---
title: "Take a Stand for JDM Van Freedom! Buy Our ‘Come And Take It’ Delica T-Shirt"
description: "Maine's recent move is an injustice to Delica-owning locals, but also a threat to JDM enthusiasts and importers nationwide."
date: "2021-08-06"
modified: "2021-08-06"
authors:
  - name: "Jerry Perez"
    job_title: "Deputy Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/41869/take-a-stand-for-jdm-van-freedom-buy-our-come-and-take-it-delica-t-shirt"
categories:
  - "News"
---

# Take a Stand for JDM Van Freedom! Buy Our ‘Come And Take It’ Delica T-Shirt

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The State of Maine is [de-registering Mitsubishi Delicas](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/41590/maine-is-de-registering-imported-mitsubishi-delicas-and-no-ones-sure-why>) and no one's sure why. The quirky cabover van adored by legions of fans for its funky styling and impressive off-road chops is currently under threat. With this injustice happening right now and Delica owners feeling forced to get rid of their rides, now's the time to speak up. Behold "Come and Take It," *The Drive's* newest collection*,* on sale now.

The design is simple and it's all about sending a direct message to this nonsense going on in Maine: take the Delicas from their owners' cold, sweaty hands.

![message-editor%2F1628265002275-cati\_shirt\_orangebg\_square.png](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1628265002275-cati_shirt_orangebg_square.png>)
**The Drive**

It's still unclear what made the state's government pick on the Delica precisely, as we reported in our [deep-dive coverage](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/41590/maine-is-de-registering-imported-mitsubishi-delicas-and-no-ones-sure-why>) of the situation. Enthusiasts are currently exploring several avenues to get answers to this and other questions surrounding JDM imports that are legal under the United States' 25-year rule. But perhaps, the most worrying thing at this moment is that other states could also follow suit and excommunicate Delicas from public roads.

This new t-shirt design can be yours for the low and reasonable price of $25 plus $5 shipping. What a deal! It also comes as a sticker, if you'd rather show how you feel about this threat to JDM enthusiasts and importers across the nation on your car's bumper, or perhaps your very own adventure van.

## Author
Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter.

### Author social links  
[Instagram](<https://www.instagram.com/drive_jerry/>)