Interesting new links...

[DMCH James]

http://www.u.tv/News/30-years-since-DeLorean-closure/43144dda-b424-4caf-81d9-012994eded2e

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/sued-for-250m-thanks-to-murdochs-meddling-7791326.html

James

[DMCVegas]

Very interesting. I also didn't know there was footage of the AmEx cars driving around.

As for the second article, rather interesting, although the author does leave out the entire "Gold Facets" memo and how Scotland Yard closed the case. If true, I also would tend to believe more that the British Government would squash such a story in order to protect their investment, rather than JZD having tight connections with Rupert Murdoch.

[nick sutton]

Very interesting. I also didn't know there was footage of the AmEx cars driving around.

As for the second article, rather interesting, although the author does leave out the entire "Gold Facets" memo and how Scotland Yard closed the case. If true, I also would tend to believe more that the British Government would squash such a story in order to protect their investment, rather than JZD having tight connections with Rupert Murdoch.

Absolutely correct - by October 1981 we had reached full production and it was not in the Government's interest to create a negative atmosphere. Although John did perpetuate the press coverage by suing everyone in sight. This didn't help at all.

[nick sutton]

By the end of the next week it was all over. There would be no arrests or prosecutions and no police investigation.

We heard on the BBC News that John was suing anyone that had a hand in the story. He hired Lord Goodman "The gentleman's lawyer" to pursue and prosecute the guilty. This news hit the headlines even more than the first story of allegations of misappropriation of government money.So the bad press continued day after day even though it could have been buried immediately after the police investigation had been halted by Mrs Thatcher.We'd had enough bad press and the sensible thing would be for the matter to disappear from the public eye.

Once again the bull had run through the China Shop.

But life continued within the factory and we made progress. Eighteen hundred cars were shipped in October our biggest volume ever. It’s possible that our then current performance and renewed credibility swayed the Government into avoiding a battle and an unnecessary public enquiry. For the first and probably last time we were viewed as a successful company.

Bache Hasley Stuart Shield, the underwriting brokerage firm undertaking the public stock issue agreed to delay the public offering and wait for a better climate for DeLorean affairs allowing the current buzz in the press to quieten down.The Marian Gibson affair was too fresh in the minds of the public, a few months delay would be a much better time for the launch. Say, after Christmas in January1982?

In hindsight it now seems likely that had Marion Gibson not initiated the Police and Government enquiry process in September and October the Public stock offering would have progressed according to plan and the flotation would have been a huge success.
We were riding high as a company, production was at its peak and there were no major concerns.

At least non that was publicised.

The financial elastic band was creaking and it was only those of us close to the action that could hear the sound.

[Domi]

Most of the image from the video came from the tape released by the DeLorean Owner Association called "Back from the future" a few years ago.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/PICT0657.jpg

[Morpheus]

I don't suppose it would be possible to rip that and put it on youtube, would it?

[Domi]

I don't know, I would like to try, but I need to buy a VCR with a DVD recorder, because it doesn't work when I plug my VCR on my computer :banghead:
Anyway, I'm sure there is a way to do it.
On the other hand, I have some other tape that would be interested to do the same way such as:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/DeLorean/DeLorean%20Memorabilia/PICT2778.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/DeLorean/DeLorean%20Memorabilia/PICT2779.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/DeLorean/DeLorean%20Memorabilia/PICT2780.jpg

[Morpheus]

All you need is a VCR with S-Video out and a USB capture device, they aren't very expensive.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815306013

[Domi]

I bought a device like this a few years ago and it never worked, I was able to hear the sound but no image.
Maybe it wasn't a good device in quality, I have to try a new one like you said, thanks!

[Domi]

The Pennebaker video is available on YouTube: (it's not mine)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sueqDrq9VBw

I also found two other tape in one of my box:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/DeLorean/DeLorean%20Memorabilia/IMG_1729.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/DeLorean/DeLorean%20Memorabilia/IMG_1727.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/DeLorean/DeLorean%20Memorabilia/IMG_1728.jpg

[Dangermouse]

Domi,

these VHS tapes are most likely NTSC standard which won't play properly on a European VCR. In fact I think France system is called SECAM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/PAL-NTSC-SECAM.svg/800px-PAL-NTSC-SECAM.svg.png

You would need a US system VCR (magnétoscope) to play it.

