Re: [DML] Displaying Our Cars

[Peter Lucas <lucas@xxxxxxxx>]

Exactly!
Of course there are thoughtless and rude people out there, but in my experience, for every one of those there are many who are just so thrilled  at seeing a real live DeLorean that their excitement gets the better of them.  For a lot of people, seeing a D in real life is almost like seeing a movie star in public.  In other words, when you choose to take out your car in public, you are setting yourself up to be treated as a celebrity--with everything (good and bad) that goes along with that.   When I am feeling hassled by the bad parts of being a target of public attention, I just stop and remind myself how lucky we all are to own a car that many thousands of fans just dream about, and who are thrilled by a glimpse or a touch.   As Dick suggests, the fingerprints are a small price to pay.

--Pete Lucas
  VIN #06703


On Nov 27, 2010, at 8:37 AM, Dick wrote:

> Right on Toby! I have shown my car several times per year during my 28 years of ownership. The number of rude, unthinking individuals I have encountered can be counted on one hand and none of those caused any damage other than fingerprints. And, let's face it, folks, the first time you saw a DeLorean you probably ran your hands/fingers over the surface to see if you could feel the graining. I know I did. And that's the very reason others do it. 
> 
> Toby, I don't think it is the rain. I think that we westerners are a) more respectful of other folks property and b) a bit more tolerant of unthinking errors on the part of others!!
> 
> Just my 2¢.
> 
> Dick Ryan
> Vin 16867
> Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
> 
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