Originally intended to document my experience of DeLorean ownership, focus is often radical and strange, boring and obtuse.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Painting The Town Stainless Steel

In China, these crowds pale, but I was still impressed.

Friday night, it seemed, I had the hottest thing this side of the sun. With the crowds gathered 'round, rays from that giant gas ball glinted off the DeLorean's stainless steel and blinded everyone without prejudice.

Friday night was Georgetown's 8th annual Rockin' Rollin' Classic Car Show. And it was a spectacular show, with nearly 400 amazing cars literally filling the downtown core and overflowing onto sidestreets.

But before we made it into town, everyone participating first had to line up and register at a nearby church. Once we were set, we slowly rolled into town where the crowds had already gathered. Most people parked their cars and began wandering, admiring and eating.

I, on the other hand, didn't get much of a chance.

Few of Georgetown and Mississauga's inhabitants had seen a DeLorean before. I was swarmed by inquisitive crowds all afternoon. The positive comments and the genuine interest everyone had blew me away.

Two different people told me my car was the best car in the entire show. Now, I'm not saying it was, because some of those muscle cars were to die for, but it seems that many of these folks see the same cars over and over again. The DeLorean was a treat.

Another man, smiling from ear to ear, told me my DeLorean was his favourite car in the whole show. One fellow, who had come back no less than 3 times to inspect my car told me that it made his night, and was the highlight of the show.

But the highlight of my evening was the glowing woman who first clarified that my car was built in Ireland for the U.S. market, then stated, "I was the import judge last year. I'm not a judge this year, but if I was, I would definitely pick yours to win."

What a thing to say! I couldn't have been happier. Not even more than the 30 or so kids who ran up to the car all night yelling, "It's the car from Back To The Future!"

Cameras clicked away and people bombarded me with questions and comments till my throat was sore. But the only thing that dispersed the crowds around the ol' D was the rain. After a good 4 hours, the downpour started, and not even the DJ from KRUZ radio could convince people it would let up.

We bailed before the trophies could be awarded, which is a shame because now I'll never know if I was actually going to win something. It would be amazing, but I've never tried to win a trophy. To be honest though, if it came down to it, I'd rather have the wonderful comments of the people than a piece of plastic and metal to display on a shelf.

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10 Comments:

Blogger Bella said...

The comments are great, but the plastic and metal to display would be pretty cool too.

1:30:00 AM

 
Blogger mmat said...

oh no! i forgot all about the Georgetown show. For some reason i've been thinking it was this upcoming friday instead of next. I'll have to try catching the next one.

10:21:00 AM

 
Blogger Martini said...

I'm thinking about heading to the Fergus show Sept 7. It's quite a bit smaller, so may not be as fun, but I may go anyway.

10:32:00 AM

 
Blogger Monogram Queen said...

Congratulations! How cool is that! If you won you should still get the trophy IMHO!

11:17:00 AM

 
Blogger Unknown said...

That's great - you must be proud Delorean parent.

And that photo (pity it doesn't zoom) without the people would look like the start grid of Need For Speed.

11:30:00 AM

 
Blogger ZoeyBella said...

I've always wanted to go to a real classic car show - this one seems interesting. And to see your Delorean in person, well that's worth the trip! ;)

12:45:00 PM

 
Blogger Ellie Creek Ellis said...

2 kewl.

6:21:00 PM

 
Blogger Monogram Queen said...

Hey visit my friend Michael Manning (he's at the top of my bloglist) he did a De Lorean post a few days ago you might enjoy

9:50:00 PM

 
Blogger X said...

Cars are like babies...be proud, my friend, be proud!

10:39:00 AM

 
Blogger honkeie said...

muscle cars are to die for, exspecally ones with huge blowers on them (MadMax) but you see one you have seen them all. Yours is something a little different. i bet you would have won if you just hung around a little longer. Ever coming to NJ for a car show?

11:57:00 AM

 

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