Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benzes such as this 1988 560SL turned out on June 8 for the annual “June Jamboree” car show at the company’s U.S. corporate headquarters in Montvale, NJ. (Slideshow and full-size pictures are below)
June 8, 2013 – Montvale, New Jersey.
Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benz owners made the trek to their favorite marque’s U.S. corporate headquarters for the 50th annual “June Jamboree” car show, sponsored by the Northern New Jersey chapter Mercedes Club .
Also reaching a 50th anniversary milestone was the SL “113 body” two-seater design, debuting as a 1963 model and running through the end of 1971.
Nicknamed “pagoda” style SLs because of the unique shape of their removable hardtops, over one dozen pagoda SLs were on display – grouped together as a tribute to the lasting appeal these models have maintained.
Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters in Montvale, New Jersey
Vehicles competed in 13 classes of Concours judging, where each was scrutinized by judges and rated on a point system for authenticity and cleanliness of:
1. Interior, upholstery, trunk, hard top, soft top
2. Chrome, plastic, rubber, glass, lights, trim.
3. Engine compartment.
4. Exterior paint, finish, bodywork.
Equally participated in was the “Popular Vote” category where show goers simply vote for their favorite vehicle entries, split into seven categories based on vintage.
Please give the slideshow a few seconds to queue up initially. Pictures seen here are visible in full size further down – simply click on any of them to enlarge and view.
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- To commemorate 50 years of the first Mercedes “113-body” SL, these 1963-1971 models were the featured attraction at the 2013 MB annual June Jamboree car show.
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- Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters in Montvale, NJ
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- A 1988 MERCEDES 560SL during check-in.
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- 1970 MERCEDES 280SL at check-in
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- 1973 MERCEDES 450SL during checkin at the 2013 Mercedes-Benz June Jamboree car show
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL during check-in
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- In the lobby, Mercedes-Benz USA displays a replica of the first gasoline powered vehicle that Karl Benz built in 1885 and patented a year later.
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- An alternate view of the special section designated for the 50th anniversary of the 113-body SL introduction. (1963-71)
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- Mercedes 107-body SLs at the 2013 Mercedes June Jamboree car show.
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- Most Mercedes-Benzes through 1967 featured a painted center cap, painted wheels, and a separate surrounding trim ring. This owner chose not to mount the outer trim rings.
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- 1964 Mercedes 230SL wheel with painted center cap and outer trim ring.
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- Mercedes 107-body SLs at the 2013 Mercedes June Jamboree car show.
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- Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters.
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- A lineup of 2013 models at the 2013 Mercedes June Jamboree car show
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- Front view of some of the Mercedes-Benz current lineup
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- 1956 MERCEDES 190SL
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- 1956 MERCEDES 190SL
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- 1957 MERCEDES 220S convertible
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- 1957 MERCEDES 300SL soft top convertible
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- 1957 MERCEDES 300SL convertible
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- 1963 230SL (silver) and 1966 230SL (green)
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- A 1971 MERCEDES 280SL and a 1963 230SE convertible being entered by club Vice-President Nick Ford.
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- 1963 MERCEDES 230SL
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- 1963 MERCEDES 230SL
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- 1963 MERCEDES 230SL
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- 1963 MERCEDES 230SL
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- 1963 MERCEDES 230SL
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- 1963 MERCEDES 230SL
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- 1964 MERCEDES 230SE convertible
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- 1964 MERCEDES 230SE convertible
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- 1964 MERCEDES 230SL
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- The interior of a 1964 Mercedes 230SL.
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- 1964 MERCEDES 230SL
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- A wider 1964 Mercedes 230SL interior view, equipped with 4-speed manual transmission.
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- 1964 Mercedes 230SL at the 2013 Mercedes-Benz June Jamboree show
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- 1965 MERCEDES 190D
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- 1966 MERCEDES 230
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- 1966 MERCEDES 230
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- 1966 MERCEDES 230
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- 1966 MERCEDES 250SE coupe
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- 1966 MERCEDES 250SE coupe
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- 1966 MERCEDES 250SE coupe
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- 1963 and 1966 Mercedes 230SLs
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- 1966 MERCEDES 230SL
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- 1966 MERCEDES 230SL
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- 1967 MERCEDES 230S
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- 1967 MERCEDES 230S
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- 1967 MERCEDES 230S
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- 1967 MERCEDES 230S
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- 1967 MERCEDES 230S
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- A 1967 MERCEDES 250SE convertible formerly owned by actress Stephanie Powers.
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- Another angle of the 1967 Mercedes 250SE convertible that was formerly owned by actress Stephanie Powers.
