The premiere event of the year returns to Pacific Grove California overlooking the spectacular Monterey Bay. Legends of the Autobahn presented by Continental Tire in cooperation with BMW Car Club of America and Audi Club North America is not to be missed. The full car week of packed events is the ultimate bucket list event for all automotive enthusiasts. We invite all Mercedes enthusiasts to join us on the lawn. We have a wide array of options to display your car. This is a free event as always for spectators as well with a nominal parking fee.
This year's feature is the W124 and 500e chassis. The car that was assembled in a partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. This Autobahn legend is a rare sight. The subtle flared fenders are a giveaway this isn't your average e class. We invite all w124 owners to participate all variations of this Bruno Sacco designed young timer classic.
Class 1: Vintage - all variations W121, W120, W198, W188, W105 (Ponton 219), W128, W136, W180, W186, W187, W189.
Class 2: Classic - all variations W108, W109, W113, W114, W115, W110, W111, W112.
Class 3: Young Timers - all variations R107, C123, C107, W116, C124, W123, W124, A124, S123, S124, W201, W126, C126.
Class 4: Modern Classics - all variations R129, W210, C208, C209, W140, W202, W203, C215, W463, W163, W220, W211, R170, R171 up to 2005.
Class 5-6: Modified Mercedes-Benz all years. *See below.
Class 7: AMG and period authentic German tuner cars all years (Brabus, Renntech, etc.).
Silver Star Preservation Class: (This is a self-judged class that focuses on originality. Contact David Abarr if you need additional information. This special judging is to authenticate original cars that haven't been restored or modified. A certificate of authenticity is awarded, and a special grille badge is available for purchase).
Awards to be Presented-
Classes 1-4 will be First, Second and Third place based off the 100-point scoring system of condition and originality. All cars start at 100 points and ¼ point increments are taken away based off the criteria.
Class 5-6 are the modified Classes is First, Second and Third place Modified and street judging based on execution and condition. This is for cars that are resto-mods, tribute cars, or modified cars from factory condition.
• Class 5 is Period Correct non original, Tribute, or modified within modified class, Resto-mod vs Period correct modified and tribute cars.
• Class 6 is Resto-mods, cars heavily modified with changed engines, non-MB drivetrains, heavily changed bodied vehicles.
Class 7 is First, Second and Third place (special AMG judging based off authenticity and condition).
Best in Marque- The highest scoring car will receive this award. This would apply to all classes and the first place in each class will be separate from this award.
Best in Show-The three car clubs will vote from the 3 best in marque to decide the best in show from BMW, Merecedes-Benz and Audi.
Chairman's Choice Award- A special car that stood out to the Chairman will receive this special award.
Bruno Sacco Award- A special award given to a Sacco era designed car that stood above the rest.
Judges committee reserves the right to align cars not registered into the correct class.
Display cars will be parked adjacent to the concourse field of judged cars.
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