In a message dated 8/22/99 11:38:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DMCJOE@xxxx writes: << You may not have been aware of it at the time, but there has never been a period of time when there was not support for the DeLorean. Several clubs, dealers, and service organizations have always been available for technical help and parts. >> The problem back in 1981-82 time period was communication and distance,unlike today,with the internet,and places like this mailing list,where you get Excellent help,back then I tried my local Delorean dealers,but they were only interested in making a buck,if any D clubs existed they were out in California,or nowhere near me You must remember that the only true way of finding help out there back then was through magazines and word of mouth,unlike today you could find and download tons of information (which I have)in just a short time,and be able to communicate with people with similar problems. Claude 000570