Mercedes Benz National Rally 2025, 20-23 March
The Mercedes Benz National Rally 2025 kicked off with a Welcome Cocktail party on Thursday evening at the Waipuna Hotel. Auckland turned on a super sunny evening with views out [...]
President’s report, AGM 2024
As my second year as Club President comes to an end, and also now experiencing other car clubs and such like (more about that later!), I can see both the [...]
You have to go to the AMG factory in Affalterbach!
My wife and I recently sold the remaining shares in our business and we were fortunate enough to be able to take a four month sabbatical and travel around Europe [...]
Off-roading in a G-Wagen
Way back in May, Trevor very kindly offered to take some of us for a day’s off-roading in his 1993 G300 G-Wagen. For those of you who have seen his [...]
Visit to Mercedes World, Brooklands, United Kingdom
Samantha and I had a family focussed UK trip in July but (I) made sure to tick off some bucket list car geek activities. Sam was a willing companion though. [...]
President’s Report, AGM 2023
As I reflect on my first year as Club President, it strikes me that over time the club has evolved into an entity where our members enjoy driving, displaying and [...]
Christchurch, The National Rally that nearly was
We were excited and organised, the cars were checked, packed and then there were three cars ready to leave Auckland, bound for Christchurch and the National Rally. Chris and Debbie [...]
The now famous “Merc Maidens” denim jackets
A small group of us ladies have a WhatsApp group set up and named the “Merc Maidens” by our famous handbag queen, Sue. During lockdown I realised this was the [...]
What’s hidden behind the garage door?
1972 Mercedes Benz W108 280 S Specifications The W108 Mercedes Benz 280S was built by Mercedes Benz from 1965 through to 1972 as an update of the famous W111 and [...]
Vintage Car Club Targa Rally
Auckland Club member Garry Boyce completed the Vintage Car Club’s Targa Rally this year in his beautiful 190SL. Garry’s regular offsider for these challenges was unavailable so Garry invited a [...]