[OverlandMan]

The Pennebaker video is available on YouTube: (it's not mine)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sueqDrq9VBw

I enjoyed this video. Takes us right up to the height in production.

[Domi]

Domi,
these VHS tapes are most likely NTSC standard which won't play properly on a European VCR. In fact I think France system is called SECAM
You would need a US system VCR (magnétoscope) to play it.

Of course, I know.
To modified an NTSC tape to PAL cost a lot of money!
That's why I have a VCR wich can read NTSC tapes.
Nevertheless, it is dead right now. (13 years old for this one)
I am unable to find a brand new VCR in France. So, I just ordered a used one, which can read NTSC.
The things is I was unable to copy my tapes to DVD because the hardware I had with my computer wasn't able to understand the signal.
I ordered a brand new hardware from Pinnacle, which can read NTSC as well if I am not mistaken.
I really hope to be able to copy all these tapes to the Internet and share them with other Delorean enthusiast.
I am surprised to not see that kind of video already on Youtube as I don't think I was the only one to buy it back in 1992?
I will keep you inform if I can do it.

[Dangermouse]

:thumbup: I thought you would know that !

I had family send me a UK PAL VCR to play my old PAL tapes. Unfortunately it had a SCART output which is unheard of over hear.


Good luck on your quest.

[Domi]

Good luck on your quest.

Many thanks :wink:

[Dangermouse]

Actually, I think we had this same conversation on the old .com site. :)

[Domi]

It could be, but I don't remember.
My memory failed :biggrin:

[Domi]

I found the answer to my problem and its called : Samsung SV500W :thumbup2:
It's a VCR witch convert any tapes to any format, you can find information about it on the Internet.
I found one on eBay a few days ago.
So, here it is:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/DeLorean/DeLorean%20Memorabilia/IMG_1735.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/DeLorean/DeLorean%20Memorabilia/IMG_1736.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q168/Domi73/DeLorean/DeLorean%20Memorabilia/IMG_1737.jpg
As you can see on the computer's screen, the image is in color :)
I just record the smaller tape I have.
It should be available in a moment now.
I will post the link as soon as its ready.
I will work on the others tapes in the next few days.

[Domi]

Here it is :
http://youtu.be/IPgyeud_QXs
I hope you will enjoy it :)

[Dangermouse]

Here it is :
http://youtu.be/IPgyeud_QXs
I hope you will enjoy it :)

"This video is private" :(

[Domi]

"This video is private" :(

Sorry, this is my first upload :shyshy:
Try again, it should work by now?

[andyd]

Thanks Domi!

Love it! More please! :D

a

[sdg3205]

It's funny, I have all these VHS tapes too. They were complete crap from a quality stand point.

Even as a kid I was disappointed. Half the time they were fuzzy and the other half of the time you couldn't hear what was being said.

Are yours better? I think it was a generational loss by making copies from copies from copies from copies...... etc.

[Domi]

I'm glad you like it :)
More to come, 2 others video tapes at least.

[Dangermouse]

Awesome Domi,

didn't SW look young ;)

[andyd]

Yeah, I thought that!

a

[Domi]

It's already been 17 years :frown:

[SamHill]

Here it is :
http://youtu.be/IPgyeud_QXs
I hope you will enjoy it :)

@ 3:09... what D is that?

[Dangermouse]

Isn't that the one that SW and Ed B. did the One Lap of America race in?

[SamHill]

Isn't that the one that SW and Ed B. did the One Lap of America race in?

From what I can find there was a D in the Lap of America in 1997, but that's all I know.

Since we are posting odd vids, this is "Pete" an original owner

http://deloreanforsale.net/tag/one-lap-of-america

[Dangermouse]

There is a DW article about their One Lap run in 1990, when they were both D-1

[Domi]

Since we are posting odd vids, this is "Pete" an original owner

http://deloreanforsale.net/tag/one-lap-of-america

Anyone know this original owner "Pete"?
He says he's not a member of any club, that's funny because he could get help from other members.

[Domi]

Here is tape number 2 : Back from the future:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK53eNoD0ME&feature=youtu.be

[dvonk]

nice videos Domi, thanks for sharing them! :smile:

[Domi]

Tape number 3 :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQYKLeLKpqs&feature=youtu.be

[SamHill]

Tape number 3 :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQYKLeLKpqs&feature=youtu.be

Some more great tidbits I didn't know, such as the line worker's fondness for readjusting body panels due to the fiberglass variation and that the stainless frames cracked on collision at sub zero temperatures. Thanks for posting!

