What events and resources does The DeLorean Owners Club UK offer?

The DeLorean Owners Club UK offers a mix of in-person events, a members' magazine, an online community, and a shop. The main recurring event is the annual Big Summer Meet, which changes location each year so members in different parts of the country get a chance to attend. The club also has a presence at events such as the NEC Classic Car Show, and it lists discount tickets for that show. Online, the site provides a free forum, a gallery, videos, and downloads. Members receive the quarterly DeLorean News magazine, and the shop sells club merchandise, clothing, DeLorean models, and parts.

Events

Big Summer Meet

The annual Big Summer Meet of DeLoreans is the club's flagship gathering. According to the club, its location changes every year specifically to give members in all parts of the country a chance to reach it. If you are considering joining mainly to attend a meet, check the current year's location before committing, since it moves.

NEC Classic Car Show

The club maintains a presence at the NEC Classic Car Show and lists discount tickets for the 2026 show as a recent post. The site describes discount show tickets as one of the perks of membership. The club also exhibits at venues like the NEC, which the site ties to its memberships and volunteers.

Other event material on the site

The site's navigation includes pages for Crich 2011 and Coventry 2007, which appear to be records of past club events. These are useful if you want a sense of the kind of gatherings the club has organised, though they are historical rather than upcoming.

Publications and member benefits

• DeLorean News magazine: a quarterly magazine all members receive. The club describes it as "the best club magazine in the UK."
• Discount show tickets: listed as a membership perk, including for the NEC Classic Car Show.
• Preferential insurance rates: the club says members can get preferential rates when they quote their membership of the accredited club. It also says the club assists with valuations for classic car insurance.
• Spare parts help: the club describes giving owners the opportunity to locate spare parts.

Membership is described as a small annual contribution. The site does not state the exact amount on the pages summarised here, so check the Membership Packages page for current pricing before joining.

Online resources

The site's navigation points to several resources that are not framed as member-only:

The forum is explicitly described as free, so you can test the community before deciding on membership. The info pages are worth reading if you are researching a purchase or an import; the site also references a "DeLorean Essential Buyers Guide."

Shop

The shop section covers:

• Club merchandise
• Clothing
• DeLorean models
• DeLorean parts

The site does not list prices in the material summarised here, so treat the shop as a place to browse rather than a confirmed price list.

Who the club is for

The club states that membership does not require owning a DeLorean: "it doesn't matter whether you have a DeLorean or not." It 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. It also describes itself as family and gender friendly and welcoming to fans worldwide.

How to decide

• If you want to attend a specific meet, confirm this year's Big Summer Meet location and date first, because it rotates.
• If you mainly want the magazine, insurance rates, and show discounts, membership is the route; check the Membership Packages page for the current annual contribution.
• If you are still exploring, start with the free forum and the info pages, then join if the community and events fit what you want.