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Even though only 36 new Mercedes-Benz were registered in the U.S. in 1952, enthusiasts in Illinois began to talk of forming a club for Mercedes-Benz owners.
Several people had already joined the British Mercedes-Benz Club. In 1955 Daimler-Benz was contacted and permission was granted to use the name and trademark. A group from Chicago, applied to London to split from the parent club and form a separate organization.
The Mercedes-Benz Club was established and chartered in 1956 and formally adobted the name "Mecedes-Benz Club of America,Inc.".
Peachtree Section received its charter February 17, 1979 thanks to founder Jim Partain's perseverance.
It all started with an impromptu meeting of nine 190SL owners in a Sears parking lot in September of 1978 and by charter night there were 140 members of the newly formed Peachtree Section.
Peachtree Section offers twelve events a year which include specialized
technical sessions, driving events, and friendly social gatherings.
The newsletter "Stars in Georgia" is published 6 times a year and mailed to all Peachtree members advising them of upcoming events.
Today MBCA has more than 30,000 members in over 80 local section across the nation.
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