Re: The Latest Issue of DW from DOA

[Shannon Yocom <ssdelorean@xxxx>]

It's not that history has been forgotten it seems that the future history is
changing. And it's those kind of comments [both yours and the one you quoted]
that are revolutionizing the DeLorean community from an esoteric club to a more
accepting/open one which I call the Faded Asphalt Society. A place where the love
of the car is shared, not the status of the owners. The attendance shift from DOA
events to the DCS events is proof. Just because the initial intent of the
designer is not being represented in the owners doesn't mean that there is no
love and respect for the car. I know my D gets more TLC compared to my Civic,
Intrepid or Festiva. Who knows, maybe John DeLorean changed his mind. He sure
seemed to be enjoying himself amongst the average owners/enthusiasts in
Cleveland!

[average] 
Shannon Y [who feels privileged to own]
16506 [& treats it with respect]

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Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:03:44 -0700
From: "Randal Atamaniuk" < martydmc12@xxxx >
Subject: Re: The Latest Issue of DW from DOA

I've read many negative comments over the past few years on the mailing list 
and abroad about the DOA. I have been a member myself for 10 years +, and 
have no intention of leaving, as many have done. I think based on comments 
like this one here...

"Instead of this main audience, the DOA has chosen a TARGET AUDIENCE... 
those who are really more interested in a lifestyle than a car. They want to 
flaunt DeLorean ownership as an experience akin to being a member of an 
elite country club which has an exclusionary membership policy"

... you're forgetting a very important element to the DeLorean and its 
history. This attitude taken, is what John DeLorean's original intention 
and vision was. 
It's not a right to own a DeLorean, but a privelage. And the DOA continues to respect that ideaology.

Randy Atamaniuk
Vin #16353