How The DeLorean Owners Club UK Helps DeLorean Owners

The DeLorean Owners Club UK supports owners in four practical ways: it helps members locate spare parts, assists with valuations for classic car insurance, runs meet-ups including an annual Big Summer Meet that changes location each year, and publishes guidance on importing a DeLorean and on right-hand-drive (RHD) and European-spec cars. These benefits are aimed at members, so joining the club is the route to most of them. The club describes itself as the only accredited DeLorean club in the UK, formed in 1996 by Simon Lees-Milne and Dave Howarth with the aim of making the DeLorean an accessible car to own and use in the UK.

Parts, valuations and insurance

The club's stated purpose includes helping owners locate spare parts and assist with valuations for classic car insurance. A valuation matters because classic car policies typically need an agreed value rather than a simple market estimate, and an owners' club that knows the model can support that process. The club also says members can get preferential insurance rates when they quote their membership of the accredited club. If you are buying or insuring a DeLorean, these two services are the most concrete reasons to join rather than just read the public pages.

Meeting other owners

The club is a group of owners and enthusiasts from around the world, and membership gives you the chance to meet up with them. The main event is the annual Big Summer Meet, which changes location every year so members in different parts of the country can reach it. Members also exhibit at events such as the NEC Classic Car Show, and the site lists discount tickets for the NEC Classic Car Show 2026. For a new owner, these meets are the easiest way to compare cars, ask questions and learn what ownership actually involves.

Importing and model guidance

The site has dedicated sections on importing your DeLorean and on RHD & Euro Spec cars, alongside pages on the history of the DeLorean and gold DeLoreans. If you are considering bringing a car into the UK or want to understand the difference between left-hand-drive US cars and RHD or European-spec examples, these pages are the place to start before you commit.

What membership includes

Joining is described as easy and costs a small annual contribution. You do not need to own a DeLorean to join — the club welcomes enthusiasts as part of "Team DeLorean." Membership packages and a membership form are listed on the site, and the free forum is available if you want to ask questions before committing.

Is it worth joining?

Join if you own a DeLorean and want parts leads, an insurance valuation and a social calendar; join if you are shopping for one and want to talk to owners first. The free forum and the public reference pages (importing, RHD/Euro spec, buyers guide) let you test the waters at no cost. The club does not publish its membership price on the pages reviewed here, so check the membership packages page for the current annual contribution before you decide.