2004 190SL Group Convention
 Sonoma, CA

Saturday Concours

June 19, 2004 
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07-showThe Concours show exceeded most expectations.  A total of 48 190SL cars were shown along with two 300SL Gullwings joining in the fun.  A spectacular 1955 190SL was judged "Best of Show".  The car was a joint project of Roberto Quiroz and Rick Nowak.

Gary Cox preparing his car for the show.
00-show
Roberto Quiroz and Rick Nowak's "Best of Show" 1955 190SL.
01A-show
A view of the show field.
01-show
Jim Villers giving a technical presentation on "Modifications for drivability".

02-show
Rows of 190SL's ....
02-show
.... near historic Sonoma Town Square .... 
04A-show
..... attracted an appreciative crowd .... 
04-show
.... to the Concours event.

06-show
Two very nice 300SL Gullwing cousins in the corner.
07A-show
Its the DOORS.
07-show
Ben Wischhover with Mike Herrmann's 190SL pedal car and models.
08-show
Jim Huey with Walter Quitt.

09-show
Jim Villers with his "Virginia is for wine, Napa makes auto parts" bumper sticker.
10A-show
#6 & #6A; Dennis Keith & Karen Widdicombe; real car show people.
10-show
Claudine St. Avalos with a picnic in the boot of her 190SL.
11A-show
Bruce Adam's car is being looked at by Chief Judge, Clint Sadler.

11-show
Steve Marx and #9 check the engine compartment check list.
12-show
Conrad Blankenzee and Bill Johnson judge the exterior.
13-show
Gary Cox with Jim Huey  judging.
14-show
Karen Blankenzee and Don Drabik judging the interior.

20A-show
Will Samples giving a technical presentation on brakes.
20-show
Will Samples explaining how the automatic adjustor works.
21-show
Fred Wulff (with Will Samples) paying attention to the details.