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- 1967 MERCEDES 600 short wheelbase model
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- 1967 MERCEDES 600 short wheelbase rear view
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- 1967 MERCEDES 600 short wheelbase front view
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- 1967 MERCEDES 600 front view
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- 1967 MERCEDES 600 interior view
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- 1967 MERCEDES 600 short wheelbase model rear seat view
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- 1967 MERCEDES 600 short wheelbase rear door
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- 1967 MERCEDES 600 rear door power controls for window and lock functions.
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- 1967 MERCEDES 600 short wheelbase rear seat view.
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- 1968 MERCEDES 250SL
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- 1968 MERCEDES 250SL
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- 1968 MERCEDES 250SL (113-body style, 1963-71)
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- 1969 MERCEDES 280SL
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- 1969 MERCEDES 280SL
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- 1970 MERCEDES 280SE sedan
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- 1970 MERCEDES 280SE sedan
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- 1970 MERCEDES 280SL
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- 1970 MERCEDES 280SL
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- 1970 MERCEDES 280SL
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- 1971 (navy blue) and 1972 (white) MERCEDES 280SE sedans
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- 1971 MERCEDES 280SE 3.5 Coupe
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- 1971 MERCEDES 280SE 3.5 CONVERTIBLE
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- 1971 MERCEDES 280SE 3.5 CONVERTIBLE
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- 1971 MERCEDES 280SE 3.5 CONVERTIBLE
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- 1971 MERCEDES 280SL
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- 1971 MERCEDES 280SL
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- 1971 MERCEDES 280SL
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- 1972 MERCEDES 280SE sedan
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- A 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE sedan equipped with OEM 15-inch Fuchs bundt wheels.
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- A 1972 Mercedes 280SE equipped with 15-inch OEM wheels made by Fuchs. The Otto Fuchs company of Meinerzhagen, Germany has been the “official” Mercedes-approved producer of these 14- and 15-inch rims since 1969.
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- 1972 MERCEDES 280SEL owned by restorer Bob Platz
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- 1973 MERCEDES 350SL (European original version)
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- 1973 MERCEDES 350SL (European model)
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- European-market 1973 MERCEDES 350SLs were available with 4-speed manual transmissions, as seen here.
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- 1973 MERCEDES 350SL European model
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- 1974 MERCEDES 240D
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- 1974 MERCEDES 240D
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- 1974 MERCEDES 240D
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- 1974 MERCEDES 450SL
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- 1976 MERCEDES 450SL
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- 1976 MERCEDES 450SL
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- 1978 MERCEDES 230 (123-body style, 1977-85)
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- 1978 MERCEDES 230 (123-body style, 1977-85)
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- 1978 MERCEDES 230 (123-body style, 1977-85)
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- 1978 MERCEDES 230 (123-body style, 1977-85)
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- 1978 MERCEDES 450SL (107 body style 1972-89)
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- 1980 MERCEDES 450SLC (107 body style 1972-89)
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- 1980 MERCEDES 450SLC (107 body style 1972-89)
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- Here, 15-inch factory Fuchs “bundt” wheels are fitted on a Euro-market 1980 MERCEDES 500SLC, which was equipped with Benz’s new 5.0-liter aluminum V8 that made its debut in that year’s new 126-body S-class.
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- 1981 MERCEDES 300D (123 body style 1977-85)
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- 1982 MERCEDES 240D (123 body style 1977-85)
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- 1984 MERCEDES 380SL (107 body style 1972-89)
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- 1985 MERCEDES 300CD (123 body style 1977-85)
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- 1985 MERCEDES 300CD (123 body style, 1977-85)
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- 1986 MERCEDES 560SL (107 body style, 1972-89)
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- 1986 MERCEDES 560SL (107 body style, 1972-89)
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- 1986 MERCEDES 560SL (107 body style, 1972-89)
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- The 107-body concours section. Shown from left are a 1987 560SL, 1988 560SL, and a 1984 380SL.
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- 1987 and 1988 MERCEDES 560SL models. The ’87 on the left has been re-fitted with European market flush headlamp assemblies. (107 body, 1972-89)
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- 1987 and 1988 MERCEDES 560SL models. The ’87 on the left has been re-fitted with European market flush headlamp assemblies. (107 body, 1972-89)
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- A low-volume 1987 MERCEDES 190E 2.3-16 model. (201-body, 1983-93)
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- 1987 MERCEDES 300SDL (126-body sedan style, 1980-91)
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- 1987 MERCEDES 560SEC (126-body coupe style, 1982-91)
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- 1987 MERCEDES 560SEC (126-body style, 1980-91)
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- 1987 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1987 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1987 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1987 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1987 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1987 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 300TE WAGON (124-body style, 1986-95)
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- In the concours judging section, this 1988 MERCEDES 560SL sits alongside a row of other 107 body SLs.
