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| McPherson College Students' Restored 1953 Mercedes-Benz Showcases at Elite California Event |
| 2023-08-16 |
| [MOTORIOUS] A meticulously restored 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S, the handiwork of McPherson College's auto restoration students, is gearing up for a spotlight at the prestigious car show in Monterey, California. This restoration masterpiece is notably the first from McPherson College to gain entry into the revered Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event, set to dazzle car enthusiasts on August 20. The eager students set off for the Golden State this past Friday, brimming with anticipation. The college's announcement emphasized the historical significance of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Standing as the United States' most time-honored Concours, it's globally recognized as a premier assembly of rare and vintage vehicles. "Every year, an array of sought-after collector cars vie for the Best of Show title, the pinnacle accolade in the realm of automobiles," McPherson College shared. "The diligent Concours Selection Committee meticulously evaluates each contender over weeks, ultimately extending invitations to the world's most distinguished classic automobiles." The event is sure to provide McPherson's budding restorers with invaluable experience and exposure in the world of classic car restoration. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #2 For the non car folks here. The Pebble Beach event is by invitation. The cars that are invited are rare, historic, and 10 point cars, meaning as close to perfection as possible. For example, if the guy who put the calking on the fire wall when this car went through the line left a twist of calk at the end, the judges will know which way the calk twists and if its not right the car is downgraded. The research into these cars is amazing... This is an honor for this school and the team that researched and built it... |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2023-08-16 10:23 |
| #1 I had a '54 rare Mercedes purchased in Argentina. Brought it back to USA and couldn't get parts to make it function perfectly. Sold it to a Lufthansa guy who shipped it back to Germany. I still dream about that beast. |
| Posted by: Jerens Black9355 2023-08-16 09:47 |