New DeLorean buyer
Hello all, please forgive the obvious new questions but I am newly interested in purchasing a DeLorean and I've a great deal of questions. I've always been fascinated by the DeLorean both by the myth and style but now I am finally at a point my life where I can afford to buy a quality model. I've spoken to the DMC dealerships to get as much information as I can, however, at the end of the day they're still used car salesman and I have to take what they say with a grain of salt.
I am familiar with the basic history of the DeLorean , Production started in 1981 and ran towards 1983. There were no true model years and the factory simple made minor changes as parts progressed there are significant difference the early 1981s in the late 1983's but there are no defining characteristics to separate one from the other. Of course I know about the all stainless steel construction gull wing doors etc. etc.
What I would really like to know are you intangibles that you're not easily available online or unknown as common knowledge.
I would very much like to purchase myself a DeLorean but I'm not quite sure where to start. Do I purchase an already restored DeLorean from DMC? Do I buy a used to Delorean from a private seller and then have a restored or is there some other option that I have anything thought ouf. I am looking for a five speed manual. My priorities are appearance and mechanical functionality, mileage and originality are not high on priority list as long it runs and does not become a money pit and I really have no idea what a reasonable priceis from where to start off. Again, originality is not high on my priority list so any "cool "upgrades would be something right up my alley.
My budget is somewhere between $40,000 and $70,000. I knew that is a huge range but I would much rather wait some time to have an example that I am proud of as opposed to settling for something just because I can afford it now.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions comments or answers and I would be greatly appreciated Thank you very much. BTW, I am in the Ohio area about 45 min west of Pittsburg.