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I think I have wanted to go to Amsterdam ever since 1969 when John Lennon and Yoko Ono had their “bed-in for peace” there at the Hilton Hotel. My dream was realized last month when I took a trip to the remarkable city and then went on to enjoy a workshop called “Extraordinary Living” (see www.productivelearning.com for more info) on a Bike & Barge trip through Holland. It was extraordinary to say the least. We landed at Shiphol Airport (translation is “Ship’s Hell”) and took the very efficient train to Amsterdam. My first sight when I departed Station Amsterdam Centraal was tens of thousands of bicycles. I couldn’t believe my eyes as I glazed over a literal sea of bicycles going every which way! My first impressions were: people of ALL ages were on these bicycles, the air was very clean, boats on canals were visible the moment I got out of the train station and the city was alive with excitement. Our stay in Amsterdam exceeded all of my expectations. The architecture, the canals, the people – it is a very beautiful city. Would I recommend traveling to Amsterdam? Oh yes, definitely put it on your “Bucket List”. During my travels I always notice cars. In Amsterdam and the country side of Holland most of the cars were diesel and very small (outside of the city the roads are for the most part single lanes). Taxis are generally newer model Mercedes (not the 300Ds or 240Ds like I had thought) and with a few exceptions, most of the Mercedes I saw are different models than available here in the states, including Mercedes vans. Imagine that! Restoring a Mercedes? Are you thinking about restoring a Mercedes? Whether it is a 1957 190SL or a 1989 560SL you are in for something exciting when you begin process of restoration. MB Garage prides itself on having put together a team of experts who can help every step of the way. It is no minor investment, which is why it is important to understand the process before jumping in. Perhaps you have an older model sitting in your garage and you are not quite sure what you want to do with it. Or, you would like to purchase a car and we can help you save time and money with a pre-purchase inspection. If you already have a car, we can prepare an estimate for the repairs. We can do a job step by step, or all at once – it is up to you. Typically, restoration jobs take between 3 – 6 months, longer if it is a bigger job (for example, if the car has rust damage, or you desire an expensive paint job). If this is something you are thinking about, give Janet a call for more information. Cars For Sale 1989 300E with 165k. Always maintained/service records. Beige/tan. Call 650.349.2744. 1979 300CD with 142k. Excellent condition inside/out. Yellow/tan. Call 650.773.4897. 1970 280SL with 101k. Always maintained. Very nice inside and out. Call 650.570.5330. 1965 220SEb with 90k. Newly restored inside. Cream/tan. Must see. Call 650.349.2744. 14th Annual Car Show & BBQ is August 15th This is a reminder to hold August 15th open to attend a great local car show. It is located at 20th and Alameda De Las Pulgas in San Mateo. You can view the cars between 9am-4pm and there is a wonderful BBQ lunch. Admission is free and proceeds from raffles and lunch go to children’s charities. MB Garage will be sponsoring 10 vintage cars. Bring the whole family. Office Hours in July 2009: Monday – Thursday, 8am-6pm. Happy 4th of July! |
