Dear Cincinnati, Columbus, and Bluegrass Stars, MBCA Sections,

Come One, Come all to our first ever spring dust off potluck picnic! It’s time to dust off your modern or vintage Mercedes (or both!) for a fun afternoon of socializing, food and games. If you have a vehicle that is eligible for silver star preservation, there will be an opportunity to certify your vehicle at this event. RSVP is open through Wednesday, April 20, at 3:00 pm.

Potluck Information: In your RSVP, please indicate whether you would like to bring a side, a dessert, or a beverage that can be shared. The fee for this event is $15/person online, $20 at the event. Preferably, you can pay online after you RSVP (The online payment due date is 4/21) or once you arrive at the event; Cash and Card are Accepted Onsite.

If you choose to pay online, please ensure that the name and email you provide on the payment form match that on the RSVP form to ensure proper records are kept. Thank you!

If there is a conflict between selected potluck items, we will contact you. The club will supply Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Rolls for each, toppings, bottled water, and a small variety of sodas.

>Please RSVP HERE by April 20, 2022, <

>>Then PAY Online HERE by April 21, 20, 22<<

Please Note: This event is Rain (Snow) or Shine! There is plenty of indoor and covered space. Should there be severe inclement weather forecasted, we will postpone the event for our members?

Q: What is Mercedes-Benz Silver Star Preservation Class?
This class is for cars 25 years old (The model year 1997) or more senior that are mainly original and have been unrestored since new. It is intended for driver-quality cars that have withstood the ravages of time, climate, and daily driving. It is not intended for “Trailer Queens”-for those we have a Show Class- nor for rusty and dirty barn finds that do not operate properly and have not been on the road for several years.

Q: Why should I enter for Silver Star Preservation Class?

This classification is designed to formally recognize original cars that meet the defined set of standards by presenting the owner with a certificate commemorating the event and displaying a photo and pertinent data suitable for framing. It can also add to the provenance of your car whenever one intends to sell or insure it. The certificate awards the owners who have treated their pride and joy gently over the years and have resisted the temptation to restore. As the saying goes," they are only original once," and as we all know, you cannot regain originality! (Source: mbca.org)

Q: Who will be Judging the Entrants?

Each Silver Star entrant will be given a Silver Star Preservation Classification Score Sheet and be instructed on how to complete it. The cars are self-judged by the entrant following the form. On the record, the owner informs the judges which aspects of the car are entirely original and which parts have been altered over time. The judge, assigned by the section, will review the completed form with the entrant, evaluating each aspect of the car. If the vehicle has earned enough points to be certified, the reviewers verify the findings and initial the form. A digital photo of the entrant’s car in JPEG format is taken at the show. The completed classification form and the image are forwarded to the MBCA National Business Office. The MBCA National Business Office will create and send to the owner an official Silver Star Certificate formally declaring the car to have met the Silver Star Preservation Class standards. The owner may also purchase a specially designed badge from the MBCA National Business Office.

Our Board members, Tyler, Mark, and Austin, will be serving as Reviewers for this event.

Application forms will be provided.