Hemmels Open Day - All Welcome

[HemmelsMan]

Hi Everyone,

On March 3rd, 2018 Hemmels is having an exclusive Open Day for the Mercedes-Benz UK Owners Club.

I’m excited to extend the invitation to members of the Pagoda SL Group and hope you'll join us for great day of car talk, presentations, eye candy and a 'behind the scenes' look at restorations as they are happening.

Just email your details to enquiries@hemmels.com and I'll be sure to get you on the list and provide further details.

I’m really looking forward to meeting members from the W113 Pagoda SL Group and hope many of you are able to come along and enjoy the day.  Below is more info, taken from the official invitation.

Cheers,

Iain

Hemmels Open Day March 3rd / 2018

Tour - Showroom and Production Shops
See - Classic SL Pagodas, 190SLs and 300SLs in various stages of rebuild
Ask - Hemmels team members about the restoration process
Meet - Chris Bass author of "The Essential Buyers Guide: Mercedes-Benz Pagoda"
Connect - With leading SL Classic Parts Suppliers including Mercedes-Benz
See – The 1968 Pagoda being restored for display at Mercedes-Benz Brooklands
Watch - Presentation on Hemmels 280SL HEC Engine Performance upgrade (from 170BHP to 210BHP)
Click - Photograph all the classics on display

There will be plenty of canapes & drinks plus some special guest speakers which we'll announce as they are confirmed.

For now, get the date in your diary and reserve your place on what promises to be an excellent day for Classic Mercedes-Benz connoisseurs.

[JamesL]

Sounds cool. Though it's half term so I'll be off skiing with my family
Have a good day

[Rolf-Dieter ✝︎]

Thanks Ian for the heads up,

Perhaps it can be repeated in September 2018, some of us will be attending the Euro 2018 Event in France. My plans include to visit the Hemmels facility prior to the Euro Event.

Best,

Dieter

[Paul & Dolly]

I have sent an Email, and look forward to attending

Thanks

Paul

[HemmelsMan]

Hey Dieter,

That's a great idea. Once we have the first Hemmels Open Day completed it will make it easier to repeat.  Can you shoot me the dates that you'll be over so I can start to plan?

Thanks,

Iain

[Rolf-Dieter ✝︎]

Hi Ian,

The Euro Event will be September 27 to 30, 2018. My plans are to fly into London Thursday September 20 and spend the weekend in London before heading to the South of France. Returning from London to Canada on October 3rd 2018.

So my plan would be to visit the shop Friday September 21 or Monday September 24, 2018 if there be an open house or not I still plan to visit the shop.

Best,

Dieter

[HemmelsMan]

Thanks Dieter,

I've noted those dates and will tentatively reserve the weekend of 22nd/23rd for a second day.  We'll see what demand is and take it from there.

In any case it'll be good to meet you next September.  Will you be showing your car anywhere in Ontario next summer? If so, let me know - I have a cottage there so am often visiting.

Cheers,

Iain

[HemmelsMan]

* * *   DATE CHANGE      Now MARCH 3rd  * * *

Hi All,

The date has been changed as the MB UK Club discovered a conflict.  We are now having the event on Saturday March 3rd.  I hope that all of you who registered are able to make the new date.

Cheers,

Iain

[Dave H]

E mail sent, looking forward to it.

Dave

[RAY]

Sorry, I thought it said March 3 on the first announcement post is March 3rd still correct ?
Best wishes
Ray

[HemmelsMan]

Yes - It's March 3rd. I've now changed the first post to reflect this. Sorry for any confusion!

[HemmelsMan]

Hemmels Open Day Postponed Due to Weather

With worsening weather and driving conditions across the UK now forecasted for the weekend, we've made the decision to postpone our Open Day, this Saturday March 3rd.

We've had such an enthusiastic response to the day we'll certainly be planning another just as soon as possible. Of course we'll keep your details on record and will let you know the new date.

There may be a few of you who are committed to being in the area, To that end we will be there on Saturday, however there is no agenda or lunch services. But we'll be happy to meet you in person, show you the facility and works in process.

But our best advice is to stay safe and avoid travel. Better to stay home with a hot cuppa and dream of fine driving days in a classic SL, top down of course.

Kind regards,

Iain