I'm back. Miss anything?

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05-28-2018, 02:57 PM
StainlessBullet

I'm back. Miss anything?

Hey guys! It's been nearly a year and a half since I've been in the DeLorean world. Life happened. Sold all three of my DeLoreans. Then I moved into the Viper world and bought a '96. Got married and had a baby. Currently moving from Tennessee to Alabama. Busy to say the least lol. With that being said, no matter how hard I've tried to stay away from DeLoreans, I just can't. I have the bug and want to buy another. While I'm not planning on buying another in the near future, I am planning to buy another at some point next year.

So while I've been away, have I missed anything important? Any exciting vender news I should know about? Anything new at all? I'm going to spend the next few weeks looking at the threads I've missed but if anyone wants to post links to must read threads that would be awesome. Anyways hope everyone is doing well.
05-28-2018, 04:19 PM
DMCMW Dave

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Originally Posted by StainlessBullet

I am planning to buy another at some point next year.

So while I've been away, have I missed anything important?.

They seem to keep getting more expensive. . . .
05-28-2018, 05:48 PM
Rich

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Originally Posted by DMCMW Dave

They seem to keep getting more expensive. . . .

Yes, indeed. More expensive.

Hagerty shows the value for an '81 or '82 D in #2/Excellent condition has gone up nearly $10K since September, 2016. Cars in worse condition have changed much less.

The other news is the New DeLorean Production plan out of DMCH. https://www.delorean.com/new-delorea...ion-update.htm
Some news last year about it, plus pricing rumors; not so much news this year and no firm dates I've heard about. It's possible you knew about that when you sold your last D since the first announcement was more than 18 months back.

On the replacement parts front I think somebody noted that new left fenders are being developed - I forget who's doing that.

Happy hunting.
05-28-2018, 07:50 PM
Rich W

DCS 2018 is August 15-19 near Chicago, IL

Outstanding line-up of VIPs will be at DCS 2018

More Details: http://www.deloreanconvention.org

DCS 2018 - DMC VIP Guests - Summary List [as of 5/25/18]

Nick Sutton - former DMC Executive, author of DeLoean Story

Michael Knepper - former DMC Executive - PR Director

Jeff Synor - DMC Engineer and setup most of the QAC's

Chris Duvall - QAC (Troy) Parts Manager and Parts POG

Colleen Booth - JZD's personal secretary (1975-1981)

Dan Shea - (Colleen's brother) Driver for JZD

Hillel Levin - author of JZD Bio - Grand Delusions

Patrick Wright - author of JZD Bio - "On A Clear Day"

John Lamm - author, Stainless Steel Illusion

Wolfgang Hank (DeLorean World Tour Team - Lead)

Klaus Steiner (DeLorean World Tour Team - Member)

Manson Cheung - Hot Wheels Guy (Hot Wheels 3D modeler)

George Levy - former editor of AutoWeek Magazine
- attended the original DeLorean Press Junket in 1981

Tamir Ardon - Executive Producer - DeLorean documentary
- Extended Trailer, Out-takes and Behind the Scenes

Stephen L. Arrington - author of "In DeLorean's Shadow"
- Sole Surviving Defendant in DeLorean Trial (pardoned)
- In Support of John DeLorean in the DeLorean Drug Trial

DCS 2018 - BTTF VIP Guests (Returning and New Guests)

Bob Gale - Back to the Future co-writer/co-producer

Michael Scheffe - BTTF 1&2 Construction Coordinator

Tim Caravia - Tim's BTTF Hill Valley Creations in LEGO

Michael Lantieri - new BTTF Guest for DCS 2018
- Oscar Nominated for Best Visual Effects for BTTF II
- Oscar Winner for Special Effects in Jurassic Park

Mary Anne De Simone - new BTTF Guest for DCS 2018
- Assistant to Bob Gale for Back to the Future II
- Assistant to Bob Gale for Back to the Future III
05-30-2018, 11:25 AM
StainlessBullet

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Originally Posted by DMCMW Dave

They seem to keep getting more expensive. . . .

I've noticed that. Makes me realize I sold mine too cheap lol. At least they went to good homes so that counts for something I suppose.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich

Yes, indeed. More expensive.

Hagerty shows the value for an '81 or '82 D in #2/Excellent condition has gone up nearly $10K since September, 2016. Cars in worse condition have changed much less.

The other news is the New DeLorean Production plan out of DMCH. https://www.delorean.com/new-delorea...ion-update.htm
Some news last year about it, plus pricing rumors; not so much news this year and no firm dates I've heard about. It's possible you knew about that when you sold your last D since the first announcement was more than 18 months back.

On the replacement parts front I think somebody noted that new left fenders are being developed - I forget who's doing that.

Happy hunting.

I remember hearing about the DMCH production plan. That was proably the last bit of news I do remember reading. Now I'm excited to hear about new parts coming that were once unavailable, especially left front fenders. Know if any other parts are coming back from the grave?

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Originally Posted by Rich W

Outstanding line-up of VIPs will be at DCS 2018

That does sound like it will be an outstanding show. I've never been able to make it to a DCS and sadly I will not be able to attend this one as well. One day I'm going to knock it off my bucket list though.