[Domi]

Some more great tidbits I didn't know, such as the line worker's fondness for readjusting body panels due to the fiberglass variation and that the stainless frames cracked on collision at sub zero temperatures. Thanks for posting!

I have another tape that came from Tamir's website, it's Eurofest 2001.
You can hear Mike talk about that.
Nevertheless, I need his permission to post it on YouTube, as I don't know if he still sale them?
I sent him a PM and waiting for his answer.

[andyd]

Fantastic Domi,

Cheers for them!

andy

[Domi]

You're welcome.
I have another tape, but like it is old, the quality is very poor.
I will upload the video as soon as possible as the tape is more than 3 hours and I have to cut the interesting things!
I don't think you want to see an episode of "Matlock" driving a DeLorean...

[DMCVegas]

Here is tape number 2 : Back from the future:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK53eNoD0ME&feature=youtu.be

18:30 The former worker speaks about training classes on how to build the DMC-12. Have any of the factory training materials been found?

[Domi]

18:30 The former worker speaks about training classes on how to build the DMC-12. Have any of the factory training materials been found?

I really don't know?
Maybe James Espey will be able to answer this question?

[Domi]

Here is another tape I have to cut into several part as it is almost 5 hours and maybe not the entire tape could interest you.
On the other hand, I'm sorry but the quality isn't quite good as it is a very old tape.
Anyway, here is the first part:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag3zPTsGNB0&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean Advertissing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ynp5LYW7io&feature=youtu.be

[ccurzio]

DeLorean Advertissing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ynp5LYW7io&feature=youtu.be

Holy balls that video quality is atrocious.

Better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCF9G6ORYyc

[Domi]

Yes, sure, but it's not exactly the same video.
And for the quality, like I said before it came from an old video tape, sorry.
The next video that will follow won't be as good as this one...

[ccurzio]

Yes, sure, but it's not exactly the same video.
And for the quality, like I said before it came from an old video tape, sorry.
The next video that will follow won't be as good as this one...

Well technically, the first half is the same as the one I posted. Yours just had a second commercial that was nearly identical to the first immediately after. :)

[Domi]

DeLorean Gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0nwaB9GHdI&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean Malibu Express
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKkQaQgpY0c&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean World on Parade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd_fxIQHT60&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean Crash Test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpOvu0JLsYc&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean Interview Dec 1985
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxM947uErKE&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean Interview June 1984
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zpnWdNaER4&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean Interview Oct 1985
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPGTgisIFrk&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean Matlock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5CkV3qMGxQ&feature=youtu.be

[Dangermouse]

Domi,

you sure had a busy weekend. Thanks for uploading them all for us. :headbang:

[Domi]

Thanks, you're welcome :wink:
Sure it takes a lot of time to do it, but it is a great pleasure when people appreciate the videos :)

[Domi]

DeLorean Motor Week
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMBzdYfUEXU&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean Rocky III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aClQF_68riM&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DMC Launch Program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF3HTuq1-dk&feature=youtu.be

[Domi]

DeLorean Secret of BTTF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r_y30t3FlQ&feature=youtu.be

[andyd]

Thanks Domi!

I hadn't seen a lot of that, especially the period interviews.

..."Better than gold!"...!

Very much appreciated,

andy

[Domi]

My pleasure :wink:

[Dangermouse]

DeLorean Motor Week
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMBzdYfUEXU&feature=youtu.be

Domi gets an entry on Jalopnik for his Motorweek upload, though they don't seem to give him credit :mad:

http://jalopnik.com/5970634/you-can-have-the-1982-delorean-dmc+12-in-any-color-as-long-as-its-stainless-steel

[Domi]

What is that means? Is is good?
I like this: "How does this video only have 203 views on YouTube?"

[Dangermouse]

I guess before the Jalopnik article, there were only 203 views, mostly from DMCTalkers, and now there are >5200

I have no-idea if it is "good" or not. Your good work is being seen by a wider audience, though.

[Domi]

I didn't saw the number of views until you said it was >5200 :yesss: