BTTF observations, rants, etc. (Console switches don't align? Voila! Problem solved)
In the interest of keeping the console switch thread on track I would like the revisit the BTTF comments posted there as a new thread. It seems there's plenty of pent up opinions on the subject and this topic is certainly timely given the 30th anniversary yesterday. I'm going to open this with my thoughts on the whole BTTF phenomenon.
BTW I had a great time yesterday as I was able to sneak backstage on the Jimmy Kimmel Show and watch Christopher Lloyd doing his practice runs and watched Mr. Kimmel with his baby girl bend down and give words of encouragement to the BTTF star. I saw M.J.F. too but didn't try to introduce myself to anyone as they had their work cut out for them at that moment.
That being said although I think the BTTF movies are great and have created added interest and ultimately value to the Delorean automobile I hate for this to be considered the defining story about the car. J.Z.D.s concept for, startup of the factory in record time, and the actual production of the car is to me the real story behind the scenes. Keeping the cars alive whether as concour's entrants, garage queens, daily drivers, or modified and improved is my life's work. That is what floats my boat...not the hoopla behind BTTF whatever the fallout both good and bad.
I think way too many Deloreans have been made into BTTF cars and the demand for them will fall off sharply after this. The media will move on instantly to the latest installment of "Star Wars" or whatever else will be the next media frenzy. I think the days ahead will not be kind to the BTTF conversion craze and hope the fallout does not bring down the value of normal Deloreans as it took so long for them to reach their current valuations. Anybody care to share their thoughts on this matter? Josh B. feel free to insert rant here;)!