September 1997:
I had been on the DML for maybe a year or so, and I saw a tech event in my area was happening soon. I exchanged a few emails with another local owner, Dave S, and he invited me to come to this event. I was unbelievably excited since I hadn’t seen a DeLorean in person in several years, and never had the chance to get a close look at one. So I grabbed a buddy, my Dad’s 35mm camera, and headed out.
My 17 year-old self sitting in Dave S’s DeLorean.
I took a whole roll of photos, talked with several owners, and sat in several cars – that was tremendously exciting for this 17 year old. Up until then, a DeLorean seemed almost mythical or legendary – they were beautiful, rare, and totally unattainable. Now I had a chance to see many cars all at once, and everyone was very nice to me. In retrospect, I probably shouldn’t have invited myself to touch and sit in everyone’s cars, but no one complained. I believe this event started me towards a goal of someday owning a DeLorean.
September 2007:
I realized my dream of owning a DeLorean earlier this year, and bought VIN 16908.
Dave S opened DMC (Midwest) earlier this year, where I am a customer.
I’m headed back to the same tech session next weekend, where I’ll hopefully get my driver’s door adjusted, new shocks installed, and maybe new lowered springs.
10 years later, it’s still exciting to see several DeLoreans together and talk with the owners. I’ll be there with my camera.
