Hi there and welcome....This is a good place to get info and such about buying one, spceically your first one.
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Hi there and welcome....This is a good place to get info and such about buying one, spceically your first one.
Checking in!
Just bought my dream car the other day, right now it's on a truck from California to it's new home in Chicago:
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I've wanted a DeLorean since I was two years old and now that dream has come true! It's #5364. '81, grey interior, 5-speed with just about 48,000 miles on the clock. Bought it from Palm Desert Auto in California.
Really looking forward to being a part of the community and investing some time (and money) into the car!
Welcome to the forum and congratulation on your purchase ;)
Enjoy the car now :)
Welcome and congrats on the purchase...hope you get to enjoy it alot :)
Hello!
My name is Pete and I am the excited new owner of 1596!
I've been hunting for a Delorean for the last 4 years and finally found one that was what I was looking for: All original with solid frame and body with mechanical or electrical issues. I've been working on Project cars for awhile now and wanted a Delorean as the next project.
The Delorean is a May 81 gas flap. It has Black/Gray interior, Manual 5 Speed, and 6835 original Miles.
It was originally sold to a fellow in Vermont who collected cars and antique aircraft and the car spent its life in his Hanger.
The original owner passed away and in 2001 was bought by a real estate developer in Maine who drove it for a summer before storing it.
The Second owner didn't do anything with it other then starting it once a year to let it run before returning it to his garage.
This past spring 2017 he noticed an oil leak while starting it and after his mechanic made a house call, was told he should probably get an expert on Deloreans to figure out whats wrong. He opted to just to sell it instead.
I live just 2 hours south in southern Maine and ended up buying it.
The car definitely needs some work mechanically and electronically get back into driving state, but I am looking forward to the challenge.
I love these cars and their history and looking forward to returning it to the road!
Pictures below, obligatory frame shot first :)
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The body of the car is in good shape, I was only able to find a single dent in the pass quarter.
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The car also came with binders of paper work, copy of the service manual, service bulletins, and original window sticker
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The car is now at my brothers shop where I have access to tools and a lift. I'll be digging into the known issues and building a list of immediate issues that will need addressing.
:welcome:
What he said.
Welcome to the forum and congratulation on your purchase :hihi:
Welcome Pete and congrats on the car..looks like a good'n