Any Delorean owners?

I think your nuts, but my Son has an appreciation for them. He took these photos at a Survivor Car Show Series event this summer. This car was from the Chicago Illinois connection to the manufacturers that remake the DMC out of parts (that is if someone wants a new one for sixty grand). This particular car was a low mile survivor and was a sight to behold. I think he said thirty thousand would have bought it. I also have an acquaintance that has not one - but two of these. One is in terrible shape and is rarely driven (sat outside a repair facility for 7 years.. untouched), the other is just a shell that I doubt will ever be assembled.

But, I admire your enthusiasm.
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is there an upgrade/engine swap to make them a) less slow and b) more reliable?

supercharged GM 3800, perhaps?

 

http://dmctalk.org/forumdisplay.php?7-Custom-DeLoreans-Mods

 

I think it's a cool car, and I get the ironic 80's cheesiness, but I just couldn't drive anything that slow. or unreliable.

 

they were built in Ireland, for cryin' out loud! of course they're unreliable!

 

I live by the factory, should I stop by and say hi on the way home tomorrow?

You can now either get them to restore an original car to original condition with factory parts, or buy a brand new one. To be honest, I've always lusted after one too for its historical and cultural heritage and contributions to pop culture, but unfortunately they are just too darn ugly even for a fan like me..

 

Right. This isn't a problem, it's a prime opportunity to improve your car storage systems.

 

L.C.,
I own a 1982 DeLorean. I love the design and it's a pretty smooth ride,lots of leg room as John DeLorean was 6'4. Parts and upgrades are very easy to get,besides DMC Houston there are a bunch of other vendors out there reproducing parts. DMC Houston is like Ricambi,they get the parts out fast,and hardly ever make a mistake.
That said,they are VERY quirky cars,and a NIGHTMARE to work on.I find my 308 is a very well built,thought out designed car,where the DeLorean is more of a mix thrown together with a touch of British electronics.For instance,just to get to the dist cap,you have to remove half of the top end of the motor.Again,think 80's British cars,if you have experience with 80's Lotus Esprits it will help.
But,at the end of the day,I LOVE it.It's an iconic car from the 80's,a piece of history.I think it's an awesome design,and the stainless sets it apart from anything else.Sitting next to todays cars,it still looks futuristic,it was way ahead of it's time.
If you're serious about buying one,feel free to ask me about any concerns you may have and what to look for.

 

I've always loved the design but not sure I could handle all of the back to the future comments. I would definitely do a drivetrain swap.

Same thing with a 58 Fury. Love the car but would probably hear "Christine" 100 times for every time I drove it.

Wouldn't stop me from buying either one but one more thing to consider.

 

Is that a trick question?

I am more of a Miura girl.

You mean, there is another reason to buy one?!

All joking aside, I do want one. I called DMC a couple of weeks ago, they are open during the week until 5 and I drive past them every single day but haven't been leaving work early enough to stop by. Maybe this thread would be the needed motivation..

 

Well yes,the Back to the Future comments are just as annoying as the "Hey Magnum" comments I get with the 308. I always get the " Where's the flux capacitor?" question and "Did you find any cocaine in it?". I realize the cars are famous from tv/movies but it does get old. What I get a kick out of is each time someone says it,they act like they're the first ones to come up with it lol

 

Actually, the Countach was designed by Gandini while at Bertone, the Pantera was designed by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia, the Delorean was designed by Giugiaro at Ital Design.
Gandini did do a facelift on the Pantera called the 90si in 1990.

 

Where else would you find a thread titled...

Awesome!

For the record, I'd love to have one but only after I get a F car or three.

My oldest son's initials are DMC...coincidence...I swear.

 

Prepared to be shocked: http://jalopnik.com/5850448/electric-delorean-first-drive

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1.21 Gigawatts!!!!

 

THIS: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw8d48RYgBo[/ame]

More reliable? Well, that part may be a small stretch...

 

I find it cruel and ironic that they chose the Delorean to be the time travel machine in Back to the Future which requires faster than light speed.
Perhaps someone in Hollywodd has a sense of humor.

 

Well, it was 1985...

In addition:

 

as a Volvo. They were already using the same engine in the 262, 264 and 265 (world's first $10k station wagon according to Road & Track magazine). Oh well! Hi Dave, Wade.

KevFla