IN THIS ISSUE Mercedes Benz Mercedes-Benz AMG GT NOVEMBER EVENT. Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2

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1 r` January November 2015, 2017 Newsletter of the Mile-High Section Mercedes-Benz Club of America OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH IN THIS ISSUE Mercedes Benz Subject Page(s) Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2 Board Officers /2017 Safest Cars 4-5 Car Trivia Questions Events Calendar 7 Event Information 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Denver Art Museum 8 Merdedes-Benz Annual Holiday Party 9 Car Trivia Answers 10 NOVEMBER EVENT Art Museum Tour & Luncheon November 11, :00AM If you have not received your New Member Packet or if you have questions about your membership, please contact MHS Membership Chair Person, Natalie Mashubrn, by phone at or by at: nataliemashburn@yaho0.com 1

2 1. ` Letter From The President Bob Mashburn President, Mile-High Section November Behind the Wheel The Ghost Tour Drive around downtown Denver was spooky! We had a very good story teller to guide us to old mansions and the Denver Fire House #1 on this tour. The Earth has made its way around the Sun since our last Planning Breakfast. On Nov 4th we will plan our 2018 Calendar. Location is Golden Corral 3677 S. Santa Fe Dr, Englewood, Co. We will start at 9:00AM. This is open to all members so come and join us to help plan for next year s events. This year we have had great events like the Wings Over the Rockies; Tech Session at Mercedes-Benz of Loveland; Budweiser Plant Tour; Air Force Academy Tour; Peach Festival Trip; and Balistreri Wine Tour just to name a few. We still have two events to finish up this year, on Nov 11th the Denver Art Museum and the Annual Holiday Party on Dec 9th at Spero Winery. We will also be having a Toy Drive with all toys collected at the Holiday Party and bein donated to Toys for Tots. Drive Safe Bob 2

3 Mile-High Section, Inc. of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Executive Board Officers The Constellation Newsletter of the Mile-High Section, Inc., Mercedes-Benz Club America, Inc. Mile-High Section, Inc. MBCA, Publisher KAREN REDEL, Editor P.O. Box 16913, Golden, CO Phone: President: Bob Mashburn Vice President: Randy Williams Secretary: Mike Redel Treasurer: Max Townsend Mile-High Section Board Members Greg Birkett Michael Davison Natalie Mashburn Mike Redel Lou Rogers John Nordman Whitlow Wong Other Contracts Membership Chair Person: Natalie Mashburn Constellation Editor Mile High Section: Karen Redel MBCA National President: Terry Kiwala MBCA Vice President: Steve Ross Rocky Mountain Regional Director: Michael Davison MBCA For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please Refer to the STAR Magazine karenredel@outlook.com Readers please support the advertisers appearing in this publication. However, no inference should be made that advertising in The Constellation implies approval of products or services by the publisher, the Mile-High Section, its officers or members, or by the Mercedes- Benz Club of America. We encourage editors of other Mercedes-Benz Club newsletters to reprint articles that may be of interest to their Section s members. We appreciate credit being given to The Constellation. Those articles reprinted in The Constellation with permission from owners of copyrights on those articles may not be used without written permission from the original owners. Members are welcome to submit articles. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month the issue comes out. Articles should be relevant to the interests and activities of MBCA and its members. The Publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any article. Classified Advertising in The Constellation Members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc. may advertise in The Constellation to buy, sell, or trade Mercedes-Benz automobiles and related items at no charge, provided no commercial venture is involved. Ads may include a photo. Copy for the classified advertising must be received in writing by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue. Ads will be published one time. To re-run, the ad must be resubmitted. Current membership number must be included for free ads. LET US KNOW IF YOUR ITEM SELLS MAKE ROOM FOR ADS FOR OTHER MEMBERS. Non-member and commercial venture advertising will be published at the rate of $10.00 for 3 lines per issue, plus $10.00 for a picture. Advertising in this category may run one, two or three times as requested and paid for in advance by the advertiser. Copy for the ads must be received by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue and must be paid in advance, payable to Mile High-MBCA. Mail ads to: MILE-HIGH SECTION MBCA, HELENA ST., BRIGHTON, CO or to: karenredel@outlook.com The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. 3

4 2016/2017 SAFEST CARS It s not something we like to dwell on, but travelling by car inevitably involves the risk of being involved in a collision. Sharing the road with other drivers, all controlling heavy cars capable of high speeds, means you re never 100% protected no matter how careful you consider yourself as a driver. Below are ten of the safest cars on the road. 1) Alfa Romeo Giulia Saloon 5) SEAT Ateca SUV 2) Volkswagen Tiguan SUV 6) Subaru Levorg Estate 3) Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon 7) Toyota Prius Hatchback 4) Toyota Hilux Pickup 8) Kia Niro SUV 4

