1976 DeLorean (PROTO-1) For Sale - SOLD

[delorun45230]

This is a unique opportunity to say the least! I was recently approached by Cliff Schmucker's executrix to help her find a new home for Prototype 1. This is the car that launched the dream for all of us.

This prototype represents John DeLorean's criteria for an "ethical sports car" as executed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's design team and Bill Collin's engineering team. It bears only a passing resemblance to the production cars. This is due to Giugiaro having refreshed the aging styling of the prototype prior to the production car tooling being made. Bill Collin's departure from the company and the subsequent hiring of Lotus to do the engineering work on the production cars completely changed the cars inner workings as well.

Proto-1 has been widely photographed, appearing on the covers of all the national and international car magazines, on promotional materials from the original DeLorean Motor Company, and was taken around the country in the late seveties and early eighties to motivate investors and dealers to sign on.

Features of this car include:

• Unique stainless steel body styling
• 4 cylinder mid-mounted Citroen engine
• 4-speed manual gearbox
• Unique caramel colored leather interior
• Sliding glass door windows
• Rear-hinged bonnet & engine covers
• Unique chassis and body construction
• Highly instrumented dashboard
• Consideration for airbags

The car was recently restored by DMC Florida and the stainless steel was regrained by Chris Nicholson. It is immaculate inside and out and is in excellent running condition. It has been kept in a heated/air-conditioned building since it was moved to Ohio from Florida.

UPDATE - CAR IS OFFICIALLY SOLD TO TONY IN DMC FLORIDA.

-Josh

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[beernpizzalover]

You can see some footage of this vehicle on a video I found on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR4F9Krgwjs

I think the interior color looks horrendous - but, then again, it was the 1970s - and the first-build of a new car model...

[Jimmyvonviggle]

You can see some footage of this vehicle on a video I found on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR4F9Krgwjs

I think the interior color looks horrendous - but, then again, it was the 1970s - and the first-build of a new car model...

I beg to differ I love everything about this car, colour included. The price however...ouch.

[eagle-co94]

Maybe I never looked that closely before but that's the most unusual bolt pattern I've ever seen on the rear wheels.

[nofear365]

There was a video floating around of Tony from DMC Florida driving this around a bit. For the life of me I cannot find it anywhere. Doesn't anyone know what I'm talking about?

[Nicholas R]

Maybe I never looked that closely before but that's the most unusual bolt pattern I've ever seen on the rear wheels.

There's nothing weird about it except that the front wheels have 4 lug nuts and the rears have 5 lug nuts. There's a story about them looking at a photo on the wall admiring it, when one of the office admins said something along the lines of "what about the spare tire?"

[nofear365]

There's nothing weird about it except that the front wheels have 4 lug nuts and the rears have 5 lug nuts. There's a story about them looking at a photo on the wall admiring it, when one of the office admins said something along the lines of "what about the spare tire?"


It is a very valid question! LOL

[Delorean02378]

Not that it matters much but what's the mileage on the car?

[dmcjohn]

There was a video floating around of Tony from DMC Florida driving this around a bit. For the life of me I cannot find it anywhere. Doesn't anyone know what I'm talking about?

It used to be on the delorean owners association page, under Media -> Videos:

http://www.deloreanowners.org/index.php?P=44&phpMyAdmin=KISJSBl41kDMF6I1GQl0%2CXEern7

no longer there though....

[ALEXAKOS]

This belongs to a museum! And really hope a museum invests in it.

I would hate to see it catch engine fire in a highway or get hit by an SUV driven by a Trixie chick... or be made into the Proto-1 BTTF replica! :driving1:
This vehicle is by far more worth than the asking price!!
I am a bit short of cash but I would buy it!!!

SORRY MODS n ADMINS for chatting in this thread but this is nothing like any other for sale thread and I would allow bending the rule a bit!8)

[pezzonovante88]

This belongs to a museum! And really hope a museum invests in it.

I would hate to see it catch engine fire in a highway or get hit by an SUV driven by a Trixie chick... or be made into the Proto-1 BTTF replica! :driving1:
This vehicle is by far more worth than the asking price!!
I am a bit short of cash but I would buy it!!!

SORRY MODS n ADMINS for chatting in this thread but this is nothing like any other for sale thread and I would allow bending the rule a bit!8)

Agreed. It should be in a museum.

[ssaleen]

This belongs to a museum! And really hope a museum invests in it.

I would hate to see it catch engine fire in a highway or get hit by an SUV driven by a Trixie chick... or be made into the Proto-1 BTTF replica! :driving1:
This vehicle is by far more worth than the asking price!!
I am a bit short of cash but I would buy it!!!

SORRY MODS n ADMINS for chatting in this thread but this is nothing like any other for sale thread and I would allow bending the rule a bit!8)

I have to agree, I think the price is totally fare for what it is. It needs to go to Barrett Jackson or a museum!

[DL4567]

There was a video floating around of Tony from DMC Florida driving this around a bit. For the life of me I cannot find it anywhere. Doesn't anyone know what I'm talking about?

