
The Star
The Official Magazine of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America
May-June 2017

The May-June 2017 issue articles include 280SE 3.5 Family Story, 1934 500/540K, Through South America in a Ponton, Drive Review of 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C, The Sindelfingen Factory Story, and a Buyers Guide for the W116.
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Speed with Style – Magnificent 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Spezial Roadster upgraded to 540K Specifications
Mark Elias
More Than Just a Car – This 1971 280SE 3.5 cabriolet is a member of the family
John Edelman with Gary Anderson
Where the Cars Come From: Sindelfingen
Article Graham Robson
Around the World in a Ponton: Part 4
Elizabeth and Fred Smits
Tech Articles
Buyers Guide - Best of the Best W1116 1973-1980
Pierre Hedary, Aaron Householder, Daniel Stahl, R. Simonds
Mobility in an Electric World
Axel Catton & Richard Simonds
Ignition Systems: A Technical Brief
Article by Richard Simonds
Technical Q&A
Richard Simonds
Columns
Your Club – Mike Regennitter Great People Make a Great Club
Mike Regennitter
President's Message – Returning to the Show Field
Terry Kiwala
Behind the Star – Vehicles of Passion
Gary Anderson
About
The Star is published by the Mercedes-Benz Club of America as a benefit available exclusively to MBCA members. The award-winning, four-color, 120-page print magazine is mailed to members six times each year and all content from the current and many past issues is available to members on this web site.