5 2016/2017 SAFEST CARS - CONTINUED 9) Renault Scenic MPV 10) Peugeot 3008 SUV 5

6 CAR TRIVIA QUESTIONS Cars Trivia Question "Gone in 60 seconds" features what type of car with the nickname "Eleanor"? A respected name in US automotive history, which company made the Roadmaster? According to the Classic Car Club of America, which company produced the most classic cars? Citroen had the 2CV. Who had the 4CV? Dacia is a car manufacturer from which country? Detroit was founded by the man whose name was given to this car. Do you know who he was? Ettore and his son Jean are famous names in motorcar manufacture. What was their surname? From whom did BMW purchase the Rover car company in 1994? Honda is a car manufacturer from which country? In 1910 August Horch used the latinized version of his name for a new car company. Can you name this company? In 1959, which car company became the first to fit three point safety seat belts as standard? In 1999, which car was named "Car of the Century"? In the 2008 film "Quantum of Solace" what type of car did James Bond drive? In which country are the headquarters of Nissan? In which year were turbocharged engined last allowed in Formula 1? It had no doors, only curtains, and only 3 wheels. Which company made the Bug in 1970? Kia Motors a come from which country? Many Aston Martin models have the letters DB. What do they stand for? Maserati is a car manufacturer from which country? RB5, Terzo, Catalunya and Pro-Drive WR Sport are all versions of which car? Answer 6

7 2017 Event/Activity Schedule Mile High Section Mercedes Benz Club Dates Event Event Lead Contact Information November 4-Nov 2018 Planning Breakfast & Board Meeting (Golden Corral 3677 Santa Fe Dr. Englewood, 9:00AM Natalie Nashburn nataliemashburn@yahoo.com 11-Nov Denver Art Museum 10:00 Karen Redel karenredel@outlook.com December 9-Dec Annual Holiday Party Spero 6:00 pm John Nordman jnord1146@comcast.net 7

8 DENVER ART MUSEUM When: November 11, 2017 Time: Where: Lunch: 10:00AM Denver Art Museum, Meet at Main Lobby; 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO La Loma,1801 Broadway, Denver, CO (Within walking distance from the Art Museum) Samuari Gear Event: Denver Art Museum Tour When: November 11, 2017 Time: 10:00AM Cost: Adults = $8.00, Seniors (Over 65) = $6.00 (Self Guided Tour of 10 or More Indiiduals, Groups of 10 or More) Information: We plan to meet individual s interested in this tour at 10:00AM at the Denver Art Museum in the main lobby. Once we ve paid the entry fee, each individual is free to tour the exhibits of their choice - locations of exhibits to follow. Name(s) Phone: Number Attending Tour $6.00, $8.00 Make Check Payable to Mile-High Section, MBCA - Send Check & Form To: Karen Redel HOLIDAY by November 3, PARTY Helena AT SPERO Street, Brighton, WINERY CO Number Attending Tour Number Attending Luncheon Contact: Karen Redel karenredel@outlook.com 8

9 HOLIDAY PARTY AT SPERO WINERY 3316 West 64 th Ave. Denver Date: December 9, 6:00PM CHRISTMAS DINNER ($40.00 Per Person) ANTIPASTI: Stuffed Mushrooms Mixed Olives Tomato/Oregano Salad & Crostini Smoked Salmon Pate Marinated Artichoke Hearts MAIN COURSE: Meat balls in Marinara Sauce Italian Chicken Aioli (Garlic Fried in Olive Oil) MEAL INCLUDES: Tossed Green Salad, Dessert & Beverage Event: MBC CHRISTMAS PARTY/ Spero Winery When: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 6:00PM Name(s) Phone: Number Attending x 40.00/Person Contact: John Nordman, Call: or jnord1146@comcast.net 9

10 CAR TRIVIA ANSWERS Cars Trivia Question "Gone in 60 seconds" features what type of car with the nickname "Eleanor"? A respected name in US automotive history, which company made the Roadmaster? According to the Classic Car Club of America, which company produced the most classic cars? Citroen had the 2CV. Who had the 4CV? Dacia is a car manufacturer from which country? Detroit was founded by the man whose name was given to this car. Do you know who he was? Ettore and his son Jean are famous names in motorcar manufacture. What was their surname? From whom did BMW purchase the Rover car company in 1994? Honda is a car manufacturer from which country? In 1910 August Horch used the latinized version of his name for a new car company. Can you name this company? In 1959, which car company became the first to fit three point safety seat belts as standard? In 1999, which car was named "Car of the Century"? In the 2008 film "Quantum of Solace" what type of car did James Bond drive? Answer Ford Mustang Buick Cadillac 9 Renault Romania Cadillac Bugatti British Aerospace Japan Audi Volvo Ford Model T Austin Martin DBS In which country are the headquarters of Nissan? Japan In which year were turbocharged engines at last allowed in Formula 1? 1988 It had no doors, only curtains, and only 3 wheels. Which company made the Bug in 1970? Kia Motors a come from which country? Bond Cars Ltd South Korea Many Aston Martin models have the letters DB. What do they stand for? Maserati is a car manufacturer from which country? RB5, Terzo, Catalunya and Pro-Drive WR Sport are all versions of which car? David Brown Italy Saburu Impreza Turbo 10