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The T-6, now owned by the Commemorative Air Force, was used by the Air Force and the Navy during WWII to train fighter and bomber pilots.
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Mercedes-Benz, Racing Boats, Commemorative Air Force, Xeno III (107)Mercedes-Benz is often associated with luxury, performance and automotive design. Take a look at the fifth generation SL, the 500, and a stunning 1937 540K Roadster that recently sold at auction for more than $3 million. Then, check out the more affordable 280 SL.
Next, meet Dick Simon, a former Indianapolis 500 driver who sells racing boats for a living. Spend a day in San Diego with Simon, the person boaters call when they're in the market for high-speed toys.
Then, take to the skies with the Commemorative Air Force, a group dedicated to buying and restoring World War II planes used by the military. Learn how the CAF obtains and restores their planes. Plus, explore their relationship to the American public and find out what they consider their function in this time of renewed patriotism.
Finally, join Nick Pugh for a road test of the Xeno III, his first personal concept car. Six years in the making, Pugh's labor of love was conceived with the goal of enabling people to design and have automobiles built around their personal needs. Chat with Pugh and go for a spin with him when he takes his car out for its very first test on the street.
Mercedes Facts:
- Karl Benz received the first patent for an automobile
- The SL500 travels from 0-60 MPH in just over 6 seconds.
- The MSRP of the SL500 is $86,655.
- The 540K recently sold for $3.6 million at an auction.
Contact Information:
Mercedes-Benz
www.mercedes.com
Dick Simon Marine Facts:
- Dick Simon competed at the Indianapolis 500 nineteen times since he began in 1970.
- Dick Simon Marine is based in a four-acre facility in Dana Point, Calif.
- Dick Simon is one of the very few Indy team owners to have ever driven at Indy himself.
- Dick Simon Marine carries Formula, Cigarette and World Cat brands.
Contact Information:
Dick Simon Marine
Performance Center
25802 Victoria Boulevard
Dana Point, CA 92624
949-240-2266
www.dicksimon.com
Commemorative Air Force Facts:
- The CAF performs in front of as many as 10 million spectators annually.
- The youngest CAF Colonel is 18 years old, the oldest is 100.
- The CAF is located in 27 US states and four foreign countries.
- The CAF includes more than 70 wings, squadrons, and detachments.
Contact Information:
Commemorative Air Force
P.O. Box 62000
Midland, TX 79711-2000
915-563-1000
www.commemorativeairforce.org
Xeno Car Facts:
- Although the car is incomplete, preliminary estimates show Xeno III going 0-60 mph in four seconds, with a top speed of 160 mph.
- The Xeno will be powered by a hybrid solar-hydrogen system.
- The Xeno III engine is expected to produce approximately 500 horsepower.
- The mid-engine, two-passenger, rear-wheel-drive vehicle has a list price of $1 million.
Contact Information:
Xeno III
www.nickpugh.com
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