Hi Guys,
I want to share with all you fellow enthusiasts the events of the last week of September, when once again I was in the presence of greatness…yes we are talking about our very own Dr. Benz and Shelly (Dan’s wife). I am sorry that I have not been able to write sooner well with interviewing for a new job and then recently being away to Montreal. So, the main Character of my story are Dr. Benz, Shelly, and my 1963 230SL. My SL, as you all may have known was in the care of the good Doctor. I was supposed to go pick her up and bring her back to Toronto. 2 days before I was supposed to be in Sarnia where the Benz Barn is, Dan called me and told me that Sheila and he were driving back from there vacation and would be passing through Toronto and if I needed a ride, they would be happy to take me to Sarnia with them. I, ofcourse, quickly jumped to accept the kind offer. I knew that this would be the perfect opportunity to pick the Doctor’s brain. The next 2 day I prepared my questions and went over all that I could possible ask the Doctor. On Saturday morning, I met Dan and Shelly at the hotel where they were staying. Sheila, kindly offered to let me ride up front with the Dan so that we could talk all about Mercedes. I was beginning to see what a treat this ride was going to be. Right out of the city limits we stopped for breakfast where Sheila and Dan treated me to an amazing Breakfast. The journey begins...After breakfast we embarked on our journey to Sarnia, some 2 ½ hours away. We spoke about everything, from cars to how Dan and Shelly met to there passion for old Mercedes. Dan told me everything I wanted to know about SLs…jealous? Well you should be because it was truly amazing to pick Dan’s brains and find out new things about my car. Needless to say that the drive was beautiful with the fall foliage, great conversation and it was so good to see how in love Dan and Shelly are. A couple truly made for each other.
Soon we came to our destination and once again I had to chance to step into my beautiful 230 SL. I reacquainted my self to her as I could tell she was a different car altogether. Dan has worked wonders with my car. I can not even begin to explain how much I enjoy riding in her. This is truly an early Christmas gift. Dan and Shelly thank you so much for everything. It was so much fun riding with you both and I look forward to happy times when we shall be together again.
Regards,
Hassan