Mercs car owners form 'Classic Car forum'

Recently a group of men - of different ages met at the Galle Face Hotel to share their ideas and knowledge on something which they had in common and were extremely passionate about.

This was the initial forum for the Mercedes- Benz classic car enthusiasts, which was organised by the Mercedes- Benz Club of Sri Lanka and sponsored by DIMO, a media release from the organisers said. " This initial forum concentrated on owners having models from 170V up to W123 and W126.

The forum was organised to facilitate sharing of knowledge and experience, and to provide insightful information to owners of Classics with regards to restoration and maintenance of the more time- honored models of the MercedesBenz marque," the release said.

Speaking at the event, Sidath Fernando, President of the Mercedes- Benz Club of Sri Lanka said " the Mercedes Benz Club has brought about this initiative which we hope will assist classic enthusiasts to preserve these wonderfully older models of the 3 pointed star and retain the nostalgia of the good old days for future generations to enjoy. Eventually, the Club will be looking at developing a website with a fully searchable technical library and other useful information". ss

Mercedes- Benz is the most valuable premium automobile brand in the world, and the most valuable European brand.

Picture shows MercedesBenz Classic Cars parked at the Galle Face Hotel