Introduction to the DKW Club of America
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Club Chairman: Steve Sears
186 Mohawk Rd, Ancaster, ON, CAN L9G2W9
Email: steve.sears@soil-mat.on.ca
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Publisher: Bob Addis
E-Mail: raddis@capital.net
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Editor: Lisa Daly
E-Mail: lisadaly@earthlink.net
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Membership: Robert Paul
E-Mail: alcoc628s@yahoo.com
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Regalia: Larry Claypool
E-Mail: tatra@urbancom.net
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Parts Liaison: Jim Craig
Ultravan604@tcsn.net
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Motorcycle Lianson: Otto Hofmann
E-Mail: thehofmanns32@yahoo.com
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WebMaster: William Ellis
E-Mail: DKWWebmaster@lotsoc.com
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This active and growing club was
founded in 1989 by Jim and Marlene Craig as an outgrowth of the North
American Auto Union Register. The current Chairman, Steve
Sears, took over from Byron Brill in 2004. Under
under Bryon's chairmanship outstanding leadership, the club roster had
grown and as of April, 1998, lists about 150 members with a broad range
of pre and post WWII cars, Mungas, vans, Universals and
motorcycles. DKW and related models, toys and memorabilia are
also prized items.
It is the only active DKW group in North America.
The club helps owners and enthusiasts find cars, motorcycles, parts and
information. If you own a DKW or if you're interested
in finding one to buy, the club can be very helpful.
The outstanding, large-format newsletter
(The
Blue Cloud) is now published quarterly. Members contribute
technical
articles, parts interchange information, and stories about life with a
DKW. If you are so inclined, your contributions are welcomed.
Some members offer the opportunity
for others to join them in regional
meets around the country on an occasional
basis.
For the past several years, there has been both an East Coast and a
West
Coast DKW get together that always involves lots of DKW viewing,
talking
and driving. Of course traditional or German style barbecues are
usually a featured event. Members also get together and represent
the marque at other car events such as the Unique Little Car Show, the
Orphan Car Show and various classic and vintage car shows held
throughout
the year.
Founder Jim Craig has specialized
in tracking down sources
of parts both on a domestic and international
basis.
He is doing an outstanding job and his column in The Blue Cloud is a
must
for any DKW owner. He has located parts sources in Europe,
Mexico,
South America and Africa so that almost any part is now
available.
He also provides valuable tips to expedite dealing with international
parts
suppliers as well as considerations in dealing with suppliers of
used parts.
For the technically inclined,The
Blue Cloud includes articles ranging from maintenance and repair
processes,
two stroke theory, modifications (e.g., upgrading shift linkages),
performance
data on various production models and DKW race cars.
Since a great deal of information
and many parts come from Germany,
the club has taken advantage of Louie Niederhammer's offer to act as International
Club Liason. Louie, who is fluent in German has
also translated technical information and DKW stories into
English.
He also maintains liason with the many international DKW clubs
throughout
the world. In addition, the club has acquired an International
Motorcycle Liason from the Netherlands. His
name
is Jos Mol. He has driven a DKW motorcycle for more than 30 years
and is actively restoring bikes today. Jos is fluent in English
and
German and can be contacted for urgent inquiries on any type of
bike.
Contact him at mol@bio.vu.nl
The Club Store
provides the opportunity to purchase DKW windshield stickers, T-shirts,
calendars and books to enhance your enjoyment of DKW club
participation.