It's not much, but I posted this video a couple years ago of Tony driving it at DCS 2006 in Chicago with Kathryn riding passenger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4kKaiJPsKw

[matt clark]

I wanna see this beast before I die.

edit: and maybe touch it a little

[thirdmanj]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/29/2amuhaqy.jpg

[john 05141]

This car gave me the final push to go to DCS in Orlando. It is a car you have to see. I was very fortunate to be at the right place at the right time, because Tony allowed me to sit in it and he took my picture. Unfortunately in the poor light with a cell phone the picture is poor in qulaity, but I sat in it! This combined to a drive on the test track in Dunmurry with my Delorean are the most memorable in my Delorean history.
The day after I have been staring at it for over an hour, I thought it was very impressive.

I can only hope that it will not end up at a private collector, but at a museum.

Jan

[Dangermouse]

As we aren't really supposed to make this a discussion thread, I thought I'd open a new one that we can go crazy in, and leave this one just for the sale of the car, with any directly related questions

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?9636-Proto-1-for-sale-Discussion-Thread&p=141332#post141332


some great interior pictures too.

[DMCFL Tony]

Quote Originally Posted by Dangermouse: "I thought Tony had first dibs to buy it back, but I guess he passed on the opportunity"


I still have first right on the car, I made my fair offer to buy it back, they are looking for more.

My deal with Cliff was solely to protect the car, any real offer they get, I have to match or pass on.

I only want to protect the car and keep it accessible for the DeLorean community.

Tony

[matt clark]

Quote Originally Posted by Dangermouse: "I thought Tony had first dibs to buy it back, but I guess he passed on the opportunity"


I still have first right on the car, I made my fair offer to buy it back, they are looking for more.

My deal with Cliff was solely to protect the car, any real offer they get, I have to match or pass on.

I only want to protect the car and keep it accessible for the DeLorean community.

Tony

I'm sure I speak for a lot of people when I say thank you for restoring the car and making it public prior to this - I remember when it first surfaced and the 'after' photos were phenomenal.

[Nicholas R]

I'm sure I speak for a lot of people when I say thank you for restoring the car and making it public prior to this - I remember when it first surfaced and the 'after' photos were phenomenal.

Speaking of which, are there any links to the "before" photos?

[Delorean02378]

Speaking of which, are there any links to the "before" photos?

Here's one I took when Tony first got the car (prior to restoration). This was at his original DMC FL location.

[DeLorean03]

As this is a very unique vehicle, the discussion here was going to continue - until a discussion was created for it over in the General DeLorean Discussion. Either way, it's cool - I understand everyone's desire to discuss this extraordinary DeLorean. Everyone, go ahead and continue the discussion in the new thread:

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?9636-Proto-1-for-sale-Discussion-Thread

Anyone who is interested in purchasing the Prototype DeLorean, go ahead and post as per the rules.

[DGI]

I was lucky enough to be shown this car when it was in DMC Florida and it is VERY clean. As a development mule, there is no other to compare it to but its safe to say that based on condition and historical significance, its well worth the $$$.

While it does deserve to be shown to the public, I'd rather see it in the hands of an individual thats active in our community so that it will get driven and cared for properly. Museum cars often simply get dusted off and never travel to specialty shows.

[Roman Legion]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/29/2amuhaqy.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1cWpcfpcKM

:p

[delorun45230]

Thank you to everyone who responded with an interest in purchasing Proto-1 from the Schmucker family. It, along with Pilot-21 have been sold to a buyer who wishes to remain anonymous.

The Schmuckers still have the Nissan powered DeLorean for sale, as well as a veritable mountain of parts. If you need anything, let me know. I can share a list of the parts available to anyone interested.

Best,
Josh

[DMCFL Tony]

Thank you Josh,

Now that the all the dust has settled, I am pleased to announce that DMC-Florida has purchased the cars with the intent of keeping Prototype #1 long term.

The car will be on display in our Bonita Springs Showroom and the center piece of our 10th Anniversary Open House Saturday March 21st 2015.

Although the car is in the showroom, it is clearly labeled " For Display Only - Not For Sale"

I encourage all DeLorean Owners and enthusiasts who have not seen the car in person to make the trip when you can.

Best Regards,

Tony Ierardi

[Farrar]

I am pleased to announce that DMC-Florida has purchased the cars with the intent of keeping Prototype #1 long term.

This is such excellent news! :partyhat: Next time I am in Florida I hope to make the pilgrimage! Thanks, Tony, for keeping this vehicle available to see in person!

[whocruiser]

So glad to know the news is out now. Yes, I can keep a secret when I have to, but it's MUCH more fun now that I can TELL people!

[AdmiralSenn]

Of all the people who might have acquired Proto 1, I am so glad it's back with DMCFL and Tony! It just feels right to me. I hope I can make an excuse to go see it again.

[JRNY13]

Will we see pics in its new display setting?

[Soundkillr]

If you don't mind starting a new thread for the Nissan powered delorean (if its still for sale) that would be great. Proto 1 is sold, and this thread is bringing in a bunch of comments, and understandably so, about proto 1, and That's why we have a current thread dedicated to it in general discussion. Feel free to discuss there. Thanks guys!