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The Tech Session

A day of German food, german beer, and german engineering

Once a year we invite clients, Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts from the area, local clubs, and regional collectors to our shop for a day of conversation, food, beverages, and a healthy dose of German engineering. 

The Tech Session has been going strong for more than 15 years and countless classics and contemporary gems have been featured in tutorials, demonstrations, and put on display for the viewing pleasure of our attendees. From 300SL's to 2023 AMGs, the Tech Session is our way of giving you a little insight into the operation of the shop as well as educating the public on some aspects of classic engineering and restoration.

Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL

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Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL

Special guests and experts have appeared throughout the years to discuss specific issues and common problems encountered by classic owners, while our technicians have offered tutorials on everything from general maintenance to upholstery, even offering an inside look at our one-of-a-kind fuel injection pump shop. We've even brought in our artist-in-residence to create art live and in 2023 awarded one lucky guest a custom painting of their classic R107. 

In addition, each event is fully catered with a selection of delectable German delicacies, finger foods, and beer all combining for an energetic and laid-back atmosphere with a little education tossed in as well. Each year we end with a quiz and small door prizes with most attendees heading out before dusk.

Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL

While education is a main focus of the demonstrations, we generally like to keep the event relaxed and casual. Much of the time guests are allowed to walk freely through the shop, converse with other owners and inspect vehicles on show, our facilities, and any number of in-progress restorations on display. Further, many attendees bring in their classics and rarities, turning the parking lot and street into a makeshift car show of sorts featuring everything from Gullwings to pagodas to AMGs, even the occasional McLaren. 

Take a look through some of our photos from past events and keep an eye out for news on the 2024 Tech Session to be announced after the New Year. 

Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech Session W198 300SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech Session W121 190SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America Tech session with W121 190sl R129 500SL R107 450SL 560sl W113 280SL 250Sl 230SL R230 W124
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W198 300SL roadster
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W189 300b Adenauer R230 500SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W198 300SL Gullwing roadster W113 Pagoda 280SL 250SL 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W198 300SL Gullwing roadster W113 Pagoda 280SL 250SL 230SL R350 W211 W210
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W198 300SL Gullwing roadster G wagon G63 G55 Gelandewagon CL500
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W121 190SL W111 280SE 3.5
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W198 300SL Roadster R230 SL500 SL55
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W198 300SL Roadster R230 SL500 SL55
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session R107 560SL 450SL 380SL W113 280SL 250SL 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W198 300SL Roadster W113 230SL 250SL 280SL W189 300b Adenauer W121 190SL 207D
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session R231 R230 SL550
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session SL Class W121 190SL W113 280SL R107 450SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W223 S63 AMG
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W189 300b Adenauer
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session R107 450SL 560SL 380SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W223 S560 S580 S550
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W198 300SL Roadster R230 SL500
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W113 230SL 250SL 280SL W111 280SE 3.5
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session R129 500SL R230 SL500
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W111 W108 280SE W113 280SL 250SL 230SL Pagoda
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W121 190SL W113 280SL 250SL 230SL
Mercedes Benz Club of America MBCA Tech Session W113 280SL 250SL 230SL

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