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- In the concours judging section, this 1988 MERCEDES 560SL sits alongside a row of other 107 body SLs.
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1988 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- Another view of the 107-body SL section (1972-89)
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- 1989 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1989 MERCEDES 560SL (107-body style, 1972-89)
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- 1990 MERCEDES 560SEC (126-body style, 1980-91)
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- 1990 MERCEDES 560SEC (126-body style, 1980-91)
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- 1990 MERCEDES 560SEC (126-body style, 1980-91)
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- For 1986, SEC coupes were upgraded with improvements similar to sedans. Sole engine choice for 1986-91 was the 5.6-liter V8. (1991 560SEC shown)
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- 1991 MERCEDES 560SEC (126-body style, 1980-91)
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- 1992 MERCEDES 500E (124-body style, 1986-95)
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- 1993 MERCEDES 190E 2.3 Limited Edition (201-body, 1983-93)
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- 1993 MERCEDES 300CE (124-body, 1986-95)
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- 1993 MERCEDES 500E (124-body, 1996-95)
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- 1995 MERCEDES E320 CABRIO (124-body, 1986-95)
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- 1995 MERCEDES SL320 (129-body, 1990-2002)
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- 1997 MERCEDES SL500 (129-body, 1990-2002)
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- 1997 MERCEDES C36 AMG (202-body style, 1994-2000)
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- 1997 MERCEDES S600 V12 COUPE (140-body, 1992-99)
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- 1997 MERCEDES SL500 ANNIVERSARY EDITION (129-body style, 1990-2002)
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- 1997 MERCEDES SL500 ANNIVERSARY EDITION (129-body, 1990-2002)
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- 1998 MERCEDES CL600 (140-body style, 1992-99)
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- 1998 MERCEDES S500 (140-body style, 1992-99)
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- 1998 MERCEDES SL500 (129-body style, 1990-2002)
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- 1998 MERCEDES SL500 (129-body style, 1990-2002)
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- 1999 MERCEDES E320 (210-body style, 1996-2002)
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- 1999 MERCEDES SLK230 (170-body style, 1998-2004)
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- 1999 MERCEDES SLK230 (170-body style, 1998-2004)
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- 2000 MERCEDES E320 WAGON (210-body style, 1996-2002)
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- 2001 MERCEDES E320 (210-body style, 1996-2002)
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- 2001 MERCEDES SLK320 (170-body style, 1998-2004)
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- 2002 MERCEDES SLK230 (170-body style, 1998-2004)
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- 2002 MERCEDES SL600 (129-body style, 1990-2002)
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- 2002 MERCEDES E320 WAGON (210-body style, 1996-2002)
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- 2003 MERCEDES SL500 (230-body style, 2003-2012)
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- 2003 MERCEDES SL500 (230-body style, 2003-12)
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- 2003 MERCEDES SLK230 (170-body style, 1998-2004)
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- 2003 MERCEDES C-CLASS SPORT COUPE (202-body style, 2001-2007)
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- 2004 MERCEDES CL500 (C215-body style, 2000-06)
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- 2004 MERCEDES CLK500 CONVERTIBLE (A209-body style, 2004-2010)
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- 2004 MERCEDES E320 WAGON (211-body style, 2003-2010)
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- 2005 MERCEDES CLK320 (A209-body style, 2004-2010)
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- 2005 MERCEDES E320 DIESEL (211-body style, 2003-2010)
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- 2008 MERCEDES CLK350 (A209-body style, 2004-2010)
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- 2011 MERCEDES E350 CABRIO (A207-body style, 2011-present)
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- 2012 MERCEDES C63 AMG (204-body style, 2009-present)
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- 2012 MERCEDES E350 CABRIO (A207-body, 2011-newer)
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- 2013 MERCEDES C63 AMG COUPE (C204-body style, 2012- )
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- 2013 MERCEDES C63 AMG COUPE (C204-body style, 2012- )
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- 2014 MERCEDES SLS AMG CONVERTIBLE
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- 2014 MERCEDES SLS AMG CONVERTIBLE
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- Your classic Mercedes-Benz belongs in front of this sign. See mbca.org for details of next year’s show.
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- Behind the scenes during the judging process, New Jersey chapter officers organize the pictures seen on this page for slide show presentation with trophy awards.
