Wesley College make for an inviting atmosphere and the food on hand as well as the proximity to the Angelo St cafe strip meant that we were kept well fed all day.

A big thanks to MBCCWA and Rotary Club Como member Bill Kirkham for letting us be a part of a great day.

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Workshop Day at Auto Exclusive – Saturday 19th September

What a treat for our members! Auto Exclusive played hosts to some 35 of our members for today’s workshop day. We were treated to a fantastic selection of cars in and around the workshop in East Perth, giving everyone a great chance to catch up and chat about everything Mercedes-Benz. Last but not least, a big thanks to Walter and Liz Epple for hosting us today. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Don’t forget, club members receive 10% off labour costs at Auto Exclusive.

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