You know, this thread reminds me that I really hate concours competitions. Nothing says "waste" to me more than showing off a car that is clearly never driven! Not that I mind people competing for the cleanest, most original car, but as most of you know, the term "original" is relative. Particularly so for Delorean owners. If you replace a fuse, is it original? If you have something repaired under warranty or due to recall, is it no longer "as shipped from factory"? Original tires from 20 years ago? Is that even safe?!?? You know, I've never been a fan a heavily modified cars, or even bumper stickers for that matter, but my cars have to be *driveable*, and I make them so. Still, I won't make any modification that won't pass as original to the casual observer (i.e., my Corvette-based 3rd brake light). I was in a concours only once, with my Miata. It had originally been a base model (no radio, steel wheels, etc.). Even though I bought a Miata factory radio, I got dinged. I bought Miata alloy wheels from a different model year - dinged again. (OK, I can kinda see that one.) I lost points for not having the buck-toothed, tie-down hooks in the air intake, which are only for shipping, and for giving a tow truck driver the temptation to rip off your bumper...these eyesores should have been removed as part of the dealer prep. One of these days I'm gonna tell a judge that the car still has the original oil and gas that I drained and saved for competition, but if he actually gives me points for that I'll end up strangling him. But I digress, sorry. When a concours has a "daily driven" category, as James suggests, I'll be there. Until then, the only joy I will get for having clean, good looking car will be the envy of my friends and neighbors. :-) Gus Schlachter Austin, TX VIN# 4695